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A busy beach, with lots going on including boat trips (subject to tide changes) Its also close to…
A pleasant 5 mile walk from Colchester to the pretty riverside town of Wivenhoe.
Delve into the beautiful eight acres of Myddelton House Gardens and discover the compelling story…
Set in the grounds of the Abbey, you can enjoy the peace and tranquility of the Rose Gardens and…
Woodland, open grassland and lakes suitable for walking, picnics and fishing. Visitor Centre with…
This attractive area was home to Flemish Protestant refugees in the 16th Century.
Accessible by rail this flat 2.5 mile/ 4 km riverside walk links Wivenhoe Station with the Hythe…
A park with beautiful ornamental gardens, colourful bedding displays, an environmental garden, a…
Southchurch Hall is medieval moated manor house, which dates to the early 14th century. The house…
Colchester's Roman Wall is the oldest and longest surviving town wall in Britain.
Dovercourt is a peaceful family resort with gentle shelving sand and shingle beaches. A wide range…
A circular walk through the North Essex countyside, the birthplace of legendary Highway Man Dick…
Historically the most important - and dimensionally the largest - of the Knights Templar's Essex…
A moderately easy 14-mile walk along the Essex Way. The walk starts from Pleshey and finishes at…
15th Century flint flushwork gatehouse to St John's Abbey (demolished)
Nestled in Leigh-on-Sea`s Old Town, its a beautiful spot to watch the fishing boats coming out of…
Gosbecks Archaeological Park is one of the most significant Iron Age and Roman sites in the country.
Firstsite is an international gallery and creative community space. See the world differently –…
Mountfitchet Castle is a multi-attraction incorporating Mountfitchet Castle & Norman Village of…
A moderately easy 12-mile walk along the Essex Way. The walk starts from Terling and finishes at…
The jewel in Colchester’s crown - an award-winning oasis of horticultural splendour boasting a…
Epping Forest District Museum features seven galleries revealing the fascinating story of the…
The oldest wooden church in the world, dating from the 11th century. Picturesque building in a…
East Beach is a long sandy beach that is crowned with a magnificent grassy hinterland making it a…
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