Hawkwell Map

Hawkwell map, view the Essex village of Hawkwell, located in the county of Essex, England.

Detailed Street Map of Hawkwell Essex & Guide to the Village

Hawkwell Map Essex: Interactive map of Hawkwell, displaying the village situated in the county of Essex, England, United Kingdom.

Use controls to display a detailed street map of Hawkwell and a Hawkwell village centre map, showing Hawkwell Village Hall and Clements Leisure Centre.

Other facilities in Hawkwell, some of which may also be visible on the map are The White Hart Inn, Hawkwell Village Hall, St Mary's Church, The Spa at the Rochford Hundred, The Co-operative Food, Hawkwell Post Office, Gusted Hall Woods, Spa Dental Clinic, Hawkwell Pharmacy, The Hawkwell Fish Bar, Costcutter, Hockley Railway Station, The Victory Inn, Cherry Orchard Jubilee Country Park, Hockley Medical Practice, The Trading Post, King Edmund School, Hawkwell Baptist Church, One Stop, Hawkwell News, Crossfit Rochford, Edes Café, The Woodcutters Arms, Eastwood Academy (nearby), Bella Pizza, Ashingdon Medical Centre, Little Haven Children's Hospice, Gusted Green Boarding Kennels, The Anchor Rochford, The Beauty Retreat, Rochford Hundred Golf Club, The Fox and Hounds, Hockley Library, The Original Factory Shop, Simply Hair, Essex Rose Café, Choice Discount Store, Southend Hospital (nearby), Bootmaker's Arms, Spa Therapy Rooms, Domino's Pizza Hockley, The Lakeside Café, Hockley Pet Supplies, The Water Garden Centre, Rochford Garden Machinery, The Wok Express, The Cut Above, Peacocks Hockley, Waitrose Southend, Appleton School, The Bread and Batter Tearooms, and Westerings Primary Academy.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Hockley, Rochford, Eastwood, Ashingdon, Hullbridge, Rayleigh, South Fambridge, North Fambridge, Rawreth, Battlesbridge, Canewdon, Great Stambridge, Little Stambridge, Paglesham, Hadleigh, Thundersley, Benfleet, North Benfleet, Southend-on-Sea, Prittlewell, Shoeburyness, Thorpe Bay, Southchurch, Chalkwell, Leigh-on-Sea, Westcliff-on-Sea, Eastwood Park, Temple Farm, Daws Heath, Nevendon, Wickford, Pitsea, Laindon, Langdon Hills, Bowers Gifford, Fobbing, Vange, Basildon, Great Wakering, Little Wakering, Barling, Shopland, Sutton.

Hawkwell is a peaceful village nestled in the Rochford District of Essex, not far from Hockley and the coastal buzz of Southend-on-Sea. It's a green and pleasant place, with winding lanes, leafy surroundings and a good balance between countryside calm and everyday convenience. Popular with families and retirees alike, the village has that welcoming, lived-in feel that makes it easy to settle into and hard to leave behind.

The village has a rich past, with roots reaching back to medieval times. Its name is thought to derive from “Hawk's Well,” likely referring to a spring once associated with falconry. Much of Hawkwell's early history was built around farming, and while modern housing has crept in over the years, you'll still find nods to its rural heritage in its landscape and layout. St Mary's Church, with its 14th-century tower, stands as a quiet reminder of the village's longevity and importance over the centuries.

Despite its size, Hawkwell has a decent spread of facilities and local attractions. The village itself is well-served by small shops, schools, and open green spaces, with Gusted Hall Woods and Cherry Orchard Jubilee Country Park offering plenty of walking trails and fresh air. The church and village hall are hubs of local activity, with regular events and gatherings. Just outside the village, the National Trust's Rayleigh Mount gives a taste of medieval fortification and elevated views. For English Heritage fans, Hadleigh Castle isn't far—its ruins sitting high above the estuary, perfect for a picnic with a view. Southend's museums, parks and gardens are easily reached too, making day trips an easy option.

Wider Essex has no shortage of sights and experiences. You can head to the historic town of Maldon for riverside walks and traditional pubs, or explore Colchester's Roman heritage, galleries and buzzing food scene. Dedham Vale brings Constable Country to life with meadows and winding paths perfect for slow afternoons. Chelmsford offers shopping, nightlife and family attractions, while the coastlines around Burnham-on-Crouch and Tollesbury give you harbours, estuaries and salt marshes to explore at your own pace.

Transport links are solid. The nearest station is Hockley, just a short hop away, with direct trains to London Liverpool Street in under an hour. The A127 and A130 nearby connect you quickly to Southend, Chelmsford and the M25. London Southend Airport is the closest for flights, around 20 minutes by car, offering handy European routes and domestic services. Local buses run between Hawkwell, Rayleigh, Rochford and Southend, giving you plenty of options without needing to drive.

Essex is a county of contrasts—coast meets countryside, old rubs shoulders with new, and every town has its own personality. You've got ancient woodland, sprawling estuaries, market towns, and commuter-friendly links, all within easy reach of one another. It's a place with deep roots and modern charm, where history runs quietly alongside everyday life. From quiet villages like Hawkwell to livelier hubs like Colchester or Brentwood, Essex has a rhythm all its own.

Some More Nearby Places: Hockley, Rochford, Eastwood, Ashingdon, Hullbridge, Rayleigh, South Fambridge, North Fambridge, Rawreth, Battlesbridge, Canewdon, Great Stambridge, Little Stambridge, Paglesham, Hadleigh, Thundersley, Benfleet, North Benfleet, Southend-on-Sea, Prittlewell, Shoeburyness, Thorpe Bay, Southchurch, Chalkwell, Leigh-on-Sea, Westcliff-on-Sea, Eastwood Park, Temple Farm, Daws Heath, Nevendon, Wickford, Pitsea, Laindon, Langdon Hills, Bowers Gifford, Fobbing, Vange, Basildon, Great Wakering, Little Wakering, Barling, Shopland, Sutton.

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