Where is Mersea Island in UK?

Essex coast
Mersea Island is located on the Essex coast, about eight miles south of Colchester.

How do you get to Mersea Island?

By Train. Catch a train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester Station or to Colchester Town Station. Colchester Town Station is closer and a slightly shorter taxi journey to the island, but only by a few minutes.

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Is West Mersea the same as Mersea Island?

The most populated part of Mersea Island is West Mersea, which acts as a hub for the island. In the small town centre you’ll discover shops and restaurants as well as tourist attractions such as the Mersea Island Museum, and the parish church of St Peter and St Paul.

What is the postcode of West Mersea Essex?

Postcode area of West Mersea is CO5. Post town of postcode area ‘CO’ is Colchester. Dialling code of West Mersea is 01206. West Mersea has 19m (62ft) altitude. The coordinates of West Mersea are: 51.7776450 lat, 0.9288210 lng. West Mersea belongs to Essex County. West Mersea belongs to England. England is constituent country of United Kingdom.

Where is Mersea Island in the east of England?

Mersea Island is an idyllic location found nine miles south east of Colchester and covering seven square miles, with a glowing reputation for beautiful scenery and historic charm. With an abundance of activities available, find out more about what Mersea Island has to offer. Is Mersea the new Foodie Heaven?

What kind of beach is West Mersea Beach?

West Mersea is a small Island connected to the mainland by a causeway, it is situated between the estuaries of the Colne and Blackwater rivers. The beach has sand and pebbles and is backed by grassland and beach huts. At low water there is a large expanse of mud. There are views over the Blackwater estuary. Max temp. Min temp.

What was the population of West Mersea in 1961?

Since the 1960s, the population has increased considerably, with the population of West Mersea rising from 3,140 in 1961 to 6,925 in 2001.