Towns & cities · East of England
East Mersea
East Mersea — village in Essex, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Alresford · 6.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
East Mersea is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 257 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Essex, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.7957°, 0.9859°.
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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.
From the Wikipedia article
East Mersea is a village and civil parish on Mersea Island in the City of Colchester district of Essex, England. The other parish on the island is West Mersea. Both were part of the manor of Mersea mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. At the 2021 census East Mersea parish had a population of 293.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7957, 0.9859
- County
- Essex
- District
- Colchester
- Parish
- East Mersea
- Postcode
- CO5 8UJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harwich and North Essex
- Population
- 257
- Nearest railway station
- Alresford — 6.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q774899 (CC0)
- wikipedia: East Mersea (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Edmund's church - geograph.org.uk - 661109.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Dog And Pheasant Public House
Historic pubs · 0.6 km
Mersea Island Holiday Park
Caravan parks · 0.6 km
Fen Farm
Caravan parks · 0.7 km
East Mersea Tudor Blockhouse
Historic houses · 1.2 km
Coopers Beach Holiday Park
Caravan parks · 1.3 km
Colne Estuary
Wildlife reserves · 1.7 km
River Colne, Essex
Museums · 1.8 km
Pewit Island
Islands · 1.8 km
Bateman's Tower
Follies · 2.0 km
East Essex Aviation Society and Museum (Martello Tower A)
Museums · 2.4 km
Brightlingsea Leisure Village
Caravan parks · 2.6 km
Brightlingsea Touring Park
Campsites · 2.8 km
East Mersea is a village in Essex, located in the East of England, with a population of 257. Our guide lists N nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 257
- Administrative county
- Essex
- Constituency
- Harwich and North Essex
- Top categories near here
Things to see in East Mersea
62 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in East Mersea →
📷 5Wildlife reserves · East of England
Colne Estuary
Colne Estuary — biological and geological Site of Special Scientific Interest near Brightlingsea in Essex.
Flagship📷 5Wildlife reserves · East of England
Fingringhoe Wick
Fingringhoe Wick — Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve.
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📷 5📷 3Follies · East of England
Bateman's Tower
Bateman's Tower — Folly or eyecatcher.
📷 3Wildlife reserves · East of England
Bradwell Shell Bank
Bradwell Shell Bank — Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve.
📷 5Historic churches · East of England
Chapel of St Peter-on-the-Wall
Chapel of St Peter-on-the-Wall — Grade I listed chapel in Bradwell-on-Sea, Essex, England, UK.
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📷 5Forests & woodlands · East of England
Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve
Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Forests & woodlands · East of England
Howlands Marsh
Howlands Marsh is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · East of England
Jacobes Hall
Jacobes Hall — Grade I listed building in Brightlingsea, Essex, England, UK.
📷 3Islands · East of England
Pewit Island
Pewit Island — island in the Borough of Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Natural landmarks · East of England
The Dragon Karts
The Dragon Karts — a other in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · East of England
Thorrington Tide Mill
Thorrington Tide Mill — a other in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Chapels · East of England
Chapel of Saint Peter-on-the-Wall
Chapel of Saint Peter-on-the-Wall — a other in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · East of England
The Captain's Campsite
The Captain's Campsite — a other in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · East of England
The Wizard's Domain
The Wizard's Domain — a other in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · East of England
Land of the Fairies
Land of the Fairies — a other in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · East of England
Mersea Mount
Mersea Mount — a archaeological in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · East of England
Othona Saxon Shore Fort
Othona Saxon Shore Fort — a archaeological in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · East of England
East Mersea Tudor Blockhouse
East Mersea Tudor Blockhouse — a historic house in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · East of England
Explorers Quarters
Explorers Quarters — a other in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · East of England
RAF Bradwell Bay Preservation Group
RAF Bradwell Bay Preservation Group — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
Dog And Pheasant Public House
Dog And Pheasant Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Mersea Island Holiday Park
Mersea Island Holiday Park — a caravan park in england east.
📷 5📷 3Historic houses · East of England
East Mersea Tudor Blockhouse
East Mersea Tudor Blockhouse — a historic house in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Coopers Beach Holiday Park
Coopers Beach Holiday Park — a caravan park in england east. Brand: Parkdean Resorts.
📷 5Wildlife reserves · East of England
Colne Estuary
Colne Estuary — biological and geological Site of Special Scientific Interest near Brightlingsea in Essex.
Where to eat & stay near East Mersea
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Mersea Island Holiday Park
Mersea Island Holiday Park — a caravan park in england east.
📷 5📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Coopers Beach Holiday Park
Coopers Beach Holiday Park — a caravan park in england east. Brand: Parkdean Resorts.
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Brightlingsea Leisure Village
Brightlingsea Leisure Village — a caravan park in england east.
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Brightlingsea Touring Park
Brightlingsea Touring Park — a campsite in england east.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
Dog And Pheasant Public House
Dog And Pheasant Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
The Brewers Arms Public House
The Brewers Arms Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
Peldon Rose Public House
Peldon Rose Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Restaurants · East of England
The Creek
The Creek — a restaurant in england east.
📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
The Ipswich Arms Public House
The Ipswich Arms Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
Donkey And Buskins Public House
Donkey And Buskins Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is East Mersea?
- East Mersea is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO5 8UJ), in the parish of East Mersea.
- What is East Mersea?
- East Mersea — village in Essex, England, UK.
- How do I get to East Mersea?
- The nearest railway station is Alresford, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO5 8UJ.
- Is East Mersea a protected site?
- Yes — East Mersea is part of the Colne Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the COLNE ESTUARY National Nature Reserve.
- Is East Mersea free to visit?
- Yes, East Mersea is free to enter.
- How do I get to East Mersea?
- The nearest railway station is Alresford, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO5 8UJ.