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Bobbits Hole nature reserve

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

Mountnessing Postmill

A weatherboarded post mill, restored to working order in 1983. See the huge wood and iron gears,…

Wildlife Discovery Centre sign

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

Hadleigh Castle

The impressive remains of a mighty fortress constructed over seven centuries ago; overlooking the…

Pleshey Mount

The remains of this imposing motte and bailey castle, built in the 12th century, dominate the…

Snowdrops in bloom in Myddelton House Gardens' Alpine Meadows

Delve into the beautiful eight acres of Myddelton House Gardens and discover the compelling story…

Weald Country Park

Located close to the M25 and A12 in Essex, Weald Country Park is a 700 year-old, 500 acre country…

Greensted Church

The oldest wooden church in the world, dating from the 11th century. Picturesque building in a…

Danbury Ridge

The Essex Wildlife Trust manages nearly 240 acres of nature reserves on Danbury Ridge, a patchwork…

Adventure Inside

The Ultimate Indoor Play Centre Welcome to Funtopia Indoor Amusement Park, Southend’s No.1 Family…

Epping Forests District Museum

Epping Forest District Museum features seven galleries revealing the fascinating story of the…

Summer of Art exhibition at Jaywick Martello Tower

Built originally as a Napoleonic Fort in the early 19th century the tower now acts as a central hub…

Two boys meet the Gruffalo's Child

Thorndon Country Park has 500 acres of tranquil woodlands and open park space perfect for exploring…

East Anglian Railway

For over 50 years the East Anglian Railway Museum has been transporting visitors of all ages back…

Interior Finchingfield Guildhall

Set in picturesque Finchingfield, the 15th century Guildhall is an historic venue with its own…

Lucca Enoteca

A 3 mile / 4.8km walk on the Stour Estuary, between Essex and Suffolk, which is inspired by the…

Copped Hall

Copped Hall was the burnt-out shell of a fine Georgian mansion but now being restored. Superbly…

River Lee Country Park

Enjoy an invigorating walk, run or cycle ride along miles of surfaced pathways, explore the River…

Unveiling of 'Twofold', Nick Hornby, 2019, on the Harlow Sculpture Town Cycle Loop Trail. Photographed by Brian Thomas.

Harlow is home to an exceptional and growing collection of over 101 public artworks, including…

Walton

This walk visits the new Crag Walk coastal defence system in Walton on the Naze before heading…

Wivenhoe Trail view of Rowhedge across the river

A pleasant 5 mile walk from Colchester to the pretty riverside town of Wivenhoe.

Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge and the Forest beyond.

Epping Forest is of national and international conservation importance with two thirds of it being…

Saffron Trail Stage 6 – Battlesbridge to Belfairs, Hadleigh

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

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