FREE attractions in Essex

In or near : Colchester, Essex

370 acres of woodland, grassland and wetland with path network, including circular walks and easy access trail. Visitor centre and interactive displays, rangers organise a range of activities throughout the year.

In or near : Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

Situated on the coast between Clacton and Frinton-on-Sea, the County Park offers over 100 acres of unspoilt scenic coastline-ideal for bird watching.

In or near : Colchester, Essex

Colchester's only surviving Saxon building and has arrowhead (triangle arches) doorway in tower and features re-used Roman bricks.

In or near : Great Dunmow, Essex

Brick tower mill built 1804 with small museum. In full working order with the original mill machinery intact.

In or near : Colchester, Essex

Exhibiting in an Essex library is a great way to get your artwork shown to a large audience, many of whom would not normally go to an art gallery or museum.

In or near : Brightlingsea, Essex

Meander along footpaths exploring the diverse variety of trees, plants and wildlife. Visit the pond area or just sit, relax, listen and observe all around you.

In or near : Manningtree, Essex

A local history museum with displays of old photographs, artefacts, books, local maps and plans. Some permanent displays with 2 major exhibitions of local interest yearly.

In or near : Manningtree, Essex

Arts and Crafts workshop with exhibitions. Cafe with home cooked food, cakes, coffee and licensed for alcohol.

In or near : Chelmsford, Essex

Early 18th century water mill housing a variety of crafts and small businesses including a tea and coffee shop. Conference room facilities are also available. See our website.

In or near : Colchester, Essex

A recreation ground.

In or near : Colchester, Essex

Ponyland is home to a select group of special rescued and retired animals. a horse, 5 ponies, a donkey, pygmy goats, kune kune pigs and rare breed chickens, it is open daily and Free.

In or near : Grays, Essex

The former site of the Doomsday castle erected by Sweyn of Essex.

In or near : Rayleigh, Essex

Built around 1809, the Windmill houses an accredited museum housing an interesting collection of artifacts mostly used in and around Rayleigh.

In or near : Saffron Walden, Essex

The Riverslade Gallery is set in a light period room & features a wide range of works including paintings, drawings, prints, glass, wood, ceramics, textiles, jewellery and sculpture.

In or near : Colchester, Essex

Colchester's Roman Wall is the oldest and longest surviving town wall in Britain.

In or near : Colchester, Essex

A local nature reserve on the edge of Greenstead and Longbridge with open aspect to farmland.

In or near : Colchester, Essex

The first English Augustinian priory church, founded at the end of the eleventh century from the Anglo-Saxon minster community of Colchester. Only the ruined remains of the nave survive today, under the care of English Heritage.

In or near : Maldon, Essex

Remains of an ancient Leper Hospital said to have been founded in 1164 by Henry II.

In or near : Felixstowe, Suffolk

Built in 1854, this is the largest wooden church and the largest Russian Orthodox church in the British Isles.

In or near : Colchester, Essex

Remote from its village, the old church makes an attractive ensemble with the Georgian Hall and the pond across the lane.

In or near : Basildon, Essex

St Nicholas Church, Laindon is a 13th century grade I listed church.

In or near : Maldon, Essex

Weekend and week sailing charters on the east coast for parties or individuals onboard fully rigged traditional east coast sailing barges. Participation actively encouraged. Trust membership available.

In or near : Colchester, Essex

A modern cafe and art gallery serving breakfasts, lunches and superb coffee and cakes, all homemade.The gallery exhibits and sells paintings, ceramics and jewellery by leading local artists.

In or near : Mersea Island, Essex

A modern cafe and art gallery serving breakfasts, lunches and superb coffee and cakes, all homemade. The gallery exhibits and sells paintings, ceramics and jewellery by leading local artists.

In or near : Billericay, Essex

Housed in an 18th century home, the museum offers a view of Billericay's history. Included are three room settings, a mid Victorian bedroom and parlour and Edwardian kitchen. The museum offers the 'Billericay at War' Exhibition.

In or near : Harlow, Essex

The Gallery at Parndon Mill presents a series of exhibitions of fine art and crafts by distinguished artists including those who have studios at Parndon Mill.