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Friendly, family-size museum. Exhibits include moccasins, mummy cases, woolly mammoths and Wallace…
Covering 7.5 acres, these beautiful gardens and nursery were created by award-winning plantswoman…
Follow this trail and discover the hidden gems located in the cobbled streets of the charming town…
Southend Central Museum and Planetarium is home to an exciting selection of internationally…
Enjoy an invigorating walk, run or cycle ride along miles of surfaced pathways, explore the River…
Passing through 15 miles of countryside, along the former Bishop's Stortford to Braintree railway…
The Nature Discovery Centre is situated in 215 acres of historic parkland. Walk, explore and…
For over 50 years the East Anglian Railway Museum has been transporting visitors of all ages back…
This 15th Century former manorial home houses a unique brick spiral staircase, a Georgian court…
Colchester Zoo’s Animal Experiences offer the unique opportunity to get closer to our animals and…
Explore this fantastic country park near the centre of Colchester. A short walk from Colchester…
15th Century flint flushwork gatehouse to St John's Abbey (demolished)
Firstsite is an international gallery and creative community space. See the world differently –…
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary is a non-profit organisation that cares for over 500 sick, unwanted and…
Get up close to nature as you discover an interesting perspective on the local natural environment…
An easy 10 mile walk along the Essex’s Saffron Trail between Saffron Walden and Henham Church.…
Visit Hedingham Castle for a great family day out and a memorable experience. Bring a picnic and…
An easy 10-mile walk along the Essex’s Saffron Trail between Great Dunmow nor Great Waltham. See…
High Woods Country Park is one of Colchester's beauty spots, ideal for walking, cycling, playing…
Henry VIII built the first fort here, and Queen Elizabeth I famously rallied her army nearby. The…
A moderately easy 11.5-mile walk along the Essex’s Saffron Trail between Chelmsford and…
This 15 acre reserve consists of 1.5 miles of the former Maldon-Woodham Ferrers railway line, most…
An award winning Educational Farm Park in the Essex Countryside on the outskirts of east London…
Hadleigh Park offers something to everyone, it is both beautiful and diverse.
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