Village guide
Your guide to Great Bentley
Whether you’ve lived here for years, have just picked up the keys, or you’re visiting, here’s everything you need to know about life in the village.
Getting around Trains, buses and driving connections for Great Bentley. The Village Green The huge green at the heart of village life. Shopping & local businesses Independent shops, trades and services around the village. Eating & drinking Pubs, cafés, takeaways and nearby places to eat. Rubbish & recycling Calendar B collections for October 2026 to March 2027. Moving to Great Bentley A practical checklist for new residents. Clubs, groups & community Sport, societies and ways to get involved. What's on Markets, fairs, club nights and village dates. Useful local information Transport, waste, healthcare, schools and contacts.
Discover Great Bentley
Great Bentley is an Essex village between Colchester and the Tendring coast, with a huge village green at its heart and its own railway station.
Great Bentley Life is an independent local guide. We’re still growing it, so if there’s something we’ve missed, tell us.