Great Wakering Travel Guide

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Great Wakering: St Nicholas' churchyard, Essex Taken standing in St Nicholas' churchyard on Great Wakering Common. You can clearly see many of the interesting and ancient graves in the foreground, plus the old cottages of New Road behind the churchyard. This area was once a bakery. The following is a picture I recently found of this area depicting old baker's shop on the junction of New Road and Shoebury Road. http://www.peter-owen.myby.co.uk/postcards/greatwakering/gtwk05.jpg
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Great Wakering: St Nicholas' churchyard, Essex Taken standing in St Nicholas' churchyard on Great Wakering Common. You can clearly see many of the interesting and ancient graves in the foreground, plus the old cottages of New Road behind the churchyard. This area was once a bakery. The following is a picture I recently found of this area depicting old baker's shop on the junction of New Road and Shoebury Road. http://www.peter-owen.myby.co.uk/postcards/greatwakering/gtwk05.jpg
Photo by Julieanne Savage (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Great Wakering: St Nicholas C of E church, Essex This stunning Norman church was erected around 1100 and has been the centre of village life for almost a thousand years. See also my other photos of this church. 299357 299342
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3 out of 5
7 St. Margaret's Street Canterbury England
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The Inn on the Lake Hotel

The Inn on the Lake Hotel

3 out of 5
A2 Shorne Gravesend England
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Staycations Maldon Suites

Staycations Maldon Suites

4 out of 5
The Kings Head Centre Maldon England
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Hogwarts Bed and Continental Breakfast

Hogwarts Bed and Continental Breakfast

3 out of 5
Bell Farm Lane Sheerness England
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Minutes from Whitstable beach and high street. Sleeps up to 6

Minutes from Whitstable beach and high street. Sleeps up to 6

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Popular places to visit

Southend Pier

Southend Pier

Among the longest in the world, this iron pier protrudes far into the Thames Estuary and is a favorite among local fishermen.

Southend Pier
Adventure Island which includes rides

Adventure Island

Home to some of Britain’s most exciting amusement rides, including the infamous Rage rollercoaster, this theme park has attractions for all ages and budgets.

Adventure Island
Shoeburyness @UK

Southend Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Southend Beach during your trip to Southend-on-Sea? Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its lively bars.

Southend Beach
Lovely red sky overlooking Southend on sea, Essex

Thorpe Bay Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Thorpe Bay Beach during your travels in Southend-on-Sea? Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its lively bars.

Thorpe Bay Beach
Roots Hall in the early evening sunshine

Roots Hall Stadium

Catch an event at Roots Hall Stadium during your trip to Southend-on-Sea. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area.

Roots Hall Stadium

Shoebury East Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Shoebury East Beach during your travels in Shoeburyness?

Shoebury East Beach

Cities near Great Wakering

Southend-on-Sea showing general coastal views, a coastal town and a sunset

Southend-on-Sea

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Shoeburyness

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