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Essex Way Stage 5 - Coggeshall to West Bergholt

A moderately easy 13-mile walk along the Essex Way, starts at Coggeshall and finishes at West…

Albion beach

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

Cudmore Grove beach

Cudmore Grove offers visitors a trip to the seaside with a difference at the eastern tip of Mersea…

Walking in Dedham

Constable Country, part of the stunning Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is both…

Hollytrees Museum with Wisteria

Three centuries of fascinating toys, costume, clocks and decorative arts displayed in an attractive…

Jubilee Beach

A busy beach, with lots going on including Emergency Service Information Days and splash fountains.

Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation

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

Admirals Park, Chelmsford

A beautiful town centre park leading into Tower Gardens and West Park, Admirals is one of…

Southend Central Museum and Planetarium

Southend Central Museum and Planetarium is home to an exciting selection of internationally…

Copped Hall

Copped Hall was the burnt-out shell of a fine Georgian mansion but now being restored. Superbly…

Essex Way Stage 1 - Epping Tube Station to Fyfield

A moderately easy 12 mile walk on the Essex Way. The trail starts from Epping Tube Station, Epping…

Chalkwell Beach

Great for long refreshing walks, it offers a relaxing get away, with a number of cafes and kiosks…

Tuffon Hall

Tuffon Hall is a modern, boutique vineyard in the heart of East Anglia. Producing award wining…

Bedfords Park Visitor centre

The Nature Discovery Centre is situated in 215 acres of historic parkland. Walk, explore and…

Avenue of Populars

This 5 mile walk offers sweeping views across the valleys of the River Colne and Roman River before…

Essex Way Stage 3 - Pleshey to Terling

A moderately easy 14-mile walk along the Essex Way. The walk starts from Pleshey and finishes at…

Cathedral-Exterior

This 15th century building, with perpendicular architecture, is light, spacious and colourful. Of…

Tollesbury Wick Marshes

One of Essex Wildlife Trust's best reserves. A large (600 acres) tract of ancient grazing marsh…

Two boys meet the Gruffalo's Child

Thorndon Country Park has 500 acres of tranquil woodlands and open park space perfect for exploring…

Rayleigh museum

Housed in a 14th century timber framed building in the centre of the High Street is a museum…

Mountnessing Postmill

A weatherboarded post mill, restored to working order in 1983. See the huge wood and iron gears,…

Prior's Barn

One of the finest surviving medieval barns in south east England and representative of the aisled…

Roman Theatre Foundations

Discover the foundations of the Roman Theatre, located in Colchester town centre.

Frinton on sea beach

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

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