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Sketch of Roman Church- Peter Froste

Dating from the 4th century AD the foundations of this church near the Police Station just off the…

Old MacDonalds Farm

An award winning Educational Farm Park in the Essex Countryside on the outskirts of east London…

Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome

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

Central Park, Chelmsford

This park is in the centre of the city and offers visitors the opportunity to relax and take in…

St Botolphs Priory

12th Century Augustinian priory ruins.

Dovercourt Lighthouse

Dovercourt is a peaceful family resort with gentle shelving sand and shingle beaches. A wide range…

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…

Colne Valley Railway

One mile length of line with relocated buildings, large collection of heritage rolling stock, steam…

East Anglian Railway

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

Picture of Guildhall and Stoney Lane

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

Essex Way Stage 2 - Fyfield to Pleshey

A moderately easy 13 mile walk along the Essex Way. Stage 2 of the trail starts from Fyfield…

cherry orchard jubilee country park

Situated in the rolling countryside of the Roach Valley, the 200 acre country park makes the most…

St. Peter's Chapel

The Chapel of St Peters-on-the-Wall is the oldest church in England, situated on the Essex coast.

Cressing Temple Barns

Historically the most important - and dimensionally the largest - of the Knights Templar's Essex…

Lee valley Regional Park

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

Mistley Towers

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

Shoebury Common

Shoebury Common is a blue flag beach that has been recognised for its water quality, beach…

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.…

Beecroft Art Gallery

The Beecroft Art Gallery holds over 2000 works of art ranging from 17th century Dutch Masters to…

Essex Way Stage 7 - Mistley Heath to Harwich

A moderately easy 13 mile walk on the Essex Way. It starts from Mistely Heath, and ends in Harwich,…

Althorne

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

Roman Theatre Foundations

Discover the foundations of the Roman Theatre, located in Colchester town centre.

Two boys meet the Gruffalo's Child

Thorndon Country Park has 500 acres of tranquil woodlands and open park space perfect for exploring…

St John's Abbey gatehouse

15th Century flint flushwork gatehouse to St John's Abbey (demolished)

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