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Its sandy beach runs along Western Promenade next to Batemans Tower, a historic local landmark.
A moderately easy 13 mile walk on the Essex Way. It starts from Mistely Heath, and ends in Harwich,…
A weatherboarded post mill, restored to working order in 1983. See the huge wood and iron gears,…
An easy 8 mile circular walk across countryside and incorporating part of the sea wall, passing a…
Cudmore Grove offers visitors a trip to the seaside with a difference at the eastern tip of Mersea…
Enjoy an invigorating walk, run or cycle ride along miles of surfaced pathways, explore the River…
The remains of this imposing motte and bailey castle, built in the 12th century, dominate the…
Christopher Jones was the Captain of the Mayflower and once lived in King’s Head Street in Harwich.…
This attractive area was home to Flemish Protestant refugees in the 16th Century.
This magnificent building houses a permanent display of old photographs and objects relating to the…
A unique art trail for cyclists and walkers along the River Colne.
This waterway runs through a largely unspoilt part of rural Essex and connects the county town of…
A unique record of the history of textile design. The Archive celebrates fabrics and designs…
Easily accessible by rail this family friendly walk of approximately 5.5 miles guides you around…
An easy 10-mile walk along the Essex’s Saffron Trail between Great Dunmow nor Great Waltham. See…
Micro Brewery based in Brentwood, Essex. We brew traditional and craft beers and offer tours and…
The impressive remains of a mighty fortress constructed over seven centuries ago; overlooking the…
Redwings Ada Cole, near Harlow, is a Visit England Quality Assured Visitor Attraction where animal…
East Beach is a long sandy beach that is crowned with a magnificent grassy hinterland making it a…
Tudor manor house and grounds containing furniture, pictures and memorabilia accumulated by the…
Colchester Zoo’s Animal Experiences offer the unique opportunity to get closer to our animals and…
Founded in 1704 this historic library still houses Thomas Plume’s books and his small collection of…
This 15th century building, with perpendicular architecture, is light, spacious and colourful. Of…
The Historic Cliff Lift has a valuable position in modern Southend, offering a practical and…
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