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January 2023
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Escape to Essex’s Secret Places16-01-2023
Visit Essex, the county’s tourism body, is shining a light on ‘secret Essex’, a wealth of undiscovered places to stay, things to do…
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Visit Essex launches ‘Bucket List of Things to See and Do in Essex’10-01-2023
To launch its staycation campaign for 2023, the county’s tourism board, Visit Essex, has created a bucket list of things to see and do in Essex…
November 2022
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Visit Essex encourages residents to support local businesses and give experiences this Xmas29-11-2022
Visit Essex, the county’s tourism body, is encouraging the people of Essex to support local businesses and ‘wrap-up’ gift…
October 2022
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Top ten walks in Essex: Take a walk on the wild side 05-10-2022
Autumn is the perfect time for a ramble in the countryside, burnished leaves painting a glorious golden colour to the countryside. Step off the…
August 2022
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Make the most of your time and budget with a last-minute short break to Essex02-08-2022
Save on those vital fuel costs this summer by planning a short break to nearby Essex. There is much to explore including 350 miles of coastline and…
June 2022
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Explore historic Essex and experience centuries-old traditions28-06-2022
The county’s tourism body, Visit Essex, is encouraging visitors to experience the centuries-old traditions and events that take place around…
May 2022
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The Essex Serpent Set to Show Off Stunning Essex Coast & Estuaries04-05-2022
The stunning yet stark Essex coast and estuaries will feature in the new limited series ‘The Essex Serpent’, airing 13th May on Apple TV…
March 2022
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Explore Essex this Easter15-03-2022
Visit Essex this Easter and see the return of the world-famous Maldon Mud Race with all its thrills and spills!
The Easter holidays are also…
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Take a Break in Essex: Visit Essex places county on Staycation map08-03-2022
Boasting a 350-mile coastline, picturesque villages, vineyards, heritage, top hotels and glamping spots, the county’s tourism body, Visit Essex…
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Essex Tourism Wins at East of England Tourism Awards08-03-2022
Essex walked off with three top prizes at the prestigious East of England Tourism Awards held at the Imperial War Museum Duxford on 24 February…
February 2022
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Make memories with a special day out in Essex09-02-2022
From falconry to steam engine driving, a brewery experience to white water rafting, Essex has plenty of fun activities on offer. The county’s…
January 2022
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Love Essex this Valentine’s Day26-01-2022
Looking for something special to do this St Valentine’s Day? Visit Essex, the tourism body for the county, gives the low down on the most…
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Essex Tourism Businesses Shortlisted for Prestigious Awards17-01-2022
Essex has joined in with the prestigious East of England Tourism Awards to celebrate success and excellence in the tourism and hospitality sector…
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Step into the New Year with a relaxing spa break07-01-2022
Step into the New Year with a relaxing spa break in Essex; the county’s tourism organisation, Visit Essex, provides the lowdown on the best…
December 2021
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What’s new in Essex in 2022?02-12-2021
There’s so much to see and do in Essex in 2022, with attractions opening their doors offering visitors exciting new experiences. The…
November 2021
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Step into festive Wonderlands across Essex this Christmas19-11-2021
This year step into the magic of Christmas at festive events; the county’s tourism organisation, Visit Essex, has provided the lowdown on the…
Visit Essex Conference Supports Hospitality Bounce Back 09-11-2021
Tourism body Visit Essex held its annual conference at Essex County Cricket Ground and provided a platform for leading hospitality and tourism…
October 2021
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Harwich International Shanty Festival 202120-10-2021
Top sea shanty crews from the UK and overseas joined together at the Harwich International Shanty Festival on 8-10 October to celebrate all things…
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National Gong for Visit Essex and Big Wave PR's #THISISESSEX Campaign14-10-2021
Visit Essex, the county’s tourism body and Big Wave PR, a leading lifestyle and B2B PR agency, have walked off with a top national award for…
September 2021
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Witches, Highwaymen and art by Grayson Perry: take a walk on the wild side in Essex 29-09-2021
Autumn is the perfect time for a ramble in the countryside, kick up the leaves and wonder at nature’s burnished palette. Essex is only a…
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Exquisite Essex01-09-2021
Tourism body Visit Essex is keen to entice the discerning visitor to the more luxurious side to the county with its latest campaign.
As children…
August 2021
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Escape to Essex and enjoy a rural retreat25-08-2021
Couples looking to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life are being urged to look no further than the picture-perfect Essex countryside this…
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Essex Bigger Weekend19-08-2021
The summer may be nearing its end, but that does not mean the fun has to stop – as free access to top attractions in Essex is being offered to…
July 2021
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The Insider’s Guide to Essex: where the well-known faces of Essex go29-07-2021
Think you know Essex? Ambassadors for Visit Essex’s #ThisisEssex campaign have revealed their favourite places to go in the county. Essex is…
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Reconnect with friends and family and remember summers gone by20-07-2021
Tourism body, Visit Essex, is launching a new campaign to encourage residents to reconnect with friends and family and remember summers gone by…
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Visit Essex Provides top tips on how to be a responsible visitor 14-07-2021
The economy is opening-up and we’re finally able to meet-up with friends and family, dine out in pubs and restaurants and enjoy a well-earned…
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Day-trips Essex12-07-2021
Schools out for summer! Treat kids to the best day out in Essex
The school summer holidays are almost upon us! With many families unable to travel…
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Explore the Isles of Essex and discover their secrets 06-07-2021
Essex has a 350-mile-long coastline and is second only to Cornwall for its length, however did you know that Essex also has 20 more islands along its…
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Choose Essex for your last minute staycation01-07-2021
Boasting a 350-mile coastline, one of the sunniest and driest climes in the country, tourism body, Visit Essex, is encouraging tourists to choose…
May 2021
Take a Second Look at Essex: new campaign reveals county’s stunning coastline 28-05-2021
Visit Essex, the county’s tourism body, is launching a new campaign to encourage visitors to think differently about the Essex coast and…
April 2021
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New recovery plan for Essex tourism and hospitality industry12-04-2021
A NEW recovery plan to help revitalise the county’s tourism and hospitality industry has been launched by Visit Essex.
The six-point plan…
December 2020
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County’s tourism body celebrates 10th anniversary03-12-2020
THE official tourism body for the county, Visit Essex, is to celebrate its 10th anniversary with a 10-day Christmas giveaway.
Formed in 2009,…
October 2020
Great Days Out, Close to Home campaign to support county’s businesses22-10-2020
An autumn county-wide campaign to encourage people to support local businesses, hospitality venues and popular attractions has been launched by Visit…
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#ThisisEssex Film launched to challenge the Essex stereotype13-10-2020
A new film, #ThisisEssex, has been launched by the tourism promotional body, Visit Essex and Essex County Council, to transform perceptions of the…
July 2020
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Great Adventures, Close to Home campaign to support Essex tourism03-07-2020
A NEW county-wide campaign to encourage people to support local tourism businesses has been launched by Visit Essex.
The Great Adventures, Close to…