Villages · East of England
Great Bentley
In or near East Mersea.
Great Bentley — a village in england east.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Great Bentley · 0.2 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Place summary
Great Bentley is a village located in the East of England with a population of 1,545. It is characterised by its rural setting and traditional English village architecture. The village features local amenities typical of small communities, including shops and public spaces. Great Bentley also has a distinct community atmosphere, reflecting the lifestyle of its residents.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8533, 1.0638
- County
- Essex
- District
- Tendring
- Parish
- Great Bentley
- Postcode
- CO7 8LA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Clacton
- Population
- 1,545
- Nearest railway station
- Great Bentley — 0.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2648162 (CC BY 4.0)
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Great Bentley Village Sign
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📷 5📷 5Farmers’ markets · East of England
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Places to stay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Great Bentley?
- Great Bentley is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO7 8LA), in the parish of Great Bentley.
- What is Great Bentley?
- Great Bentley — a village in england east.
- How do I get to Great Bentley?
- The nearest railway station is Great Bentley, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO7 8LA.
- How do I get to Great Bentley?
- The nearest railway station is Great Bentley, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO7 8LA.