Welcome to Great Oakley

Great Oakley is a small village located in the Tendring district of Essex, England. The village is situated on the B1414 road, which connects the village to the nearby towns of Harwich and Manningtree. Great Oakley is a quiet and peaceful village, with a population of around 1,000 people. The village has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age.

One of the most notable features of Great Oakley is its beautiful church, St. Michael's Church. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a Grade I listed building. The church is known for its stunning architecture and beautiful stained glass windows. The church is also home to a number of interesting historical artifacts, including a 14th-century font and a 17th-century pulpit.

Great Oakley is also home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. The village is also home to a number of community events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. Overall, Great Oakley is a charming and welcoming village, with a strong sense of community and a rich history.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 6°C

Feels Like: 1.7°C

Wind: 16.6 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
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
Wix And Wrabness Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss James Newell	Colchester Road Wix Manningtree Essex CO11 2RS 01255870282 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
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
All Saints Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Dovercourt Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Samantha Moseley	Main Road Dovercourt Harwich Essex CO12 4HT 01255502389 School Website
Harwich And Dovercourt High School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Finch	Hall Lane Harwich Essex CO12 3TG 1255245460 School Website
Spring Meadow Primary School And School House Nursery Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Ms Nicky Patrick	Pound Farm Drive Dovercourt Harwich Essex CO12 4LB 01255504528 School Website
Bradfield Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Maria Luck-Davies	Heath Road Bradfield Manningtree Essex CO11 2UZ 01255870241 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Wrabness Station Road, Wrabness, Essex, CO11 2TJ 2.55 Miles

Thorpe-Le-Soken Station Road, Thorpe-Le-Soken, Essex, CO16 0HQ 3.97 Miles

Harwich International Parkeston Quay, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4SR 4.15 Miles

Kirby Cross Station Road, Kirby Cross, Essex, CO13 0LU 4.42 Miles

Dovercourt Kingsway, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3AG 4.59 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Station Taxis Of Manningtree 01206 432432 Flat 5/Highfield Court/Highfield Av, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4JG 3.90 Miles
London Airport Shuttle 07956 224399 Harwich International Port, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4SR 4.11 Miles
East Coast Taxis 01255 851998 36 Halstead Road, Frinton On Sea, Essex, CO13 0LW 4.43 Miles
Starlings Taxis 01255 503000 20 Kingsway, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3AB 4.50 Miles
A 2 B Taxis 01255 240042 21 Station Road, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3AL 4.55 Miles
Robbies Airport Taxis 01255 508221 38 Grafton Road, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3BD 4.76 Miles
Weeley Taxis 01255 830144 Clacton Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex, CO16 9DN 4.92 Miles
Trouble Free Transfers 07894 084550 87 Harwich Road, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 1NA 4.92 Miles
Sovereign Taxis 01255 553355 28 Mayflower Avenue, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3NN 4.95 Miles
Harwich Taxis 01255 551111 Haven House/Albemarle St, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3HL 4.99 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Co12 20 - High Street Great Oakley Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co12 25D - Sparrows Corner Great Oakley Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co12 77D - Red Barn Lane Great Oakley Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co12 73 - Potlands Great Oakley Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co12 66 - Poplars Corner Ramsey Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co11 56D - Wix Green Harwich Road Wix Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co12 7 - Harwich Road Little Oakley Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rectory Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co12 21 - Stones Green Great Oakley Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co16 37 - School Corner Beaumont Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co12 87D - Seaview Avenue Little Oakley Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co12 14 - The Street Ramsey Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Co11 65 - Wix Spso Colchester Road Wix Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Co11 72D - Back Lane Spinnels Lane Wrabness Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co12 63D - Stones Green Great Oakley Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Harewood Surgery 01255 880341	Harwich Road Great Oakley Harwich Essex CO12 5AD
Bessbrook	Bessbrook Harwich Road Gt Oakley Essex CO12 5JR
Thorpe Surgery 01255 861850	The Surgery, High Street Thorpe-Le-Soken Clacton On Sea Essex CO16 0EA
Mayflower Medical Centre 01255 201299	419 Main Road Dovercourt Harwich Essex CO12 4EX
Mayflower Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	419 Main Road Harwich CO12 4EX

Local Stores

Fronks Road
465 Main Road (Fronks Road)
Upper Dovercourt
Harwich
Essex
CO12 4HT
01255 503505
Store Website
3.59 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Kinfauns Veterinary Centre
14 Oakley Road Dovercourt Harwich Essex CO12 4QZ 01255 503807 Info@kinfaunsvets.com 2.92 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 3.37 miles

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Weeley Veterinary Centre
26 Colchester Road Weeley Clacton On Sea Essex CO16 9JT 01255 441441 hello@weeleyvetcentre.com Website 4.42 miles

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Haven Veterinary Practice
138 Elm Tree Avenue Walton On The Naze Essex CO14 8TF 01255 850456 reception-havenvets@hotmail.co.uk Website 4.77 miles
Amenities
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Orwell Veterinary Group
Stutton Surgery 2 Manningtree Road Stutton Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2SW 01473 257557 estelle.busby@orwellvets.co.uk 5.33 miles

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Kinfauns Veterinary Centre
The Street Little Clacton Clacton-On-Sea Essex CO16 9LG 01255 860555 Info@kinfaunsvets.com 5.54 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Wrabness Woods
A Walk Through The Woods. Stourwood House Wrabness Rd Ramsey Harwich CO12 5ND 2.13 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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The Naze
67 Old Hall Ln Lancashire 5.04 miles Start From The Naze Tower Car Park (Pay And Display) About 1 Mile North Of Walton On The Naze

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Flatford
Enjoy The Stour Valley And Dedham Vale On This Relaxing Walk By The River Stour. CO11 2LE 6.72 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 8.03 miles

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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 8.89 miles

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Bourne Park
Choose To Walk Through The Woods, Or A Stroll Around The Pond (Be Aware Very Muddy And Quite Overgrown) Dogs Are Not Allowed In Both Of The Play Areas Flat Walks Across The Main Stretch Of The Park Is Av 32 Neath Dr Ipswich Lancashire IP2 9TA 9.38 miles Down The Road Next To The Garden Centre

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-14.1°C	-16.2°C	-16.9°C	-19.1°C	-20.7°C

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Temp	-13.1°C	-13.6°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

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Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
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