Maidenhall, Stoke & Port

Maidenhall, Stoke and the Port area sit alongside the River Orwell and combine residential streets with riverside activity. Maidenhall and Stoke are made up of terraces, interwar and postwar housing, local shops and community facilities that serve everyday needs. Small parks, allotments and school playgrounds are woven through the streets, and pedestrian routes connect the neighbourhoods to the quay. The area has a working feel: trades, small businesses and takeaways sit close to family homes, and regular bus routes run through the ward.

The Port edge is focused on quays, moorings and boatyards where vessels tie up alongside brick storehouses and slipways. Stoke Bridge crosses the river here and the wet dock’s lock gates can be seen from the towpath beside the quayside. Footpaths along the waterfront link boat repair yards, riverside workshops and cafés, and provide direct access to the riverside amenities without leaving the district.