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The Fairhurst Family enjoying The Wild Wood at Markshall Estate

Discover North Essex's best kept secret. Markshall Estate is a beautiful heritage landscape that…

Thurrock Thameside Nature Discovery Park

A stunning and innovative visitor centre and Nature Park created on a former landfill site, with…

Bradwell-on-Sea

Bradwell-on-Sea is a village and civil parish in Essex, England. The village is on the Dengie…

The Naze Nature Discovery Centre

The Centre is open all year round and houses an education room as well as a café and gift shop.…

Hanningfield - NDC

Set in beautiful woodland with views over the reservoir Hanningfield is the perfect place to walk,…

Nature Discovery Centre

Belfairs Woodland Centre introduces visitors to the 1160-acre Living Landscape, a third of which is…

Nature Discovery Centre at Langdon

Set in a stunning nature reserve of 461 acres which comprises woodland, meadows, lakes and former…

Wildlife Discovery Centre

The perfect spot to get in touch with nature.

Paglesham

Paglesham is located in the east of Rochford District and is divided into the two hamlets of East…

St Peter's Church, Canewdon

Located in the Rochford district and approximately four miles from the town of Rochford, Canewdon…

Bedfords Park Visitor centre

The Nature Discovery Centre is situated in 215 acres of historic parkland. Walk, explore and…

Ingrebourne visitor centre

Ingrebourne Valley Nature Discover Centre overlooks the fantastic marshland and reedbeds of the…

Chafford Gorges Nature Park

Set in a spectacular position over looking Warren Gorge. Chafford Gorges nature park offers 200…

GLOUCESTERPARK

Basildon was originally a small rural village, whose cottages clustered around the 14th C. Holy…

Billericay fields at sunset

Small town, set in well-wooded countryside.

Hedingham Castle

Situated in north east Essex, Castle Hedingham is located in the Colne Valley near the town of…

Chipping Ongar sign

Listed buildings line Chipping Ongar high street, whilst the church incorporates Roman bricks.…

Coggeshall

Eight miles to the east of Braintree lies Coggeshall a lovely little 'olde worlde' town with a lot…

Manningtree Swans

Manningtree, in the Tendring District, is one of the smallest towns in England and is located close…

Mistley

Small riverside town, noted for its swans.

Rayleigh Clock

Rayleigh is an historic market town and is the main centre of population in the Rochford District. …

Street scene in Lower Street

Daring from Saxon times, Stansted Mountfichet is a village in the Uttlesford district and is near…

Westcliff-on-Sea

Westcliff-on-Sea is a seaside suburb neighbouring Southend-on-Sea with views overlooking the Thames…

Tollesbury Wick Marshes

One of Essex Wildlife Trust's best reserves. A large (600 acres) tract of ancient grazing marsh…

Exploring the magic of Essex

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    With over 350 miles of stunning coastline, explore some of our favourite coastal towns and resorts. Photo ©Waldegraves Holiday Park
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    We are known for our charismatic characters who will make your visit extra special
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