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Dedham Art and Craft Centre exterior

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

The Firstsite building - shown from the outside

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

Ancient Colchester App showing Balkerne Gate

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

Flitch Bridge Essex

Passing through 15 miles of countryside, along the former Bishop's Stortford to Braintree railway…

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,…

Thorpe Bay Beach

With spectacular views of the Thames estuary, this beach is a great place for refreshing walks and…

RHS Garden Hyde Hall

Set in the heart of rural Essex and enjoying stunning panoramic views of the surrounding…

Fishing Lake at Waldegraves Holiday Park, Mersea Island Essex

For fishing holidays in Essex that will leave you hooked, choose Waldegraves Holiday Park! Whether…

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

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

Adventure Island

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

dutch cottage

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

Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens

Covering 7.5 acres, these beautiful gardens and nursery were created by award-winning plantswoman…

Towards Cattawade

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

'Marshall' Triple Expansion Engine

Housed in a former water pumping station, the Museum has a fascinating collection of power related…

Tilbury Fort

Henry VIII built the first fort here, and Queen Elizabeth I famously rallied her army nearby. The…

Frinton on sea beach

Frinton-on-Sea is a quiet family beach destination. A gently shelving sandy beach noted for its…

Saffron Trail Stage 6 – Battlesbridge to Belfairs, Hadleigh

A moderately easy 11.5-mile walk along the Essex’s Saffron Trail between Chelmsford and…

Epping Ongar Railway

Our aim is to educate, enjoy and preserve the history and community of the Epping Ongar…

Harwich Redoubt

A circular Fort built in 1808 with ten guns. Open as a military museum with battle re-enactments…

View of Colchester Castle from North Side

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

Southend Beach

Westcliff Beach (at low water and with suitable footwear) offers lovely walks and is superbly…

Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation

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

Chafford Gorges Nature Park

Set in a spectacular position over looking Warren Gorge. Chafford Gorges nature park offers 200…

Lee valley Regional Park

Enjoy a picnic, hop on a bike, explore the countryside, take a boat trip along the River Lee,…

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