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  1. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 73 reviews73 reviews

    Address

    Essex Wildlife Trust, Lower Dunton Road, Basildon, Essex, SS16 6EJ

    Telephone

    01268 419103

    Basildon

    Visit the new Nature Discovery Centre and wander through ancient woodland, sweeping meadows and beautiful gardens. Visit the lake, discover the heritage of the Dunton Plotlands and explore the Peter Rabbit Trail. Then relax in our restaurant with a…

    Add Cafe at Langdon Nature Discovery Park to your Itinerary

  2. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1372 reviews1372 reviews

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    Creephedge Lane, Rettendon, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8ET

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1245 402019

    Rettendon, Chelmsford

    Modern, purpose-built restaurant situated in the heart of the garden. Serving fresh, seasonal lunches, and afternoon cakes/coffee.

    Add Gardeners  Rest Restaurant at RHS Garden Hyde Hall to your Itinerary

  3. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 540 reviews540 reviews

    Address

    Wivenhoe House, Wivenhoe Park, Wivenhoe, Colchester, CO4 3FA

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1206 863666

    Wivenhoe, Colchester

    Inspired by French brasserie dishes but still including the classic favourite dishes we all enjoy.

    Add Park Brasserie to your Itinerary

  4. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 18 reviews18 reviews

    Address

    Bedfords Park, Broxhill Road, Havering-atte-Bower, Romford, Essex, RM4 1QH

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1708 748646

    Romford

    The Nature Discovery Centre is situated in 215 acres of historic parkland. Walk, explore and discover with Essex Wildlife Trust by visiting today!

    Add Café at Bedford's Park Nature Discovery Centre to your Itinerary

  5. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1372 reviews1372 reviews

    Address

    Creephedge Lane, Rettendon Common, CHELMSFORD, Essex, CM3 8ET

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1245 402019

    CHELMSFORD

    Currently closed
    The Thatched Barn is a traditional style tearoom full of character and charm.

    Add Thatched Barn at RHS Garden Hyde Hall to your Itinerary

  6. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 634 reviews634 reviews

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1702 543 001

    Southend on Sea

    The striking, fully sound-proofed 1935 Rooftop Restaurant and Bar sits at top of the five-storey Holiday Inn Southend and takes its name from the year the airport opened as a municipal airport to the public.

    Add 1935 Rooftop Restaurant & Bar to your Itinerary

  7. Address

    Barleylands, Billericay, Tiptree at Barleylands, Barleylands Farm & Craft Village, Barleylands Road, Billericay, Essex, CM11 2UD

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1268 522619

    Barleylands Farm & Craft Village, Barleylands Road, Billericay

    The Tiptree tea room and Cafe at Barleylands Craft and Farm Park are the perfect places for a family lunch out or a catch up with friends

    Add Tiptree Tea Room at Barleylands, Billericay to your Itinerary

  8. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1026 reviews1026 reviews

    Address

    Old Shire Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3LX

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1992 717170

    Waltham Abbey

    With fresh, locally sourced, best of British dishes at Cast Iron Grill,. We offer old-school classics and contemporary creations in a relaxed atmosphere

    Add Cast Iron Grill at Delta Hotels Waltham Abbey to your Itinerary

  9. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 203 reviews203 reviews

    Address

    Western Esplanade, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, Essex, SS1 1EE

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1702 468123

    SOUTHEND-ON-SEA

    Heritage Fish and Chips at Sands by the Sea – the new look and taste of the nation’s favourite dish! Overlooking the Thames Estuary

    Add Sands by the Sea to your Itinerary

  10. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 68 reviews68 reviews

    Address

    Waldegraves Holiday Park, Waldegraves Lane, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8SE

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1206 381195

    West Mersea, Colchester

    The Granary offers a superb selection of hot and cold meals taking advantage of the masses of quality fresh produce local to Mersea Island. Eat in the superb comfort of the Restaurant or on the decking overlooking the Swimming Pool.

    Add The Granary Restaurant to your Itinerary

  11. Address

    The Courtyard, Saffron Walden, 2 Rose and Crown Walk, Saffron Walden, CB10 1JH

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1799 522892

    Saffron Walden

    The Courtyard Tea Room offers a range of home prepared food and Tiptree preserves; there is outside seating, away from the traffic, in the heart of the historic market town of Saffron Walden.

    Add Tiptree Tea Room at The Courtyard, Saffron Walden to your Itinerary

  12. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1372 reviews1372 reviews

    Address

    Creephedge Lane, Rettendon, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8ET

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1245 402019

    Chelmsford

    Light and airy cafe serving, breakfast, lunch and afternoon cakes.

    Add Clover Cafe at RHS Garden Hyde Hall to your Itinerary

  13. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 125 reviews125 reviews

    Address

    Mucking Wharf Road, Mucking, Stanford le Hope, Essex, SS17 0RN

    Telephone

    01375 643342

    Stanford 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!

    Add Cafe at Thurrock Thameside Nature Discovery Park to your Itinerary

  14. Address

    Bond Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1GH

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1245 257023

    Chelmsford

    Tiptree at Bond Street is our first city centre venue, which comprises of a traditional Tiptree tea room, a café patisserie and shop.

    Add Tiptree Tea Room at Bond Street to your Itinerary

  15. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 53 reviews53 reviews

    Address

    Squadrons Approach, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 6DF

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1708 520364

    Hornchurch

    Ingrebourne Valley Nature Discover Centre overlooks the fantastic marshland and reedbeds of the river and offers a vast landscape for people to explore and connect with nature in such urban surroundings.

    Add Café at Ingrebourne Valley Nature Discovery Centre to your Itinerary

  16. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 2821 reviews2821 reviews

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    Down Hall Hotel, Spa & Estate, Matching Road, Hatfield Heath, Essex, CM22 7AS

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1279 731441

    Hatfield Heath

    We offer a wide range of dining experiences from alfresco dining on the terrace to leisurely dinner in our award winning Garden Room restaurant
    Our seasonally changing Garden room menu and The Fox bar and lounge menu has guests returning time and…

    Add Garden Room at Down Hall to your Itinerary

  17. Address

    The Lock, Basin Road, Heybridge Basin, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4RS

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1621 854466

    Heybridge 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.

    Add Tiptree Tea Room at The Lock, Maldon to your Itinerary

  18. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 34 reviews34 reviews

    Address

    MARINE PARADE, Southend on Sea, SS1 2EL

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1702 443445

    Southend on Sea

    There’s nothing quite like a fresh portion of Fish & Chips by the seaside – and we make some of the best around!

    Add Pavillion Fish & Chips Emporium to your Itinerary

  19. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 356 reviews356 reviews

    Address

    Marks Hall Estate, Marks Hall Road, Coggeshall, Essex, CO6 1TG

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1376 563796

    Coggeshall

    Discover North Essex's best kept secret. Marks Hall Estate is a beautiful heritage landscape that extends to over 2,350 acres of Essex countryside. Enjoy a year-round events programme, stunning walks, adventures in The Wild Wood play area, seasonal…

    Add Orchard Kitchen Café at Markshall Estate to your Itinerary

  20. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 84 reviews84 reviews

    Address

    Old Hall Lane, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, CO14 8LE

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1255 679379

    Walton-on-the-Naze

    The Centre is open all year round and houses an education room as well as a café and gift shop. There are a number of displays including fossil and geology displays and information regarding bird migration and sightings.

    Add Café at The Naze Nature Discovery Centre to your Itinerary

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