St. Osyth lies about five miles to the west of Clacton-on-Sea and is approached from either Clacton or Colchester along the B1027. To the west of the village centre is Point Clear and Point Clear Bay where Stone Point in the Bay is only about half a mile across Brightlingsea Creek from the historic Cinque Ports town of Brightlingsea. St. Osyth is a parish within the Tendring District Council administrative area and in the County of Essex.A short walk from Mill House in the centre of the village is the medieval remains of the Priory on its 383 acres of land, building of which began in the year 1118. It was established for the Augustine Canons and became one of the great Augustine Abbeys of Europe.
The Priory continues to be used as a home by its owners. The name St. Osyth is attributed to the daughter of a King of East Anglia, who in 663 AD, was beheaded by Danish invaders, because she would not worship their idols, and the Priory was built in her honour.
The centre of the village was designated as a conservation area in 1969 and this designation extended in 1982 and 1988. The Parish has 112 buildings listed as of historic or special architectural interest, including the Priory and the Church of St. Peter and Paul which are both Grade 1 listed buildings
St. Osyth is an area which has become a favourite place for holidaymakers. To the west of the village centre is Mill Street which leads to our small harbour, used by seafarers for mooring and boat repairs.
The Creek and Boat yard are behind Mill house with lovely view offering good walking and a haven for wildlife
