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Paper Mill Lock, North Hill, Little Baddow, Essex, CM3 4BS, Tel: 07813 014325, Email, www.papermilllock.co.uk

Public trips and charters aboard traditional 48-seat barge "Victoria" with bar and catering options. Cruiser and dinghy hire, lock-side tea-room, island picnic area, walks and fishing. Coaches welcome by appointment.

All Saints House, Romford Road, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 6QD, Tel: 0208 5009912, Email, www.chigwelltours.co.uk

Tours of Chigwell and the surrounding area - 3 types - historic, scenic and celebrity.

Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJ, Tel: 01206 282939, Email, www.cimuseums.org.uk

Colchester Castle is temporarily closed for 2013 for an exciting redevelopment. We will be creating new museum displays and improved visitor facilities. The Castle will re-open for Easter 2014. Visit our website for further details

Colchester Road, Tolleshunt Knights, Maldon, Essex, CM9 8HX, Tel: 01621 862330, Email, www.cpcolchester.co.uk

Crowne Plaza Resort Colchester - Fve Lakes is a 4 star hotel offering some of the finest and most extensive health, leisure and sports facilities in the area. Set in 320 acres the 194 en-suite bedrooms overlook the attractive countryside.

Castle Street, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1BD, Tel: 01799 513779, www.fryartgallery.org

Unique collection of work by 20th century artists who have lived in and around Great Bardfield & Saffron Walden, e.g. Edward Bawden, Michael Rothenstein, Eric Ravilious and others. Facebook: The Fry Art Gallery, Twitter: @FryArtGallery

95 Lexden Road, West Bergholt, Colchester, Essex, CO6 3BP, Tel: 01206 243463, Email, www.guideeast.co.uk

Tailored tours for groups and Coach Tour Operators covering Essex, London and the East of England. Tour planning and Tour Guide services for Coach Tours, Walking Tours and Theme Tours.

Station Road, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN9 1AB, Tel: 08456 770606, www.gowhitewater.co.uk

Enjoy an unforgettable day of adrenalin pumping white water rafting as you take on the wild rapids international athletes will face in the London 2012 Games! Open in spring 2011, this impressive venue is the best of its type in the world.

Frinton Road, Thorpe-Le-Soken, Essex, CO16 0JD, Tel: 01255 860050, Email, www.lifehouse.co.uk

Escape for the day at Lifehouse Spa & Hotel, close to Frinton on Sea

The Naze, Old Hall Lane, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, CO14 8LE, Tel: 01255 852519, Email, www.nazetower.co.uk

Sited at the beautiful coastal location of the Naze, this historic 86ft navigational tower houses over eight floors, an art gallery, museum, tea rooms and a roof viewing platform with spectacular panoramic views.

Chelmsford Road, Purleigh, Essex, CM3 6PN, Tel: 01621 828343, Email, www.newhallwines.co.uk

92 acre vineyard open daily. Includes farm trail, vineyard walk and wine tasting in the cellar shop. Annual wine festival first full weekend in September. Guided tours by appointment from May to September.

Royal Opera House Education, The Vinery, High House Production Park, Vellacott Close, Off London Road, Purfleet, RM19 1RJ, Tel: 01708 891200, Email, www.roh.org.uk/visit/tours/thurrock-tours

The award winning home of the set and scenery makers of the word famous Royal Opera House in Covent Garden. A fascinating place to explore backstage skills.

Keepers Lane, Leavenheath, Colchester, Essex, CO6 4PZ, Tel: 01206 265818, Email, www.stokebynayland.com

Where business meets people...Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa is located in the heart of beautiful Constable Country. Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa is ideal for business activities.

Fluxs Lane, off Bower Hill, Epping, Essex, CM16 7PE, Tel: 01992 572282, Email, www.eppinggolfcourse.org.uk

18 hole golf course and all weather practice ground. 70 car car park. Modern licensed club house. Upstairs dining 40 covers or 60 conference. Close to Epping Central Line tube station.

Abridge Road, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 6BX, Tel: 0208 5002644, Email, topgolf.com/chigwell

An award winning and unique concept that is sure to leave you with the great memories.

Old Customs House, Key Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1BY, Tel: 01621 857567, Email, www.top-sail.co.uk

Sailing barges "Hydrogen" and "Thistle". Historic sailing barges available for private hire for groups up to 50 from a variety of East Coast locations. Also public sailing programme for individuals and weekends away.

In or near : Basildon, Essex

Basildon, Heritage Gateway to south Essex has a documented history dating back more than ten thousand years. This trail introduces visitors to part of that heritage.

In or near : Maldon, Essex

Daily. 1 hour boat trips. 10am, 11.30am, 1pm, 2.30pm & 4pm. £5 adults, £3.50 child/concs. 2 hour sunset picnic trips to Beeleigh (booking essential). £12.50 adults, £10.00 concessions. Self-drive motor boat for hire by the hour.

In or near : Colchester, Essex

Colchester Sightrunning offers guided jogging tours around Colchester, Britain's oldest recorded town, in a truly unique and healthy way.

In or near : Braintree, Essex

In or near : Rayleigh, Essex

In or near : Southend-on-Sea, Essex

In or near : Maldon, Essex

This RYA recognised teaching establishment is a unique residential centre based on-board the ex-light vessel 'Trinity'. RYA dinghy sailing and power boat training, multi-activity and adventure activity weeks for children.

In or near : Waltham Abbey, Essex

Situated on the London/Essex border, Gilwell Park boasts 17th Century Grade II listed elegance with modern facilities, all set in 108 acres on the edge of Epping Forest.

In or near : Colchester, Essex

The Archaeological Park is one of the most significant Iron Age and Roman sites in the country. Enjoy a walk and discover the highlights of the site with the interpretation boards around the Park.

In or near : Braintree, Essex

Attractive refurbished museum in a 16th century thatched cottage telling the story of 'Life in an English Village'.

In or near : Chelmsford, Essex

Canal cruises along the unspoilt Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation aboard Victoria. Fully catered with licensed bar.