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The Lock, Basin Road, Heybridge Basin, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4RSTelephone
+44 (0)1621 854466Heybridge Basin, Maldon
Bright and airy, 'The Lock' is THE place to eat on the waterfront at Heybridge Basin. Indoors or out, it offers outstanding Blackwater Estuary views.
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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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1 The Quay, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3HHTelephone
01728 666329Harwich
Harwich Harbour Foot and Bicycle Ferry is a quick and fun way to get from Suffolk to Essex across the Harwich Harbour. Departing from Felixstowe Landguard Fort, Harwich or Shotley Marina, its the perfect alternative to a long car journey or…
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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 get from Suffolk to Essex across the Harwich Harbour. Departing from Felixstowe Landguard Fort, Harwich or Shotley Marina, its the perfect alternative to a long car journey or…
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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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Western Esplanade, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend, Essex, SS0 7RRWestcliff-on-Sea, Southend
Westcliff Beach (at low water and with suitable footwear) offers lovely walks and is superbly positioned for the world-famous Rossi ice cream emporium. You will also find the famous Archway Cafes, where you can grab a delicious snack or meal – al…
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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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Eastwood Road North, Leigh-On-Sea, Essex, SS9 4LRTelephone
+44 (0)1702 477467Leigh-On-Sea
Belfairs Woodland Centre introduces visitors to the 1160-acre Living Landscape, a third of which is woodland, including a number of outstanding sites valuable for nature conservation.
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Rye Farm, Layer de la Haye, Colchester, Essex, CO2 0JLTelephone
01206 734350Price
Price £420.00 to £560.00 per unit per weekLayer de la Haye, Colchester
Peaceful, rural location on a working farm with views over fields. Comfortably furnished to high standard. 4 miles from Colchester. Close to Abberton Reservoir & Zoo. Convenient for Mersea Island, Layer Marney Tower & Beth Chatto Gardens. Several…
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Price £420.00 to £560.00 per unit per weekAddress
Timberfields, Off Wellington Road, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3EJTelephone
+44 (0)1255 502872Harwich
Museum contains the last Clacton off-shore. Oakley Class Lifeboat 34ft and a history of the lifeboat service in Harwich.
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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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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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Marine Parade West, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1NWTelephone
01255 686969Clacton-on-Sea
Martello Bay is located approximately one mile from town centre and is adjacent to West Beach.
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Wick Lane, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3TAHarwich
Why not discover and explore the beauty of the Tendring Peninsula by bike? There’s nothing like following the beautiful coastline or taking in the picturesque villages and countryside en-route. You’ll find the ideal setting for a family cycle ride…
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Wellington Road, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3DLTelephone
01255 686969Harwich
Harwich Beach is a rare example of an emerging dune system in Essex, where the coast is predominately saltmarsh.
Clacton-on-sea
Gently shelving sandy beach
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High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2ERLeigh-on-Sea
Nestled in Leigh-on-Sea`s Old Town, its a beautiful spot to watch the fishing boats coming out of the marina.
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Western Esplanade, Southend, Essex, SS1 1EESouthend
The Three Shells beach and Lagoon's central location makes it a popular choice, especially for families.
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