Southminster Map

Southminster map, view the Essex town of Southminster, located in the county of Essex, England.

Detailed Street Map of Southminster Essex & Guide to the Town

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

Use controls (+/-) to display a detailed street map of Southminster and a Southminster town centre map, showing Southminster Railway Station.

Other facilities in Southminster, some of which may also be visible on the map are Southminster Butchers, The King's Head, Co-op Food Southminster, The Station Arms, St Leonard's Church, Southminster Library, The Old Bank Café, Southminster Surgery, Premier Convenience Store, Southminster Fish Bar, The Pantry Tearoom, Southminster Pharmacy, Southminster Fire Station, The Swan Hotel, Homefield Garage, Dengie Hundred Sports Centre, China Kitchen Takeaway, Clock Tower Cleaners, Tesco Express Burnham Road, St Leonard's Hall, Post Office Southminster, Essex K9 Grooming, Ridgewell's Bakery, Wibblers Brewery Taproom, Dengie Dental, Topline Hair Studio, Dengie Taxis, Tandoori Parlour, Southminster Carpets, Wibblers Brewery Shop, The Blue Boar Hotel, Crouch Valley Showground, New Welcome Takeaway, Mays Newsagents, Ace Tiling & Bathrooms, Cool Beans Coffee Trailer, R D Barrett & Sons, Home Comforts, Essex Garden Rooms, Burnham Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic, DJ Dunnett Southminster, JH Fencing & Landscaping, Sea View Cottages, Mayland Garage, Dengie Stove Centre, Benfleeze Farm Shop, The Cricketers Pub, Park Inn Burnham, Maldon Market, St Peter-on-the-Wall Chapel.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Burnham-on-Crouch, Tillingham, Bradwell-on-Sea, Dengie, Asheldham, Latchingdon, Mayland, Steeple, St Lawrence, Mundon, Althorne, North Fambridge, South Fambridge, Cold Norton, Purleigh, Stow Maries, Woodham Mortimer, Woodham Walter, Danbury, Bicknacre, East Hanningfield, West Hanningfield, Rettendon, Hazeleigh, Langford, Ulting, Little Totham, Great Totham, Tolleshunt D'Arcy, Tollesbury, Goldhanger, Heybridge, Maldon, Beeleigh, Wickham Bishops, Great Braxted, Little Braxted, Cock Clarks, Creeksea, Ostend, Ramsey Island, North Dengie, Marsh House, Stoneyhills.

Southminster is a quietly charming market town tucked away in the Dengie Peninsula, not far from the Essex coast. It's the sort of place that still feels properly rural, where life moves at its own pace and people tend to know their neighbours. The high street is small but functional, with a mix of essentials, a few independent shops and a handful of pubs and cafés that give the town its friendly, low-key character. There's farmland all around, and the River Blackwater's never far away, giving the whole area a peaceful, open feel.

The town's history goes back to Saxon times, and its name hints at an old religious foundation—‘minster' pointing to its early ecclesiastical role. The imposing church of St Leonard still stands tall in the centre of town, parts of which date from the Norman period. In the 19th century, Southminster grew as a local agricultural hub, especially once the railway arrived. These days, it's home to a population of around 5,000 people, with a mix of long-established families and newer arrivals who've come for the quiet, countryside lifestyle. There's still a strong rural identity here, shaped by centuries of farming, market trading and coastal life.

Southminster might be small, but it's well placed for local exploring. The town centre has a handful of useful shops and cafés, and you'll find the King's Head and Station Arms pubs for a pint or two. The church is worth a wander, and there's some lovely walking to be done around the edge of town through fields and winding country lanes. Just a short drive south is the seaside town of Burnham-on-Crouch, where you'll find sailing clubs, river views and a string of pubs along the quay. English Heritage's St Peter-on-the-Wall Chapel is nearby too—one of the oldest churches in the country, right on the marshy coast. If you're after National Trust days out, the pretty gardens and peaceful woods of Danbury Common and Blake's Wood aren't far either.

If you're up for a longer trip, Essex has a lot to offer. Colchester is a must for history lovers, packed with Roman ruins and a castle right in the centre of town. Dedham Vale and the surrounding countryside are perfect for a peaceful escape, and you'll find plenty of riverside pubs and walking trails in that part of the world. Maldon brings maritime charm and plenty of salty sea air, while Chelmsford's got your modern high street shopping and dining sorted. And for something a bit different, head to Mersea Island for oysters and windswept beaches.

Southminster's on the end of the Greater Anglia rail branch line from Wickford, which connects to London Liverpool Street—so it's not as remote as it might feel. Trains run regularly, and the journey to London takes around 75 minutes all in. By road, the B1018 links up with the A132 and A130, taking you towards Chelmsford and the A12. Southend Airport is the nearest for flights, around 45 minutes away by car, and Stansted's not too much further if you're heading further afield. Local bus services connect Southminster to nearby towns like Burnham, Maldon and Bradwell.

Essex is the sort of county that's always more than meets the eye. From the lively seaside strips to ancient woodlands, quiet estuaries and villages that haven't changed in years, there's a real depth to it. Parts of Essex feel very much on the commuter belt, while others still have a properly rural, old-world charm. Whether it's history, nature, coastal views or cosy pubs you're after, Essex has it all tucked away within easy reach.

Some More Nearby Places: Burnham-on-Crouch, Tillingham, Bradwell-on-Sea, Dengie, Asheldham, Latchingdon, Mayland, Steeple, St Lawrence, Mundon, Althorne, North Fambridge, South Fambridge, Cold Norton, Purleigh, Stow Maries, Woodham Mortimer, Woodham Walter, Danbury, Bicknacre, East Hanningfield, West Hanningfield, Rettendon, Hazeleigh, Langford, Ulting, Little Totham, Great Totham, Tolleshunt D'Arcy, Tollesbury, Goldhanger, Heybridge, Maldon, Beeleigh, Wickham Bishops, Great Braxted, Little Braxted, Cock Clarks, Creeksea, Ostend, Ramsey Island, North Dengie, Marsh House, Stoneyhills.

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