Thorrington

Thorrington is a quaint village just north of Brightlingsea.  Made up of just over 500 households it boasts a scout camp, the Red Lion Village Pub, a village hall, a village shop and post office and a small industrial estate at the crossroads, a number of residential care facilities and .

Mentioned in the Domesday Book as Torinduna, the name has taken may forms before settling on its current spelling.

The Thorrington Tide Mill is a Grade II listed building built in 1831 and is the only remaining tide mill in Essex,  it is managed by the Thorrington Tide Mill Trust.   Tip: The Tide Mill is not currently open to tourists and is not accessible by car, but you can see it via the public footpath along the creek from Arlesford.

Thorrington Mill Vineyard is a 12 acre vineyard planted on the sea level south facing slopes on a family farm .  Grape varieties planted were chosen for their popularity in the English wine making industry and include Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Bacchus.