Getting Around
Hourly service to Colchester and London and Essex coastal towns of Frinton, Walton and Clacton-on-Sea.
Wivenhoe station
Hourly service to Colchester and London and Essex coastal towns of Frinton, Walton and Clacton-on-Sea.
Station Road
Great bus service to Colchester and Brightlingsea.
Food Scene
The Olive Branch
1a Station RdAmazing Syrian vegan cafe, open until 8pm
In the cafe, marvellous breakfasts to suit every palette. Delicious homemade lunches and afternoon teas with the best cakes! Great coffee!
In the shop, sample high quality foods from around the world. Extensive cheese counter. Excellent wine selection and much, much more.
Village Deli
4 High StIn the cafe, marvellous breakfasts to suit every palette. Delicious homemade lunches and afternoon teas with the best cakes! Great coffee!
In the shop, sample high quality foods from around the world. Extensive cheese counter. Excellent wine selection and much, much more.
Drinks & Nightlife
Wivenhoe's community pub. Real ales and great food.
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The Black Buoy
Black Buoy HillWivenhoe's community pub. Real ales and great food.
Arts & Culture
Firstsite
Iconic contemporary art gallery.
Snape Maltings concert hall, home to the Aldeburgh Festival and Snape Prom. Walks, music, bespoke shops and great eateries.
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Snape Maltings
Snape Maltings concert hall, home to the Aldeburgh Festival and Snape Prom. Walks, music, bespoke shops and great eateries.
Historic Colchester is Britain's oldest recorded town. The castle has a rich and fascinating history, which you can find out about in the excellent museum.
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Colchester Castle Park
High StreetHistoric Colchester is Britain's oldest recorded town. The castle has a rich and fascinating history, which you can find out about in the excellent museum.
This wonderful venue gave me my first job in the arts. Eclectic programme of music, theatre and more right across genres.. Housed in a beautiful grade 2 listed church in the centre of Colchester.
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I-Centre ye-Arts ye-Colchester
Church StreetThis wonderful venue gave me my first job in the arts. Eclectic programme of music, theatre and more right across genres.. Housed in a beautiful grade 2 listed church in the centre of Colchester.
A fascinating glimpse into Wivenhoe's nautical and maritime history. On the ground floor, view the work in progress of the current crop of boat builders.
Nottage Maritime Institute
The QuayA fascinating glimpse into Wivenhoe's nautical and maritime history. On the ground floor, view the work in progress of the current crop of boat builders.
Parks & Nature
Dedham vale, Constable country and rive boats along the Stour.
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Flatford mill
Dedham vale, Constable country and rive boats along the Stour.
Shopping
Wivenhoe's very own independent bookshop. It also happens to be where we teach creative writing. Welcoming and a hub of the local community. Go visit a real bookshop, with real books and keep this local amenity alive.
The Wivenhoe Bookshop
23 High StWivenhoe's very own independent bookshop. It also happens to be where we teach creative writing. Welcoming and a hub of the local community. Go visit a real bookshop, with real books and keep this local amenity alive.
Essentials
East of England Co-op Foodstore, Wivenhoe
The AvenueWell stocked local co-op. Fresh bread.