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The Great Britain Guide

Natural landmarks · East of England

Thorrington Tide Mill

In or near East Mersea.

Free admission

Thorrington Tide Mill — a other in england-east, United Kingdom.

Thorrington Tide Mill - geograph.org.uk - 8160215

Michael Garlick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Alresford · 2.7 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Thorrington Tide Mill is a other located in england-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2023

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

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

Thorrington Tide Mill is located in the East of England. This historic mill is a notable example of a tide mill, utilising tidal power for grain milling. Its operational significance reflects the region's industrial heritage.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.8347, 1.0210
County
Essex
District
Tendring
Parish
Thorrington
Postcode
CO7 8JL
Parliamentary constituency
Harwich and North Essex
Nearest railway station
Alresford2.7 km

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Thorrington Tide Mill

Places to stay

Makeshift jetty at Thorrington tide mill - geograph.org.uk - 5965681📷 5

Campsites · East of England

Bottom Field

Bottom Field — a campsite in england east.

For Falling in the Water^ - geograph.org.uk - 1470999📷 5

Campsites · East of England

Elm

Elm — a campsite in england east.

Houses by B1027 in Tenpenny Heath - geograph.org.uk - 5438859📷 5

Campsites · East of England

Headquarters

Headquarters — a campsite in england east.

Thorrington, Brick Kiln Lane - geograph.org.uk - 8160241📷 5

Campsites · East of England

Fir

Fir — a campsite in england east.

Houses by B1027 in Tenpenny Heath - geograph.org.uk - 5438859📷 5

Campsites · East of England

Gum Tree

Gum Tree — a campsite in england east.

Houses by B1027 in Tenpenny Heath - geograph.org.uk - 5438859📷 5

Campsites · East of England

Thorrington Scout Camp

Thorrington Scout Camp — a campsite in england east.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Thorrington Tide Mill?
Thorrington Tide Mill is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO7 8JL), in the parish of Thorrington.
What is Thorrington Tide Mill?
Thorrington Tide Mill — a other in england-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Thorrington Tide Mill?
The nearest railway station is Alresford, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO7 8JL.
Is Thorrington Tide Mill a protected site?
Yes — Thorrington Tide Mill is part of the Colne Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Colne Estuary (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 2) Ramsar wetland.
Is Thorrington Tide Mill free to visit?
Yes, Thorrington Tide Mill is free to enter.
How do I get to Thorrington Tide Mill?
The nearest railway station is Alresford, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO7 8JL.