Museums · East of England
South Woodham Ferrers
South Woodham Ferrers — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
Brian Whittle — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
South Woodham Ferrers is a museum in england-east, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
South Woodham Ferrers is a museum located in the East of England. It showcases the local history and culture of the area, providing insights into the community's development over time. The museum features various exhibits and artefacts that reflect the heritage of South Woodham Ferrers.
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Background
History
The area now occupied by South Woodham Ferrers was sparsely populated farmland until the railway station opened in 1889. The station was originally called "Woodham Ferris", having been built to serve the nearby village of Woodham Ferrers, which stands on a hill 1 mile north of the station. South Woodham Ferrers developed gradually around the station, with some of the farmland being parcelled up into plots for sale to individuals and developers. In 1974 Essex County Council adopted a masterplan to significantly expand South Woodham Ferrers with large housing estates and other facilities, including a new town centre. The area remained part of the civil parish of Woodham Ferrers until 1 April…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.6510, 0.6124
- County
- Essex
- District
- Chelmsford
- Parish
- South Woodham Ferrers
- Postcode
- CM3 5PJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Maldon
Sources
- wikipedia: South Woodham Ferrers (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is South Woodham Ferrers?
- South Woodham Ferrers is in East of England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 51.6510°, 0.6124°.
- Is South Woodham Ferrers wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at South Woodham Ferrers. Check ahead for specific facilities.