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The Great Britain Guide

Villages · East of England

Tolleshunt Major

In or near Virley.

Tolleshunt Major — a village in england east.

Tudor gatehouse, Beckingham Hall - geograph.org.uk - 5768722

Trevor Harris — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Kelvedon · 8.8 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: Blackwater Estuary SSSI
  • Ramsar wetland: Blackwater Estuary (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 4)

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Tolleshunt Major is a village located in the East of England, with a population of 393. This rural settlement features a mix of traditional architecture and open countryside. The village is typical of the region, offering a quiet lifestyle with access to local amenities and nearby natural landscapes.

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

Coordinates
51.7684, 0.7537
County
Essex
District
Maldon
Parish
Tolleshunt Major
Postcode
CM9 8LL
Parliamentary constituency
Witham
Population
393
Nearest railway station
Kelvedon8.8 km

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Tolleshunt Major

Places to stay

Emptying Elizabeth II postbox on Chigborough Road - geograph.org.uk - 5382135📷 5

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Chigborough Farm

Chigborough Farm — a campsite in england east.

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Caravan parks · East of England

Barrow Marsh Caravan Park

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Caravan parks · East of England

Mill Beach Caravan Park

Mill Beach Caravan Park — a caravan park in england east.

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Caravan parks · East of England

Osea Leisure Park

Osea Leisure Park — a caravan park in england east.

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Caravan parks · East of England

Happy Days Caravan Park

Happy Days Caravan Park — a caravan park in england east.

Places to eat & drink

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Historic pubs · East of England

The King's Head Public House

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Restaurants · East of England

Le Bouchon

Le Bouchon — a restaurant in england east.

Looking downstream along the River Chelmer - geograph.org.uk - 3956443📷 5

Cafés · East of England

The Riverside Café

The Riverside Café — a café in england east.

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Restaurants · East of England

The Waffle Bar

The Waffle Bar — a restaurant in england east.

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Cafés · East of England

The Art House

The Art House — a café in england east.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Tolleshunt Major?
Tolleshunt Major is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CM9 8LL), in the parish of Tolleshunt Major.
What is Tolleshunt Major?
Tolleshunt Major — a village in england east.
How do I get to Tolleshunt Major?
The nearest railway station is Kelvedon, about 8.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CM9 8LL.
Is Tolleshunt Major a protected site?
Yes — Tolleshunt Major is part of the Blackwater Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Blackwater Estuary (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 4) Ramsar wetland.
How do I get to Tolleshunt Major?
Drivers can navigate to postcode CM9 8LL. It sits within the Witham parliamentary constituency.