Historic Sites in Mersea Island

We've collected top 10 mentioned historic sites in Mersea Island from other articles such as The Crazy Tourist, thesevenhotels.com, Tripadvisor's Top Things to Do.

Historic Sites in Mersea Island

Prittlewell Priory
Prittlewell Priory
4.5 (148 ratings)4.5 (75 ratings)
Priory Lodge, Victoria Ave, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6NB, United Kingdom
MuseumGift shopMonasteryVisitor centerHistoric SitesHistory Museums
Hadleigh Castle
Hadleigh Castle
4.6 (806 ratings)4.5 (230 ratings)
Ruined 1200s castle, refortified by Edward III in the Hundred Years War, affording marsh views.
Castle Ln, Hadleigh, Benfleet SS7 2AP, United Kingdom
CastleSights & LandmarksHeritage buildingHistorical landmarkHistoric SitesPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
15 Best Things to Do in Southend (Essex, England
"In open countryside to the west of Southend, Hadleigh Castle is a former royal residence atop a London clay hill surveying the flat landscape to the south and east. The castle was first constructed at the start of the 13th century in the reign of Henry III. In that time its role was mainly defensive, guarding the estuary. Later, in the Hundred Years’ War Hadleigh Castle was remodelled as both a stronghold against the French and a home for King Edward III who spent a lot of time here during the last years of his reign in the 14th century."
Mentioned by thesevenhotels.com
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"Hadleigh Castle is a ruined fortification in the English county of Essex, overlooking the Thames Estuary from south of the town of Hadleigh. The romantic ruins of a royal castle overlooking the Essex marshes is the perfect place for a historical day out."
Southchurch Hall
Southchurch Hall
4.3 (161 ratings)4.5 (56 ratings)
Lush green space housing a moated 14th-century manor house with Tudor kitchen and Victorian bedroom.
Southchurch Hall Gardens, Park Ln, Southend-on-Sea SS1 2TE, United Kingdom
MuseumSights & LandmarksHistoric SitesPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by travelaboutbritain.com
Explore Southend-on-Sea on the Essex Coast
"Located in Southchurch Hall Park, this fine 14th-c half-timbered moated house is set in beautiful gardens. Open to the public, it hosts a series of period room displays from the middle ages to Victorian times. Opening times: - Saturday & Sunday: 11am to 3pm.Location: Southchurch Hall Gardens, Park Ln, Southend-on-Sea SS1 2TETel: 01702 467671Website:southendmuseums.co.uk"
The Dutch Quarter
The Dutch Quarter
4.8 (12 ratings)4 (75 ratings)
W Stockwell St, Colchester, CO1 1FQ, United Kingdom
Historical landmarkSights & LandmarksHistoric Sites
Mentioned by KATYA JACKSON
6 Places to See in Colchester
"Between those pretty houses on the river and the High Street of Colchester you will find more colourful houses that make up the Dutch Quarter. It was the 16th century home to Flemish Protestant refugees fleeing religious persecution following their defeat in a rebellion against Catholic Spain. The houses pre-date the Dutch arrival and were formerly inhabited by the Jewish community and other immigrants."
Roman Circus Centre
Roman Circus Centre
4.3 (104 ratings)4 (50 ratings)
Roman Circus Walk, Colchester, CO2 7GZ, United Kingdom
Visitor centerSights & LandmarksHistoric SitesPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by mummytravels
Colchester with kids: exploring Essex
"Top of my list to visit when we go back (we’d sadly managed to pick a day when the Roman Circus isn’t open), this is the only known Roman circus in the country. Built in the early 2nd century, it may have seated up to 8,000 spectactors, watching chariot races as well as other spectacles until it fell out of use around 150 years later. You can wander around the site yourself and check out the displays in the visitor centre, plus there are tours to bring the circus to life, explaining how it was discovered in 2005, as well as the secrets of chariot racing."
Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
15 Best Things to Do in Colchester (Essex, England
"Britain’s only known Roman circus was discovered in 2005 and dates from around the start of the 2nd century AD. During the spring, summer and autumn the centre on the site is open Tuesday to Saturday and invites people to learn more about this once enormous landmark. Some 8,000 spectators would come to watch chariot races, and you can see the excavated foundations of the starting gates."
Flatford Mill
Flatford Mill
4.5 (803 ratings)
Early-1700s riverside mill once owned by family of artist John Constable & used in his paintings.
East Bergholt, Colchester, CO7 6UL, UK
BuildingSights & LandmarksHistoric Sites
Claudius Gateway
Claudius Gateway
4.7 (14 ratings)5 (5 ratings)
Castle Bailey, Colchester, CO1 1BE, United Kingdom
CafeSights & LandmarksAncient RuinsHistoric SitesMonuments & Statues
Jaywick Martello Tower
Jaywick Martello Tower
4.3 (119 ratings)4 (75 ratings)
Restored defensive tower built in 1809, now used as an arts venue with workshops, exhibits & events.
The Promenade, Belsize Ave, Jaywick, Clacton-on-Sea CO15 2LF, United Kingdom
Heritage buildingSights & LandmarksArt galleryCultural landmarkEvent venueHistorical place museumHistoric Sites
Felixstowe Pier
Felixstowe Pier
4.3 (2752 ratings)3.5 (222 ratings)
Pier Bight, Felixstowe, United Kingdom
Sights & LandmarksHistoric Sites

