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An area of worked-out flooded gravel pits to the north of the River Blackwater. It has a variety of…
A weatherboarded post mill, restored to working order in 1983. See the huge wood and iron gears,…
The Essex Wildlife Trust manages nearly 240 acres of nature reserves on Danbury Ridge, a patchwork…
This magnificent building houses a permanent display of old photographs and objects relating to the…
Accessible by train this route runs for just under 2 miles / 3.2km on flat footpaths from Chipping…
This waterway runs through a largely unspoilt part of rural Essex and connects the county town of…
A stunning Grade I listed Priory and the oldest continuously occupied building in Southend.…
The Old House in Rochford was built in 1270. It's a real gem in the District's crown and a must see…
Explore the historic sights of Colchester with the Ancient Colchester App.
Home to around 180 species and set in 60 acres of parkland and lakes, Colchester Zoological Society…
Bradwell Cockle Spit on the Dengie Peninsular consists of some 30 acres of shell bank together with…
Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome is a unique place with a unique history. It is the largest known…
Tiptree is the home of the Wilkin family - where from 1885 the first Tiptree jam was made.…
Epping Forest is of national and international conservation importance with two thirds of it being…
The tiny octagonal cottage based on the design of the 17th century Dutch settlers must be one of…
Frinton-on-Sea is a quiet family beach destination. A gently shelving sandy beach noted for its…
The Nature Discovery Centre is situated in 215 acres of historic parkland. Walk, explore and…
East Beach is a long sandy beach that is crowned with a magnificent grassy hinterland making it a…
Bridge End Garden was laid out by the Gibson family in the nineteenth century and is open to the…
From the bustling town centre of Chelmsford, to the relaxing historic maritime town of Maldon,…
One of Essex Wildlife Trust's best reserves. A large (600 acres) tract of ancient grazing marsh…
For fishing holidays in Essex that will leave you hooked, choose Waldegraves Holiday Park! Whether…
The remains of this imposing motte and bailey castle, built in the 12th century, dominate the…
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