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The "Hut" on the riverside at Rowhedge, near Colchester, is open for tea and cake, weekends and Bank Holidays throughout spring and summer. It is run by a charitable trust who are trying to raise funds for a permanent building. There is often a small exhibition going on in the hut but the tea, coffee and cake are to be recommended. Tea (builders or fancy), Coffee (instant or posh) are available along with delicious homemade cakes at very reasonable prices. Outside tables and chairs are laid out in a beautiful riverside setting - well worth a visit.
Rowhedge on the river Colne, just south of Colchester in Essex. Frequent buses from Colchester and if tide permits then a ferry runs from Wivenhoe across the river. Wivenhoe is on the main Clacton to London rail line.
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The chips are out of this world and the service is friendly!
124 Church Road, Tiptree CO5 0AB
The village of Tiptree is around 10 miles from Colchester.
The Company Shed serves real Colchester and Mersea oysters in a semi-derelict shed.
Bring your own bread and drink, as you will get nothing but seafood there...
129 Coast Road, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8PA.
Tel: 01206 382700
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