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RHS Garden Hyde Hall

Set in the heart of rural Essex and enjoying stunning panoramic views of the surrounding…

Copped Hall

Copped Hall was the burnt-out shell of a fine Georgian mansion but now being restored. Superbly…

Mistley Towers

This is a rare example of Robert Adam's ecclesiastical work. Originally it was a parish church, St.…

Tiptree Tea Room,Shop & Museum

Tiptree is the home of the Wilkin family - where from 1885 the first Tiptree jam was made.…

Saffron Trail Stage 7 – Belfairs Wood, Hadleigh to Southend Pier

An easy 8-mile walk along the Essex’s Saffron Trail between Hadleigh and Southend. Look for seals,…

The replica Victorian Cell

The Essex Police Museum covers the history of policing in Essex from its Victorian origins to…

Tuffon Hall

Tuffon Hall is a modern, boutique vineyard in the heart of East Anglia. Producing award wining…

Amur tiger at Colchester Zoo (2021)

Colchester Zoo’s Animal Experiences offer the unique opportunity to get closer to our animals and…

Greensted Church

The oldest wooden church in the world, dating from the 11th century. Picturesque building in a…

Avenue of Populars

This 5 mile walk offers sweeping views across the valleys of the River Colne and Roman River before…

Cathedral-Exterior

This 15th century building, with perpendicular architecture, is light, spacious and colourful. Of…

The exterior of Hylands House with people enjoying the front lawn.

Hylands Estate includes the fascinating & beautifully restored country house, stables and 574 acres…

The Dutch Garden in Bridge End Garden

Bridge End Garden was laid out by the Gibson family in the nineteenth century and is open to the…

Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation

This waterway runs through a largely unspoilt part of rural Essex and connects the county town of…

Essex Way Stage 6 - West Bergholt to Mistley Heath

A moderately easy 12.5 mile walk on the Essex Way. The path starts at West Bergholt, Colchester,…

Inside the Warner Textile Archive

A unique record of the history of textile design. The Archive celebrates fabrics and designs…

Two Tree Island

An outstanding 634 acre site situated off the Old Leigh coastline with a lagoon at its western tip.

Althorne

Accessible by train is this pleasant 5 mile circular walk around the village of Althorne. Allow…

Essex Way Stage 3 - Pleshey to Terling

A moderately easy 14-mile walk along the Essex Way. The walk starts from Pleshey and finishes at…

Clacton Beach

Gently shelving sandy beach

Rochford Boatyard

An easy 8 mile circular walk across countryside and incorporating part of the sea wall, passing a…

Essex Way Stage 2 - Fyfield to Pleshey

A moderately easy 13 mile walk along the Essex Way. Stage 2 of the trail starts from Fyfield…

Guests walk through Saffron Grange Vineyard on one of its tours and tasting experiences.

Saffron Grange is one of Essex’s best kept secrets. A family-run vineyard nestled on the gently…

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