Welcome to Horsey Island

Horsey Island is a small island located in the Blackwater Estuary in Essex, England. The island is only accessible by boat and is a popular destination for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts. The island is home to a variety of bird species, including avocets, oystercatchers, and redshanks. Visitors can also spot seals and other marine life in the surrounding waters.

The island has a rich history, dating back to the Roman era. In the 19th century, Horsey Island was used as a base for smugglers who would bring contraband goods into the country. Today, visitors can explore the remains of the old smugglers' huts and learn about the island's fascinating past.

Horsey Island is a peaceful and tranquil destination, perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The island offers stunning views of the surrounding estuary and is a great place to relax and unwind. Whether you're a birdwatcher, history buff, or simply looking for a quiet retreat, Horsey Island is definitely worth a visit.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 12.3°C

Feels Like: 10.3°C

Wind: 12.1 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Hamford Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Teresa Cooper	Elm Tree Avenue Walton On The Naze Essex CO14 8TE 01255673415 School Website
Kirby Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Debbie Byles	Halstead Road Kirby Cross Frinton On Sea Essex CO13 0LW 01255674056 School Website
Tendring Technology College Academy Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Dr Michelle Hughes	Rochford Way Frinton On Sea Essex CO13 0AZ 01255672116 School Website
Walton On The Naze Primary School Foundation School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Suzie Bliss	Standley Road Walton On The Naze Essex CO14 8PT 01255675657 School Website
All Saints Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Great Oakley Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Aaron Battersby	Beaumont Road Great Oakley Harwich Essex CO12 5BA 01255880315 School Website
Frinton On Sea Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs S Blunden	Fifth Avenue Frinton On Sea Essex CO13 9LQ 01255674007 School Website
St Philomena's School Other Independent School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Philippa Mathews	Hadleigh Road Frinton On Sea Essex Frinton-On-Sea Essex CO13 9HQ 1255674492 School Website
Rolph C Of E Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Karen Jones	High Street Thorpe-Le-Soken Clacton On Sea Essex CO16 0DY 01255861317 School Website
Two Village Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Jones	Mayes Lane Ramsey Harwich CO12 5EL 1255880268 School Website
Chase Lane Primary School And Nursery Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie O'mara	Chase Lane Dovercourt Harwich Essex CO12 4NB 01255502416 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Kirby Cross Station Road, Kirby Cross, Essex, CO13 0LU 2.49 Miles

Walton-On-The-Naze The Parade, Walton-On-The-Naze, Essex, CO14 8DH 2.61 Miles

Frinton-On-Sea Station Approach, Frinton-On-Sea, Essex, CO13 9JT 2.75 Miles

Thorpe-Le-Soken Station Road, Thorpe-Le-Soken, Essex, CO16 0HQ 3.51 Miles

Dovercourt Kingsway, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3AG 4.78 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
East Coast Taxis 01255 851998 36 Halstead Road, Frinton On Sea, Essex, CO13 0LW 2.39 Miles
Avenue Taxis Of Frinton 01255 670180 1 Connaught Avenue, Frinton On Sea, Essex, CO13 9DE 3.12 Miles
Tj Taxis 01255 670099 1 Connaught Avenue, Frinton On Sea, Essex, CO13 9PN 3.26 Miles
Station Taxis Of Manningtree 01206 432432 Flat 5/Highfield Court/Highfield Av, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4JG 4.24 Miles
Starlings Taxis 01255 503000 20 Kingsway, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3AB 4.67 Miles
A 2 B Taxis 01255 240042 21 Station Road, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3AL 4.70 Miles
Robbies Airport Taxis 01255 508221 38 Grafton Road, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3BD 4.92 Miles
London Airport Shuttle 07956 224399 Harwich International Port, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4SR 4.97 Miles
Sovereign Taxis 01255 553355 28 Mayflower Avenue, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3NN 5.06 Miles
Harwich Cab Taxis 01255 504304 4 Station Road, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3LY 5.20 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Co13 70D - The Street Kirby Le Soken Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co13 57 - Kirby Le Soken Post Office Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Co13 167D - Sneating Hall Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co16 23 - Landemere Thorpe Le Soken Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co13 188D - Edenside Kirby Cross Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co12 73 - Potlands Great Oakley Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co13 178 - Triangle Post Office Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Co13 11D - Frinton Road Kirby Cross Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co13 95D - Willow Avenue Kirby Cross Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co13 12D - Thorpe Road Kirby Cross Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co12 77D - Red Barn Lane Great Oakley Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co13 139D - Bemerton Gardens Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co13 192D - Laburnum Crescent Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co13 148D - Elm Tree Avenue Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co14 191 - Walton On The Naze Post Office Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Frinton Road Surgery	88 Frinton Road Kirby Cross Frinton-On-Sea Essex CO13 0HJ
Bessbrook	Bessbrook Harwich Road Gt Oakley Essex CO12 5JR
Walton Medical Centre 01255 674373	Vicarage Lane Walton-On-The-Naze Essex CO14 8PA
Harewood Surgery 01255 880341	Harwich Road Great Oakley Harwich Essex CO12 5AD
Caradoc Surgery 01255 850101	Station Approach Frinton-On-Sea Essex CO13 9JT

