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Two chestnut horses standing in their grass paddock. 
The horse on the left has a white mark on its forehead, black mane, tail and hooves. The horse o

Redwings Ada Cole, near Harlow, is a Visit England Quality Assured Visitor Attraction where animal…

Pleshey Mount

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

Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome

Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome is a unique place with a unique history. It is the largest known…

Bedfords Park Visitor centre

The Nature Discovery Centre is situated in 215 acres of historic parkland. Walk, explore and…

Tollesbury Wick Marshes

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

Wildlife Discovery Centre sign

The bird hide and discovery room is the perfect spot to get in touch with nature as the seasons…

Harwich-with boats and view to Felixstowe Docks

Take a voyage of discovery around the old port of Harwich and discover a wealth of maritime history.

St John's Abbey gatehouse

15th Century flint flushwork gatehouse to St John's Abbey (demolished)

The Firstsite building - shown from the outside

Firstsite is an international gallery and creative community space. See the world differently –…

countryside Walks

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

Layer Marney Tower

Magnificent Tudor building with the tallest Gatehouse in Britain and 16th century Italianate…

Bluebells in wood

This 50 acre reserve is just below the crest of the Great Totham Ridge and includes 23 acres of…

Admirals Park, Chelmsford

A beautiful town centre park leading into Tower Gardens and West Park, Admirals is one of…

Ancient Colchester App showing Balkerne Gate

Explore the historic sights of Colchester with the Ancient Colchester App.

The exterior of Hylands House with people enjoying the front lawn.

Hylands Estate includes the fascinating & beautifully restored country house, stables and 574 acres…

Burnham boats and quayside

Easily accessible by rail this family friendly walk of approximately 5.5 miles guides you around…

St. Peter's Chapel

The Chapel of St Peters-on-the-Wall is the oldest church in England, situated on the Essex coast.

Amur tiger at Colchester Zoo (2021)

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

Cudmore Grove beach

Cudmore Grove offers visitors a trip to the seaside with a difference at the eastern tip of Mersea…

Essex Way Stage 2 - Fyfield to Pleshey

A moderately easy 13 mile walk along the Essex Way. Stage 2 of the trail starts from Fyfield…

Snowdrops in bloom in Myddelton House Gardens' Alpine Meadows

Delve into the beautiful eight acres of Myddelton House Gardens and discover the compelling story…

Adventure Island

Adventure Island is the U.K's No.1 FREE ADMISSION Fun Park. Situated on Southend-on-Sea's famous…

Saffron Trail Stage 3 – Great Dunmow to Great Waltham

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

Southend Central Museum and Planetarium

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

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