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Its sandy beach runs along Western Promenade next to Batemans Tower, a historic local landmark.
An outstanding 634 acre site situated off the Old Leigh coastline with a lagoon at its western tip.
Enjoy an invigorating walk, run or cycle ride along miles of surfaced pathways, explore the River…
This attractive area was home to Flemish Protestant refugees in the 16th Century.
Dovercourt is a peaceful family resort with gentle shelving sand and shingle beaches. A wide range…
The Naze is located just north of Walton-on-the-Naze, in north east Essex. The beautiful Naze…
Danbury Country Park offers quiet recreation amongst the walled gardens, lakes and woodland of…
With spectacular views of the Thames estuary, this beach is a great place for refreshing walks and…
One mile length of line with relocated buildings, large collection of heritage rolling stock, steam…
12th Century Augustinian priory ruins.
Harwich Beach is a rare example of an emerging dune system in Essex, where the coast is…
Thorndon Country Park has 500 acres of tranquil woodlands and open park space perfect for exploring…
The Three Shells beach and Lagoon's central location makes it a popular choice, especially for…
An easy 9-mile walk along the Essex’s Saffron Trail between Great Waltham and Chelmsford. Enjoy the…
Colchester Castle is the largest Norman Keep in Europe. Constructed on the foundations of the Roman…
Historically the most important - and dimensionally the largest - of the Knights Templar's Essex…
Westcliff Beach (at low water and with suitable footwear) offers lovely walks and is superbly…
A moderately easy 9 mile walk along the Essex’s Saffron Trail between Henham and Great Dunmow. See…
Set in the grounds of the Abbey, you can enjoy the peace and tranquility of the Rose Gardens and…
A 3 mile / 4.8km walk on the Stour Estuary, between Essex and Suffolk, which is inspired by the…
This walk visits the new Crag Walk coastal defence system in Walton on the Naze before heading…
A stunning Grade I listed Priory and the oldest continuously occupied building in Southend.…
A moderately easy 13 mile walk on the Essex Way. It starts from Mistely Heath, and ends in Harwich,…
A park with beautiful ornamental gardens, colourful bedding displays, an environmental garden, a…
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