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The jewel in Colchester’s crown - an award-winning oasis of horticultural splendour boasting a…
Housed in a 14th century timber framed building in the centre of the High Street is a museum…
This route is largely flat and on quiet roads, suitable for families with children over 10 years…
Harwich Beach is a rare example of an emerging dune system in Essex, where the coast is…
Southend Central Museum and Planetarium is home to an exciting selection of internationally…
A moderately easy 13 mile walk along the Essex Way. Stage 2 of the trail starts from Fyfield…
East Beach is a long sandy beach that is crowned with a magnificent grassy hinterland making it a…
Enjoy a picnic, hop on a bike, explore the countryside, take a boat trip along the River Lee,…
Accessible by rail this 2 mile walk gives the opportunity to view Grayson Perry's "A House for…
The Chapel of St Peters-on-the-Wall is the oldest church in England, situated on the Essex coast.
Great for long refreshing walks, it offers a relaxing get away, with a number of cafes and kiosks…
Gosbecks Archaeological Park is one of the most significant Iron Age and Roman sites in the country.
With one of the area’s best beaches and home of the UK’s second longest pier, Walton charms…
Situated in the rolling countryside of the Roach Valley, the 200 acre country park makes the most…
Housed in a former water pumping station, the Museum has a fascinating collection of power related…
This park is in the centre of the city and offers visitors the opportunity to relax and take in…
This magnificent building houses a permanent display of old photographs and objects relating to the…
One of Essex Wildlife Trust's best reserves. A large (600 acres) tract of ancient grazing marsh…
An easy 10-mile walk along the Essex’s Saffron Trail between Great Dunmow nor Great Waltham. See…
Delve into the beautiful eight acres of Myddelton House Gardens and discover the compelling story…
A pleasant 5 mile walk from Colchester to the pretty riverside town of Wivenhoe.
Once an ordinary house in an ordinary street, Talliston House & Gardens has been transformed into…
An easy 8-mile walk along the Essex’s Saffron Trail between Hadleigh and Southend. Look for seals,…
An outstanding 634 acre site situated off the Old Leigh coastline with a lagoon at its western tip.
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