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12th Century Augustinian priory ruins.
The impressive remains of a mighty fortress constructed over seven centuries ago; overlooking the…
A moderately easy 12 mile walk on the Essex Way. The trail starts from Epping Tube Station, Epping…
Sealife Adventure Zooquarium is the South-East’s premier aquatic attraction with over 40 unique…
Visit Hedingham Castle for a great family day out and a memorable experience. Bring a picnic and…
East Beach is a long sandy beach that is crowned with a magnificent grassy hinterland making it a…
A scenic walk around Mersea Island’s wild and rural coast. Seabirds, historic churches, oyster…
Historically the most important - and dimensionally the largest - of the Knights Templar's Essex…
Enjoy a picnic, hop on a bike, explore the countryside, take a boat trip along the River Lee,…
Accessible by rail this flat 2.5 mile/ 4 km riverside walk links Wivenhoe Station with the Hythe…
Set in the grounds of the Abbey, you can enjoy the peace and tranquility of the Rose Gardens and…
An easy 9-mile walk along the Essex’s Saffron Trail between Great Waltham and Chelmsford. Enjoy the…
The Three Shells beach and Lagoon's central location makes it a popular choice, especially for…
Accessible from Manningtree Station are two lovely walks to Lawford Church (2.2 miles round) and…
A small 18th century Post Mill having one pair of stones and tailpole winding and has been…
This waterway runs through a largely unspoilt part of rural Essex and connects the county town of…
This is a rare example of Robert Adam's ecclesiastical work. Originally it was a parish church, St.…
Brings to life the fascinating past of the longest pleasure pier in the world. Artefacts, pictorial…
A unique record of the history of textile design. The Archive celebrates fabrics and designs…
Hylands Estate includes the fascinating & beautifully restored country house, stables and 574 acres…
This walk visits the new Crag Walk coastal defence system in Walton on the Naze before heading…
METAL provide innovative, multi-disciplinary residency space for artists from the UK and overseas…
Harwich Beach is a rare example of an emerging dune system in Essex, where the coast is…
Get up close to nature as you discover an interesting perspective on the local natural environment…
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