Best Dinner Places to Eat in Mersea Island

Stop The World Cafe
Stop The World Cafe
4.6 (522 ratings)
Relaxed local eatery for drinks, shakes, cakes and light bites from breakfast to afternoon tea.
113 Broadway, Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 1PG, United Kingdom
CafeBreakfast restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by c2c
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"Visitors dropping in for chocobanana waffles, homemade granola or sourdough bread piled high with Gruyere scrambled eggs and crispy pancetta. If you’re watching your weight, it’s best to avert your eyes upon entering – the counter groans under the weight of colourful, freshly baked cakes, biscuits and macaroons. Gold Digger brownies or a slice of Pimm’s O’ Clock loaf go best with a cup of tea, but if you’re really celebrating we recommend a rather large slice of Peach Melba Chiffon cake."
Mentioned by c2c
Top 10 restaurants for outdoor dining in South Essexs Guide
"Stop the World Cafe has a small, covered outdoor seating area on thriving Leigh-on-Sea Broadway. This relaxed venue has some delightful breakfast and lunch options, using fresh, high-quality ingredients. There’s also afternoon tea on offer, including sandwiches, sweet and savoury scones and homemade cakes."
Sainsbury's Restaurant
Sainsbury's Restaurant
3.4 (42 ratings)
1 Stanway Western Bypass, Stanway, Colchester CO3 8AA, United Kingdom
Restaurant
La Petite Petanque
La Petite Petanque
4.5 (307 ratings)
Cambridge Square Gardens, The Bowling Green Pavilion, Cambridge Road, Clifftown, Southend-on-Sea SS1 1EY, United Kingdom
French restaurantBreakfast restaurantRestaurant

Best Lunch Restaurants in Mersea Island

Cook House restaurant
Cook House restaurant
4.1 (205 ratings)
Suffolk Food Hall, Ipswich, IP9 2AB, United Kingdom
RestaurantBreakfast restaurantLunch restaurantTea house
Bobby Jo's Diner
Bobby Jo's Diner
4.2 (668 ratings)
Informal restaurant serving traditional American food/drink including burgers, hotdogs and shakes.
11-12 Eastern Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2ER, United Kingdom
American restaurantBreakfast restaurantDinerLunch restaurant
Mentioned by Gastroranking
The best restaurantsof american in Southend-on-Sea East of England
"05/06/2021: Very disappointed with our visit, when we arrived the staff working looked unhappy and wasn’t very welcoming, there was dirty glass left on the side since we walked in and until we left, food not swept up on the floor, we had to ask the waitress to clean our table as it was left unclean when we was seated.No cleaning was done from when we arrived to when we left!. The best thing was the milkshakes we had!. 28/03/2021: Today I went to @bobby_jos_diner to review their gorgeous food on arrival I was greeted by the very friendly lady behind the counter and made to feel so welcome."
Little Talk Cafe
Little Talk Cafe
5 (57 ratings)
1090 London Rd, Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 3NA, United Kingdom
Coffee storeBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantLunch restaurantTapas restaurant

Best & Cool Bars in Mersea Island

The Playhouse - JD Wetherspoon
The Playhouse - JD Wetherspoon
4 (2318 ratings)
Brightly painted pub in the unusual setting of a converted red brick theatre building.
4 St John's St, Colchester, CO2 7AA, United Kingdom
PubBarRestaurant
Priory Park
Priory Park
4.7 (52 ratings)
Ipswich, IP10 0JT, United Kingdom
Holiday parkBarFunction room facilityGolf courseRestaurant
Three Wise Monkeys
Three Wise Monkeys
4.4 (1899 ratings)
60 High St, Colchester, CO1 1DN, United Kingdom
PubBarBarbecue restaurantCafeLive music venue

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Mersea Island

White Rose Crown
4.5 (8 reviews)
White Rose Crown
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$100.5 /night
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The White & Warm
4.1 (13 reviews)
The White & Warm
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$98.25 /night
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Baytree Cottage 2
4.7 (8 reviews)
Baytree Cottage 2
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$118.5 /night
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