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Great Lodge and Bardfield Vineyard

Great Lodge is a tranquil rural estate in North Essex with a magnificent Grade 1 listed barn,…

Tollesbury Wick Marshes

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

Bell Wharf Beach

Nestled in Leigh-on-Sea`s Old Town, its a beautiful spot to watch the fishing boats coming out of…

Prittlewell Priory view from courtyard

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

Avenue of Populars

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

Stock Windmill

A medium-sized brick tower mill, c.1816. It has four patent sails, a fantail and three pairs of…

Rayne Heritage Board outside All Saints Church Rayne

Rayne has a rich heritage, with All Saints Parish Church as a centre for its community for over…

Christopher Jones House

Christopher Jones was the Captain of the Mayflower and once lived in King’s Head Street in Harwich.…

Pleshey Mount

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

Weald Country Park

Located close to the M25 and A12 in Essex, Weald Country Park is a 700 year-old, 500 acre country…

Burnham boats and quayside

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

Greensted Church

The oldest wooden church in the world, dating from the 11th century. Picturesque building in a…

Essex Way Stage 7 - Mistley Heath to Harwich

A moderately easy 13 mile walk on the Essex Way. It starts from Mistely Heath, and ends in Harwich,…

Essex Way Stage 4 - Terling to Coggeshall

A moderately easy 12-mile walk along the Essex Way. The walk starts from Terling and finishes at…

Saffron Walden colourful street of houses

Follow this trail and discover the hidden gems located in the cobbled streets of the charming town…

Dedham Art and Craft Centre exterior

Dedham Art & Craft Centre is housed in a converted church in this popular village. The Centre…

Wivenhoe trail

Accessible by rail this flat 2.5 mile/ 4 km riverside walk links Wivenhoe Station with the Hythe…

dutch cottage

The tiny octagonal cottage based on the design of the 17th century Dutch settlers must be one of…

Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation

This waterway runs through a largely unspoilt part of rural Essex and connects the county town of…

Admirals Park, Chelmsford

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

Unveiling of 'Twofold', Nick Hornby, 2019, on the Harlow Sculpture Town Cycle Loop Trail. Photographed by Brian Thomas.

Harlow is home to an exceptional and growing collection of over 101 public artworks, including…

Alderford Mill

One of the most complete historic watermills in Essex with most of the original machinery. Restored…

METAL at Chalkwell Park

METAL provide innovative, multi-disciplinary residency space for artists from the UK and overseas…

High Woods Country Park view of lake.

High Woods Country Park is one of Colchester's beauty spots, ideal for walking, cycling, playing…

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