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Danbury Park lake

Danbury Country Park offers quiet recreation amongst the walled gardens, lakes and woodland of…

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…

Essex Way Stage 6 - West Bergholt to Mistley Heath

A moderately easy 12.5 mile walk on the Essex Way. The path starts at West Bergholt, Colchester,…

Fishing Lake at Waldegraves Holiday Park, Mersea Island Essex

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

Bedfords Park Visitor centre

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

Saffron Trail Stage 3 – Great Dunmow to Great Waltham

An easy 10-mile walk along the Essex’s Saffron Trail between Great Dunmow nor Great Waltham. See…

Althorne

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

Inside the Warner Textile Archive

A unique record of the history of textile design. The Archive celebrates fabrics and designs…

Saffron Trail Stage 2 – Henham to Great Dunmow

A moderately easy 9 mile walk along the Essex’s Saffron Trail between Henham and Great Dunmow. See…

Lucca Enoteca

A 3 mile / 4.8km walk on the Stour Estuary, between Essex and Suffolk, which is inspired by the…

Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome

Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome is a unique place with a unique history. It is the largest known…

Copped Hall

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

Hadleigh Country Park

Hadleigh Park offers something to everyone, it is both beautiful and diverse.

Waltham Abbey Gardens

Set in the grounds of the Abbey, you can enjoy the peace and tranquility of the Rose Gardens and…

Tollesbury Wick Marshes

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

cherry orchard jubilee country park

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

Harwich beach dog walk

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

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…

Colne Valley Railway

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

Brentwood Brewery

Micro Brewery based in Brentwood, Essex. We brew traditional and craft beers and offer tours and…

Colchester Castle Museum

Colchester Castle is the largest Norman Keep in Europe. Constructed on the foundations of the Roman…

Mountfitchet Castle

Mountfitchet Castle is a multi-attraction incorporating Mountfitchet Castle & Norman Village of…

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…

Two boys meet the Gruffalo's Child

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

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