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Saint Osyth

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Saint Osyth

Saint Osyth is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Brightlingsea, 58km from Canterbury Cathedral.

Saint Osyth is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 2,093, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Saint Osyth sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Saint Osyth to your route.

About Saint Osyth

St Osyth is an English village and civil parish in the Tendring District of north-east Essex, about five miles (eight kilometres) west of Clacton-on-Sea and 12 miles (19 km) southeast of Colchester. It lies on the B1027, Colchester–Clacton road. The village is named after Osgyth, a seventh-century saint and princess.

Read more Locally, the name is sometimes pronounced "Toosey". It is claimed to be the driest recorded place in the United Kingdom. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 5,157.

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Where is Saint Osyth located?

Saint Osyth is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.8000 latitude, 1.0833 longitude.

What is the population of Saint Osyth?

Saint Osyth has a population of approximately 2,093 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
2,093
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.8000, 1.0833

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Saint Osyth

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Flatford Mill

The mill and surrounding Dedham Vale that inspired John Constable's most famous paintings including The Hay Wain, largely unchanged since the 1820s.

18 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Lavenham

Exquisitely preserved medieval wool town with over 300 listed buildings, including crooked timber-framed houses and a magnificent church.

40 km · about 45 min drive

cafe

Johnsons Cafe

A well-known biker cafe on the A127 in Essex, serving as a gathering point for London and Essex riders for generations.

46 km · about 55 min drive

cathedral

Canterbury Cathedral

Seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury and one of the oldest Christian structures in England.

58 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Saint Osyth

  • 79 kmChannel Tunnel (Eurotunnel)50 km tunnel under the English Channel - drive your car on the train

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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Elmstead Market

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