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Great Horkesley

Built-up area in Colchester, Essex, England

Coordinates:51.931, 0.879
OS grid ref:TL 98 29
Population:2,476
Dialling code: 01206 (Colchester)
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Great Horkesley is a small village and civil parish just north of Colchester in Essex, England. It sits in a largely rural setting of arable fields and hedgerows, with a scattering of period cottages and farmsteads that give it a distinctly village feel despite being close to the town.

The community combines agricultural activity with a commuter population who use nearby Colchester for shops, schools and rail links; the town’s Roman remains and castle sit within easy reach and there are good connections into London. The village has long roots and a quiet local life centred on parish amenities and the surrounding countryside.

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Transport links

  • London Southend Airport 26.1 miles42 km
  • Stansted Airport 27.6 miles44.5 km
  • Colchester Railway Station 2.2 miles3.5 km
  • Colchester Town Railway Station 3.3 miles5.3 km
  • Colchester Bus Station 3.2 miles5.2 km
  • Bus Station 9.6 miles15.5 km

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Schools in Great Horkesley

  • The Bishop William Ward C of E Primary School Primary

Local points of interest

  • Colchester Community Stadium Stadium 1 mile1.7 km
  • Roman Circus visitor centre Museum 3.3 miles5.4 km
  • University of Essex University 4.7 miles7.6 km
  • East Anglian Railway Museum Museum 5.1 miles8.2 km
  • Berechurch Hall Estate 5.7 miles9.2 km
  • Marks Hall Estate 8.6 miles13.9 km
  • Coggeshall Abbey Historic site 9 miles14.6 km
  • West Mersea Beach Beach 11.1 miles17.9 km
  • Cressing Road Stadium 13.6 miles21.9 km
  • Portman Road Stadium 14.2 miles22.8 km
  • Suffolk College University 14.8 miles23.8 km
  • Saint Peters Chapel Archaeological site 15 miles24.2 km