Places to visit in Essex

Town Centre, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3

Famous for its sea-faring history and heritage, with narrow streets, historic bulidings and museums

77 Eastwoodbury Crescent, Southend on Sea, Essex, SS2 6XG

The striking, fully sound-proofed 1935 Rooftop Restaurant and Bar sits at top of the five-storey Holiday Inn Southend and takes its name from the year that the airport opened as a municipal airport for the public.

Alderford Street, Sible Hedingham, Essex, CO9 3XH

One of the most complete historic watermills in Essex with most of the original machinery. Restored working water wheel. Open weekends in spring and summer.

Navestock Side, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 5SD

Alec's Restaurant Bar & Grill sets out to provide simple, quality food cooked the way you wish. Whether it be enjoying the surrounding countryside or watching the cricketers on the green opposite, the location is superb.

Althorne, Essex, CM3

First Floor, Charles House, Kelvedon Road, Inworth, Essex, CO5 9SH

Anglia Tours Ltd specialises in high quality fully guided tours to a range of locations in the UK and across Europe.

Audley End, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4JF

Step back in time and see Victorian life come to life before your eyes at Audley End House and Gardens. You can experience what life was like at one of England’s grandest stately homes.

Aythorpe Roding, Essex, CM6 1PP

A large post mill on 4 floors, restored to working order. Fascinating wooden and iron machinery and fantail. Subject to wind, guided groups may be able to see sails turning. Cream teas available at the village hall next door.

Church Street, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 7JW

One of the leading antiques centres in Essex. 20 dealers offer a wide selection of quality antiques and collectables. 300 Victorian brass and iron bedsteads on show. Restoration services available.

Barleylands Road, Billericay, Essex, CM11 2UD

Visit Barleylands where the whole family can Play, Shop, Eat and Learn all in one place.

Barleylands Farm, Barleylands Road, Billericay, Essex, CM11 2UD

Set in the Essex countryside with beautiful views across our landscaped courtyards, farm and rural surroundings Barleylands is the perfect venue for your meetings, conferences, weddings, parties and special events.

Barleylands Road, Billericay, Essex, CM11 2UD

Get ready for free range family fun at Barleylands Farm Park. Say hello to cuddly farmyard friends, run wild in the indoor play or jump aboard the tractor and trailer ride.

Town Centre, Basildon, Essex, SS14 1

Basildon was originally a small rural village, whose cottages clustered around the 14th C. Holy Cross Church.

Essex, SS11 7RE

Battlesbridge is a small rural settlement just off the A130 midway between Chelmsford and Southend, on the upper estuary of the River Crouch. It is situated partly within Chelmsford Borough and partly within Rochford District.

The Old Granary, Hawk Hill, Battlesbridge, Essex, SS11 7RE

5 interesting old buildings housing over 70 dealers in antiques & crafts. On the banks of the River Crouch in a picturesque hamlet, with tea rooms and 18th century pub. Visits to the Classic Motor Cycle Museum on Sundays or by appointment.

Station Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7RA

The gallery houses some 2,000 works, including works by Constable, Molenaer, Lear and Seago. The gallery also hosts temporary exhibitions and is the home of the Essex artists open exhibition.

Romford Road, Aveley, South Ockendon, Essex, RM15 4XJ

Woodland, open grassland and lakes suitable for walking, picnics and fishing. Visitor Centre with refreshments on site. Guided tours by arrangement.

East Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2TZ

Originally a 14th Century coaching inn lovingly restored to a modern day hotel with 39 bedrooms, 2 function rooms and a bar.

Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7DB

2.5 hectares (6 acres) of gravel, water and woodland gardens, a large modern tea room and plant nursery.

Town Centre, Billericay, Essex, CM12 0

Small town, set in well-wooded countryside.

Blake End, Braintree, Essex, CM77 6RA

Blake House is one of the prettiest craft centres in Essex, home to twenty exclusive shops, Minigolf and maize maze.

The Street, Hatfield Peverel, Essex, CM3 2DW

A relaxed friendly place to simply dine, entertain or celebrate. It is our desire to serve the freshest finest food at the most affordable prices possible.

Bourne Mill, Bourne Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8RT

National Trust property, the mill was originally built as a fishing lodge in 1591 and features stepped "Dutch" gables. There is a millpond and some of the machinery, including the waterwheel which is intact and working.

Braintree, Essex, CM77 8EW

Bradwell-on-Sea, Essex, CM0

Town Centre, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3YJ

Busy town, standing at the crossing of two major Roman roads.