Things to do in Battlesbridge

Battlesbridge Station Walk – Walk 2 in volume 2 in our Essex and South Suffolk Railway Walks

An enjoyable walk with the added benefit of visiting Battlesbridge Antique Centre, with lots of things to see and lots of places to eat.

With over 80 dealers housed in a variety of old buildings and courtyards, the centre is open 7 days a week from 10am to 5pm. The area is picturesque and the bridge in the middle of the area is a good place to look over the tidal River Crouch.

With over 80 dealers housed in a variety of old buildings and courtyards, the centre is open 7 days a week from 10am to 5pm. The area is picturesque and the bridge in the middle of the area is a good place to look over the tidal River Crouch. It takes its name from the Battaille family; it was mentioned in a 1351 document as the
settlement of Bataillesbregge. This confirms that there was a bridge as far back as the 14thCentury, although the present-day iron structure is much later, dating back to 1872. It was the second iron bridge, the first was struck and damaged by a passing steam traction engine.

 

Approximately a 3 mile walk taking you 2 hours at a leisurely stroll.

• Not suitable for buggies so good mobility needed with good walking shoes.

• Refreshments available in Battlesbridge Antique Centre.

A great place to travel to by train especially as the car parks get full rather quickly and by midday it is hard to park. Enjoy the stress free visit and a nice walk, a wander around the centre and a cup of tea/coffee.

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