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St Osyth Museum
📍 CO16 8HA
Photo: Ronhjones (CC BY-SA 3.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Museum hidden behind the wall in Colchester Road
- Monthly St Osyth Historical Society talks at Village Hall
- Walking and trailer tours of the Priory resuming in 2026
- Learn about St Osyth's history, buildings, people and village tales
- Stories of witchcraft trials of local women
St Osyth Museum sits behind a wall on Colchester Road in St Osyth, almost opposite the Kings Arms, and is open Saturdays and Sundays from midday to 4pm, normally running from Easter Saturday until the end of October. Alongside the museum, the St Osyth Historical Society holds monthly talks at the Village Hall, and walking and trailer tours of the nearby Priory buildings and grounds are set to resume in 2026. It's a good stop for anyone curious about the village's long history, its listed buildings, local characters and darker tales such as the witchcraft trials. If you're staying nearby, St Osyth, Tendring, has Clacton-On-Sea station 3.3 miles away, Jaywick beach 2.4 miles away, and 66 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays.
Practical details
- Open
- Saturdays and Sundays, 12 midday to 4pm
- Booking
- Priory tours booked via Priory Education Centre website
From the attraction's own website on 28 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Guided Tours
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