Routes

Things To Do Highlights

Thorpe Bay Beach

With spectacular views of the Thames estuary, this beach is a great place for refreshing walks and…

Saffron Trail Stage 1– Saffron Walden to Henham

An easy 10 mile walk along the Essex’s Saffron Trail between Saffron Walden and Henham Church.…

All the boys

At All Things Alpaca, visitors are able to trek around the stunning orchards at Lathcoats Farm and…

cherry orchard jubilee country park

Situated in the rolling countryside of the Roach Valley, the 200 acre country park makes the most…

Driving Range at Waldegraves Holiday Park, Mersea Island, Essex

10 bay covered Driving Range for all weather practice - open to everyone. This undercover floodlit…

Shoebury East Beach

East Beach is a long sandy beach that is crowned with a magnificent grassy hinterland making it a…

Martello Beach Clacton on sea

Martello Bay is located approximately one mile from town centre and is adjacent to West Beach.

Saffron Walden colourful street of houses

Follow this trail and discover the hidden gems located in the cobbled streets of the charming town…

Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens

Covering 7.5 acres, these beautiful gardens and nursery were created by award-winning plantswoman…

Wivenhoe trail

Accessible by rail this flat 2.5 mile/ 4 km riverside walk links Wivenhoe Station with the Hythe…

Brightlingsea Beach

Its sandy beach runs along Western Promenade next to Batemans Tower, a historic local landmark. 

Hadleigh Country Park

Hadleigh Park offers something to everyone, it is both beautiful and diverse.

Althorne

Accessible by train is this pleasant 5 mile circular walk around the village of Althorne. Allow…

Gunpowder Park

Open since 2004, Gunpowder has been reclaimed and regenerated from its former use as a Royal…

Copped Hall

Copped Hall was the burnt-out shell of a fine Georgian mansion but now being restored. Superbly…

Cathedral-Exterior

This 15th century building, with perpendicular architecture, is light, spacious and colourful. Of…

Saffron Trail Stage 2 – Henham to Great Dunmow

A moderately easy 9 mile walk along the Essex’s Saffron Trail between Henham and Great Dunmow. See…

Stock Windmill

A medium-sized brick tower mill, c.1816. It has four patent sails, a fantail and three pairs of…

The Old House, Rochford

The Old House in Rochford was built in 1270. It's a real gem in the District's crown and a must see…

View of Colchester Castle from North Side

The jewel in Colchester’s crown - an award-winning oasis of horticultural splendour boasting a…

Harwich Low Lighthouse

Housed in a disused lighthouse, the museum has specialised displays on the Royal Navy and…

Saffron Trail Stage 3 – Great Dunmow to Great Waltham

An easy 10-mile walk along the Essex’s Saffron Trail between Great Dunmow nor Great Waltham. See…

Unveiling of 'Twofold', Nick Hornby, 2019, on the Harlow Sculpture Town Cycle Loop Trail. Photographed by Brian Thomas.

Harlow is home to an exceptional and growing collection of over 101 public artworks, including…

Essex Way Stage 2 - Fyfield to Pleshey

A moderately easy 13 mile walk along the Essex Way. Stage 2 of the trail starts from Fyfield…

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