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Amur tiger at Colchester Zoo (2021)

Colchester Zoo’s Animal Experiences offer the unique opportunity to get closer to our animals and…

St Giles Leper Hospital remains

Remains of an ancient Leper Hospital said to have been founded in 1164 by Henry II.

Maldon Splash Park

This fantastic children's water park is located in the centre of Promenade Park in Maldon. It is…

Bobbits Hole nature reserve

A quiet haven hidden in the middle of the town this small nature reserve is approx. 2 acres with a…

Gosbecks Archaeological Park Interpretation Board

Gosbecks Archaeological Park is one of the most significant Iron Age and Roman sites in the country.

Christopher Jones House

Christopher Jones was the Captain of the Mayflower and once lived in King’s Head Street in Harwich.…

Essex Way Stage 3 - Pleshey to Terling

A moderately easy 14-mile walk along the Essex Way. The walk starts from Pleshey and finishes at…

View of Finchingfield Mill

A small 18th century Post Mill having one pair of stones and tailpole winding and has been…

Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome

Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome is a unique place with a unique history. It is the largest known…

Chigborough Lakes

An area of worked-out flooded gravel pits to the north of the River Blackwater. It has a variety of…

Saffron Trail Stage 5 – Chelmer Village to Battlesbridge

A moderately easy 11.5-mile walk along the Essex’s Saffron Trail between Chelmsford and…

countryside Walks

The twelve walks of between 3 and 8 miles, include walks for everyone - families, people new to…

Clacton Beach

Gently shelving sandy beach

Southend Beach

Westcliff Beach (at low water and with suitable footwear) offers lovely walks and is superbly…

Tilbury Fort

Henry VIII built the first fort here, and Queen Elizabeth I famously rallied her army nearby. The…

Blue House Farm

Blue House Farm was bought by the Essex Wildlife Trust in 1998 with support from the Heritage…

Pleshey Mount

The remains of this imposing motte and bailey castle, built in the 12th century, dominate the…

East Anglian Railway

For over 50 years the East Anglian Railway Museum has been transporting visitors of all ages back…

Cathedral-Exterior

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

Chalkwell Park

A park with beautiful ornamental gardens, colourful bedding displays, an environmental garden, a…

Footgolf at Waldegraves Holiday Park Mersea Island, Essex

Get ready for fun with our 9-hole course FootGolf course in Essex. The latest sporting craze to…

Bluebells in wood

This 50 acre reserve is just below the crest of the Great Totham Ridge and includes 23 acres of…

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…

Picture of Guildhall and Stoney Lane

This magnificent building houses a permanent display of old photographs and objects relating to the…

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