About Rowhedge

The Heart of our Saltwater Village, Rowhedge

Steeped in salt and story, Rowhedge is a riverside gem with a seafaring soul. Just a stone’s throw from Colchester City Centre, this traditional village on the River Colne was once the go-to for skilled skippers and crew serving the Victorian elite. Renowned for shipbuilding well into the 1970s, the village’s proud maritime heritage runs deep. 

But Rowhedge’s past isn’t all smooth sailing… tales of smuggling, piracy, and shady dealings cast a shadow over it’s history, with whispers of corrupt officials and grim fates by the gallows. 

Today, Rowhedge is a thriving, close-knit community surrounded by riverside and woodland walks, with nearby RSPB reserves at Fingringhoe and Abberton. Easily reached by road or water, The Anchor offers private moorings for patrons, with public moorings just a short stroll away.