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RHS Garden Hyde Hall

Set in the heart of rural Essex and enjoying stunning panoramic views of the surrounding…

Lee valley Regional Park

Enjoy a picnic, hop on a bike, explore the countryside, take a boat trip along the River Lee,…

Hadleigh Castle

The impressive remains of a mighty fortress constructed over seven centuries ago; overlooking the…

Lee Valley White Water Centre

Are you looking for an exhilarating day out filled with adventure and excitement? Discover Lee…

Flatford Lock  Constable Country

Explore Colchester, widely regarded as a Cycle Town, where for many years Colchester has celebrated…

Dog Activity Trail at Thorndon Country Park

Thorndon Country Park Dog Activity Trail offers dogs and their owners the chance to interact and…

Driving Range at Waldegraves Holiday Park, Mersea Island, Essex

10 bay covered Driving Range for all weather practice - open to everyone. This undercover floodlit…

Lee Valley Riding School

Lee Valley Riding Centre is British Horse Society approved and offers horse riding lessons for…

Fishing Lake at Waldegraves Holiday Park, Mersea Island Essex

For fishing holidays in Essex that will leave you hooked, choose Waldegraves Holiday Park! Whether…

Chappel Viaduct

Accessible by train this 4 mile / 6.4 km walk explores the rolling countryside bordering the…

Witham - River

This nice waterside stroll follows the River Brain through the Essex town of Witham.  The route…

Rochford Boatyard

An easy 8 mile circular walk across countryside and incorporating part of the sea wall, passing a…

Southend Victoria to Leigh Walk

Accessible by train, this 2.5 mile (3.9km) family friendly walk takes you along the sea front and…

Harlow Playhouse

We provide a programme of quality wide-ranging work across our 400-seat and 120-seat theatres, as…

The Gruffalo's Child

Discover the magic of the Deep Dark Wood with this self-led trail searching for the amazing…

The Brentwood Centre

A sports and leisure centre providing a Gym, Swimming Pools, Fitness Classes, 3G Football Pitch,…

Riverside Sports Centre Exterior Chelmsford

Chelmsford's largest leisure centre with a superb range of facilities including an ice rink, indoor…

Maydays Farm - Pyefleet Channel

A scenic walk around Mersea Island’s wild and rural coast. Seabirds, historic churches, oyster…

Saffron Walden colourful street of houses

Follow this trail and discover the hidden gems located in the cobbled streets of the charming town…

Belhus Woods aerial view

Woodland, open grassland and lakes suitable for walking, picnics and fishing permitted in two large…

Danbury Park lake

Danbury Country Park offers quiet recreation amongst the walled gardens, lakes and woodland of…

Old Hall Pond, Thorndon Country Park

Thorndon Country Park has 500 acres of tranquil woodlands and open park space perfect for exploring…

Bikes

Find the ideal setting for a family cycle ride or a more challenging route for the independent…

Bikes

Why not discover and explore the beauty of the Tendring Peninsula by bike? There’s nothing like…

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