Tollesbury is an electoral ward in the district of Maldon, Essex, sitting on the northern shore of the Blackwater Estuary. The ward is defined by its coastal landscape of salt marshes and mudflats and by a lively maritime scene - a marina, boatyards and sailing clubs give the area a strong nautical flavour, while agriculture and seasonal tourism also contribute to the local economy.
The place has a long seafaring and salt‑making heritage and remains popular with birdwatchers and visiting sailors because of its important coastal habitats. Socially it retains a village feel, with a close‑knit local community and a steady flow of recreational visitors, so conservation, boating and small local businesses are notable features of daily life.
Postcode districts covering Tollesbury
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Ipswich 24.8 miles40 km
- Basildon 20.9 miles33.6 km
- Colchester 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Chelmsford 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Braintree 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Brentwood 24.4 miles39.3 km
- Clacton-on-Sea 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Canvey Island 20.1 miles32.3 km
- Billericay 20 miles32.2 km
- Wickford 17 miles27.4 km
- Rayleigh 15.1 miles24.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Tollesbury Built-up area 0.1 miles0.2 km
- Tolleshunt D'Arcy Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Salcott Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Virley Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Ramsey Island Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Bradwell-on-Sea Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Great and Little Wigborough Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
- St. Lawrence Parish 3.5 miles5.6 km
- West Mersea Built-up area 3.8 miles6 km
- Goldhanger Built-up area 3.8 miles6 km
- Tolleshunt Major Built-up area 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Tolleshunt Knights Built-up area 4.1 miles6.5 km
Example postcodes in Tollesbury
CM9 8QR, CM9 8QL, CM9 8QD, CM9 8XA, CM9 8TA, CM9 8XB, CM9 8XH, CM9 8FB, CM9 8SH … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Stansted Airport 27.3 miles44 km
- Southminster Railway Station 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Kelvedon Railway Station 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Colchester Bus Station 9.4 miles15.1 km
Hotels near Tollesbury Ad
- The Victory at Mersea 4 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel 6.7 miles10.9 km
- The Blue Boar - Maldon 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Greyfriars 4 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Wivenhoe House Hotel 4 9.7 miles15.6 km
- The Swan Hotel Bar and Grill 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Ye Olde White Harte Hotel 9.1 miles14.7 km
- The Oyster Smack Inn 4 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Creeksea Place Barns 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Marks Tey Hotel Colchester 4 8.9 miles14.2 km
Schools in Tollesbury
- Tollesbury School Primary
Local points of interest
- West Mersea Beach Beach 4.1 miles6.5 km
- Saint Peters Chapel Archaeological site 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Berechurch Hall Estate 6.9 miles11.2 km
- Roman Circus visitor centre Museum 9.2 miles14.7 km
- University of Essex University 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Coggeshall Abbey Historic site 9.9 miles16 km
- Colchester Community Stadium Stadium 11.8 miles19 km
- Marks Hall Estate 12 miles19.3 km
- East Anglian Railway Museum Museum 12.2 miles19.7 km
- Dines Hall Country house 13.6 miles21.8 km
- Cressing Road Stadium 14.1 miles22.6 km
- Chelmsford City Racecourse Recreation 15.2 miles24.4 km