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Enjoy a picnic, hop on a bike, explore the countryside, take a boat trip along the River Lee,…
This waterway runs through a largely unspoilt part of rural Essex and connects the county town of…
Easily accessible by rail this family friendly walk of approximately 5.5 miles guides you around…
Built originally as a Napoleonic Fort in the early 19th century the tower now acts as a central hub…
Firstsite is an international gallery and creative community space. See the world differently –…
An area of worked-out flooded gravel pits to the north of the River Blackwater. It has a variety of…
Museum of Chelmsford will take you through Chelmsford's history, from the Ice Age, right through to…
Hadleigh Park offers something to everyone, it is both beautiful and diverse.
This 5 mile walk offers sweeping views across the valleys of the River Colne and Roman River before…
Epping Forest District Museum features seven galleries revealing the fascinating story of the…
At All Things Alpaca, visitors are able to trek around the stunning orchards at Lathcoats Farm and…
The Beecroft Art Gallery holds over 2000 works of art ranging from 17th century Dutch Masters to…
A pleasant 5 mile walk from Colchester to the pretty riverside town of Wivenhoe.
This walk visits the new Crag Walk coastal defence system in Walton on the Naze before heading…
This fantastic children's water park is located in the centre of Promenade Park in Maldon. It is…
The remains of this imposing motte and bailey castle, built in the 12th century, dominate the…
Accessible by train is this pleasant 5 mile circular walk around the village of Althorne. Allow…
Accessible by train this route runs for just under 2 miles / 3.2km on flat footpaths from Chipping…
The jewel in Colchester’s crown - an award-winning oasis of horticultural splendour boasting a…
The bird hide and discovery room is the perfect spot to get in touch with nature as the seasons…
Friendly, family-size museum. Exhibits include moccasins, mummy cases, woolly mammoths and Wallace…
A park with beautiful ornamental gardens, colourful bedding displays, an environmental garden, a…
Blue House Farm was bought by the Essex Wildlife Trust in 1998 with support from the Heritage…
The Historic Cliff Lift has a valuable position in modern Southend, offering a practical and…
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