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Christopher Jones House

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

The Dutch Garden in Bridge End Garden

Bridge End Garden was laid out by the Gibson family in the nineteenth century and is open to the…

Adventure Island

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

Dedham Art and Craft Centre exterior

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

'Marshall' Triple Expansion Engine

Housed in a former water pumping station, the Museum has a fascinating collection of power related…

Hanningfield Waterside Park

Hanningfield Waterside Park, set in a picturesque part of Essex is open for visitors to enjoy a day…

Saffron Trail Stage 5 – Chelmer Village to Battlesbridge

A moderately easy 11.5-mile walk along the Essex’s Saffron Trail between Chelmsford and…

River Lee Country Park

Enjoy an invigorating walk, run or cycle ride along miles of surfaced pathways, explore the River…

Guests walk through Saffron Grange Vineyard on one of its tours and tasting experiences.

Saffron Grange is one of Essex’s best kept secrets. A family-run vineyard nestled on the gently…

Beecroft Art Gallery

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

Albion beach

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

Chigborough Lakes

An area of worked-out flooded gravel pits to the north of the River Blackwater. It has a variety of…

Chafford Gorges Nature Park

Set in a spectacular position over looking Warren Gorge. Chafford Gorges nature park offers 200…

Naze beach

The Naze is located just north of Walton-on-the-Naze, in north east Essex.  The beautiful Naze…

Althorne

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

Cressing Temple Barns

Historically the most important - and dimensionally the largest - of the Knights Templar's Essex…

The Naze

The Naze is located just north of Walton-on-the-Naze, in North East Essex. The beautiful Naze…

Dovercourt Lighthouse

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

Colourful Houses in the Dutch Quarter Colchester

This attractive area was home to Flemish Protestant refugees in the 16th Century.

Colne Valley Railway

One mile length of line with relocated buildings, large collection of heritage rolling stock, steam…

Frinton on sea beach

Frinton-on-Sea is a quiet family beach destination. A gently shelving sandy beach noted for its…

Saffron Trail Stage 4 – Great Waltham to Chelmer Village

An easy 9-mile walk along the Essex’s Saffron Trail between Great Waltham and Chelmsford. Enjoy the…

Belhus Woods aerial view

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

Layer Marney Tower

Magnificent Tudor building with the tallest Gatehouse in Britain and 16th century Italianate…

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