Scenic Essex country road leading to Burnham on Crouch

Getting Here by Road

Burnham on Crouch sits at the end of the B1010, easily reached from the A12 and A130. Here's everything you need to plan your drive.

Driving directions

From London & the A12

  1. 1Take the A12 northbound towards Chelmsford.
  2. 2At junction 18, join the A414 towards Maldon.
  3. 3At Danbury, take the A130 south towards South Woodham Ferrers.
  4. 4Follow the B1012 and then the B1010 into Burnham on Crouch.

From Chelmsford & the A130

  1. 1Head south on the A130 towards South Woodham Ferrers.
  2. 2At South Woodham Ferrers, join the B1012 heading east.
  3. 3Continue onto the B1010 and follow signs into Burnham on Crouch.

From Southend-on-Sea & the A127

  1. 1Take the A127 westbound and join the A130 northbound at Rayleigh.
  2. 2Continue through South Woodham Ferrers onto the B1012.
  3. 3Join the B1010 and follow it into Burnham on Crouch town centre.

From Colchester & North Essex

  1. 1Head south on the A12 towards Chelmsford.
  2. 2At junction 18, join the A414 towards Maldon.
  3. 3From Maldon, take the B1018 south to Latchingdon, then the B1010 into Burnham on Crouch.

Find us on the map

Sat-nav postcode for Burnham on Crouch town centre: CM0 8AN

Parking

Burnham on Crouch has several public car parks within easy walking distance of the High Street, quayside and town centre amenities.

Station Road Car Park

The largest car park in town, a short walk from the High Street and quayside. Pay and display, open daily.

CM0 8BN

Coronation Road Car Park

Convenient for the town centre and local shops. Free parking, limited spaces.

CM0 8DY

Riverside Quay Parking

Situated right on the waterfront, ideal for visiting the quay and riverside walks. Pay and display at peak times.

CM0 8AS

Useful tips for drivers

  • The B1010 is the main road into town — follow it all the way to the High Street.
  • Sat-nav postcode for the town centre: CM0 8AN.
  • During Burnham Week (late August), roads and car parks can be very busy — allow extra time.
  • The town centre is compact and best explored on foot once you've parked.

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