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Beeleigh Steam Mill

Visit by appointment only This historical mill is one of the most attractive and fascinating…

Harwich Redoubt

A circular Fort built in 1808 with ten guns. Open as a military museum with battle re-enactments…

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…

Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome

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

Picture of Guildhall and Stoney Lane

This magnificent building houses a permanent display of old photographs and objects relating to the…

St Giles Leper Hospital remains

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

Hadleigh Country Park

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

Southchurch Hall and Gardens

Southchurch Hall is medieval moated manor house, which dates to the early 14th century. The house…

Prittlewell Priory view from courtyard

A stunning Grade I listed Priory and the oldest continuously occupied building in Southend.…

Waltham Abbey Gardens

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

Cressing Temple Barns

Historically the most important - and dimensionally the largest - of the Knights Templar's Essex…

Harwich Low Lighthouse

Housed in a disused lighthouse, the museum has specialised displays on the Royal Navy and…

Clayhill Vineyard

Relax in the beautiful surrounding of Clayhill Vineyard. Take in the stunning views of the River…

Ingatestone Hall

Tudor manor house and grounds containing furniture, pictures and memorabilia accumulated by the…

Driving Range at Waldegraves Holiday Park, Mersea Island, Essex

10 bay covered Driving Range for all weather practice - open to everyone. This undercover floodlit…

Harwich beach dog walk

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

Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation

This waterway runs through a largely unspoilt part of rural Essex and connects the county town of…

Bobbits Hole nature reserve

A quiet haven hidden in the middle of the town this small nature reserve is approx. 2 acres with a…

Balkerne Gate

Colchester's Roman Wall is the oldest and longest surviving town wall in Britain.

Brentwood Brewery

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

Frinton on sea beach

Frinton-on-Sea is a quiet family beach destination. A gently shelving sandy beach noted for its…

Mountnessing Postmill

A weatherboarded post mill, restored to working order in 1983. See the huge wood and iron gears,…

Hedingham Castle from the grounds

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

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