Mersea Island Packing Shed Home Page

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Welcome to the website of the Mersea Island 'Oyster Packing Shed'. Here you will find the history of the building, details of the work done to save it, and the ongoing work to help it survive. Also information telling you how, and when, you can visit this unique piece of our heritage, situated on the Essex coastline. Visiting the area? Follow the links on this page to find out how to get to it, where to park etc. There are several Open Days throughout the year - see details below (or the Visiting The Shed page). You get a boat ride, with views back towards the beautiful coastline of Mersea Island, a chance to look at this unique building, and a cream tea!
Packing Shed Open Days - 2012 Monday 4th June 10.30 to 15.30 (last boat out at 15:00) Sunday 24th June 13:00 - 17:00 (last boat out at 16:30) Sunday 22nd July 12:00 – 17:00 (last boat out at 16:30) Sunday 5th August 12:00 – 17:00 (last boat out at 16:30) Sunday 19th August 12:00 – 17:00 (last boat out at 16:30) Please check this website on the day - sometimes adverse weather makes it difficult to land on the island and we may have to cancel the Open Day.

	Packing Shed Open Days: There is no need to book – just turn up on the 'hammerhead' at the end of the jetty on the day. Boats depart and return at regular intervals during the above times. For a small fee (£3.00 Adults, £2 children) you can enjoy a wonderful afternoon out; the price also includes a Cream Tea at the shed. You can also hire the Packing Shed for special events - contact our Bookings Secretary, Bry Mogridge, on 01206 385123 for further details. Also see Hiring the Shed for availability.
Please note: A bag of kit has been left on the Island by one of our visitors. It is light blue with a smiley face motif on it. If it is yours - please contact Bry Modgridge on 01206 385123. You will be asked to name its contents to prove ownership.
The Packing Shed is run solely by volunteers and relies on donations from the public to keep it going - anything that you can give will help preserve its future. If you wish to donate - please click on the button below. Please click on 'Update Total' after you've entered the amount of your donation. Thank You

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