Welcome to Great Bentley

Great Bentley is a small village located in the Tendring district of Essex, England. The village is situated on the north-eastern coast of Essex, and it is surrounded by beautiful countryside and farmland. Great Bentley is a popular destination for tourists who are looking for a peaceful and relaxing holiday away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The village has a rich history, and there are many historical landmarks and buildings that visitors can explore.

One of the most popular attractions in Great Bentley is the St. Mary's Church. The church is a beautiful example of Norman architecture, and it dates back to the 12th century. The church is famous for its stunning stained glass windows, which were designed by the famous artist, Charles Eamer Kempe. Visitors can also explore the church's graveyard, which is home to many interesting and historical graves.

Another popular attraction in Great Bentley is the village's annual carnival. The carnival is held every year in July, and it is a celebration of the village's history and culture. The carnival features a parade, live music, food stalls, and a funfair. The carnival is a great way to experience the village's community spirit and to meet the locals. Overall, Great Bentley is a charming and picturesque village that is well worth a visit.

Local Weather

Mist

Temp: 2.1°C

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Wind: 7.4 MPH

Wind Dir: SSE

Local Schools

School Details
Great Bentley Primary School
Community School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Tracey Caffull
Plough Road
Great Bentley
Colchester
Essex
CO7 8LD
01206250331
School Website
Weeley St Andrews C Of E Primary School
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Diane Fawcett
Clacton Road
Weeley
Clacton On Sea
Essex
CO16 9DH
01255830234
School Website
Tendring Primary School
Community School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Miss Joanna Marshall
School Road
Tendring
Clacton On Sea
Essex
CO16 0BP
01255830307
School Website
Alresford Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Sarah Bryson
Ford Lane
Alresford
Colchester
Essex
CO7 8AU
01206822731
School Website
Colne Community School And College (Secondary And 16 To 19 Provision)
Academy Converter
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr Neil Gallagher
Church Road
Brightlingsea
Colchester
Essex
CO7 0QL
1206303511
School Website
St Georges Church Of England Primary School Great Bromley
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Rebecca Keitch
Brook Street
Great Bromley
Colchester
Essex
CO7 7HX
01206230305
School Website
Market Field School
Academy Special Converter
Ages:5-19
Head Teacher
Mrs Ruth Whitehead
School Road
Elmstead Market
Colchester
Essex
CO7 7ET
1206825195
School Website
Brightlingsea Infant School And Nursery
Community School
Ages:2-7
Head Teacher
Mrs Laura Khine
Eastern Road
Brightlingsea
Colchester
Essex
CO7 0HU
01206302719
School Website
Elmstead Primary School
Foundation School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Ian Macdonald
Holly Way
Elmstead Market
Colchester
Essex
CO7 7YQ
01206822889
School Website
Engaines Primary School
Foundation School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Christopher Joy
St Osyth Road East
Little Clacton
Clacton On Sea
Essex
CO16 9PH
01255860210
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Great Bentley
Station Road, Great Bentley, Essex, CO7 8LH
0.16 Miles
Weeley
Clacton Road, Weeley, Essex, CO16 9DH
2.07 Miles
Alresford
Station Road, Alresford, Essex, CO7 8AA
2.85 Miles
Thorpe-Le-Soken
Station Road, Thorpe-Le-Soken, Essex, CO16 0HQ
4.22 Miles
Wivenhoe
Station Road, Wivenhoe, Essex, CO7 9DJ
4.64 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Airport Express
01206 251122
4 Hazel Close, Colchester, Essex, CO7 8HJ
1.46 Miles
Bromley Private Hire
01206 250653
16 Meadow Close, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7UG
2.25 Miles
Weeley Taxis
01255 830144
Clacton Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex, CO16 9DN
2.32 Miles
Airport Transfers
07814 101650
2 Manningtree Road, Colchester, Essex, CO7 8SP
2.56 Miles
N Cars
01206 307355
35 Church Road, Colchester, Essex, CO7 0JF
3.21 Miles
N W C Taxis
01206 302491
8 Queen Street, Colchester, Essex, CO7 0PH
3.42 Miles
Brightlingsea Taxis
01206 305006
43 Sydney Street, Colchester, Essex, CO7 0BE
3.64 Miles
Little Clacton Taxis
01255 862222
25 London Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex, CO16 9RW
3.94 Miles
Topmarx Taxis
01206 395449
Freshfields/Shop Rd, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2PY
4.29 Miles
Colne Cars
01206 820000
Wivenhoe Business Centre, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9DP
4.43 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Co7 115D - Great Bentley Green
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Co7 302 - Bentley Green
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Co7 147 - De Vere Estate Gt Bentley
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Co7 238D - East End Great Bentley
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Co7 80 - Aingers Green Great Bentley
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Co7 59D - Station Road Thorrington
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Co7 301 - Thorrington Post Office
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Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Co7 200 - Frating Crossroads
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Co7 240 - Ravens Green Little Bentley
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Co16 106D - Crown Lane Weeley
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Co7 266D - Thorrington Cross
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Co7 364 - Frating Church
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Co7 95 - Balls Green Great Bromley
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Co7 103 - Little Bentley Church
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Co7 182D - Brightlingsea Road
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Great Bentley Surgery
01206 250691
The Hollies
The Green, Great Bentley
Nr.Colchester
Essex
CO7 8PJ
Coach Road Surgery
1 Coach Road
Alresford
Colchester
Essex
CO7 8EA
Elmstead Surgery
Chapel Lane
Elmstead
Colchester
Essex
CO7 7AG
Colne Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service
40 Station Road
Brightlingsea
Colchester
CO7 0DT
Colne Medical Centre
01206 302522
Colne Medical Centre
40 Station Road
Brightlingsea
Colchester,Essex
CO7 0DT
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Local Stores

