Guidebook for Wivenhoe
Sightseeing
The river Colne is a tidal river flowing into Colchester. With a lively waterfront harbouring fishing vessels and sailing boats. The Nottage is open to the public most weekends and you can see boats actually being made. Further along the waterfront there is the Sailing Club which hosts weddings and many functions with connections to the river. the annual regatta is not to be missed. Look out for Wivgiggs racing throughout the winter and training in the summer. The annual Crabbing competition attracts all the children with live music and stalls. The annual pub and shovel race. Just before Christmas, Carols on the quay supported by an impromptu band is a local highlight.
The Quay
The QuayThe river Colne is a tidal river flowing into Colchester. With a lively waterfront harbouring fishing vessels and sailing boats. The Nottage is open to the public most weekends and you can see boats actually being made. Further along the waterfront there is the Sailing Club which hosts weddings and many functions with connections to the river. the annual regatta is not to be missed. Look out for Wivgiggs racing throughout the winter and training in the summer. The annual Crabbing competition attracts all the children with live music and stalls. The annual pub and shovel race. Just before Christmas, Carols on the quay supported by an impromptu band is a local highlight.
Church's and local points of interest
Within the village from the top down to the quay side we have:
Methodist Church with an attached Hall and purpose built Kitchen. St Monica's, a Catholic Church with regular Mass. A Congregational Federation Church, again with a function hall and Kitchen. Down Near the quay is St Mary's Church, an Anglican Christian Church, a mix of lively and traditional services. All of the Churches are members of the Wivenhoe Churches Together and this includes the newly formed Community Church on the quayside.
The whole park land is very photogenic with fountains and some rare trees. The sports centre open to the public. Local bus's run right into the centre of the campus. and if you have never been to a University you will find this one very interesting as it is open to the general public with cafe's and exhibitions open almost 24 hours a day. free use of quiet ares and you are welcome to visit their library.
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University of Essex Colchester Campus
The whole park land is very photogenic with fountains and some rare trees. The sports centre open to the public. Local bus's run right into the centre of the campus. and if you have never been to a University you will find this one very interesting as it is open to the general public with cafe's and exhibitions open almost 24 hours a day. free use of quiet ares and you are welcome to visit their library.
Even the Romans visited and stayed here!
The Castle and its grounds are fascinating, with Award winning gardens, large children's play park, bowling green, boating lake and numerous major events on during the summer. The Castle museum is modern with mini tablets and quizzes to take with you as you go around. Try on things, watch the walls of the whole museum come alive. disabled access is very good. Other languages catered for and very family friendly.
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Colchester
Even the Romans visited and stayed here!
The Castle and its grounds are fascinating, with Award winning gardens, large children's play park, bowling green, boating lake and numerous major events on during the summer. The Castle museum is modern with mini tablets and quizzes to take with you as you go around. Try on things, watch the walls of the whole museum come alive. disabled access is very good. Other languages catered for and very family friendly.
Some groups offer a come and try events. Crab fishing is a must for everyone. weddings catered for and social events. Canoes and Kyac with strong links to the local sea cadets. a good place to meet before walking the Wivenhoe trail.
Wivenhoe Sailing Club
Walter Radcliffe RoadSome groups offer a come and try events. Crab fishing is a must for everyone. weddings catered for and social events. Canoes and Kyac with strong links to the local sea cadets. a good place to meet before walking the Wivenhoe trail.
Shopping
Award winning bookshop, yet it is so much more. The over the sofa gallery has a waiting list, Book clubs and Writers groups rub alongside Philosophers breakfasts and the Knitting group. There are strong links with the local University and host quite a lot of book signings. (Personally, one of my own favourite shops in the village).
The Wivenhoe Bookshop
23 High StAward winning bookshop, yet it is so much more. The over the sofa gallery has a waiting list, Book clubs and Writers groups rub alongside Philosophers breakfasts and the Knitting group. There are strong links with the local University and host quite a lot of book signings. (Personally, one of my own favourite shops in the village).
Essentials
Ask me about the three 'A's' of Wivenhoe and you will understand the uniqueness of this large co-op supermarket.
East of England Co-op Foodstore, Wivenhoe
The AvenueAsk me about the three 'A's' of Wivenhoe and you will understand the uniqueness of this large co-op supermarket.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is owned by a consortium from within the village and has been awarded the best ales award for four years running. the food there is very good and you do have to book in advance. At times there is live music and the showing of live sports events. It is a dog friendy place with an excellent court yard.
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The Black Buoy
Black Buoy HillThis is owned by a consortium from within the village and has been awarded the best ales award for four years running. the food there is very good and you do have to book in advance. At times there is live music and the showing of live sports events. It is a dog friendy place with an excellent court yard.
Popular local, with different groups using the place almost every night. look out for the Bellringers, poker nights, Wivenhoe ladies groups and the Sunday morning breakfasts. frequent live music events and and a great garden with an outdoor bar. Tea and coffee also available and food can be ordered.
The Greyhound
62 High StPopular local, with different groups using the place almost every night. look out for the Bellringers, poker nights, Wivenhoe ladies groups and the Sunday morning breakfasts. frequent live music events and and a great garden with an outdoor bar. Tea and coffee also available and food can be ordered.
Parks & Nature
The local woods runs along side the river and the railway line and in places offers stunning views across the river. There are picnic spots with table and benches. It is popular with dog walkers and is a woodland managed area. in Autumn the local chestnuts are gathered by many of the locals. there is also car parking at both the top end of the woods and near the railway station.
Wivenhoe Wood
The local woods runs along side the river and the railway line and in places offers stunning views across the river. There are picnic spots with table and benches. It is popular with dog walkers and is a woodland managed area. in Autumn the local chestnuts are gathered by many of the locals. there is also car parking at both the top end of the woods and near the railway station.
Getting Around
There is ample parking not just for cars but also for cycles, it has links to parts of the National Cycle Network which runs along the Wivenhoe trail. The station shows local artwork by both adults and children. the Transition Garden is tended by local supporters and is always open to view.
Regular trains to and from Colchester and directly into London. also trains down to Clacton and Walton on sea.
Railway Station
There is ample parking not just for cars but also for cycles, it has links to parts of the National Cycle Network which runs along the Wivenhoe trail. The station shows local artwork by both adults and children. the Transition Garden is tended by local supporters and is always open to view.
Regular trains to and from Colchester and directly into London. also trains down to Clacton and Walton on sea.