Museums · East of England
East Essex Aviation Society and Museum (Martello Tower A)
In or near East Mersea.
East Essex Aviation Society and Museum (Martello Tower A) — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Alresford · 6.1 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
East Essex Aviation Society and Museum (Martello Tower A) is a museum located in england-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Colne Estuary SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: COLNE ESTUARY
- Ramsar wetland: Colne Estuary (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 2)
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The East Essex Aviation Society and Museum, located in Martello Tower A in the East of England (postcode CO16), is dedicated to preserving the history of aviation in the region. The site is notable for its use of a historic Martello tower, a coastal defence structure built in the early 19th century.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8010, 1.0197
- County
- Essex
- District
- Tendring
- Parish
- St Osyth
- Postcode
- CO16 8NG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Clacton
- Nearest railway station
- Alresford — 6.1 km
Sources
- osm: way/129126566 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is East Essex Aviation Society and Museum (Martello Tower A)?
- East Essex Aviation Society and Museum (Martello Tower A) is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO16 8NG), in the parish of St Osyth.
- What is East Essex Aviation Society and Museum (Martello Tower A)?
- East Essex Aviation Society and Museum (Martello Tower A) — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to East Essex Aviation Society and Museum (Martello Tower A)?
- The nearest railway station is Alresford, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO16 8NG.
- Is East Essex Aviation Society and Museum (Martello Tower A) a protected site?
- Yes — East Essex Aviation Society and Museum (Martello Tower A) is part of the Colne Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the COLNE ESTUARY National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to East Essex Aviation Society and Museum (Martello Tower A)?
- The nearest railway station is Alresford, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO16 8NG.