8.5 miles North West of Clacton-on-Sea
Population 2,241

Boasting England's largest village green, which is bounded by many fine homes, two public houses and a church that dates back to Norman times. The earliest reference to the village is in 'The Doomsday Book' although it was originally thought to have been a Saxon settlement and legend suggests there was a large battle with the Danes in the vicinity. There are now two modern housing developments, a variety of local shops, a primary school and mainline railway station in the village, which also offers good road links to the A133 and B1027. One mile South of Great Bentley is the small hamlet of Aingers Green, which is set in serene countryside surroundings.