Pictures of Danbury
in the county of Essex
About Danbury
Picturesque English village of great charm. Surrounded almost entirely by open countryside Danbury has immense appeal for the tourist, it is crammed with a delightful mixture of attractive properties, some forming a pretty back-drop for a lovely village pond shaded by lofty green trees.
Danbury was first mentioned in the Doomsday Book, it has a long, well documented history of which the village is justifiably proud. The beautiful historic church dedicated to St.John the Baptist, has been central to the life of the village for centuries. Worthy of a visit, this ancient place of worship sits securely in a peaceful churchyard standing guard over old graves and tombstones. Inside there are many treasures to be seen including memorials and brasses.
There is a nearby country park with a wealth of interesting wildlife - this is a most enjoyable place to wander around, it has lakes, woods, flora and fauna and is ideal for a family day out. Heather, Gorse and Bracken covered Danbury Common has survived since medieval times. Having remained almost unchanged, this wilderness area offers a home to a rich variety of wildlife and is the perfect place to explore for wild flowers, grasses and rare plants.
With plenty of inns and pleasant village shops this is a lovely region to tour and relax in. It's close proximity to the coast and nearby Chelmsford make Danbury a favourite summer village for either a short or long visit.
Places of interest include: Lingwood Common, Maldon at the head of The Blackwater, Danbury Common, Danbury Park, Chelmsford and Essex Museum, enjoy a trip along the Blackwater Estuary, or take a stroll round the church of St.John the Baptist.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Danbury
| Danbury Park Country Park | (0.6 miles, 1.0 km) | Pictures |
| Hyde Hall RHS Garden | (4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Marsh Farm Country Park | (5.6 miles, 9.1 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Hylands Park | (6.8 miles, 10.9 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Norsey Wood Country Park | (8.4 miles, 13.6 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Paycocke's | (11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Hadleigh Castle | (11.8 miles, 19.0 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Zoo, Basildon | (12.3 miles, 19.8 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Kid's Kingdom, Southend-on-Sea | (12.9 miles, 20.7 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Westley Heights Country Park | (13.5 miles, 21.7 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| One Tree Hill Country Park | (13.5 miles, 21.8 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Thorndon Country Park | (13.7 miles, 22.0 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Adventure Island | (13.9 miles, 22.4 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Mr. B's Amusements, Southend-on-Sea | (14.1 miles, 22.7 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Weald Country Park | (14.7 miles, 23.7 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
All attractions in DanburyAll attractions in EssexComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Danbury
Maldon, in the county of Essex (4.1 miles, 6.5 km, direction E)
A fine old town, beautifully set on a ridge above the Blackwater, with views across Northey Island and Osea Island.
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Writtle, in the county of Essex (6.5 miles, 10.5 km, direction W)
This is an ancient area, ringed with beautiful parklands and historic forests which were once the hunting ground of Kings.
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Tollesbury, in the county of Essex (11.4 miles, 18.3 km, direction E)
This large sea-faring village sits attractively off a tidal creek where the waters of the Blackwater River enter the sea.
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Blackmore, in the county of Essex (11.4 miles, 18.3 km, direction W)
The village of Blackmore has a long and fascinating history. It lies in an area mentioned in the Doomsday Book of 1086, and one of its oldest and most attractive buildings is the Priory Church of St. Lawrence.
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Burnham-on-Crouch, in the county of Essex (11.7 miles, 18.9 km, direction SE)
Burnham-on-Crouch, a small town on the north bank of the River Crouch as it winds its way towards Foulness Point and the North Sea.
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Coggeshall, in the county of Essex (11.8 miles, 19.0 km, direction N)
Standing in a town full of elaborate historic properties, the simple charm of Coggeshall water mill, reflected in the waters of the Blackwell River, captivates perfectly the image of an Essex of long ago, immortalised forever in paintings by Constable and Gainsborough.
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Leigh-on-Sea, in the county of Essex (12.4 miles, 19.9 km, direction S)
At Leigh, visitors will find a small sandy beach and a narrow High Street containing lovely old fishermen's cottages. The resort is situated close to Leigh Marsh Nature Reserve and Two Tree Island, a lonely expanse of windswept grass and saltings.
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Beauchamp Roding, in the county of Essex (13.0 miles, 20.9 km, direction W)
This is just one of a group of delightful Essex village's all bearing the name Roding. The name is probably taken from the River Roding which winds its way through the region watering fertile fields and meadows.
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Southend-on-Sea, in the county of Essex (13.3 miles, 21.4 km, direction SE)
Southend-on-Sea is mostly known for its long pier and large amusement park - Adventure Island, which has rides to suit all tastes and all ages.
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Westcliff-on-Sea, in the county of Essex (13.4 miles, 21.6 km, direction SE)
The coast along this stretch of Essex beaches may be somewhat urbanised, but it remains full of surprises with reminders of the times when smugglers would stealthily enter the creeks between the mudflats to distribute their illicit cargoes at local inns.
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Brentwood, in the county of Essex (13.5 miles, 21.7 km, direction SW)
In the romantic days of coach travel Brentwood was a staging post on an old road to London.
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Canvey Island, in the county of Essex (13.7 miles, 22.1 km, direction S)
With a pleasant coast, intriguing creeks to explore and views across the Thames estuary to Allhallows and beyond, it is not surprising that Canvey Island is a popular tourist destination.
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Chipping Ongar, in the county of Essex (14.5 miles, 23.3 km, direction W)
Chipping Ongar is a pleasing town, it is within easy driving distance of Waltham Abbey and is surrounded by several places of interest.
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Marks Tey, in the county of Essex (14.5 miles, 23.3 km, direction NE)
Its location is ideally suited to anyone wishing to explore fine Essex countryside, coast and the beautiful town of Colchester, Britain's oldest recorded town.
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West Mersea, in the county of Essex (15.6 miles, 25.0 km, direction E)
The beach is crammed full of colourful beach huts and has fine views across the mouth of the River Blackwater to Bradwell-on-Sea. The beach is safe for bathing, windsurfing is popular and there is a small jetty for boats.
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All towns in EssexComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Hatfield Peverel Station | (4.6 miles, 7.3 km, direction N) |
| Woodham Ferrers Station | (4.8 miles, 7.8 km, direction S) |
| M25 Junction 28 | (15.5 miles, 24.9 km, direction SW) |
| M25 Junction 29 | (16.1 miles, 25.9 km, direction SW) |
| London Stansted Airport | (18.6 miles, 29.9 km, direction NW) |
| London City Airport | (26.8 miles, 43.1 km, direction SW) |
| Danbury to London | (33.6 miles, 54.1 km, direction SW) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Danbury
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Danbury center |
| Chelmsford Springfield Premier Travel Inn | (3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction NW) |
| Miami Hotel | (4.7 miles, 7.5 km, direction W) |
| Best Western Atlantic Hotel | (4.9 miles, 7.8 km, direction W) |
| South Lodge Hotel | (5.1 miles, 8.3 km, direction W) |
| The Oakland Hotel | (5.2 miles, 8.3 km, direction S) |
| County Hotel | (5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction W) |
| Channels Lodge | (5.3 miles, 8.6 km, direction NW) |
| Greenwoods Hotel Spa & Retreat | (6.8 miles, 10.9 km, direction SW) |
| Basildon (Festival Park) Premier Travel Inn | (10.3 miles, 16.7 km, direction SW) |
| Holiday Inn Basildon | (10.5 miles, 16.9 km, direction SW) |
| All hotels in Danbury |
