Routes

Explore this fantastic country park near the centre of Colchester. A short walk from Colchester…

Epping Forest is of national and international conservation importance with two thirds of it being…

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

Henry VIII built the first fort here, and Queen Elizabeth I famously rallied her army nearby. The…

Covering 7.5 acres, these beautiful gardens and nursery were created by award-winning plantswoman…

Friendly, family-size museum. Exhibits include moccasins, mummy cases, woolly mammoths and Wallace…

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

A moderately easy 13-mile walk along the Essex Way, starts at Coggeshall and finishes at West…

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

This attractive area was home to Flemish Protestant refugees in the 16th Century.

This 5 mile walk offers sweeping views across the valleys of the River Colne and Roman River before…

A unique art trail for cyclists and walkers along the River Colne.

A small 18th century Post Mill having one pair of stones and tailpole winding and has been…

Dovercourt is a peaceful family resort with gentle shelving sand and shingle beaches. A wide range…

An easy 8-mile walk along the Essex’s Saffron Trail between Hadleigh and Southend. Look for seals,…

Social history museum of Maldon and District situated on the edge of the award winning Promenade…

Colchester Zoo’s Animal Experiences offer the unique opportunity to get closer to our animals and…

Gently shelving sandy beach

The Beecroft Art Gallery holds over 2000 works of art ranging from 17th century Dutch Masters to…

This walk visits the new Crag Walk coastal defence system in Walton on the Naze before heading…

Set in picturesque Finchingfield, the 15th century Guildhall is an historic venue with its own…