Museums · East of England
St Osyth Museum
In or near Jaywick.
St Osyth Museum — 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
- Clacton-on-Sea · 5.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
St Osyth Museum 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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Official information
St Osyth Museum showcases the rich history of the St Osyth area, featuring 116 listed buildings and various historical narratives. Visitors can explore exhibitions that highlight the personalities and events that shaped the village's past.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Colne Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Colne Estuary (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 2)
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
St Osyth Museum is located in St Osyth, East of England. This local museum showcases the history and heritage of the area, providing insights into its past.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.8004, 1.0774
- County
- Essex
- District
- Tendring
- Parish
- St Osyth
- Postcode
- CO16 8HA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Clacton
- Phone
- 07973 523018
- Nearest railway station
- Clacton-on-Sea — 5.3 km
- Official site
- www.stosythmuseum.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/922051931 (ODbL)
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St Osyth's Priory ruined east ranges of the Darcy House including the Tower and Chapel
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Osyth Museum?
- St Osyth Museum is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO16 8HA), in the parish of St Osyth.
- What is St Osyth Museum?
- St Osyth Museum — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Osyth Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Clacton-on-Sea, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO16 8HA.
- Is St Osyth Museum a protected site?
- Yes — St Osyth Museum is part of the Colne Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Colne Estuary (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 2) Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to St Osyth Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Clacton-on-Sea, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO16 8HA.