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Braxted Park Cookery School

The Cookery School at Braxted Park, based in Essex, combines a stunning location with award-winning…

Hadleigh Castle

The impressive remains of a mighty fortress constructed over seven centuries ago; overlooking the…

Saffron Trail Stage 1– Saffron Walden to Henham

An easy 10 mile walk along the Essex’s Saffron Trail between Saffron Walden and Henham Church.…

Bobbits Hole nature reserve

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

Sealife Adventure

Sealife Adventure Zooquarium is the South-East’s premier aquatic attraction with over 40 unique…

Essex Fire Museum

A history of the Essex Fire Service with items from the 18th century to today including appliances,…

Harwich beach dog walk

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

Shoebury Common

Shoebury Common is a blue flag beach that has been recognised for its water quality, beach…

Two boys meet the Gruffalo's Child

Thorndon Country Park has 500 acres of tranquil woodlands and open park space perfect for exploring…

Epping Forests District Museum

Epping Forest District Museum features seven galleries revealing the fascinating story of the…

Southend Central Museum and Planetarium

Southend Central Museum and Planetarium is home to an exciting selection of internationally…

Saffron Trail Stage 7 – Belfairs Wood, Hadleigh to Southend Pier

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

Pleshey Mount

The remains of this imposing motte and bailey castle, built in the 12th century, dominate the…

The Moot Hall Maldon

This 15th Century former manorial home houses a unique brick spiral staircase, a Georgian court…

Prittlewell Priory view from courtyard

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

Tollesbury Wick Marshes

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

Mistley Kitchen Cookery school

The Mistley Kitchen Culinary Workshops have developed into a destination for keen cooks of all…

St Giles Leper Hospital remains

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

Two Tree Island

An outstanding 634 acre site situated off the Old Leigh coastline with a lagoon at its western tip.

countryside Walks

The twelve walks of between 3 and 8 miles, include walks for everyone - families, people new to…

Butterfly Maldon wick meadow

This 15 acre reserve consists of 1.5 miles of the former Maldon-Woodham Ferrers railway line, most…

Frinton on sea beach

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

Adventure Inside

The Ultimate Indoor Play Centre Welcome to Funtopia Indoor Amusement Park, Southend’s No.1 Family…

Beeleigh Steam Mill

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

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