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The Great Britain Guide

Villages · East of England

Thorrington

In or near East Mersea.

Thorrington — a village in england east.

Post office and store, Thorrington - geograph.org.uk - 5438863

David Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Great Bentley · 2.2 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

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Colne Estuary SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Thorrington is a village located in the East of England. It is characterised by its rural setting and traditional architecture. The village is part of the Tendring district in Essex and offers a glimpse into the local community and countryside life. Visitors can explore the surrounding landscapes and nearby attractions typical of the region.

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

Coordinates
51.8412, 1.0389
County
Essex
District
Tendring
Parish
Thorrington
Postcode
CO7 8HW
Parliamentary constituency
Harwich and North Essex
Nearest railway station
Great Bentley2.2 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Direction Sign – Signpost on the B1027 Clacton Road, Thorrington - geograph.org.uk - 6885240📷 5

Campsites · East of England

Top Field

Top Field — a campsite in england east.

Direction Sign – Signpost on the B1027 Clacton Road, Thorrington - geograph.org.uk - 6885240📷 5

Campsites · East of England

Spring Field

Spring Field — a campsite in england east.

Direction Sign – Signpost on the B1027 Clacton Road, Thorrington - geograph.org.uk - 6885240📷 5

Campsites · East of England

Oak

Oak — a campsite in england east.

Direction Sign – Signpost on the B1027 Clacton Road, Thorrington - geograph.org.uk - 6885240📷 5

Campsites · East of England

Hurricane

Hurricane — a campsite in england east.

Direction Sign – Signpost on the B1027 Clacton Road, Thorrington - geograph.org.uk - 6885240📷 5

Campsites · East of England

Hill

Hill — 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.

Where to eat & stay near Thorrington

Places to stay

Direction Sign – Signpost on the B1027 Clacton Road, Thorrington - geograph.org.uk - 6885240📷 5

Campsites · East of England

Top Field

Top Field — a campsite in england east.

Direction Sign – Signpost on the B1027 Clacton Road, Thorrington - geograph.org.uk - 6885240📷 5

Campsites · East of England

Spring Field

Spring Field — a campsite in england east.

Direction Sign – Signpost on the B1027 Clacton Road, Thorrington - geograph.org.uk - 6885240📷 5

Campsites · East of England

Oak

Oak — a campsite in england east.

Direction Sign – Signpost on the B1027 Clacton Road, Thorrington - geograph.org.uk - 6885240📷 5

Campsites · East of England

Hurricane

Hurricane — a campsite in england east.

Direction Sign – Signpost on the B1027 Clacton Road, Thorrington - geograph.org.uk - 6885240📷 5

Campsites · East of England

Hill

Hill — 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.

Places to eat & drink

The Flag Inn - geograph.org.uk - 1714388📷 7

Restaurants · East of England

The Creek

The Creek — a restaurant in england east.

thecreekgreatbentley.co.uk
Victoria Place, Brightlingsea - geograph.org.uk - 3982974📷 7

Historic pubs · East of England

The Brewers Arms Public House

The Brewers Arms Public House in England East, United Kingdom.

Dog ^ Pheasant Public House sign - geograph.org.uk - 4705928📷 7

Historic pubs · East of England

Dog And Pheasant Public House

Dog And Pheasant Public House in England East, United Kingdom.

Elizabeth II postbox on Rectory Road, Rowhedge - geograph.org.uk - 5386427📷 7

Historic pubs · East of England

The Ipswich Arms Public House

The Ipswich Arms Public House in England East, United Kingdom.

Peldon Rose Postbox - geograph.org.uk - 4710629📷 7

Historic pubs · East of England

Peldon Rose Public House

Peldon Rose Public House in England East, United Kingdom.

Saw Mill Road, Colchester - geograph.org.uk - 5437098📷 7

Historic pubs · East of England

Duke Of York Public House

Duke Of York Public House in England East, United Kingdom.

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Bridge at Wraysbury Station - geograph.org.uk - 7485464📷 5

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Buildings at Wyddial Bury Farm - geograph.org.uk - 3777529📷 5

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High Road Wormley - geograph.org.uk - 2795224📷 5

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Thorrington?
Thorrington is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO7 8HW), in the parish of Thorrington.
What is Thorrington?
Thorrington — a village in england east.
How do I get to Thorrington?
The nearest railway station is Great Bentley, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO7 8HW.
Is Thorrington a protected site?
Yes — Thorrington is part of the Colne Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Thorrington?
The nearest railway station is Great Bentley, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO7 8HW.