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Accessible by train this route runs for just under 2 miles / 3.2km on flat footpaths from Chipping…
This 5 mile walk offers sweeping views across the valleys of the River Colne and Roman River before…
This waterway runs through a largely unspoilt part of rural Essex and connects the county town of…
The jewel in Colchester’s crown - an award-winning oasis of horticultural splendour boasting a…
One of the finest surviving medieval barns in south east England and representative of the aisled…
The oldest wooden church in the world, dating from the 11th century. Picturesque building in a…
Constable Country, part of the stunning Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is both…
Shoebury Common is a blue flag beach that has been recognised for its water quality, beach…
Friendly, family-size museum. Exhibits include moccasins, mummy cases, woolly mammoths and Wallace…
Christopher Jones was the Captain of the Mayflower and once lived in King’s Head Street in Harwich.…
Saffron Grange is one of Essex’s best kept secrets. A family-run vineyard nestled on the gently…
Set in the heart of rural Essex and enjoying stunning panoramic views of the surrounding…
Firstsite is an international gallery and creative community space. See the world differently –…
Blue House Farm was bought by the Essex Wildlife Trust in 1998 with support from the Heritage…
Henry VIII built the first fort here, and Queen Elizabeth I famously rallied her army nearby. The…
A pleasant 5 mile walk from Colchester to the pretty riverside town of Wivenhoe.
An easy 10 mile walk along the Essex’s Saffron Trail between Saffron Walden and Henham Church.…
Westcliff Beach (at low water and with suitable footwear) offers lovely walks and is superbly…
Take a voyage of discovery around the old port of Harwich and discover a wealth of maritime history.
Escape to the vast plains of Africa or step into the humid habitat of Asia! With over 150 species…
Bridge End Garden was laid out by the Gibson family in the nineteenth century and is open to the…
Rayne has a rich heritage, with All Saints Parish Church as a centre for its community for over…
One of the most complete historic watermills in Essex with most of the original machinery. Restored…
This 50 acre reserve is just below the crest of the Great Totham Ridge and includes 23 acres of…
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