Pictures of Marks Tey
in the county of Essex
About Marks Tey
Marks Tey is a small Essex town situated between Braintree and Colchester. Its location is ideally suited to anyone wishing to explore fine Essex countryside, coast and the beautiful town of Colchester, Britain's oldest recorded town. It is also sufficiently close to discover Suffolk wool towns and the scenic beauty of the landscape captured on canvas by Constable.
Tourist attractions in the area include Marks Hall country estate with gardens, woodland and arboretum, Paycocks an historic National Trust property, Coggeshall Grange Barn, Cressing Temple and the acclaimed Colchester Zoo.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Marks Tey
| East Anglian Railway Museum | (3.5 miles, 5.7 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Colchester Zoo | (4.0 miles, 6.5 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| St. Botolph's Priory | (4.4 miles, 7.1 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Paycocke's | (4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Colchester Castle | (4.8 miles, 7.8 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Bourne Mill | (5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| High Woods Country Park | (5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Beth Chatto Gardens | (8.3 miles, 13.4 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Dedham Art and Craft Centre | (10.3 miles, 16.6 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Flatford Mill | (11.2 miles, 18.1 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Bridge Cottage | (11.2 miles, 18.1 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Hedingham Castle | (11.6 miles, 18.6 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Dedham Vale | (11.6 miles, 18.7 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Chapel of St Peter-on-the-Wall | (11.7 miles, 18.9 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Gainsborough's House | (12.1 miles, 19.5 km, direction N) | Pictures |
All attractions in Marks TeyAll attractions in EssexComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Marks Tey
Colchester, a Historic Market Town in the county of Essex (4.2 miles, 6.8 km, direction E)
Interestingly, this is England's oldest-recorded town. It has stood on the banks of the River Colne amid fine Essex countryside throughout some of history's most tempestuous times.
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Coggeshall, in the county of Essex (4.4 miles, 7.0 km, direction W)
Standing in a town full of elaborate historic properties, the simple charm of Coggeshall water mill, reflected in the waters of the Blackwell River, captivates perfectly the image of an Essex of long ago, immortalised forever in paintings by Constable and Gainsborough.
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Earls Colne, in the county of Essex (5.3 miles, 8.6 km, direction NW)
This attractive village spreads out from the banks of the River Colne in the beautiful Colne valley.
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Greenstead, in the county of Essex (5.8 miles, 9.4 km, direction E)
Greenstead Church is said to be the oldest wooden building in the world. Well worth a visit..
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Fingringhoe, in the county of Essex (6.9 miles, 11.2 km, direction E)
Delightful Fingringhoe is home to one of the most outstanding Nature Reserves in the country. It was formed out of a disused gravel pit near the estuary of the beautiful River Colne and today it is the premier flagship of the Essex Wildlife Trust.
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Nayland, in the county of Suffolk (7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction NE)
The heady beauty of Suffolk has been the inspiration of artist's for centuries and the village of Nayland, in the hear of Constable country is no exception.
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Halstead, in the county of Essex (7.9 miles, 12.8 km, direction NW)
This busy little town lies surrounded by delightful Essex countryside. It is perhaps best known for the beautiful old white weatherboarded three-story mill built on the banks of the River Colne in the 18th century.
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Tollesbury, in the county of Essex (8.7 miles, 14.0 km, direction S)
This large sea-faring village sits attractively off a tidal creek where the waters of the Blackwater River enter the sea.
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West Mersea, in the county of Essex (9.1 miles, 14.6 km, direction SE)
The beach is crammed full of colourful beach huts and has fine views across the mouth of the River Blackwater to Bradwell-on-Sea. The beach is safe for bathing, windsurfing is popular and there is a small jetty for boats.
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Polstead, in the county of Suffolk (10.1 miles, 16.3 km, direction NE)
This delightful village has all the charm of a picture postcard. Almost overlooking the main village street and the village pond is the beautiful church dedicated to St. Mary which has the only medieval stone spire in Suffolk.
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Dedham, in the county of Essex (10.1 miles, 16.3 km, direction NE)
There are two things that immediately strike you about this enchanting village, the first is the opulence of the beautiful 15th-century church, and the second is the fascinating view of the River Stour, which, like the church, has featured in Constable paintings.
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Brightlingsea, in the county of Essex (10.7 miles, 17.2 km, direction E)
A medieval port on the Colne estuary, Brightlingsea was once an associate member of the Cinque Ports. The history of the town goes back to Roman times and it's industry has always been linked to the sea.
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Flatford, in the county of Suffolk (10.8 miles, 17.4 km, direction NE)
On arrival in Flatford there is little to prepare you for its overwhelming beauty, but you should not be surprised, for this after all is Constable Country, an area made famous by the great landscape painter and which features in so many of his pictures.
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Castle Hedingham, a Picturesque Village in the county of Essex (11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction NW)
Set in enchanting border countryside where the fine old counties of Suffolk and Essex meet, lies the delightful village of Castle Hedingham which has pleasant buildings and an historic castle to explore.
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Maldon, in the county of Essex (11.4 miles, 18.4 km, direction SW)
A fine old town, beautifully set on a ridge above the Blackwater, with views across Northey Island and Osea Island.
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All towns in EssexComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Marks Tey Station | (0.3 miles, 0.6 km) |
| Chappel & Wakes Colne Station | (3.5 miles, 5.6 km, direction NW) |
| London Stansted Airport | (23.6 miles, 38.0 km, direction W) |
| M11 Junction 8 | (25.4 miles, 40.8 km, direction W) |
| M11 Junction 9 | (29.0 miles, 46.6 km, direction NW) |
| Cambridge Airport | (34.7 miles, 55.9 km, direction NW) |
| Marks Tey to London | (47.1 miles, 75.8 km, direction SW) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Marks Tey
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Marks Tey center |
| The Marks Tey Hotel | (0.1 miles, 0.2 km) |
| Riverside Hotel | (4.5 miles, 7.3 km, direction E) |
| The White Hart Hotel | (4.6 miles, 7.5 km, direction W) |
| George Hotel | (4.7 miles, 7.6 km, direction E) |
| The Red Lion Hotel | (4.7 miles, 7.6 km, direction E) |
| The Essex Golf & Country Club Hotel | (5.1 miles, 8.1 km, direction NW) |
| Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel | (5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction E) |
| Five Lakes Hotel, Golf, Country Club & Spa | (6.4 miles, 10.3 km, direction S) |
| Queens House Guest House | (6.5 miles, 10.4 km, direction N) |
| Wivenhoe House Hotel | (6.5 miles, 10.4 km, direction E) |
| All hotels in Marks Tey |
