Routes

Things To Do Highlights

Grayson Perry House

Accessible by rail this 2 mile walk gives the opportunity to view Grayson Perry's "A House for…

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…

St Giles Leper Hospital remains

Remains of an ancient Leper Hospital said to have been founded in 1164 by Henry II.

Southend water fountain

A busy beach, with lots going on including boat trips (subject to tide changes)  Its also close to…

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…

Ingatestone Hall

Tudor manor house and grounds containing furniture, pictures and memorabilia accumulated by the…

Stock Windmill

A medium-sized brick tower mill, c.1816. It has four patent sails, a fantail and three pairs of…

Beecroft Art Gallery

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

Essex Way Stage 6 - West Bergholt to Mistley Heath

A moderately easy 12.5 mile walk on the Essex Way. The path starts at West Bergholt, Colchester,…

Ancient Colchester App showing Balkerne Gate

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

The Moot Hall Maldon

This 15th Century former manorial home houses a unique brick spiral staircase, a Georgian court…

Great Lodge and Bardfield Vineyard

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

A village green, showing a Ridgewell village sign, a tree and a signpost to the School.

This route is largely flat and on quiet roads, suitable for families with children over 10 years…

Natural History Museum exterior with view of War Memorial

Get up close to nature as you discover an interesting perspective on the local natural environment…

Dedham Art and Craft Centre exterior

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

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…

Thorpe Bay Beach

With spectacular views of the Thames estuary, this beach is a great place for refreshing walks and…

Google map with walk marked

A circular walk through the North Essex countyside, the birthplace of legendary Highway Man Dick…

Harwich beach dog walk

Harwich Beach is a rare example of an emerging dune system in Essex, where the coast is…

The replica Victorian Cell

The Essex Police Museum covers the history of policing in Essex from its Victorian origins to…

Albion beach

With one of the area’s best beaches and home of the UK’s second longest pier, Walton charms…

Old MacDonalds Farm

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

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