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Marine Parade, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 2ENTelephone
01702 212534Southend-on-Sea
A busy beach, with lots going on including Emergency Service Information Days and splash fountains.
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Shoebury Common Road, Shoeburyness, Essex, SS3 9HGShoeburyness
Shoebury Common is a blue flag beach that has been recognised for its water quality, beach cleanliness, and safe pedestrian areas. There is also ramped disabled access to a wooden platform.
The common is home to Uncle Tom’s Cabin which offers a…
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George Street, Shoeburyness, Essex, SS3 9ADShoeburyness
East Beach is a long sandy beach that is crowned with a magnificent grassy hinterland making it a superb location to enjoy a picnic. It’s perfect site for a family get together, set away from the central seafront area. A very popular part of the…
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Thorpe Esplanade, Southend, Essex, SS1 3NSSouthend
With spectacular views of the Thames estuary, this beach is a great place for refreshing walks and for those looking for a relaxing break. Wander past the picture-postcard beach huts or grab a bite to eat at one of the cafes or restaurants nearby. …
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Waldegraves Holiday Park, Waldegraves Lane, West Mersea, Essex, CO5 8SETelephone
+44 (0)1206 382898Waldegraves Lane, West Mersea
For fishing holidays in Essex that will leave you hooked, choose Waldegraves Holiday Park! Whether you prefer sea fishing or coarse fishing, there’s something for every keen or novice angler at our site.
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Chalkwell Esplanade, Southend, Essex, SS0 8JJTelephone
01702 212534Southend
Great for long refreshing walks, it offers a relaxing get away, with a number of cafes and kiosks selling all the usual seaside treats and supplies.
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Southend, SS1 2EJSouthend
A busy beach, with lots going on including boat trips (subject to tide changes) Its also close to the seafront amusements, shops, cafes and attractions.
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Papermill Lock, North Road, Little Baddow, Maldon, Please select a region, state or province., CM3 4BSTelephone
01245226245Little Baddow, Maldon
This waterway runs through a largely unspoilt part of rural Essex and connects the county town of Chelmsford with the tidal estuary of the River Blackwater at Heybridge Basin. It is 13.8 miles (22.1 km) long and has 13 locks.
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Promenade Way, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Essex, CO7 0HHTelephone
(44) 01255 686969Colchester
Its sandy beach runs along Western Promenade next to Batemans Tower, a historic local landmark.
Walton-on-the-Naze
With one of the area’s best beaches and home of the UK’s second longest pier, Walton charms visitors of all ages. From beach activities to countryside walks, Walton has it all
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Hall Lane, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, CO14 8HWTelephone
01255 686969Walton-on-the-Naze
The Naze is located just north of Walton-on-the-Naze, in north east Essex. The beautiful Naze cliffs and national nature reserve provide the perfect opportunity for walking and bird watching. Gaze across Hamford Water and watch yachts enter and…
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Lower Marine Parade, Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3SSTelephone
01255 686969Harwich
Dovercourt is a peaceful family resort with gentle shelving sand and shingle beaches. A wide range of family activities are available along the promenade including an impressive range of sport and leisure facilities e.g. skate park, model yacht pond…
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The Esplanade, Frinton-on-Sea, Essex, CO139DNTelephone
01255 686969Frinton-on-Sea
Frinton-on-Sea is a quiet family beach destination. A gently shelving sandy beach noted for its cleanliness and gentility, the area places special emphasis on relaxed family fun at the seaside.
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Chalkwell Hall, Chalkwell Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 8NBTelephone
01702 470700Westcliff-on-Sea
Netpark is a digital art park developed by Metal which gives an added attraction when walking around Chalkwell Park, Southend-on-Sea
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Shoeburyness Garrison, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS3 9FWTelephone
01702 470700Southend-on-Sea
METAL provide innovative, multi-disciplinary residency space for artists from the UK and overseas in Southend on Sea at Chalkwell Hall.
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The Promenade, Belsize Avenue, Jaywick, Essex, CO15 2LFTelephone
+44 (0)1255 822783Jaywick
Built originally as a Napoleonic Fort in the early 19th century the tower now acts as a central hub for the local community & visitors. There are regular arts & heritage exhibitions, talks & events.
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1 The Quay, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3HHTelephone
01728 666329Harwich
Harwich Harbour Foot and Bicycle Ferry is a quick and fun way to be on the water and get from Suffolk to Essex across the Harwich Harbour. Just half an hour from Colchester by car you are can be on the water. Departing from Felixstowe Landguard…
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Naze Tower, The Naze, Old Hall Lane, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, CO14 8LETelephone
01255 852519Old Hall Lane, Walton-on-the-Naze
The tea rooms in the Naze Tower serve food and refreshments (including takeaway) from 10am–5pm. The tea rooms are located on the 1st and 2nd floors and there is also seating on the grass area outside, from where you can look out to sea.
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Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
+44 (0)1206 713 700Colchester
Firstsite is an international gallery and creative community space. See the world differently – experience the very best art and culture from around the world that inspires, empowers and opens your mind.
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Church Road, Layer-de-la-Haye, Colchester, Essex, CO2 0EUTelephone
+44 (0)1206 738172Colchester
One of Europe's top Wetland sites, excellent bird watching opportunities and fabulous views over the reservoir.
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