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The romantic lure of Island life is alive and well just off the coast of Essex. Mersea Island, nestled between the river Blackwater and Colne estuaries is approximately nine miles south-east of Colchester, and is without doubt one of the county's best kept secrets.

The island is approximately five miles by two miles, and has a perimeter of twelve miles encompassing the town of West Mersea and the village of East Mersea. The name is a derivation of the Anglo Saxon word ‘Meresig’, which dates from the early 10th Century and means 'island of the pool'.

 
:: News

Tesco Express Opens - Tesco Express opens for business on 27th March.

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:: Events

Mersea Island Scout Group Gardens Open Day

Wednesday 23rd April, programmes are available from Jardinière Florists for £3, and act as tickets for the day. Lunch at 49 East Road - £3.50 for home made soup, pudding and tea or coffee.

'Live' Music at the Coast Inn

See three of East Anglia's hottest rock bands on Saturday 14th June at the Coast Inn. Read more

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