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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Harwich Lifeboat Museum

Address

Timberfields, Off Wellington Road, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3EJ

Telephone
+44 (0)1255 502872

info@harwich-society.co.uk

Harwich

Museum contains the last Clacton off-shore. Oakley Class Lifeboat 34ft and a history of the lifeboat service in Harwich.
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.
Holiday Inn Southend

Address

77 Eastwoodbury Crescent, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 6XG

Telephone
+44 (0)1702 543001

reservations@hisouthend.com

Price
Price £90.00 to £135.00 per room per night

Southend-on-Sea

A contemporary 4 star hotel located in Southend-on-Sea, Holiday Inn Southend has something to offer everyone. Whether you choose to stay for business or leisure, each of the 129 stylish bedrooms includes Holidreamer beds, air conditioning, AA…

Price
Price £90.00 to £135.00 per room per night
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.
Lee Wick Farm Cottages

Address

C/O Blackwater Farm, Lee Wick Lane, St. Osyth, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO16 8ES

Telephone
01255 823281

info@leewickfarm.co.uk

Price
Price £350.00 to £1,357.14 per unit per week

St. Osyth, Clacton-on-Sea

The Cart Lodge sleeps up to 12. Stable Cottage sleeps up to 7. Walking and cycling nearby, fishing reservoir, nature reserves and bird watching. Excellent family base for Essex and Suffolk Coastline, countryside and tourist attractions.

Price
Price £350.00 to £1,357.14 per unit per week
The Pier at Harwich Hotel

Address

The Quay, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3HH

Telephone
+44 (0)1255 241212

pier@milsomhotels.com

Price
Price £125.00 to £210.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast

Harwich

Situated on the quay in Harwich, this small AA 4 star hotel has 14 bedrooms, many with fine views over The Stour and Orwell estuaries. Enjoy all day dining throughout the year in the Pier Restaurant or small plates, cocktails and gin library in the…

Price
Price £125.00 to £210.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
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
Roman Church

Address

Southway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3BU

Telephone
01206 282920

vic@colchester.gov.uk

Colchester

Dating from the 4th century AD the foundations of this church near the Police Station just off the Maldon Road roundabout is probably the earliest known Christian church in Britain.
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…
Wivenhoe House Hotel

Address

Park Road, Wivenhoe, Essex, CO4 3FA

Telephone
+44 (0)1206 863666

info@wivenhoehouse.co.uk

Price
Price £95.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast to £175.00 per adult

Wivenhoe

Wivenhoe House is a beautiful 18th Century four-star hotel, near to the pretty quayside village of Wivenhoe, and minutes from Britain’s oldest recorded town, Colchester.

Price
Price £95.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast to £175.00 per adult
Crouch Ridge Vineyard

Address

Fambridge Road, Althorne, Nr Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 6BZ

Telephone
01621 450450

info@crouchridge.com

Althorne, Nr Chelmsford

Come for our Fine Award winning wines and stay for the view! Crouch Ridge Vineyard overlooks the River Crouch, located in the beautiful village of Althorne. Visit us for Brunch, Lunch, Afternoon Tea; Taste and Tour, Pair and Share.
The Wine Barn has…
Pier View Self Catering Luxury Apartments

Address

5 Royal Terrace, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1DY

Telephone
+44 (0)1702 437900

info@pierviewluxuryapartments.co.uk

Price
Price £90.00 to £140.00 per unit per night

Southend-on-Sea

Superior 4 star one bedroom Self Catering Luxury apartments. Central Southend overlooking the Iconic Pier. Perfect for relaxing breaks and for business clientele. Historic building with modern comforts & technology.

Price
Price £90.00 to £140.00 per unit per night
The Mistley Thorn

Address

High Street, Mistley, Essex, CO11 1HE

Telephone
+44 (0)1206 392821

info@mistleythorn.co.uk

Mistley

The Mistley Thorn is located in the centre of the historic coastal village of Mistley and is two minutes walk from Mistley station which has direct services to Colchester, Harwich and London Liverpool Street.
Built as a coaching inn circa 1723,…
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.
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.
Moot Hall

Address

High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5PF

Telephone
01621 851553

manager@themoothall.co.uk

Maldon

This 15th Century former manorial home houses a unique brick spiral staircase, a Georgian court room, a former prison and a Victorian Council Chamber.
Beecroft Art Gallery

Address

Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 6EX

Telephone
+44 (0)1702 212511

museums@southend.gov.uk

Southend-on-Sea

The Beecroft Art Gallery holds over 2000 works of art ranging from 17th century Dutch Masters to contemporary works and Fashion and Textiles. Temporary exhibitions of local artist's work, alongside dynamic collection based exhibitions provide…
Southend Pier Museum

Address

Southend Pier (shore end), Western Esplanade, Southend, Essex, SS1 2EL

Telephone
+44 (0)1702 611214

Southend

Brings to life the fascinating past of the longest pleasure pier in the world. Artefacts, pictorial displays of pier's entertainment, disasters, staff, boats, illuminations and railway. Suitable for all ages.
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)