If you're looking for a short break or holiday with family, friends and loved ones where you can make lasting memories, Essex is your place. With 350 miles of coastline and oodles of open countryside, escape to Essex and take a break in the sunniest, driest county in the UK.
Whether you’re after glamping, self-catering lodges with hot tubs, luxury spa hotels or a boutique guest house, you’ll find it here. Combine it with a visit to England's first city, a trip to England's museum of the year or award-winning zoo, or enjoy a drink in the UK's best voted pub. If that's not enough, we have vineyards, shopping and seal watching too. Plan your perfect staycation to Essex now.
Take inspiration from the themed itineraries below or just pick what you fancy, save it to the ‘Planner’ by clicking the heart and create your own itinerary and remember to check out our special offers too.