Alresford in the district of Tendring, Essex, England is a small, largely rural village on the southern fringe of the Tendring peninsula, close to the tidal creeks of the Colne Estuary. Its quiet lanes and salt‑marsh fringes sit within easy reach of coastal towns such as Brightlingsea and Clacton-on-Sea, and it’s commonly used as a base for local walking and birdwatching, with Colchester the nearest larger urban centre for shops and services.
Historically rooted in agriculture and small‑scale coastal trades, Alresford retains a village atmosphere with local amenities and community activities rather than large industry; many residents commute to nearby towns while others are drawn by the attractive countryside and maritime surroundings. Its mix of historic lanes, modest cottages and proximity to estuarine habitats gives it a quietly distinctive Essex character.
Postcode districts covering Alresford
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 24.1 miles
- Ipswich 15.6 miles
- Colchester 5.4 miles
- Chelmsford 23.6 miles
- Braintree 19.1 miles
- Clacton-on-Sea 7.6 miles
- Rayleigh 24.6 miles
- Felixstowe 16.3 miles
- Witham 15.8 miles
- Sudbury 16.7 miles
- Maldon 15.4 miles
- Stowmarket 22.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Alresford & Elmstead Ward 1.2 miles
- Elmstead Parish 1.5 miles
- Frating Parish 1.6 miles
- Wivenhoe Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Thorrington Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Elmstead Market Built-up area 1.7 miles
- High Park Corner Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Rowhedge Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Frating Green Built-up area 2.3 miles
- East Donyland Parish 2.3 miles
- The Bentleys & Frating Ward 2.4 miles
- Great Bentley Built-up area 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Alresford
CO7 8DJ, CO7 8DT, CO7 8EE, CO7 8ED, CO7 8FJ, CO7 8EG, CO7 8BS, CO7 8BW, CO7 8AJ … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 23.4 miles
- Stansted Airport 32.6 miles
- Alresford 0.1 miles
- Wivenhoe Railway Station 1.9 miles
- Colchester Bus Station 4.7 miles
Hotels near Alresford Ad
- The Courthouse Inn 3 2.4 miles
- Wivenhoe House Hotel 4 2.6 miles
- Greyfriars 4 4.7 miles
- Talbooth House & Spa 4 7.2 miles
- The Lion 5 8.1 miles
- The George Hotel 4 4.8 miles
- Colchester Boutique Hotel 5 miles
- Best Western the Rose & Crown Hotel 3 4.3 miles
- Milsoms 4 7.4 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Colchester 3 6.4 miles
Schools in Alresford
- Alresford Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- University of Essex University 2.7 miles
- Berechurch Hall Estate 4.2 miles
- Roman Circus visitor centre Museum 4.8 miles
- West Mersea Beach Beach 6.3 miles
- Colchester Community Stadium Stadium 6.4 miles
- Saint Peters Chapel Archaeological site 9.9 miles
- Pedlars Wood Forest 11.1 miles
- East Anglian Railway Museum Museum 11.3 miles
- Harwich International Ferry Terminal Harbour 12.7 miles
- Coggeshall Abbey Historic site 13 miles
- Marks Hall Estate 13.8 miles
- Felixstowe Trinity Terminal Harbour 14.7 miles