Local Links
Packing Shed Island Trust | A dominant feature of Mersea Island’s shoreline, the Packing Shed is one of its best known landmarks. It was first built around 1890 by the Tollesbury & Mersea Native Oyster Fishing Company Limited. |
merseaislanders.co.uk | Mersea family and marine history, Old Postcards, Thames barges, Mersea Topics and gardening etc |
Mersea Life | FREE local magazine for news, features, what’s on, information, local advertisers Tel: Ralph Barton 01206 386666 Email: editor@estuarylife.co.uk |
Mersea Island Society | The Mersea Island Society was formed over 40 years ago “To preserve, safeguard and promote the characteristics of Mersea Island for the benefit of all, to arrange open discussion whenever it appears necessary to obtain a consensus of public opinion, to provide opportunities to gain factual knowledge from lectures, visits and discussion.” |
Mersea Wildlife Blogspot | This is the online journal of Cudmore Grove Ranger Dougal Urquhart |
West Mersea Town Regatta | West Mersea Town Regatta takes place on Mersea Island in Essex, and has been running since 1838. A Regatta Programme containing all of the Regatta details including the Sailing Entry Form, along with numerous interesting articles of local events past and present is available from a number of Mersea shops for about six weeks prior to the Regatta. |
MICA Centre | |
Mersea Island School | |
The Courier | merseacourier@btconnect.com |
Mersea Museum | |
East Mersea Parish Council | |
West Mersea Town Council | |
East Mersea Foot Ferry | |
Dabchicks Sailing Club | |
West Mersea Yacht Club |
Places to stay on Mersea Island
The Old Forge House | Bed & Breakfast rooms, and self catering holiday rental accommodation. |
Mersea Holiday Cottages | A selection of holiday cottages available to rent on Mersea Island |