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Remains of an ancient Leper Hospital said to have been founded in 1164 by Henry II.
A circular Fort built in 1808 with ten guns. Open as a military museum with battle re-enactments…
A moderately easy 14-mile walk along the Essex Way. The walk starts from Pleshey and finishes at…
Enjoy an invigorating walk, run or cycle ride along miles of surfaced pathways, explore the River…
With one of the area’s best beaches and home of the UK’s second longest pier, Walton charms…
One of Essex Wildlife Trust's best reserves. A large (600 acres) tract of ancient grazing marsh…
Dovercourt is a peaceful family resort with gentle shelving sand and shingle beaches. A wide range…
A moderately easy 9 mile walk along the Essex’s Saffron Trail between Henham and Great Dunmow. See…
An area of worked-out flooded gravel pits to the north of the River Blackwater. It has a variety of…
Harwich Beach is a rare example of an emerging dune system in Essex, where the coast is…
A weatherboarded post mill, restored to working order in 1983. See the huge wood and iron gears,…
The oldest wooden church in the world, dating from the 11th century. Picturesque building in a…
This 15 acre reserve consists of 1.5 miles of the former Maldon-Woodham Ferrers railway line, most…
The bird hide and discovery room is the perfect spot to get in touch with nature as the seasons…
An easy 9-mile walk along the Essex’s Saffron Trail between Great Waltham and Chelmsford. Enjoy the…
Accessible by train this 4 mile / 6.4 km walk explores the rolling countryside bordering the…
Built originally as a Napoleonic Fort in the early 19th century the tower now acts as a central hub…
A moderately easy 11.5-mile walk along the Essex’s Saffron Trail between Chelmsford and…
Blue House Farm was bought by the Essex Wildlife Trust in 1998 with support from the Heritage…
The impressive remains of a mighty fortress constructed over seven centuries ago; overlooking the…
This is a rare example of Robert Adam's ecclesiastical work. Originally it was a parish church, St.…
A busy beach, with lots going on including boat trips (subject to tide changes) Its also close to…
Tuffon Hall is a modern, boutique vineyard in the heart of East Anglia. Producing award wining…
Accessible by rail this flat 2.5 mile/ 4 km riverside walk links Wivenhoe Station with the Hythe…
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