Title: Visit Great Tey: 2026 Travel Guide for Great Tey, Colchester | Expedia.com [Hotels in Great Tey](https://expedia.com/Great-Tey-Hotels.d3000466377.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Great Tey](https://expedia.com/Great-Tey-Vacation-Rentals.d3000466377.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Great Tey](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Great-Tey.d3000466377.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Great Tey](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Great-Tey.d3000466377.Car-Rental-Guide)[Great Tey Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Great-Tey.d3000466377.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Great Tey ## Travel Guide ![St. Barnabas; the parish church of Great Tey This is a view from the northwest. The nave was demolished in 1829 and now the church just has a stump of a nave as it is shown in the picture, being the section to the right of the tower nearest the pathway. The church is very impressive and must have been even more so before the nave was pulled down.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000466377/8083c903-a776-437c-9bd0-eeeb5359c427.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000466377/8083c903-a776-437c-9bd0-eeeb5359c427.jpg) by [Robert Edwards](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/3763) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![St. Barnabas; the parish church of Great Tey This is a view from the northwest. The nave was demolished in 1829 and now the church just has a stump of a nave as it is shown in the picture, being the section to the right of the tower nearest the pathway. The church is very impressive and must have been even more so before the nave was pulled down.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000466377/8083c903-a776-437c-9bd0-eeeb5359c427.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000466377/8083c903-a776-437c-9bd0-eeeb5359c427.jpg) by [Robert Edwards](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/3763) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![St Barnabas, Great Tey This is the north side of the church.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000466377/50554d3d-9312-45a6-898a-29703120609c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000466377/50554d3d-9312-45a6-898a-29703120609c.jpg) by [David Kemp](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/4217) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Great Tey Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. 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(1,007 reviews) This is now my go to for Colchester area, great place to stay Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F15%2F2026&endDate=3%2F16%2F2026&selected=14251&PinnedHotelID=14251&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000466377) ![The Essex Golf and Country Club](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1610000/1605700/1605688/f5686d0e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Essex Golf and Country Club Earls Colne Colchester England $65 nightly $78 total Mar 29 - Mar 30 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Colchester. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 8/10 Very Good! (780 reviews) The room was clean and tidy. Great office desk and comfort chair for work Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F29%2F2026&endDate=3%2F30%2F2026&selected=1605688&PinnedHotelID=1605688&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000466377) ![St Nicholas Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31580000/31572600/31572580/500acb7d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### St Nicholas Hotel High Street St Nicholas Hotel Colchester England Stay at this hotel in Colchester. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 8/10 Very Good! (802 reviews) Clean and quiet room Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F24%2F2026&endDate=3%2F25%2F2026&selected=31572580&PinnedHotelID=31572580&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000466377) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F24%2F2026&endDate=3%2F25%2F2026&selected=31572580&PinnedHotelID=31572580&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000466377) [See all 1,255 properties in Great Tey](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F11%2F2026&endDate=3%2F12%2F2026®ionId=3000466377) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Staycations Maldon Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76540000/76532700/76532696/f5b07611_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Staycations Maldon Suites The Kings Head Centre Maldon England Stay at this aparthotel in Maldon. Enjoy parking (surcharge), housekeeping, and a coffee shop/cafe. Popular attractions Blackwater Leisure Centre and Museum ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews) Very convenient location next to the car park close to where I was going on my short spring holiday. The rooms had a comfortable big bed and a lovely bath, separate shower and toilet. Thank you. Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Maldon-Hotels-Staycations-Maldon-Suites.h76532696.Hotel-Information) ![Ryegate House Colchester](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112360000/112359000/112358962/d43926d6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ryegate House Colchester 23 St Peter's St Colchester England Stay at this apartment in Colchester. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and housekeeping. Popular attractions firstsite and Colchester Castle Park are located ... [](https://expedia.com/Colchester-Hotels-Colchester-Studio-Suites.h112358962.Hotel-Information) ![Chelmsford Serviced Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11900000/11899300/11899240/4aa0a2cd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Chelmsford Serviced Apartments 43 Baddow Road Chelmsford England Book a stay at this luxury apartment in Chelmsford. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and furnished balconies. Popular attractions Bond Street and Riverside Ice ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (55 reviews) Lovely apartment Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Chelmsford-Hotels-Chelmsford-Serviced-Apartments.h11899240.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Great Tey](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=3000466377&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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