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Harwich Beach is a rare example of an emerging dune system in Essex, where the coast is…
Copped Hall was the burnt-out shell of a fine Georgian mansion but now being restored. Superbly…
The Nature Discovery Centre is situated in 215 acres of historic parkland. Walk, explore and…
Great for long refreshing walks, it offers a relaxing get away, with a number of cafes and kiosks…
Three centuries of fascinating toys, costume, clocks and decorative arts displayed in an attractive…
Overlooking the River Crouch and with views across to Wallasea Island, Riverside Park is reached by…
A history of the Essex Fire Service with items from the 18th century to today including appliances,…
The oldest wooden church in the world, dating from the 11th century. Picturesque building in a…
A medium-sized brick tower mill, c.1816. It has four patent sails, a fantail and three pairs of…
Accessible by rail this 2 mile walk gives the opportunity to view Grayson Perry's "A House for…
Passing through 15 miles of countryside, along the former Bishop's Stortford to Braintree railway…
The Essex Police Museum covers the history of policing in Essex from its Victorian origins to…
Firstsite is an international gallery and creative community space. See the world differently –…
A park with beautiful ornamental gardens, colourful bedding displays, an environmental garden, a…
A busy beach, with lots going on including boat trips (subject to tide changes) Its also close to…
Dedham Art & Craft Centre is housed in a converted church in this popular village. The Centre…
An area of worked-out flooded gravel pits to the north of the River Blackwater. It has a variety of…
The bird hide and discovery room is the perfect spot to get in touch with nature as the seasons…
The Naze is located just north of Walton-on-the-Naze, in North East Essex. The beautiful Naze…
Sealife Adventure Zooquarium is the South-East’s premier aquatic attraction with over 40 unique…
Martello Bay is located approximately one mile from town centre and is adjacent to West Beach.
Covering 7.5 acres, these beautiful gardens and nursery were created by award-winning plantswoman…
This park is in the centre of the city and offers visitors the opportunity to relax and take in…
This 15th Century former manorial home houses a unique brick spiral staircase, a Georgian court…
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