Museums · East of England
Tendring District
In or near Jaywick.
Tendring District — 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 · 1.9 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Tendring District is a museum in england-east, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Clacton Cliffs & Foreshore SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Tendring District is a museum located in the East of England. It showcases the local history and culture of the Tendring area, providing insights into its heritage and development. The museum features a range of exhibits and artefacts relevant to the district.
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Background
History
The district was formed on 1 April 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972, covering the whole area of five former districts, which were all abolished at the same time: The new district was named Tendring after the ancient Tendring Hundred, which was in turn named after the small village of Tendring at the centre of the area. The Tendring Poor Law Union, established in 1835, had covered the same area as the present district. During the English Civil War, the self-appointed Witchfinder General Matthew Hopkins carried out many trials throughout this and the surrounding area, especially in the town of Manningtree and village of Mistley on the River Stour. Under upcoming local government…
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- Coordinates
- 51.7833, 1.1333
- County
- Essex
- District
- Tendring
- Parish
- Tendring, unparished area
- Postcode
- CO15 1FR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Clacton
- Nearest railway station
- Clacton-on-Sea — 1.9 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Tendring District (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tendring District?
- Tendring District is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO15 1FR), in the parish of Tendring, unparished area.
- What is Tendring District?
- Tendring District — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tendring District?
- The nearest railway station is Clacton-on-Sea, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO15 1FR.
- Who owns Tendring District?
- Tendring District is owned by Tendring District Council.
- Is Tendring District a protected site?
- Yes — Tendring District is part of the Clacton Cliffs & Foreshore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Tendring District?
- The nearest railway station is Clacton-on-Sea, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO15 1FR.