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The Dutch Garden in Bridge End Garden

Bridge End Garden was laid out by the Gibson family in the nineteenth century and is open to the…

Hedingham Castle from the grounds

Visit Hedingham Castle for a great family day out and a memorable experience. Bring a picnic and…

Picture of Guildhall and Stoney Lane

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

Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation

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

Brentwood Brewery

Micro Brewery based in Brentwood, Essex. We brew traditional and craft beers and offer tours and…

Balkerne Gate

Colchester's Roman Wall is the oldest and longest surviving town wall in Britain.

The Naze

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

St John's Abbey gatehouse

15th Century flint flushwork gatehouse to St John's Abbey (demolished)

Maldon Museum in the park

Social history museum of Maldon and District situated on the edge of the award winning Promenade…

Redwings Ada Cole Rescue Centre

Redwings Ada Cole, near Harlow, is a Visit England Quality Assured Visitor Attraction where animal…

Colne Valley Railway

One mile length of line with relocated buildings, large collection of heritage rolling stock, steam…

Town-to-Sea-Sculpture-Colchester

A unique art trail for cyclists and walkers along the River Colne.

RHS Garden Hyde Hall

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

Saffron Trail Stage 3 – Great Dunmow to Great Waltham

An easy 10-mile walk along the Essex’s Saffron Trail between Great Dunmow nor Great Waltham. See…

Saffron Grange 2021 wine releases on display - 2018 Classic Cuvée, 2018 Seyval Blanc and 2019 Sparkling Rosé.

Saffron Grange is one of Essex’s best kept secrets. A family-run vineyard nestled on the gently…

Christopher Jones House

Christopher Jones was the Captain of the Mayflower and once lived in King’s Head Street in Harwich.…

Admirals Park, Chelmsford

A beautiful town centre park leading into Tower Gardens and West Park, Admirals is one of…

Greensted Church

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

Prior's Barn

One of the finest surviving medieval barns in south east England and representative of the aisled…

dutch cottage

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

'Marshall' Triple Expansion Engine

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

Colourful Houses in the Dutch Quarter Colchester

This attractive area was home to Flemish Protestant refugees in the 16th Century.

River Lee Country Park

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

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