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East End Road, Bradwell-on-Sea, Essex, CM0 7PWTelephone
01621 776846Bradwell-on-Sea
The Chapel of St Peters-on-the-Wall is the oldest church in England, situated on the Essex coast.
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Castle Lane, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2APTelephone
+44 (0) 370 333 1181Benfleet
The impressive remains of a mighty fortress constructed over seven centuries ago; overlooking the Essex Marshes, the barbican and two towers remain standing today.
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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 and visitors. There are regular arts & heritage exhibitions, talks and events.
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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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Mucking Wharf Road, Mucking, Stanford le Hope, Essex, SS17 0RNTelephone
+44 (0)1375 643342Stanford le Hope
A stunning and innovative visitor centre and Nature Park created on a former landfill site, with superb views over the Thames. Explore, play or just enjoy the views!
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Main Road, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4RNTelephone
+44 (0)1702 318034Hockley
A 280 acre ancient woodland, managed for the benefit of wildlife and the public. Traditional coppice management encourages a diverse array of animals, birds, plants and insects, including the nationally rare Heath Fritillary butterfly.
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Cooks Yard, The Hythe, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5HNTelephone
+44 (0)1621 857567Maldon
Historic sailing barge moored at top of River Blackwater on Maldon's Hythe Quay. Ideal base for sea wall walks, bird watching and exploring our Saltmarsh Coast..
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Belton Way (by Leigh-on-Sea train station), Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2GBLeigh-on-Sea
An outstanding 634 acre site situated off the Old Leigh coastline with a lagoon at its western tip.
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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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Hanningfield Reservoir, Giffords Lane, South Hanningfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8HXTelephone
0345 155 0236South Hanningfield, Chelmsford
Hanningfield Waterside Park, set in a picturesque part of Essex is open for visitors to enjoy a day out in the beautiful landscape. With a play park, cafe, gift shop, fishing, walks and lots of nature, you are certain to have a great day.
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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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Bromans Lane, East Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8UETelephone
+44 (0)1206 383868Colchester
Cudmore Grove offers visitors a trip to the seaside with a difference at the eastern tip of Mersea Island. The park includes a sandy beach and open grassland, perfect for picnics and great views.
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Station Road, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9DJColchester
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Station Road, Wrabness, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2TJManningtree
Accessible by rail this 2 mile walk gives the opportunity to view Grayson Perry's "A House for Essex", dramatic views of the Stour estuary, woodlands, and wildlife.
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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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Cudmore Grove Country Park, Bromans Lane, East Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8UEEast Mersea, Colchester
A scenic walk around Mersea Island’s wild and rural coast. Seabirds, historic churches, oyster beds, and great food and drink. This route is uneven in places. The walk around the west side of the island has some paved sections for easy access and…
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The Lock House, Heybridge Basin, CM9 4RYTelephone
+44 (0)7712 079764Heybridge Basin
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.
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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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.
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