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A scenic walk around Mersea Island’s wild and rural coast. Seabirds, historic churches, oyster…
Museum with photographic display of the history of Leigh-on-Sea, and fully restored fisherman's…
The bird hide and discovery room is the perfect spot to get in touch with nature as the seasons…
Founded in 1704 this historic library still houses Thomas Plume’s books and his small collection of…
Enjoy an invigorating walk, run or cycle ride along miles of surfaced pathways, explore the River…
This magnificent building houses a permanent display of old photographs and objects relating to the…
A moderately easy 12 mile walk on the Essex Way. The trail starts from Epping Tube Station, Epping…
The Essex Wildlife Trust manages nearly 240 acres of nature reserves on Danbury Ridge, a patchwork…
A beautiful town centre park leading into Tower Gardens and West Park, Admirals is one of…
Stretching over 26 miles this park has lots to explore whether on foot or by bike. Lee Valley have…
The Historic Cliff Lift has a valuable position in modern Southend, offering a practical and…
Hylands Estate includes the fascinating & beautifully restored country house, stables and 574 acres…
The jewel in Colchester’s crown - an award-winning oasis of horticultural splendour boasting a…
Southend Central Museum and Planetarium is home to an exciting selection of internationally…
A busy beach, with lots going on including boat trips (subject to tide changes) Its also close to…
Blue House Farm was bought by the Essex Wildlife Trust in 1998 with support from the Heritage…
The twelve walks of between 3 and 8 miles, include walks for everyone - families, people new to…
10 bay covered Driving Range for all weather practice - open to everyone. This undercover floodlit…
A busy beach, with lots going on including Emergency Service Information Days and splash fountains.
This waterway runs through a largely unspoilt part of rural Essex and connects the county town of…
Escape to the vast plains of Africa or step into the humid habitat of Asia! With over 150 species…
Bridge End Garden was laid out by the Gibson family in the nineteenth century and is open to the…
Follow this trail and discover the hidden gems located in the cobbled streets of the charming town…
The impressive remains of a mighty fortress constructed over seven centuries ago; overlooking the…
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