Villages · East of England
Great Oakley
In or near Wix.
Great Oakley — a village in england east.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wrabness · 4.2 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2026
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Hamford Water SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: HAMFORD WATER
- Ramsar wetland: Hamford Water
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Great Oakley is a village located in the East of England, with a population of 702 residents. The village features typical rural English architecture and community amenities. Its setting offers a quiet, pastoral environment, characteristic of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9031, 1.1881
- County
- Essex
- District
- Tendring
- Parish
- Great Oakley
- Postcode
- CO12 5AS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Clacton
- Population
- 702
- Nearest railway station
- Wrabness — 4.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2648049 (CC BY 4.0)
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Ramsey Windmill
Windmills · 3.2 km
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Beaumont Hall
Historic houses · 3.3 km
Wix
Towns & cities · 3.3 km
Wix Abbey
Abbeys & priories · 3.4 km
Ramsey
Towns & cities · 3.4 km
Castle Inn and Camping Site
Campsites · 3.4 km
Beaumont Quay, Hamford Water: a 19th century quay and lime kiln
Marinas · 3.6 km
Beaumont Cut
Canals · 3.6 km
Rose
Museums · 3.6 km
Nearby
📷 5📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite
Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 3Windmills · East of England
Ramsey Windmill
Ramsey Windmill is a windmill in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · East of England
Beaumont Hall
Beaumont Hall — house in Beaumont-cum-Moze, Essex, England, UK.
📷 3Where to eat & stay near Great Oakley
Places to stay
📷 5📷 5Campsites · East of England
Castle Inn and Camping Site
Castle Inn and Camping Site — a campsite in england east.
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📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Stone Lane Caravan Site
Stone Lane Caravan Site — a caravan park in england east.
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Dovercourt Holiday Park
Dovercourt Holiday Park — a caravan park in england east.
📷 6Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Trafalgar Public House
The Trafalgar Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
The Red Lion Public House
The Red Lion Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The British Flag Public House
The British Flag Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Restaurants · East of England
Thai Up at the Quay
Thai Up at the Quay — a restaurant in england east.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Butt and Oyster
The Butt and Oyster in England East, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Great Oakley?
- Great Oakley is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO12 5AS), in the parish of Great Oakley.
- What is Great Oakley?
- Great Oakley — a village in england east.
- How do I get to Great Oakley?
- The nearest railway station is Wrabness, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO12 5AS.
- Is Great Oakley a protected site?
- Yes — Great Oakley is part of the Hamford Water SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the HAMFORD WATER National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to Great Oakley?
- The nearest railway station is Wrabness, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO12 5AS.