PetrolBrightlingsea
Samsons Road
Brightlingsea
Colchester
Essex
CO7 0RN
01206 305509
Store Website
2.84 miles
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SPAR - Alresford
1 Alresford Business Centre
Colchester Road
Alresford
Colchester
CO7 8DJ
Store Website
2.6 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Weeley Veterinary Centre
26 Colchester Road
Weeley
Clacton On Sea
Essex
CO16 9JT
01255 441441
hello@weeleyvetcentre.com
Website
2.18 miles
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Dogs

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Kinfauns Veterinary Centre
The Street
Little Clacton
Clacton-On-Sea
Essex
CO16 9LG
01255 860555
Info@kinfaunsvets.com
3.73 miles
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Taylorsvision Ltd
Primrose Cottage
High Street
Thorpe-Le-Soken
Clacton On Sea
Essex
CO16 0EA
01255 860014
info@taylorsvision.co.uk
Website
4.18 miles
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Colne Valley Veterinary Practice Ltd
Colne Valley Veterinary Practice
The Bungalow
Colchester Road, Wivenhoe
Colchester
Essex
CO7 9ET
01206 826287
4.42 miles
Amenities
Client car park

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Haven Veterinary Practice
35 Holland Road
Clacton-On-Sea
Essex
CO15 6EH
01255 422150
reception-havenvets@hotmail.co.uk
Website
5.94 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Colne Valley Veterinary Practice
Off Maudlyn Road
Colchester
Essex
CO1 2GU
01206 794695
enquiries@colnevalleyvets.co.uk
Website
6.29 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
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Dogs

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Local Dog Walks

Cockaynes Wood Nature Reserve
A Beautiful Walk Through Woodland And Around Lakes. Great Space For Off Lead. Plenty Of Shrubbery To Sniff And An Area To Play Fetch.
Alresford Rd
Elmstead
Colchester
CO7 9JX
3.69 miles

By Foot Or Bike: The Site Can Be Reached By Public Footpath From Cockaynes Lane (Alresford) Or From Alresford Road (Wivenhoe). By Car: The Vehicular Site Entrance Is Off Wivenhoe Road, Alresford, Just North Of The Railway Bridge. The Main Vehicle Gate Is Usually Locked, But There Is Still Parking Space For About 6 Cars. The Site Can Be Reached By Walking Down The Track From The Gate. Please Be Aware That This Track Is Not A Public Right-Of-Way; It May Sometimes Be Closed To The Public. Directions From Wivenhoe: Take The Alresford Road And Head Out Of Wivenhoe Towards Alresford. About Half-Way Between Wivenhoe And Alresford, Turn Left Just Before The Railway Bridge. Go Through The Gate, Or Use Footpath, Head Down The Track For About 300M, Through The Metal Gates And Into The Former Quarry Yard. Directions From Alresford: Take The Wivenhoe Road And Head Out Of Alresford Towards Wivenhoe. After The Bend To The Right, Go Over The Railway Bridge And Immediately Turn Right. Go Through The Gate, Or Use Footpath, Head Down The Track For About 300M, Through The Metal Gates And Into The Former Quarry Yard. One Approach Is Through Farmland So Be Aware And Keep Your Pooch On Lead Until Safely Past
Location
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Venny/ Lower Lodge Farm Colne Nature Reserve
Circular Park With Big Grass Fields For Games Of Fetch Or Training. Access From This To Other Walking Routes- Wivenhoe Trail Along River Colne , Wivenhoe Woods To King George V Park, Field Route To University Of Essex Grounds. Fair Warning, Woodland Walk Can Get Pretty Muddy!
67 Vanessa Dr
Wivenhoe
Colchester
CO7 9PB
4.72 miles

Free Parking On Housing Estate. Dog Bins On Route. Can Turn Off Trail For Woodland Walk Versus Park.
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Cudmore Grove Country Park
A Great Off Lead Walk Through The Country Park With A Dog Friendly Beach All Year Round. There Are Many Different Routes To Take And Maps To Give You Lots Of Ideas Of Routes To Take. Plenty Of Places For A Swim Too!!
Broman'S Ln
Colchester
Lancashire
CO5 8UE
5.27 miles

Location
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Flatford
Enjoy The Stour Valley And Dedham Vale On This Relaxing Walk By The River Stour.
CO11 2LE
6.45 miles

Off The A137 Heading North To Ipswich, You Will See A National Rail Sign For Manningtree Train Station.
Wrabness Woods
A Walk Through The Woods.
Stourwood House
Wrabness Rd
Ramsey
Harwich
CO12 5ND
7.55 miles

The Entrance To The Woods Can Be Found On The B1352. The Car Park Is Signposted With A Brown Tourist Sign.
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Gosbecks Archeological Park
Large Open Fields And Small Amount Of Woodland, With Small Hills And Streams On Longer Routes.
215 Shrub End Rd
Colchester
Lancashire
CO3 4RN
8.90 miles

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Weather Forecast

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