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Harwich Redoubt

A circular Fort built in 1808 with ten guns. Open as a military museum with battle re-enactments…

Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome

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

Gosbecks Archaeological Park Interpretation Board

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

Beeleigh Steam Mill

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

Chelmsford Museum

Museum of Chelmsford will take you through Chelmsford's history, from the Ice Age, right through to…

Beecroft Art Gallery

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

Belhus Woods aerial view

Woodland, open grassland and lakes suitable for walking, picnics and fishing. Visitor Centre with…

Town-to-Sea-Sculpture-Colchester

A unique art trail for cyclists and walkers along the River Colne.

Colchester Zoological Society

Escape to the vast plains of Africa or step into the humid habitat of Asia! With over 150 species…

Christopher Jones House

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

Witham - River

Accessible by train this route runs for just under 2 miles / 3.2km on flat footpaths from Chipping…

The Watchtower | Living & dining room Welsh tower taken over by Victorians

Once an ordinary house in an ordinary street, Talliston House & Gardens has been transformed into…

Walking along the Colchester Orbital

A picturesque 15 mile circular walk or cycle around the outskirts of Colchester.

Interior Finchingfield Guildhall

Set in picturesque Finchingfield, the 15th century Guildhall is an historic venue with its own…

Dedham Art and Craft Centre exterior

Dedham Art & Craft Centre is housed in a converted church in this popular village. The Centre…

Hadleigh Country Park

Hadleigh Park offers something to everyone, it is both beautiful and diverse.

Butterfly Maldon wick meadow

This 15 acre reserve consists of 1.5 miles of the former Maldon-Woodham Ferrers railway line, most…

Admirals Park, Chelmsford

A beautiful town centre park leading into Tower Gardens and West Park, Admirals is one of…

Lee valley Regional Park

Enjoy a picnic, hop on a bike, explore the countryside, take a boat trip along the River Lee,…

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,…

Jubilee Beach

A busy beach, with lots going on including Emergency Service Information Days and splash fountains.

Southend Central Museum and Planetarium

Southend Central Museum and Planetarium is home to an exciting selection of internationally…

Bedfords Park Visitor centre

The Nature Discovery Centre is situated in 215 acres of historic parkland. Walk, explore and…

Wivenhoe Trail view of Rowhedge across the river

A pleasant 5 mile walk from Colchester to the pretty riverside town of Wivenhoe.

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