Routes

Things To Do Highlights

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A circular walk through the North Essex countyside, the birthplace of legendary Highway Man Dick…

Inside the Warner Textile Archive

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

Saffron Trail Stage 6 – Battlesbridge to Belfairs, Hadleigh

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

Southend Central Museum and Planetarium

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

Braxted Park Cookery School

The Cookery School at Braxted Park, based in Essex, combines a stunning location with award-winning…

The Naze

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

Rochford Boatyard

An easy 8 mile circular walk across countryside and incorporating part of the sea wall, passing a…

St Botolphs Priory

12th Century Augustinian priory ruins.

High Woods Country Park view of lake.

High Woods Country Park is one of Colchester's beauty spots, ideal for walking, cycling, playing…

Harwich beach dog walk

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

Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome

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

Chalkwell Park

A park with beautiful ornamental gardens, colourful bedding displays, an environmental garden, a…

St Giles Leper Hospital remains

Remains of an ancient Leper Hospital said to have been founded in 1164 by Henry II.

Maldon Beach huts in Promenade Park

The beach huts are close to the popular Splash Park and Valley Play Area as well as being a short…

Jubilee Beach

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

Thomas Plume Library Interior

Founded in 1704 this historic library still houses Thomas Plume’s books and his small collection of…

The Watchtower | Living & dining room Welsh tower taken over by Victorians

Once an ordinary house in an ordinary street, Talliston House & Gardens has been transformed into…

METAL at Chalkwell Park

METAL provide innovative, multi-disciplinary residency space for artists from the UK and overseas…

The Moot Hall Maldon

This 15th Century former manorial home houses a unique brick spiral staircase, a Georgian court…

Central Park, Chelmsford

This park is in the centre of the city and offers visitors the opportunity to relax and take in…

Hedingham Castle from the grounds

Visit Hedingham Castle for a great family day out and a memorable experience. Bring a picnic and…

Southend Cliff Lift

The Historic Cliff Lift has a valuable position in modern Southend, offering a practical and…

RHS Garden Hyde Hall

Set in the heart of rural Essex and enjoying stunning panoramic views of the surrounding…

Colne Valley Railway

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

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