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Dedham Art & Craft Centre is housed in a converted church in this popular village. The Centre…
Firstsite is an international gallery and creative community space. See the world differently –…
Explore the historic sights of Colchester with the Ancient Colchester App.
Passing through 15 miles of countryside, along the former Bishop's Stortford to Braintree railway…
A moderately easy 13 mile walk on the Essex Way. It starts from Mistely Heath, and ends in Harwich,…
With spectacular views of the Thames estuary, this beach is a great place for refreshing walks and…
Set in the heart of rural Essex and enjoying stunning panoramic views of the surrounding…
For fishing holidays in Essex that will leave you hooked, choose Waldegraves Holiday Park! Whether…
Hylands Estate includes the fascinating & beautifully restored country house, stables and 574 acres…
Adventure Island is the U.K's No.1 FREE ADMISSION Fun Park. Situated on Southend-on-Sea's famous…
The tiny octagonal cottage based on the design of the 17th century Dutch settlers must be one of…
Covering 7.5 acres, these beautiful gardens and nursery were created by award-winning plantswoman…
Accessible from Manningtree Station are two lovely walks to Lawford Church (2.2 miles round) and…
Housed in a former water pumping station, the Museum has a fascinating collection of power related…
Henry VIII built the first fort here, and Queen Elizabeth I famously rallied her army nearby. The…
Frinton-on-Sea is a quiet family beach destination. A gently shelving sandy beach noted for its…
A moderately easy 11.5-mile walk along the Essex’s Saffron Trail between Chelmsford and…
Our aim is to educate, enjoy and preserve the history and community of the Epping Ongar…
A circular Fort built in 1808 with ten guns. Open as a military museum with battle re-enactments…
The jewel in Colchester’s crown - an award-winning oasis of horticultural splendour boasting a…
Westcliff Beach (at low water and with suitable footwear) offers lovely walks and is superbly…
This waterway runs through a largely unspoilt part of rural Essex and connects the county town of…
Set in a spectacular position over looking Warren Gorge. Chafford Gorges nature park offers 200…
Enjoy a picnic, hop on a bike, explore the countryside, take a boat trip along the River Lee,…
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