This summer FLEET will bring art and artists to unusual locations along the Essex and Suffolk coast. Led by Gavin Turk, FLEET offers unique experiences and encounters at historic locations not generally known as traditional tourist attractions.

Are you an aspiring travel writer? Do you have a creative vein you wish to share with us? Are you looking for that big-break? This could be your chance! Take part in our travel writing competition by submitting a story of an experience in Essex.

Forget the traffic and forget the noise. The Essex countryside is ideal for walking and cycling. The Walk Essex and Cycle Essex packs comprise each five circular routes with long and short distances making them ideal for everybody offering hours of pleasant exploration.