Routes

Things To Do Highlights

Thorpe Bay Beach

With spectacular views of the Thames estuary, this beach is a great place for refreshing walks and…

Flitch Bridge Essex

Passing through 15 miles of countryside, along the former Bishop's Stortford to Braintree railway…

View of Finchingfield Mill

A small 18th century Post Mill having one pair of stones and tailpole winding and has been…

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…

Southend Pier Museum

Brings to life the fascinating past of the longest pleasure pier in the world. Artefacts, pictorial…

New Hall Wine Estate

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

Top of the Naze Tower

Sited at the beautiful coastal location of the Naze, this historic 86ft navigational tower houses…

Blue House Farm

Blue House Farm was bought by the Essex Wildlife Trust in 1998 with support from the Heritage…

The Watchtower | Living & dining room Welsh tower taken over by Victorians

Once an ordinary house in an ordinary street, Talliston House & Gardens has been transformed into…

Cressing Temple Barns

Historically the most important - and dimensionally the largest - of the Knights Templar's Essex…

Braxted Park Cookery School

The Cookery School at Braxted Park, based in Essex, combines a stunning location with award-winning…

Albion beach

With one of the area’s best beaches and home of the UK’s second longest pier, Walton charms…

Walking in Dedham

Constable Country, part of the stunning Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is both…

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…

Mountnessing Postmill

A weatherboarded post mill, restored to working order in 1983. See the huge wood and iron gears,…

Sealife Adventure

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

Picture of Guildhall and Stoney Lane

This magnificent building houses a permanent display of old photographs and objects relating to the…

Hadleigh Country Park

Hadleigh Park offers something to everyone, it is both beautiful and diverse.

Summer of Art exhibition at Jaywick Martello Tower

Built originally as a Napoleonic Fort in the early 19th century the tower now acts as a central hub…

Colchester Castle Museum

Colchester Castle is the largest Norman Keep in Europe. Constructed on the foundations of the Roman…

dutch cottage

The tiny octagonal cottage based on the design of the 17th century Dutch settlers must be one of…

Unveiling of 'Twofold', Nick Hornby, 2019, on the Harlow Sculpture Town Cycle Loop Trail. Photographed by Brian Thomas.

Harlow is home to an exceptional and growing collection of over 101 public artworks, including…

Alderford Mill

One of the most complete historic watermills in Essex with most of the original machinery. Restored…

Dovercourt Lighthouse

Dovercourt is a peaceful family resort with gentle shelving sand and shingle beaches. A wide range…

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