Church Square St Osyth Clacton-on-Sea
(01255) 822055

Part of the Benefice of St. Osyth and Great Bentley, SS Peter & Paul Church is open to visitors every day and we welcome worshippers and visitors to our church from the local community, the UK and the rest of the world. You are most welcome to come and enjoy its peace and tranquillity as well as to explore the fabric of this ancient building.

The church is of great historical interest and has at its heart the Christian faith. A Church has stood on this site for at least 900 years, built by dedicated Christians with modifications over the centuries. It is now a large, Grade 1, listed building - one of the finest in Essex. A Saxon church existed when the present church was started about the same time as the Priory/Abbey. This Norman church, started 1118 by Bishop Belmeis, was consecrated in 1170.The history of the church runs in parallel with that of St Osyth Priory. A guide to the building, produced by the Friends of the Church, is available at the back of the church. You find out more by visiting our website, www.stosythparishchurch.co.uk.via the link below.

Although the building is generally open throughout the day for all to visit and appreciate its splendour our Church is principally a house of prayer and praise where for many generations the people of the Parish of St. Osyth have worshipped God; met our Lord Jesus Christ; have grown in faith and then engaged in His mission. Guided tours for parties can be arranged. Please contact the Vicar in the first instance.

If you are visiting on a Saturday, call in between 10am and 11.30am you can take advantage of refreshments at our ‘Pop-In’ in the church room.

Prayer and worship lies at the heart of our church family. We have a variety of traditional & Common Worship services. We have a midweek Said Communion at 10am on Thursdays, and on Sundays an 8am Said Communion (KJV on the 1st Sunday) with our main service at 11am after which light refreshments are offered in the Church Room, when all are welcome to stay for a time of fellowship. On fifth Sundays we have a joint benifice service at either this church or St. Mary's, Great Bentley. Please check the location with us beforehand if you intend to come along.

Our children are very important to us and we have a thriving Sunday Club led by a dedicated team of leaders. The Club meets on most Sundays at 11am in the church room, except on the first Sunday of the month when the children and leaders join in with the All Age family friendly service or on special Sundays such as Palm, Easter, Harvest or Remembrance Day etc.    

Music plays a very important part in the life and worship of our church and we are fortunate to have a very active choir. We have occasional concerts as well as other musical events.

Our enthusiastic Ringers ring most Sundays and on special occasions including weddings of course. Visiting ringers are welcome. 

We have regular a Bible Study Group as well as many social and charity fund-raising events during the year.

Our award-winning parish magazine, St. Osyth News, is published monthly. Copies are available from the Church or the village Post Office.

 

Heath Road, Chisbon Heath, St Osyth Heath, CO16 9BS

Former country pub situated on a crossroads that closed in mid-2010, it reopened in 2011 as the Blue Sari an Indian British Fusion restaurant which closed early 2020. Change of use of the ground floor to serviced offices was granted in Marc...

Flag Hill, Great Bentley, CO7 8RE
(01255) 317950
thecreekgreatbentley.co.uk

Recently refurbished restaurant, bar and lounge (formerly the Flag Inn) on the A1027 between St Osyth and Thorrington.

Seawick Holiday Park, Beach Road, St Osyth Beach, CO16 8SG
0845 815 9775

Pub that is part of Seawick Holiday park, offering food throughout the day. Unclear whether it is also open to non-holidaying customers, but our surveyor was served without being asked.

Western Prom, Point Clear Bay, Point Clear, CO16 8NG
(01255) 820366

Large pub at the foot ferry end of the nearby holiday park. Beer garden. Regular live entertainment. Food mentioned on their Facebook page, but not hours. Open 7 days during summer season, and Friday to Sunday over winter.

Whyers Hall, Beach Road, St Osyth Beach, CO16 8SD
(01255) 821456

Pub that has been closed and for sale for some time. The original pub is now the owner's accommodation, with newer pub and holiday accommodation to one side. Set in about 8 acres of grounds.

4 Clacton Road, St Osyth, CO16 8PA
(01255) 821799
thehoy.co.uk

Former restaurant attached to adjacent chip shop. Has Adnams Southwold available occasionally.

10 Colchester Road, St Osyth, CO16 8HA
(01255) 821964

Reopened in June 2021 after refurbishment

64 Mill Street, St Osyth, CO16 8EW

Lakeside, St Osyth

Orchards Holiday Village, Point Clear, CO16 8LJ
None

Pub in Orchards Holiday Village that became Cask Marque accredited in 2013. Closed out of season.

69 Oakmead Road, Point Clear, CO16 8NW
None

Club with takeaway in Point Clear

8 Clacton Road, St Osyth, CO16 8PA
(01255) 820256
theredlionstosyth.com

Large friendly family public house. Accommodation available. Beer garden with heated outside smoking area.

Beach Road, St Osyth Beach, CO16 8TB
(01255) 821062
sailorboy.co.uk

Opens seasonally, approximately coinciding with British Summer Time.

First floor, Holiday Inn Amusement Arcade, Seaview Road, St Osyth Beach, CO16 8SH
07788 817924

Large open plan bar above Holiday Inn Amusements using stairs to the right of the amusement entrance. Sign at entrance suggested "Non members welcome on certain days"

Johnson Institute, Church Square, St Osyth, CO16 8NU
(01255) 821052

Social club opposite the church in St Osyth village.

Cowley Park, Mill Street, St Osyth, CO16 8EJ

St Osyth Sports Club, St Osyth

Seawick Holiday Park, Beach Road, St Osyth Beach, CO16 8SG
None

Pub that is part of Seawick Holiday park, in the block which has grown around the former Monk's Head.

Club Parade, St Osyth Beach, CO16 8SX
(01255) 822010

Seasonal opening.

71 Mill Street, St Osyth, CO16 8EN
(01255) 821369

Short walk from village, St Osyth Creek and boatyard. Excellent local public house serving good food and beers.