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With one of the area’s best beaches and home of the UK’s second longest pier, Walton charms…
Stretching over 26 miles this park has lots to explore whether on foot or by bike. Lee Valley have…
Henry VIII built the first fort here, and Queen Elizabeth I famously rallied her army nearby. The…
Accessible by rail this flat 2.5 mile/ 4 km riverside walk links Wivenhoe Station with the Hythe…
An easy 9-mile walk along the Essex’s Saffron Trail between Great Waltham and Chelmsford. Enjoy the…
Epping Forest is of national and international conservation importance with two thirds of it being…
The Chapel of St Peters-on-the-Wall is the oldest church in England, situated on the Essex coast.
Overlooking the River Crouch and with views across to Wallasea Island, Riverside Park is reached by…
One of the finest surviving medieval barns in south east England and representative of the aisled…
Follow this trail and discover the hidden gems located in the cobbled streets of the charming town…
Harwich Beach is a rare example of an emerging dune system in Essex, where the coast is…
The Historic Cliff Lift has a valuable position in modern Southend, offering a practical and…
A busy beach, with lots going on including Emergency Service Information Days and splash fountains.
An outstanding 634 acre site situated off the Old Leigh coastline with a lagoon at its western tip.
This 15 acre reserve consists of 1.5 miles of the former Maldon-Woodham Ferrers railway line, most…
Christopher Jones was the Captain of the Mayflower and once lived in King’s Head Street in Harwich.…
Brings to life the fascinating past of the longest pleasure pier in the world. Artefacts, pictorial…
This waterway runs through a largely unspoilt part of rural Essex and connects the county town of…
Founded in 1704 this historic library still houses Thomas Plume’s books and his small collection of…
Woodland, open grassland and lakes suitable for walking, picnics and fishing. Visitor Centre with…
Tuffon Hall is a modern, boutique vineyard in the heart of East Anglia. Producing award wining…
Explore the historic sights of Colchester with the Ancient Colchester App.
Built originally as a Napoleonic Fort in the early 19th century the tower now acts as a central hub…
This walk visits the new Crag Walk coastal defence system in Walton on the Naze before heading…
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