Pictures of St Osyth
in the county of Essex
About St Osyth
Pretty Essex village situated by one of the little creeks that run into the River Colne.
Historically, St. Osyth was the daughter of the first Christian king of East Anglia, she established a nunnery before she met her death as a martyr in A.D.653.
The village is noted for its medieval Priory, a Grade I listed building which started life as a foundation for Augustinian Canons around 1127, it later became an abbey which was eventually dissolved in 1539, when it later passed into the hands of Lord Darcy to changed the building into a house.
The priory stands in superb grounds, it is a magnificent building with an impressive gatehouse, terrace, clock tower and beautiful oriel window, all dating from around the 16th century.
St.Osyth's parish church dedicated to St.Peter and St.Paul is also of merit, the exterior is Perpendicular, mainly of the 14th century, with a west tower. The interior is memorable for its brick built piers and arches. The Darcy family who lived for so many years at the Priory are commemorated by two large wall monuments.
Along the creek visitors can enjoy fine riverscapes, whilst watching the antics of wildlife, and enjoy seeing an array of colourful boats lying at anchor at the waters edge. At Point Clear, a short walk from the village, visitors can see the ancient Martello Tower which is now transformed to provide an interesting War Museum.
There are pleasant shops in the region and plenty of places to stay. The larger resort of Clacton-on-Sea is around five miles away, whilst inland the large town of Colchester offers every possible facility for visitors, including a museum where the history of Essex is recorded.
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 St Osyth
| St. Osyth Priory | (0.3 miles, 0.5 km) | Pictures |
| Beth Chatto Gardens | (6.5 miles, 10.5 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Chapel of St Peter-on-the-Wall | (7.4 miles, 12.0 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| New Walton Pier | (9.1 miles, 14.7 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| St. Botolph's Priory | (9.6 miles, 15.4 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Colchester Castle | (9.8 miles, 15.8 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Colchester Zoo | (10.0 miles, 16.0 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| The Naze Tower | (10.0 miles, 16.1 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| High Woods Country Park | (10.4 miles, 16.7 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Flatford Mill | (11.3 miles, 18.1 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Dedham Art and Craft Centre | (11.8 miles, 19.0 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Landguard Fort, Felixstowe | (14.4 miles, 23.1 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Jimmy's Farm | (15.3 miles, 24.6 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Manning's Amusement Park, Felixstowe | (16.0 miles, 25.8 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| East Anglian Railway Museum | (16.2 miles, 26.1 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
All attractions in St OsythAll attractions in EssexComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near St Osyth
Jaywick, in the county of Essex (2.2 miles, 3.6 km, direction SE)
Much of Jaywick was built during the early part of the 20th century when Mr. Frank Stedman, a business man, bought the existing marshland to turn into a holiday resort.
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Brightlingsea, in the county of Essex (2.6 miles, 4.2 km, direction NW)
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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Clacton-on-Sea, in the county of Essex (3.0 miles, 4.9 km, direction E)
Clacton-on-Sea is a fine Victorian resort that offers visitors and enjoyable and jolly time.
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Fingringhoe, in the county of Essex (6.4 miles, 10.3 km, direction NW)
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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West Mersea, in the county of Essex (6.5 miles, 10.4 km, direction W)
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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Frinton-on-Sea, in the county of Essex (7.7 miles, 12.3 km, direction E)
Frinton, is a sedate area which retains a refined atmosphere and many gracious Victorian properties from when the then small seaside village was developed as a resort in the 1860's by Sir Richard Cooker.
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Greenstead, in the county of Essex (8.8 miles, 14.2 km, direction NW)
Greenstead Church is said to be the oldest wooden building in the world. Well worth a visit..
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Walton on the Naze, in the county of Essex (8.9 miles, 14.3 km, direction NE)
This is a seaside resort that is a real treat for every member of the family. It is a traditional resort that simply caters for those whose wish is to have a jolly good time.
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Mistley, in the county of Essex (10.0 miles, 16.1 km, direction N)
Mistley lies on the south bank of the River Stour not far from Manningtree, to which it is joined via a tree-lined walk along the river which is oddly called The Walls.
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Manningtree, in the county of Essex (10.1 miles, 16.2 km, direction N)
The town shows fine examples of weavers cottages and walks through the town reveal fine Georgian facades behind which are Tudor and Elizabethan houses.
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Colchester, a Historic Market Town in the county of Essex (10.2 miles, 16.4 km, direction NW)
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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Tollesbury, in the county of Essex (10.7 miles, 17.2 km, direction W)
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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Flatford, in the county of Suffolk (11.3 miles, 18.1 km, direction N)
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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Dedham, in the county of Essex (11.7 miles, 18.9 km, direction N)
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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Dovercourt, in the county of Essex (12.1 miles, 19.5 km, direction NE)
These days Dovercourt is part of Harwich, it operates as a coastal resort town with a pleasant sandy beach backed by a sea wall. The beach has been awarded the E.U. Blue Flag indicating its cleanliness and safety for families with children.
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All towns in EssexComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Clacton Station | (3.3 miles, 5.4 km, direction E) |
| Great Bentley Station | (3.8 miles, 6.0 km, direction N) |
| M2 Junction 7 | (35.0 miles, 56.3 km, direction S) |
| M2 Junction 6 | (35.5 miles, 57.1 km, direction S) |
| London Stansted Airport | (36.2 miles, 58.3 km, direction W) |
| Cambridge Airport | (47.6 miles, 76.7 km, direction NW) |
| St Osyth to London | (55.5 miles, 89.3 km, direction SW) |
Hotels & Accommodation in St Osyth
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from St Osyth center |
| The Chudleigh | (3.4 miles, 5.4 km, direction E) |
| Barton Hotel | (3.5 miles, 5.6 km, direction E) |
| The Geisha Hotel & Restaurant | (3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction E) |
| Esplanade Hotel | (3.6 miles, 5.9 km, direction E) |
| Wivenhoe House Hotel | (7.8 miles, 12.5 km, direction NW) |
| Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel | (9.2 miles, 14.9 km, direction NW) |
| The Red Lion Hotel | (9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction NW) |
| George Hotel | (9.8 miles, 15.7 km, direction NW) |
| Riverside Hotel | (10.2 miles, 16.4 km, direction NW) |
| Ramada Colchester | (10.4 miles, 16.7 km, direction NW) |
| All hotels in St Osyth |
