Parish in Colchester, Essex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.812, 0.746 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 89 16 |
| Population: | 9,182 |
| Dialling code: | 01621 (Maldon) |
Tiptree is a sizeable village and civil parish in the borough of Colchester, Essex, set on fertile agricultural land between the estuary plain and pockets of remaining heath and woodland. The nearby Tiptree Heath nature reserve offers one of the area’s few stretches of lowland heath and provides a contrast to the surrounding arable landscape.
It is best known for its long association with fruit‑growing and the family firm Wilkin & Sons, whose jam production has shaped the local economy and identity since the late 19th century; the factory and related displays draw visitors and support local jobs. Today the community combines that agricultural heritage with village amenities, annual events and commuter links to Colchester and London, giving it a mix of rural character and modern connectivity.
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