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Accessible by train is this pleasant 5 mile circular walk around the village of Althorne. Allow…
One mile length of line with relocated buildings, large collection of heritage rolling stock, steam…
One of the most complete historic watermills in Essex with most of the original machinery. Restored…
A 3 mile / 4.8km walk on the Stour Estuary, between Essex and Suffolk, which is inspired by the…
Martello Bay is located approximately one mile from town centre and is adjacent to West Beach.
Covering 6 acres, these beautiful gardens and nursery were created by award-winning plantswoman…
Situated in the rolling countryside of the Roach Valley, the 200 acre country park makes the most…
A busy beach, with lots going on including boat trips (subject to tide changes) Its also close to…
A busy beach, with lots going on including Emergency Service Information Days and splash fountains.
The twelve walks of between 3 and 8 miles, include walks for everyone - families, people new to…
The jewel in Colchester’s crown - an award-winning oasis of horticultural splendour boasting a…
A picturesque 15 mile circular walk or cycle around the outskirts of Colchester.
A pleasant 5 mile walk from Colchester to the pretty riverside town of Wivenhoe.
This 15th century building, with perpendicular architecture, is light, spacious and colourful. Of…
With spectacular views of the Thames estuary, this beach is a great place for refreshing walks and…
A quiet haven hidden in the middle of the town this small nature reserve is approx. 2 acres with a…
Colchester's Roman Wall is the oldest and longest surviving town wall in Britain.
The beach huts are close to the popular Splash Park and Valley Play Area as well as being a short…
Cudmore Grove offers visitors a trip to the seaside with a difference at the eastern tip of Mersea…
High Woods Country Park is one of Colchester's beauty spots, ideal for walking, cycling, playing…
A moderately easy 14-mile walk along the Essex Way. The walk starts from Pleshey and finishes at…
Colchester Castle is the largest Norman Keep in Europe. Constructed on the foundations of the Roman…
A moderately easy 13-mile walk along the Essex Way, starts at Coggeshall and finishes at West…
Remains of an ancient Leper Hospital said to have been founded in 1164 by Henry II.
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