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20 things you must do in Essex before you pop your clogs!
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Ever wanted to know what it feels like to be an Olympian? Well you can pretend to be one when you ‘ride the rapids’ at the White Water Centre at Lee Valley – the only purpose built venue for the Olympics, and where Team GB won the canoe slalom in 2012.
A must (for the whole family!) where history ‘comes to life’. What else is there to say? Just go see, it’s spectacular.- 1 Jan 000131 Dec 9999
- The oldest surviving in the world! Experience the ‘silent wilderness’ – everyone comments on it – and attend an event where you get to watch the vintage aircraft fly in – just incredible!
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- Green Man one of the oldest pubs in Chelmsford is from the acclaimed chefs and restaurateurs Chris and Jeff Galvin.
- Step aboard for a relaxing cruise with Topsail Charters. Today only a handful of these vessels survive.
- Walk in Constable’s footsteps and sit in the exact spot where he painted ‘The Haywain’. The scene today is exactly as it was back in 1821.
- Mersea and Maldon OystersTry them fresh with a little vinegar and tabasco – delish! Served in top restaurants all over the World.
- As well as the Walton backwaters, you can also venture out by boat from Burnham-on-Crouch to Foulness Island – both seal watching trips are amazing.
- Wilkin & Sons of TiptreeEssex is home to the famous preserve makers Wilkin & Sons of Tiptree (by appointment to her Majesty). Tip - try the Little Scarlet strawberry jam!
- Step into the boots of a Zoo Keeper for one amazing day. One of the largest Zoos in Europe and Essex’s most visited attraction.
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- Now it would be rude to leave Essex without having a ‘tipple’! Including the oldest vineyard in the UK and award-winning wines, tour and taste!
- Go hunting for sharks teeth and fossils dating back to the Ice Age! Climb the Naze Tower for stunning views.
- Our Idyllic VillagesWalk or cycle around our picture-perfect villages, steeped in history; Finchingfield, Wendens Ambo and Stock to name just a few.
- Whilst you’re in Southend you can’t leave until you’ve had a Rossi ice cream – hand-made to an Italian recipe in the town since 1932.
- We are blessed with numerous beautiful gardens from RHS Garden Hyde Hall and Beth Chatto to Marks Hall and Gibberd Gardens, each unique.
- Copped Hall, a Georgian mansion, is being lovingly restored by a group of volunteers who would be delighted to show you round on one of their tours.
- Visit Hedingham Castle for a great family day out and a memorable experience. Bring a picnic and explore the beautiful gardens and lakes then take time to explore the 110ft tall Norman Keep.
- One of the oldest, least altered, purpose-built cinemas in Britain. Open Friday-Sunday, watch the latest blockbusters, west end streamings or enjoy live music with refreshments available in screen.
- Jamie (Oliver) and Jimmy (Doherty) love it (they film Friday Night Feast here), and we love it too – Southend Pier the longest pleasure pier in the World – yes really! And you can take a trip on the train to the end and back again, or if you’re feeling energetic, take a leisurely stroll (or sprint) – it’s 1.3 miles long.
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