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A small 18th century Post Mill having one pair of stones and tailpole winding and has been…
This 15th Century former manorial home houses a unique brick spiral staircase, a Georgian court…
A quiet haven hidden in the middle of the town this small nature reserve is approx. 2 acres with a…
Housed in a former water pumping station, the Museum has a fascinating collection of power related…
An outstanding 634 acre site situated off the Old Leigh coastline with a lagoon at its western tip.
A moderately easy 11.5-mile walk along the Essex’s Saffron Trail between Chelmsford and…
Great for long refreshing walks, it offers a relaxing get away, with a number of cafes and kiosks…
Hanningfield Waterside Park, set in a picturesque part of Essex is open for visitors to enjoy a day…
High Woods Country Park is one of Colchester's beauty spots, ideal for walking, cycling, playing…
Set in the grounds of the Abbey, you can enjoy the peace and tranquility of the Rose Gardens and…
Henry VIII built the first fort here, and Queen Elizabeth I famously rallied her army nearby. The…
A pleasant 5 mile walk from Colchester to the pretty riverside town of Wivenhoe.
Remains of an ancient Leper Hospital said to have been founded in 1164 by Henry II.
Accessible by rail this 2 mile walk gives the opportunity to view Grayson Perry's "A House for…
A weatherboarded post mill, restored to working order in 1983. See the huge wood and iron gears,…
A moderately easy 9 mile walk along the Essex’s Saffron Trail between Henham and Great Dunmow. See…
Information on everything in Harwich and historic exhibition on Harwich and the Mayflower. Free…
The beach huts are close to the popular Splash Park and Valley Play Area as well as being a short…
Discover the foundations of the Roman Theatre, located in Colchester town centre.
A park with beautiful ornamental gardens, colourful bedding displays, an environmental garden, a…
With one of the area’s best beaches and home of the UK’s second longest pier, Walton charms…
Located in the heart of Essex this 120 acre vineyard produces award winning wines. The Cellar Shop…
The oldest wooden church in the world, dating from the 11th century. Picturesque building in a…
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