English Heritage sites near Great Wakering Parish

Hadleigh Castle

HADLEIGH CASTLE

9 miles from Great Wakering Parish

The romantic ruins of a royal castle overlooking the Essex marshes. Hadleigh was begun in about 1215 by Hubert de Burgh, but extensively refortified by Edward III during the Hundred Years War.

Upnor Castle

UPNOR CASTLE

16 miles from Great Wakering Parish

Set in tranquil grounds adjoining a riverside village, this rare example of an Elizabethan artillery fort was begun in 1559 and redeveloped in 1599-1601, to protect warships at Chatham dockyards.

Faversham Stone Chapel (Our Lady of Elverton)

FAVERSHAM STONE CHAPEL (OUR LADY OF ELVERTON)

17 miles from Great Wakering Parish

The ruins of the small Anglo-Saxon and medieval chapel of Stone-next-Faversham.

Maison Dieu

MAISON DIEU

17 miles from Great Wakering Parish

Originating as a 13th-century wayside hospital, this flint and timber-framed building now displays Roman artefacts from nearby sites.

Rochester Castle

ROCHESTER CASTLE

17 miles from Great Wakering Parish

Strategically placed astride the London Road, guarding an important crossing of the River Medway, this imposing fortress has a complex history of destruction and rebuilding.

Temple Manor

TEMPLE MANOR

18 miles from Great Wakering Parish

Part of a manor house of the Knights Templar, built in about 1240, with a fine first floor hall displaying traces of wall paintings.

Churches in Great Wakering Parish

St Nicholas Church in Great Wakering

High Street Great Wakering Southend-on-Sea
01702 216725
https://www.pearlclusterchurches.com/home

The congregation of St Nicholas journey together with God in exploring and deepening our faith, we laugh and cry together, encouraging each other to  discover where our faith journey may be leading us, both as individuals and as a congregation. We appreciate and nurture each others gifts and talents and encourage all to participate in the life of the church, recognising we are all valued and loved by God If you would like to find out more please visit us or contact us, no enquiry is too small

Pubs in Great Wakering Parish

Cupids Country Club

Cupids Corner, Great Wakering, SS3 0AX
(01702) 601701

Cupids Country Club, Great Wakering
Exhibition Inn

241 High Street, Great Wakering, SS3 0HZ
(01702) 219220
exhibitioninn.co.uk/

The Exhibition Inn is one of the 4 pubs along Great Wakering High Street. Serves 1 real ale and lagers as well as the fabulous home cooked food which is worth a visit for the food alone. Soak up the atmosphere in a local pub with great trad...
Red Lion

69 High St, Great Wakering, SS3 0ED
(01702) 219216

22/08/2018 - Most of the pub has been demolished so not re-opening 23/10/2016 - the pub is currently closed after a serious fire in the roof that destroyed the roof and the first floor of the building.
Royal British Legion Great Wakering

204 High Street, Great Wakering, SS3 0HF
(01702) 219113
wakeringrblc.co.uk

Great Wakering Royal British Legion club is found in the middle of the High Street. The family friendly Club welcomes all RBL members and their guests. CAMRA members welcome but may have to pay a nominal fee. Ales are served and a beer fest...
Waeccer

23 High Street, Great Wakering, SS3 0EF
(01702) 808140
thewaeccer.co.uk/

Welcome to the Waeccer! When we bought the old Anchor pub back in early 2019 we knew we wanted to make something different for the village, but was also aware of the historical value the building had. Being proud villagers ourselves we real...
White Hart

89 High Street, Great Wakering, SS3 0ED
(01702) 817342
thewhitehartwakering.co.uk/

The White Hart is one of the four pubs along Great Wakering High Street. Lovely-looking pub - all exposed studwork and beams, brass, Toby-jugs and low ceilings. Extensive menu of home cooked food served until 9pm everyday. This freehouse se...