Take it Easy

Take time to explore the quieter, lesser-known parts of coastal Essex and you will be rewarded at every turn. Escape from everyday life and indulge in a tour and wine tasting at an excellent vineyard, explore the historic forts at Tilbury, Coalhouse or Colchester Castle museum or listen to nightingales and nature-watch at Essex Wildlife Trust and RSPB reserves across the county. The Essex mud flats and saltmarsh are perfect terrain for birds.

The low level, expansive landscapes make for enjoyable, easy walking and cycling, and the mild, maritime climate encourages the gardens to grow sub-tropical in places - Beth Chatto’s on the Tendring Peninsular and RHS Hyde Hall, near Chelmsford are two ‘must-see’ gardens.

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Manningtree to Flatford

Address

Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2LE

Manningtree

Accessible from Manningtree Station are two lovely walks to Lawford Church (2.2 miles round) and Flatford Mill(4 miles round)
Southend Bandstand

Address

Priory Park, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6NB

Telephone
+44 (0)1702 215000

Council@southend.gov.uk

Southend-on-Sea

Come along to Southend Bandstand during the Summer and enjoy the fabulous opportunity to hear a great variety of music performed by many talented local performers.
Admission is free and all events take place between 3pm and 5pm.
Southend Cliff Lift

Address

Western Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1EE

Telephone
+44 (0)1702 215620

vic@southend.gov.uk

Southend-on-Sea

The Historic Cliff Lift has a valuable position in modern Southend, offering a practical and enjoyable way for people to gain access between the seafront and the Clifftown area.
METAL at Chalkwell Hall

Address

Chalkwell Hall, Chalkwell Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 8NB

Telephone
01702 470700

chalkwell@metalculture.com

Westcliff-on-Sea

METAL provide innovative, multi-disciplinary residency space for artists from the UK and overseas in Southend on Sea at Chalkwell Hall.
Country Park at Marsh Farm

Address

Marsh Farm Road, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5WP

Telephone
+44 (0)1245 222350

country.parks@essex.gov.uk

South Woodham Ferrers

A 300-acre country park adjacent to the River Crouch that offers scenic grazing marsh and sea wall walks.
Crag Walk, Walton Walking Trail

Address

9 Sunny Point, Walton on the Naze, Essex, CO14 8LD

tic@tendringdc.gov.uk

Walton on the Naze

This walk visits the new Crag Walk coastal defence system in Walton on the Naze before heading along the seafront in the Essex town.
Crouch Valley Rail Ale Trail

Address

The Posh Boys' Brewery and Taproom, Riverside House, 8 Lower Southend Road, Wickford, SS1 8BB

8 Lower Southend Road, Wickford

A 16.5 mile voyage of real ale discovery on the Essex coast. Travel along the scenic Crouch Valley railway line from Wickford (on the Southend to London line) to Southminster, in the heart of the Dengie Peninsula and sample real ale at various…
The Naze Beach, Walton-on-the-Naze

Address

Hall Lane, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, CO14 8HW

Telephone
01255 686969

seafronts@tendringdc.gov.uk

Walton-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…
Essex Way Stage 5 - Coggeshall to West Bergholt

Address

Abbey Lane, Coggeshall, Essex, CO6 1RD

Coggeshall

A moderately easy 13-mile walk along the Essex Way, starts at Coggeshall and finishes at West Bergholt, Colchester. This fifth section of path is most scenic around the River Colne. The highlights are the wild poppies around Teybrook Farm, the…
Hadleigh Country Park

Address

Chapel Lane Car Park, Chapel Lane, Hadleigh, Essex, SS7 2PP

Telephone
+44 (0)1702 551072

country.parks@essex.gov.uk

Hadleigh

Hadleigh Park offers something to everyone, it is both beautiful and diverse.
St John's Abbey Gate

Address

St John's Green, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7EZ

Telephone
01206 282920

vic@colchester.gov.uk

Colchester

15th Century flint flushwork gatehouse to St John's Abbey (demolished)
Dutch Quarter

Address

High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PJ

Telephone
01206 282920

vic@colchester.gov.uk

Colchester

This attractive area was home to Flemish Protestant refugees in the 16th Century.
Beeleigh Steam Mill

Address

Abbey Turning, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6LL

Telephone
0345 603 7624

essex.countryparks@essex.gov.uk

Maldon

Visit by appointment only
This historical mill is one of the most attractive and fascinating in East Anglia. Once a major mill site, working up until the early 20th century, Beeleigh Steam Mill includes a rare Wentworth beam engine, elephant…
Tilbury Fort

Address

The Fort, Tilbury, Essex, RM18 7NR

Telephone
0870 333 1181

customers@english-heritage.org.uk

Tilbury

Henry VIII built the first fort here, and Queen Elizabeth I famously rallied her army nearby. The present fort is much the best example of its type in England, with its circuit of moats and bastioned outworks.
New Hall Wine Estate

Address

Chelmsford Road, Purleigh, Essex, CM3 6PN

Telephone
+44 (0)1621 828343

newhall@newhallwines.co.uk

Purleigh

Located in the heart of Essex this 120 acre vineyard produces award winning wines.
The Cellar Shop is open Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm during Spring and Summer, and 9am-4pm Monday-Friday during Autumn/Winter.
Roman Theatre

Address

Maidenburgh Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TT

Telephone
01206 282920

vic@colchester.gov.uk

Colchester

Discover the foundations of the Roman Theatre, located in Colchester town centre.
Lee Wick Farm Cottages & Glamping

Address

Blackwater Farm Office, Lee Wick Lane, St Osyth, Clacton on Sea, Essex, CO16 8ES

Telephone
+44 (0)1255 823281

info@leewickfarm.co.uk

St Osyth, Clacton on Sea

Lee Wick Farm offers a selection of 20 glamping pods and cabins.
Waldegraves Holiday Park

Address

Waldegraves Lane, West Mersea, Essex, CO5 8SE

Telephone
+44 (0)1206 382898

holidays@waldegraves.co.uk

Price
Price £20.00 to £45.00 per pitch per night

West Mersea

Located on the beautiful Mersea Island, overlooking the Blackwater Estuary, with its own private beach. Grassland sheltered with trees and four fishing lakes, boating lake, crazy golf, undercover golf driving range, heated swimming pool, pitch and…

Price
Price £20.00 to £45.00 per pitch per night
Rye Farm Self Catering

Address

Rye Farm, Layer de la Haye, Colchester, Essex, CO2 0JL

Telephone
01206 734350

rosie@ryefarm.org.uk

Price
Price £420.00 to £560.00 per unit per week

Layer 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…

Price
Price £420.00 to £560.00 per unit per week
Firstsite

Address

Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JH

Telephone
+44 (0)1206 713 700

info@firstsite.uk

Colchester

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