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Southend Central Museum and Planetarium is home to an exciting selection of internationally…
Escape to the vast plains of Africa or step into the humid habitat of Asia! With over 150 species…
Located close to the M25 and A12 in Essex, Weald Country Park is a 700 year-old, 500 acre country…
The tiny octagonal cottage based on the design of the 17th century Dutch settlers must be one of…
East Beach is a long sandy beach that is crowned with a magnificent grassy hinterland making it a…
A busy beach, with lots going on including Emergency Service Information Days and splash fountains.
With one of the area’s best beaches and home of the UK’s second longest pier, Walton charms…
A moderately easy 11.5-mile walk along the Essex’s Saffron Trail between Chelmsford and…
A circular Fort built in 1808 with ten guns. Open as a military museum with battle re-enactments…
A quiet haven hidden in the middle of the town this small nature reserve is approx. 2 acres with a…
Danbury Country Park offers quiet recreation amongst the walled gardens, lakes and woodland of…
The Chapel of St Peters-on-the-Wall is the oldest church in England, situated on the Essex coast.
Mountfitchet Castle is a multi-attraction incorporating Mountfitchet Castle & Norman Village of…
The Beecroft Art Gallery holds over 2000 works of art ranging from 17th century Dutch Masters to…
Covering 7.5 acres, these beautiful gardens and nursery were created by award-winning plantswoman…
Housed in a former water pumping station, the Museum has a fascinating collection of power related…
Set in picturesque Finchingfield, the 15th century Guildhall is an historic venue with its own…
Located in the heart of Essex this 120 acre vineyard produces award winning wines. The Cellar Shop…
15th Century flint flushwork gatehouse to St John's Abbey (demolished)
Explore this fantastic country park near the centre of Colchester. A short walk from Colchester…
An area of worked-out flooded gravel pits to the north of the River Blackwater. It has a variety of…
An easy 8-mile walk along the Essex’s Saffron Trail between Hadleigh and Southend. Look for seals,…
The bird hide and discovery room is the perfect spot to get in touch with nature as the seasons…
This magnificent building houses a permanent display of old photographs and objects relating to the…
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