COVID 19
Following a meeting of the trustees in January 2021, we still don’t know if the Shed will be able to open this year, but we are planning for a best case scenario and are pleased to accept provisional bookings. The trustees and volunteers will continue to work to make the Packing Shed a safe environment for visitors, and look forward to being able to welcome you to this special place.
The Packing Shed - Mersea Island
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!
We look forward to welcoming you to our Open Days in 2021.
Monday May 31st 14.00 – 17.30 last boat out 17.00
Sunday June 13th 13.00 – 17.00 last boat out 16.30
Sunday July 11th 13.00 – 17.00 last boat out 16.30
Sunday Aug 8th 12.00 – 16.00 last boat out 15.30
Sunday Aug 29th 14.00 – 17.30 last boat out 17.00
Sunday Sept 5th 11.00 – 15.00 last boat out 14.30
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 minimum donation (£6.00 adults, £3.00 children) you can enjoy a wonderful afternoon out; the price also includes a Cream Tea at the shed for adults, juice and a biscuit for children.
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.
Activities
Open Days
Relaxing with a cream tea
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 minimum donation (£6.00 adults, £3.00 children) you can enjoy a wonderful afternoon out. The price also includes a cream tea at the shed for adults, juice and a biscuit for children.
Hiring the Shed
A unique experience
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.
Community Functions
Part of Mersea's heritage
The Packing Shed provides the ideal setting for fundraising and heritage events, such as the annual Oyster Dredging match.
Contact Packing Shed Trust
4 Woodstock, West Mersea
01206 385123
