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Founded in 1704 this historic library still houses Thomas Plume’s books and his small collection of…
Information on everything in Harwich and historic exhibition on Harwich and the Mayflower. Free…
A moderately easy 11.5-mile walk along the Essex’s Saffron Trail between Chelmsford and…
Accessible from Manningtree Station are two lovely walks to Lawford Church (2.2 miles round) and…
A moderately easy 11.5-mile walk along the Essex’s Saffron Trail between Chelmsford and…
Bradwell Cockle Spit on the Dengie Peninsular consists of some 30 acres of shell bank together with…
Gently shelving sandy beach
Colchester's Roman Wall is the oldest and longest surviving town wall in Britain.
Saffron Grange is one of Essex’s best kept secrets. A family-run vineyard nestled on the gently…
The twelve walks of between 3 and 8 miles, include walks for everyone - families, people new to…
Westcliff Beach (at low water and with suitable footwear) offers lovely walks and is superbly…
An area of worked-out flooded gravel pits to the north of the River Blackwater. It has a variety of…
One of the finest surviving medieval barns in south east England and representative of the aisled…
Great for long refreshing walks, it offers a relaxing get away, with a number of cafes and kiosks…
Visit Hedingham Castle for a great family day out and a memorable experience. Bring a picnic and…
A small 18th century Post Mill having one pair of stones and tailpole winding and has been…
Epping Forest is of national and international conservation importance with two thirds of it being…
Enjoy an invigorating walk, run or cycle ride along miles of surfaced pathways, explore the River…
The remains of this imposing motte and bailey castle, built in the 12th century, dominate the…
This park is in the centre of the city and offers visitors the opportunity to relax and take in…
An easy 8 mile circular walk across countryside and incorporating part of the sea wall, passing a…
Hanningfield Waterside Park, set in a picturesque part of Essex is open for visitors to enjoy a day…
Accessible by train this 4 mile / 6.4 km walk explores the rolling countryside bordering the…
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