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Flitch Bridge Essex

Passing through 15 miles of countryside, along the former Bishop's Stortford to Braintree railway…

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…

Essex Way Stage 5 - Coggeshall to West Bergholt

A moderately easy 13-mile walk along the Essex Way, starts at Coggeshall and finishes at West…

Tiptree Tea Room,Shop & Museum

Tiptree is the home of the Wilkin family - where from 1885 the first Tiptree jam was made.…

Summer of Art exhibition at Jaywick Martello Tower

Built originally as a Napoleonic Fort in the early 19th century the tower now acts as a central hub…

Lee valley Regional Park

Stretching over 26 miles this park has lots to explore whether on foot or by bike. Lee Valley have…

Gosbecks Archaeological Park Interpretation Board

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

Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge and the Forest beyond.

Epping Forest is of national and international conservation importance with two thirds of it being…

Ancient Colchester App showing Balkerne Gate

Explore the historic sights of Colchester with the Ancient Colchester App.

Great Lodge and Bardfield Vineyard

Great Lodge is a tranquil rural estate in North Essex with a magnificent Grade 1 listed barn,…

Blue House Farm

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

Beeleigh Steam Mill

Visit by appointment only This historical mill is one of the most attractive and fascinating…

Inside the Warner Textile Archive

A unique record of the history of textile design. The Archive celebrates fabrics and designs…

Ha'Penny Visitor Centre

Information on everything in Harwich and historic exhibition on Harwich and the Mayflower. Free…

River Lee Country Park

Enjoy an invigorating walk, run or cycle ride along miles of surfaced pathways, explore the River…

Two Tree Island

An outstanding 634 acre site situated off the Old Leigh coastline with a lagoon at its western tip.

Snowdrops in bloom in Myddelton House Gardens' Alpine Meadows

Delve into the beautiful eight acres of Myddelton House Gardens and discover the compelling story…

Mistley Towers

This is a rare example of Robert Adam's ecclesiastical work. Originally it was a parish church, St.…

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.…

Hollytrees Museum with Wisteria

Three centuries of fascinating toys, costume, clocks and decorative arts displayed in an attractive…

Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation

This waterway runs through a largely unspoilt part of rural Essex and connects the county town of…

Althorne

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

Tilbury Fort

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

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