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A moderately easy 12 mile walk on the Essex Way. The trail starts from Epping Tube Station, Epping…
A busy beach, with lots going on including Emergency Service Information Days and splash fountains.
Founded in 1704 this historic library still houses Thomas Plume’s books and his small collection of…
One of the most complete historic watermills in Essex with most of the original machinery. Restored…
Housed in a disused lighthouse, the museum has specialised displays on the Royal Navy and…
Enjoy a picnic, hop on a bike, explore the countryside, take a boat trip along the River Lee,…
Henry VIII built the first fort here, and Queen Elizabeth I famously rallied her army nearby. The…
A busy beach, with lots going on including boat trips (subject to tide changes) Its also close to…
For over 50 years the East Anglian Railway Museum has been transporting visitors of all ages back…
Woodland, open grassland and lakes suitable for walking, picnics and fishing. Visitor Centre with…
Accessible by train is this pleasant 5 mile circular walk around the village of Althorne. Allow…
A moderately easy 13-mile walk along the Essex Way, starts at Coggeshall and finishes at West…
Mountfitchet Castle is a multi-attraction incorporating Mountfitchet Castle & Norman Village of…
Great for long refreshing walks, it offers a relaxing get away, with a number of cafes and kiosks…
Visit by appointment only This historical mill is one of the most attractive and fascinating…
The jewel in Colchester’s crown - an award-winning oasis of horticultural splendour boasting a…
A medium-sized brick tower mill, c.1816. It has four patent sails, a fantail and three pairs of…
A 3 mile / 4.8km walk on the Stour Estuary, between Essex and Suffolk, which is inspired by the…
Information on everything in Harwich and historic exhibition on Harwich and the Mayflower. Free…
Constable Country, part of the stunning Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is both…
Southend Central Museum and Planetarium is home to an exciting selection of internationally…
Hanningfield Waterside Park, set in a picturesque part of Essex is open for visitors to enjoy a day…
Nestled in Leigh-on-Sea`s Old Town, its a beautiful spot to watch the fishing boats coming out of…
An easy 9-mile walk along the Essex’s Saffron Trail between Great Waltham and Chelmsford. Enjoy the…
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