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Tollesbury Wick Marshes

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

The Firstsite building - shown from the outside

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

A village green, showing a Ridgewell village sign, a tree and a signpost to the School.

This route is largely flat and on quiet roads, suitable for families with children over 10 years…

clacton beach

This 6.5 miles traffic free route takes you along the Sunshine Coast between Frinton Golf Club and…

Riverside Park Burnham

Overlooking the River Crouch and with views across to Wallasea Island, Riverside Park is reached by…

Naze beach

The Naze is located just north of Walton-on-the-Naze, in north east Essex.  The beautiful Naze…

Towards Cattawade

Accessible from Manningtree Station are two lovely walks to Lawford Church (2.2 miles round) and…

Essex Way Stage 6 - West Bergholt to Mistley Heath

A moderately easy 12.5 mile walk on the Essex Way. The path starts at West Bergholt, Colchester,…

Harwich Low Lighthouse

Housed in a disused lighthouse, the museum has specialised displays on the Royal Navy and…

View of Colchester Castle from North Side

The jewel in Colchester’s crown - an award-winning oasis of horticultural splendour boasting a…

Chalkwell Park

A park with beautiful ornamental gardens, colourful bedding displays, an environmental garden, a…

Braxted Park Cookery School

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

Bobbits Hole nature reserve

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

The Moot Hall Maldon

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

Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation

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

Avenue of Populars

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

Dovercourt Lighthouse

Dovercourt is a peaceful family resort with gentle shelving sand and shingle beaches. A wide range…

Wildlife Discovery Centre sign

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

Footgolf at Waldegraves Holiday Park Mersea Island, Essex

Get ready for fun with our 9-hole course FootGolf course in Essex. The latest sporting craze to…

Adventure Inside

Southend’s No.1 Family Indoor Fun Centre. Home of big entertainment for all ages, whatever the…

Tiptree Tea Room,Shop & Museum

Tiptree is the home of the Wilkin family - where from 1885 the first Tiptree jam was made.…

All the boys

At All Things Alpaca, visitors are able to trek around the stunning orchards at Lathcoats Farm and…

Picture of Guildhall and Stoney Lane

This magnificent building houses a permanent display of old photographs and objects relating to the…

cherry orchard jubilee country park

Situated in the rolling countryside of the Roach Valley, the 200 acre country park makes the most…

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