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Hanningfield Waterside Park

Hanningfield Waterside Park, set in a picturesque part of Essex is open for visitors to enjoy a day…

Maydays Farm - Pyefleet Channel

A scenic walk around Mersea Island’s wild and rural coast. Seabirds, historic churches, oyster…

Bedfords Park Visitor centre

The Nature Discovery Centre is situated in 215 acres of historic parkland. Walk, explore and…

Essex Way Stage 7 - Mistley Heath to Harwich

A moderately easy 13 mile walk on the Essex Way. It starts from Mistely Heath, and ends in Harwich,…

Sealife Adventure

Sealife Adventure Zooquarium is the South-East’s premier aquatic attraction with over 40 unique…

Central Park, Chelmsford

This park is in the centre of the city and offers visitors the opportunity to relax and take in…

Saffron Trail Stage 4 – Great Waltham to Chelmer Village

An easy 9-mile walk along the Essex’s Saffron Trail between Great Waltham and Chelmsford. Enjoy the…

Maldon Museum in the park

Social history museum of Maldon and District situated on the edge of the award winning Promenade…

Hollytrees Museum with Wisteria

Three centuries of fascinating toys, costume, clocks and decorative arts displayed in an attractive…

St Giles Leper Hospital remains

Remains of an ancient Leper Hospital said to have been founded in 1164 by Henry II.

Inside the Warner Textile Archive

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

Amur tiger at Colchester Zoo (2021)

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

Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens

Covering 7.5 acres, these beautiful gardens and nursery were created by award-winning plantswoman…

Danbury Park lake

Danbury Country Park offers quiet recreation amongst the walled gardens, lakes and woodland of…

Great Lodge and Bardfield Vineyard

Great Lodge is a tranquil rural estate in North Essex with a magnificent Grade 1 listed barn,…

RHS Garden Hyde Hall

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

Tuffon Hall

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

Tiptree Tea Room,Shop & Museum

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

Hopefield Animal Sanctuary

Hopefield Animal Sanctuary is a non-profit organisation that cares for over 500 sick, unwanted and…

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…

Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation

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

Mistley Towers

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

New Hall Wine Estate

Located in the heart of Essex this 120 acre vineyard produces award winning wines. The Cellar Shop…

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