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A moderately easy 12.5 mile walk on the Essex Way. The path starts at West Bergholt, Colchester,…
This attractive area was home to Flemish Protestant refugees in the 16th Century.
Nestled in Leigh-on-Sea`s Old Town, its a beautiful spot to watch the fishing boats coming out of…
Relax in the beautiful surrounding of Clayhill Vineyard. Take in the stunning views of the River…
A busy beach, with lots going on including Emergency Service Information Days and splash fountains.
Covering 7.5 acres, these beautiful gardens and nursery were created by award-winning plantswoman…
A moderately easy 13-mile walk along the Essex Way, starts at Coggeshall and finishes at West…
A moderately easy 11.5-mile walk along the Essex’s Saffron Trail between Chelmsford and…
A scenic walk around Mersea Island’s wild and rural coast. Seabirds, historic churches, oyster…
This 5 mile walk offers sweeping views across the valleys of the River Colne and Roman River before…
Its sandy beach runs along Western Promenade next to Batemans Tower, a historic local landmark.
Gently shelving sandy beach
The beach huts are close to the popular Splash Park and Valley Play Area as well as being a short…
The remains of this imposing motte and bailey castle, built in the 12th century, dominate the…
A stunning Grade I listed Priory and the oldest continuously occupied building in Southend.…
Accessible from Manningtree Station are two lovely walks to Lawford Church (2.2 miles round) and…
Danbury Country Park offers quiet recreation amongst the walled gardens, lakes and woodland of…
One mile length of line with relocated buildings, large collection of heritage rolling stock, steam…
Housed in a former water pumping station, the Museum has a fascinating collection of power related…
Friendly, family-size museum. Exhibits include moccasins, mummy cases, woolly mammoths and Wallace…
The impressive remains of a mighty fortress constructed over seven centuries ago; overlooking the…
Housed in a disused lighthouse, the museum has specialised displays on the Royal Navy and…
The Essex Police Museum covers the history of policing in Essex from its Victorian origins to…
Set in the heart of rural Essex and enjoying stunning panoramic views of the surrounding…
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