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15th Century flint flushwork gatehouse to St John's Abbey (demolished)
The Chapel of St Peters-on-the-Wall is the oldest church in England, situated on the Essex coast.
A unique record of the history of textile design. The Archive celebrates fabrics and designs…
Redwings Ada Cole, near Harlow, is a Visit England Quality Assured Visitor Attraction where animal…
A small 18th century Post Mill having one pair of stones and tailpole winding and has been…
Accessible by train this 4 mile / 6.4 km walk explores the rolling countryside bordering the…
Colchester Castle is the largest Norman Keep in Europe. Constructed on the foundations of the Roman…
Set in picturesque Finchingfield, the 15th century Guildhall is an historic venue with its own…
Gently shelving sandy beach
A circular Fort built in 1808 with ten guns. Open as a military museum with battle re-enactments…
The jewel in Colchester’s crown - an award-winning oasis of horticultural splendour boasting a…
The impressive remains of a mighty fortress constructed over seven centuries ago; overlooking the…
Follow this trail and discover the hidden gems located in the cobbled streets of the charming town…
Dovercourt is a peaceful family resort with gentle shelving sand and shingle beaches. A wide range…
Enjoy a picnic, hop on a bike, explore the countryside, take a boat trip along the River Lee,…
Accessible by rail this flat 2.5 mile/ 4 km riverside walk links Wivenhoe Station with the Hythe…
Three centuries of fascinating toys, costume, clocks and decorative arts displayed in an attractive…
A moderately easy 11.5-mile walk along the Essex’s Saffron Trail between Chelmsford and…
Hylands Estate includes the fascinating & beautifully restored country house, stables and 574 acres…
12th Century Augustinian priory ruins.
Accessible by rail this 2 mile walk gives the opportunity to view Grayson Perry's "A House for…
Firstsite is an international gallery and creative community space. See the world differently –…
For fishing holidays in Essex that will leave you hooked, choose Waldegraves Holiday Park! Whether…
This waterway runs through a largely unspoilt part of rural Essex and connects the county town of…
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