Great Tey
Built-up area in Colchester, Essex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.9, 0.747 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | TL 89 25 |
| Population: | 620 |
| Dialling code: | 01206 (Colchester) |
Great Tey is a small village and civil parish in the district of Colchester, north‑east Essex, England, lying a few miles west of Colchester and close to the rail interchange at Marks Tey. It occupies gently undulating arable countryside typical of the area, with hedgerows and small woods giving a distinctly rural feel while still offering practical links for commuters into Colchester and London.
The village has medieval roots and retains a number of older cottages and farm buildings, reflecting an agricultural past; today the local economy is a mix of farming and residents who work in nearby towns. Community life is centred on the village hall, local events and the pub, with active interest in conserving the landscape and historic character even as modest change and commuting pressures shape everyday life.
Postcode districts covering Great Tey
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Ipswich 20.8 miles33.5 km
- Colchester 6 miles9.7 km
- Chelmsford 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Braintree 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Clacton-on-Sea 18.6 miles30 km
- Bury St. Edmunds 24 miles38.6 km
- Bishop's Stortford 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Billericay 23.5 miles37.7 km
- Wickford 22.2 miles35.8 km
- Rayleigh 22.1 miles35.6 km
- Haverhill 18.4 miles29.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Chappel Parish 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Aldham Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Wakes Colne Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Marks Tey Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Fordstreet Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- White Colne Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Earls Colne Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Copford Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Eight Ash Green Built-up area 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Fordham Built-up area 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Coggeshall Built-up area 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Lexden and Braiswick Ward 3.2 miles5.2 km
Example postcodes in Great Tey
CO6 1JS, CO6 1JQ, CO6 1JG, CO6 1YA, CO6 1JP, CO6 1BD, CO6 1BB, CO6 1AD, CO6 1AB … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 21.9 miles35.2 km
- London Southend Airport 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Chappel and Wakes Colne Railway Station 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Marks Tey Railway Station 2 miles3.3 km
- Colchester Bus Station 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Bus Station 9.5 miles15.3 km
Hotels near Great Tey Ad
- Marks Tey Hotel Colchester 4 2.3 miles3.7 km
- White Hart Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Holiday Inn Colchester 4 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Ranfield's Brasserie Hotel Rooms 4 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Drapers Hotel 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Greyfriars 4 6.8 miles10.9 km
- The Crown Stoke by Nayland 3 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Essex Golf & Country Club 3 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Wivenhoe House Hotel 4 8.9 miles14.3 km
- The George Hotel 4 6.6 miles10.6 km
Schools in Great Tey
- Great Tey C of E Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- East Anglian Railway Museum Museum 1.9 miles3 km
- Marks Hall Estate 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Coggeshall Abbey Historic site 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Roman Circus visitor centre Museum 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Colchester Community Stadium Stadium 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Berechurch Hall Estate 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Cressing Road Stadium 7.6 miles12.3 km
- University of Essex University 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Dines Hall Country house 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Chelmsford City Racecourse Recreation 10.8 miles17.4 km
- West Mersea Beach Beach 11.8 miles18.9 km
- Saint Peters Chapel Archaeological site 15 miles24.1 km