Local Stores

Frinton
Rochford Way
Frinton On Sea
Colchester
Essex
CO13 0AU
01255 850920
Store Website
2.36 miles

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SPAR - London Road
2-10 London Road
Colchester
CO15 3SN
01255 435555
Store Website
6.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Haven Veterinary Practice
138 Elm Tree Avenue Walton On The Naze Essex CO14 8TF 01255 850456 reception-havenvets@hotmail.co.uk Website 2.27 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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The surgery is open 8.30am - 1pm and 4.30pm - 6.30pm Monday - Friday
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The surgery is open 8.30am - 1pm and 4.30pm - 6.30pm Monday - Friday
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The surgery is open 8.30am - 1pm and 4.30pm - 6.30pm Monday - Friday
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The surgery is open 8.30am - 1pm and 4.30pm - 6.30pm Monday - Friday
Fri	08:30	13:00
The surgery is open 8.30am - 1pm and 4.30pm - 6.30pm Monday - Friday
Sat	closed	closed
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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 3.24 miles

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Kinfauns Veterinary Centre
14 Oakley Road Dovercourt Harwich Essex CO12 4QZ 01255 503807 Info@kinfaunsvets.com 3.68 miles

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Kinfauns Veterinary Centre
The Street Little Clacton Clacton-On-Sea Essex CO16 9LG 01255 860555 Info@kinfaunsvets.com 5.06 miles

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Weeley Veterinary Centre
26 Colchester Road Weeley Clacton On Sea Essex CO16 9JT 01255 441441 hello@weeleyvetcentre.com Website 5.12 miles

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Haven Veterinary Practice
35 Holland Road Clacton-On-Sea Essex CO15 6EH 01255 422150 reception-havenvets@hotmail.co.uk Website 6.53 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Please note we close between 1pm-2pm for lunch.
Tue	08:30	18:30
Please note we close between 1pm-2pm for lunch.
Wed	08:30	18:30
Please note we close between 1pm-2pm for lunch.
Thu	08:30	18:30
Please note we close between 1pm-2pm for lunch.
Fri	08:30	18:30
Please note we close between 1pm-2pm for lunch.
Sat	08:30	12:00
Sun	closed	closed

Local Dog Walks

The Naze
67 Old Hall Ln Lancashire 2.57 miles Start From The Naze Tower Car Park (Pay And Display) About 1 Mile North Of Walton On The Naze

Location what3words unguarded.juggles.bins

Wrabness Woods
A Walk Through The Woods. Stourwood House Wrabness Rd Ramsey Harwich CO12 5ND 4.46 miles The Entrance To The Woods Can Be Found On The B1352. The Car Park Is Signposted With A Brown Tourist Sign.

Location what3words hence.petal.thinks

Flatford
Enjoy The Stour Valley And Dedham Vale On This Relaxing Walk By The River Stour. CO11 2LE 9.23 miles Off The A137 Heading North To Ipswich, You Will See A National Rail Sign For Manningtree Train Station.

Orwell Country Park
A Beautiful Walk, Lots Of Wooded Areas As Well As Stunning Views Along The River, My Girl Loves It. Orwell Country Park Lancashire 10.11 miles

Location what3words twitching.building.votes

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 10.94 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 what3words costs.corrosive.elbowed

Pipers Vale
A Beautiful Walk With Lots Of Woodland As Well As Going Along The Shoreline Of The River Orwell 59 Morland Rd Ipswich Lancashire IP3 0LQ 11.02 miles

Location what3words elbowing.rentals.rival

Weather Forecast

Friday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Fog	Fog	Mist	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy
Temp	11.5°C	9.4°C	7.5°C	6.3°C	9.6°C	14.2°C	17.7°C	19.9°C	19.6°C	19.4°C	16.5°C	15.5°C
Feels Like	11.1°C	9°C	6.9°C	6°C	9.4°C	14.2°C	17.7°C	19.9°C	19.6°C	18.5°C	16.5°C	15.5°C

Saturday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	14.6°C	13.5°C	12.9°C	12.6°C	12.3°C	13.1°C	13.2°C	14.1°C	14.6°C	14.4°C	14°C	13.2°C
Feels Like	14.4°C	12.9°C	11.8°C	11.5°C	10.6°C	11.6°C	11.7°C	13.3°C	14.2°C	13.5°C	13.1°C	12°C

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Overcast	Heavy rain at times	Light rain	Moderate rain
Temp	13.3°C	13.1°C	12.7°C	12.3°C	12.8°C	14.1°C	15.9°C	16.8°C	16.2°C	14.2°C	13.3°C	13.3°C
Feels Like	12.2°C	11.8°C	11.5°C	11.2°C	11.7°C	13.2°C	15.5°C	16.8°C	16.1°C	13.9°C	12.5°C	12.3°C

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