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A busy beach, with lots going on including boat trips (subject to tide changes) Its also close to…
A moderately easy 14-mile walk along the Essex Way. The walk starts from Pleshey and finishes at…
Constable Country, part of the stunning Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is both…
This 5 mile walk offers sweeping views across the valleys of the River Colne and Roman River before…
Colchester Zoo’s Animal Experiences offer the unique opportunity to get closer to our animals and…
Visit Hedingham Castle for a great family day out and a memorable experience. Bring a picnic and…
Set in the grounds of the Abbey, you can enjoy the peace and tranquility of the Rose Gardens and…
Explore the historic sights of Colchester with the Ancient Colchester App.
Firstsite is an international gallery and creative community space. See the world differently –…
This 15th Century former manorial home houses a unique brick spiral staircase, a Georgian court…
Gently shelving sandy beach
A beautiful town centre park leading into Tower Gardens and West Park, Admirals is one of…
A moderately easy 12-mile walk along the Essex Way. The walk starts from Terling and finishes at…
The Essex Police Museum covers the history of policing in Essex from its Victorian origins to…
From the bustling town centre of Chelmsford, to the relaxing historic maritime town of Maldon,…
A moderately easy 13 mile walk on the Essex Way. It starts from Mistely Heath, and ends in Harwich,…
Cudmore Grove offers visitors a trip to the seaside with a difference at the eastern tip of Mersea…
Adventure Island is the U.K's No.1 FREE ADMISSION Fun Park. Situated on Southend-on-Sea's famous…
The Mistley Kitchen Culinary Workshops have developed into a destination for keen cooks of all…
Once an ordinary house in an ordinary street, Talliston House & Gardens has been transformed into…
Mountfitchet Castle is a multi-attraction incorporating Mountfitchet Castle & Norman Village of…
An easy 8-mile walk along the Essex’s Saffron Trail between Hadleigh and Southend. Look for seals,…
The oldest wooden church in the world, dating from the 11th century. Picturesque building in a…
Thorndon Country Park has 500 acres of tranquil woodlands and open park space perfect for exploring…
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