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St Osyth Priory

St Osyth Priory can trace its history back almost 1,400 years. A Registered Park and Garden County Wildlife Site, featuring historic lakes, woodland, tree lined avenues and ancient reed beds. Magnificent wisteria, Walled Garden, box parterre, Rose Garden, lavender hedging and herbaceous borders. Explore the gardens undergoing restoration. Parts of the Estate are private and some areas may not be accessible to the public.

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St Osyth Priory
St Osyth Priory
St Osyth Priory
St Osyth Priory
St Osyth Priory
St Osyth Priory

About St Osyth Priory

Discover the network of footpaths, rare breed livestock and native wildlife and birds. Visitors may also catch a glimpse of the iconic white deer.
Securing the future of St Osyth Priory has become a labour of love for the Sargeant family. Its restoration is one of the most important for the largest collection of ecclesiastical buildings in the country.
Today St Osyth Priory has been restored to its glorious heritage as a magnificent country estate.

Website:

https://www.stosythpriory.co.uk

St Osyth Priory features

Location details

St Osyth Priory,
Clacton-on-Sea,
Essex,
CO16 8GW

Directions to St Osyth Priory
Best access by car from Mill St into West Field Ln. Parking in The Bury car park.

St Osyth Priory openings

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Home-made teas in the beautifully restored Darcy House.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free
Opening times 12:00-16:00

Accessibility

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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at St Osyth Priory at this time.

Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Sorry, St Osyth Priory does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

St Osyth Priory is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.