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A picturesque 15 mile circular walk or cycle around the outskirts of Colchester.
One of the most complete historic watermills in Essex with most of the original machinery. Restored…
Accessible by rail this flat 2.5 mile/ 4 km riverside walk links Wivenhoe Station with the Hythe…
Escape to the vast plains of Africa or step into the humid habitat of Asia! With over 150 species…
Take a voyage of discovery around the old port of Harwich and discover a wealth of maritime history.
Covering 7.5 acres, these beautiful gardens and nursery were created by award-winning plantswoman…
Dating from the 4th century AD the foundations of this church near the Police Station just off the…
Hanningfield Waterside Park, set in a picturesque part of Essex is open for visitors to enjoy a day…
One of the finest surviving medieval barns in south east England and representative of the aisled…
Delve into the beautiful eight acres of Myddelton House Gardens and discover the compelling story…
Colchester Castle is the largest Norman Keep in Europe. Constructed on the foundations of the Roman…
Blue House Farm was bought by the Essex Wildlife Trust in 1998 with support from the Heritage…
With spectacular views of the Thames estuary, this beach is a great place for refreshing walks and…
Gosbecks Archaeological Park is one of the most significant Iron Age and Roman sites in the country.
Saffron Grange is one of Essex’s best kept secrets. A family-run vineyard nestled on the gently…
Accessible by train this 4 mile / 6.4 km walk explores the rolling countryside bordering the…
This award winning museum is based in the converted Courtauld School and has displays from Crittall…
Hadleigh Park offers something to everyone, it is both beautiful and diverse.
A circular walk through the North Essex countyside, the birthplace of legendary Highway Man Dick…
This 50 acre reserve is just below the crest of the Great Totham Ridge and includes 23 acres of…
Epping Forest is of national and international conservation importance with two thirds of it being…
With one of the area’s best beaches and home of the UK’s second longest pier, Walton charms…
Woodland, open grassland and lakes suitable for walking, picnics and fishing. Visitor Centre with…
Once an ordinary house in an ordinary street, Talliston House & Gardens has been transformed into…
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