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Albion beach

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

Great Lodge and Bardfield Vineyard

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

Flitch Bridge Essex

Passing through 15 miles of countryside, along the former Bishop's Stortford to Braintree railway…

Stock Windmill

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

The Old House, Rochford

The Old House in Rochford was built in 1270. It's a real gem in the District's crown and a must see…

Essex Fire Museum

A history of the Essex Fire Service with items from the 18th century to today including appliances,…

cherry orchard jubilee country park

Situated in the rolling countryside of the Roach Valley, the 200 acre country park makes the most…

Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation

This waterway runs through a largely unspoilt part of rural Essex and connects the county town of…

Colchester Zoological Society

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

Thorpe Bay Beach

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

Dovercourt Lighthouse

Dovercourt is a peaceful family resort with gentle shelving sand and shingle beaches. A wide range…

Adventure Island

Adventure Island is the U.K's No.1 FREE ADMISSION Fun Park. Situated on Southend-on-Sea's famous…

Althorne

Accessible by train is this pleasant 5 mile circular walk around the village of Althorne. Allow…

Two chestnut horses standing in their grass paddock. 
The horse on the left has a white mark on its forehead, black mane, tail and hooves. The horse o

Redwings Ada Cole, near Harlow, is a Visit England Quality Assured Visitor Attraction where animal…

Braintree District Museum

This award winning museum is based in the converted Courtauld School and has displays from Crittall…

St Botolphs Priory

12th Century Augustinian priory ruins.

Towards Cattawade

Accessible from Manningtree Station are two lovely walks to Lawford Church (2.2 miles round) and…

Summer of Art exhibition at Jaywick Martello Tower

Built originally as a Napoleonic Fort in the early 19th century the tower now acts as a central hub…

Fishing Lake at Waldegraves Holiday Park, Mersea Island Essex

For fishing holidays in Essex that will leave you hooked, choose Waldegraves Holiday Park! Whether…

Harwich beach dog walk

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

The Firstsite building - shown from the outside

Firstsite is an international gallery and creative community space. See the world differently –…

Braxted Park Cookery School

The Cookery School at Braxted Park, based in Essex, combines a stunning location with award-winning…

Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens

Covering 7.5 acres, these beautiful gardens and nursery were created by award-winning plantswoman…

Southchurch Hall and Gardens

Southchurch Hall is medieval moated manor house, which dates to the early 14th century. The house…

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