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Historically the most important - and dimensionally the largest - of the Knights Templar's Essex…
A moderately easy 14-mile walk along the Essex Way. The walk starts from Pleshey and finishes at…
This attractive area was home to Flemish Protestant refugees in the 16th Century.
Visit by appointment only This historical mill is one of the most attractive and fascinating…
A pleasant 5 mile walk from Colchester to the pretty riverside town of Wivenhoe.
This 6.5 miles traffic free route takes you along the Sunshine Coast between Frinton Golf Club and…
This 15 acre reserve consists of 1.5 miles of the former Maldon-Woodham Ferrers railway line, most…
An easy 8 mile circular walk across countryside and incorporating part of the sea wall, passing a…
Covering 7.5 acres, these beautiful gardens and nursery were created by award-winning plantswoman…
East Beach is a long sandy beach that is crowned with a magnificent grassy hinterland making it a…
Constable Country, part of the stunning Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is both…
This award winning museum is based in the converted Courtauld School and has displays from Crittall…
Blue House Farm was bought by the Essex Wildlife Trust in 1998 with support from the Heritage…
Colchester Zoo’s Animal Experiences offer the unique opportunity to get closer to our animals and…
A weatherboarded post mill, restored to working order in 1983. See the huge wood and iron gears,…
The jewel in Colchester’s crown - an award-winning oasis of horticultural splendour boasting a…
Easily accessible by rail this family friendly walk of approximately 5.5 miles guides you around…
Magnificent Tudor building with the tallest Gatehouse in Britain and 16th century Italianate…
Shoebury Common is a blue flag beach that has been recognised for its water quality, beach…
The bird hide and discovery room is the perfect spot to get in touch with nature as the seasons…
Gently shelving sandy beach
The tiny octagonal cottage based on the design of the 17th century Dutch settlers must be one of…
15th Century flint flushwork gatehouse to St John's Abbey (demolished)
Museum with photographic display of the history of Leigh-on-Sea, and fully restored fisherman's…
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