Exquisite Essex

Whether it’s a quality English vineyard with stunning estuary views, a Royal Horticultural Society garden or an historic sailing barge experience, there are so many exquisite experiences just waiting to be discovered in Essex.

Essex enjoys a mild, dry climate with plenty of sunshine, perfect for growing vines and the wine now produced in our region rivals some of the best in the world. Check out New Hall, Crouch Ridge and Clayhill Vineyards, all of which benefit from being close to the coast.

Wilkins & Sons of Tiptree have held the Royal Warrant since 1911 and their range of products are consumed in five-star hotels, luxury cruise liners and grace the most extravagant hampers. Visit their fruit farm, museum and tea room for an exquisite afternoon tea – opt for the Little Scarlet strawberry jam, unique to Tiptree.

Associated with the well-known, rogue TV antique dealer, Lovejoy, Essex has plenty of places to lose yourself in browsing antiques. The riverside complex of antique dealers at Battlesbridge will keep treasure hunters happy for hours! If you love shopping, why not spend a while browsing the boutiques of Leigh-on Sea.

Oysters symbolise the ultimate luxury and Colchester Native oysters, cultivated off Mersea Island, are a local delicacy. Try the best, in a relaxed, rustic setting, at the Company Shed down on Mersea waterfront.

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The Mistley Thorn

Address

High Street, Mistley, Essex, CO11 1HE

Telephone
+44 (0)1206 392821

info@mistleythorn.co.uk

Mistley

The Mistley Thorn is located in the centre of the historic coastal village of Mistley and is two minutes walk from Mistley station which has direct services to Colchester, Harwich and London Liverpool Street.
Built as a coaching inn circa 1723,…
The Pier at Harwich Hotel

Address

The Quay, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3HH

Telephone
+44 (0)1255 241212

pier@milsomhotels.com

Price
Price £125.00 to £210.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast

Harwich

Situated on the quay in Harwich, this small AA 4 star hotel has 14 bedrooms, many with fine views over The Stour and Orwell estuaries. Enjoy all day dining throughout the year in the Pier Restaurant or small plates, cocktails and gin library in the…

Price
Price £125.00 to £210.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
The Mistley Thorn Restaurant

Address

High Street, Mistley, Essex, CO11 1HE

Telephone
+44 (0)1206 392821

info@mistleythorn.co.uk

Mistley

The Mistley Thorn offers award-winning dining in tastefully designed surroundings opposite the River Stour. American born executive chef Sherri Singleton has developed a menu using the best of the area’s seasonal produce.
New Hall Cellar Door

Address

Chelmsford Road, Purleigh, Essex, CM3 6PN

Telephone
+44 (0)1621 828343

office@newhallwines.co.uk

Purleigh

Situated in 120 acre vineyard, the Cellar Door Shop is open Monday-Friday 9am-4pm. Pop in for complimentary samples and special offers.
Focal Point Gallery

Address

The Forum, Elmer Square, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1NB

Telephone
+44 (0)1702 534108

focalpointgallery@southend.gov.uk

Southend-on-Sea

Focal Point Gallery is South Essex’s only dedicated contemporary art gallery, based in Southend-on-Sea and open to all. Offering an exciting programme of largely free workshops, talks, outdoor film screenings and offsite projects, it also presents…
Lucca Enoteca

Address

HIgh Street, Lawford, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2BN

Telephone
01206 390044

Manningtree

Wood-fired pizzas and classic pasta dishes in an oak-beamed dining room with bare brick walls.
Beeleigh Abbey Gardens

Address

Off London Road, Beeleigh, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6LL

Telephone
07506 867122

Maldon

Closed as having a rest year therefore there will be no open days or private visits in 2024.