West Mersea Today
The town is served by a community centre, various shops, restaurants, small hotels, public houses, a petrol station, bank, library, police station and several churches, including St Peter and St Paul, (Norman, Church of England), Roman Catholic, Methodist and the Evangelical Free Church.
West Mersea has a high proportion of elderly people, so many of the town's amenities cater for this demographic.
The island has a substantial number of caravan parks, and along with other areas of the Essex coast, the island attracts many visitors from London and the Home Counties in summer.
Mersea has a strong sense of community and tradition. A regular publication, the Mersea Courier, lists many local activities. These include Pond Watch, The Night Sky, Christian Viewpoint and Speed Learn.
Additionally the Island is famous for its Oysters which are taken from its Oyster beds dating back to the Roman era.
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