Pictures of Tollesbury
in the county of Essex
About Tollesbury
This large sea-faring village sits attractively off a tidal creek where the waters of the Blackwater River enter the sea. It is a large village with much to recommend it to visitors. An exciting part of the landscape is the Marina, here you can see a forest of white sails and other colourful sea-going craft. Woodrolfe Marina offers a wide range of activities including a heated covered swimming pool, and a club with bar, restaurant and tennis courts, making it a popular venue for visitors and locals alike.
The Essex coast is widely acclaimed for its natural beauty and wildlife. Part of its charm is the number of river estuaries flowing into the sea and the patchwork of tiny inlets and creeks which together form a yachting paradise. Come the long days of summer and this important part of the English coastline is crammed with boats from all over England and other parts of the world. Sailors find themselves close to the some of England's finest waterways including the historic River Thames whose river banks are lined with buildings representing many periods of our nations proud history. They also show some of our finest scenery, especially in the loop of Cliveden Reach where beechwoods sweep down to the waters edge. Other rivers include the Crouch, Colne and Deben.
Tollesbury lies opposite windswept Osea Island. It has an excellent sailing cub which welcomes both experts and novices. Tollesbury Wick Marshes, form part of the Essex Wildlife Trust. It is a richly reeded area, home to many wildlife species including the Eider Duck and Brent Goose.
Close to Tollesbury lies the quiet backwater of Tolleshunt D'Arcy, home of the famous D'Arcy Spice Apple which was first introduced in the gardens of Tolleshunt D'Arcy Hall in 1880. This lovely golden apple is full of flavour and will keep right through from November until May. Tolleshunt D'Arcy Hall is a beautiful moated house which dates back to the 15th-century. It lies to the south of the village close to the splendid church of St.Nicholas. Interestingly, this village was the home of Margery Allingham, writer of detective stories, who lived at D'Arcy House from 1935 until she died of cancer in 1966. The well known Red Hill of Tolleshunt D'Arcy is of interest for value as a prehistoric Roman salt making site.
All in all, this picturesque area has a wealth of interest, it has scenic rivers, enchanting creeks, the beauty of the coast, golden beaches and a magnificent swirling ocean. In Tollesbury and its surrounding area you will find something to please every member of the family. For those with or without boats, it makes a marvellous base from which to explore the ravishing delights of Essex.
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 Tollesbury
| Chapel of St Peter-on-the-Wall | (4.5 miles, 7.3 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Colchester Zoo | (9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| St. Botolph's Priory | (9.1 miles, 14.6 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Colchester Castle | (9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Paycocke's | (10.0 miles, 16.2 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| St. Osyth Priory | (10.4 miles, 16.8 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Beth Chatto Gardens | (10.5 miles, 16.9 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| High Woods Country Park | (10.8 miles, 17.4 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Danbury Park Country Park | (11.9 miles, 19.2 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| East Anglian Railway Museum | (12.1 miles, 19.5 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Marsh Farm Country Park | (12.3 miles, 19.8 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Hyde Hall RHS Garden | (13.9 miles, 22.4 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Kid's Kingdom, Southend-on-Sea | (14.4 miles, 23.2 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Dedham Art and Craft Centre | (15.8 miles, 25.4 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Mr. B's Amusements, Southend-on-Sea | (15.8 miles, 25.4 km, direction S) | Pictures |
All attractions in TollesburyAll attractions in EssexComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Tollesbury
West Mersea, in the county of Essex (4.2 miles, 6.8 km, direction NE)
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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Maldon, in the county of Essex (7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction W)
A fine old town, beautifully set on a ridge above the Blackwater, with views across Northey Island and Osea Island.
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Fingringhoe, in the county of Essex (7.6 miles, 12.3 km, direction NE)
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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Marks Tey, in the county of Essex (8.7 miles, 14.0 km, direction N)
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.
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Burnham-on-Crouch, in the county of Essex (8.9 miles, 14.3 km, direction S)
Burnham-on-Crouch, a small town on the north bank of the River Crouch as it winds its way towards Foulness Point and the North Sea.
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Brightlingsea, in the county of Essex (8.9 miles, 14.4 km, direction NE)
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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Colchester, a Historic Market Town in the county of Essex (9.6 miles, 15.5 km, direction N)
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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Greenstead, in the county of Essex (9.9 miles, 16.0 km, direction N)
Greenstead Church is said to be the oldest wooden building in the world. Well worth a visit..
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Coggeshall, in the county of Essex (10.1 miles, 16.3 km, direction NW)
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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St Osyth, in the county of Essex (10.7 miles, 17.2 km, direction E)
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.
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Danbury, in the county of Essex (11.4 miles, 18.3 km, direction W)
Picturesque English village of great charm. Surrounded almost entirely by open countryside Danbury has immense appeal for the tourist.
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Jaywick, in the county of Essex (12.1 miles, 19.5 km, direction E)
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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Earls Colne, in the county of Essex (13.3 miles, 21.5 km, direction NW)
This attractive village spreads out from the banks of the River Colne in the beautiful Colne valley.
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Clacton-on-Sea, in the county of Essex (13.5 miles, 21.7 km, direction E)
Clacton-on-Sea is a fine Victorian resort that offers visitors and enjoyable and jolly time.
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Nayland, in the county of Suffolk (15.0 miles, 24.1 km, direction N)
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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All towns in EssexComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Southminster Station | (6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction S) |
| Kelvedon Station | (8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction NW) |
| M25 Junction 28 | (26.7 miles, 42.9 km, direction SW) |
| M25 Junction 29 | (26.9 miles, 43.2 km, direction SW) |
| London Stansted Airport | (27.0 miles, 43.4 km, direction W) |
| London City Airport | (37.8 miles, 60.7 km, direction SW) |
| Tollesbury to London | (44.8 miles, 72.2 km, direction SW) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Tollesbury
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Tollesbury center |
| Five Lakes Hotel, Golf, Country Club & Spa | (2.5 miles, 4.1 km, direction NW) |
| The Marks Tey Hotel | (8.8 miles, 14.2 km, direction N) |
| Wivenhoe House Hotel | (9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction NE) |
| The Red Lion Hotel | (9.6 miles, 15.4 km, direction N) |
| George Hotel | (9.7 miles, 15.5 km, direction N) |
| Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel | (9.9 miles, 16.0 km, direction N) |
| Riverside Hotel | (9.9 miles, 16.0 km, direction N) |
| The White Hart Hotel | (10.2 miles, 16.5 km, direction NW) |
| The Oakland Hotel | (12.1 miles, 19.5 km, direction SW) |
| Ramada Colchester | (12.3 miles, 19.8 km, direction N) |
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