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Saffron Trail Stage 1– Saffron Walden to Henham

An easy 10 mile walk along the Essex’s Saffron Trail between Saffron Walden and Henham Church.…

Dedham Art and Craft Centre exterior

Dedham Art & Craft Centre is housed in a converted church in this popular village. The Centre…

Sketch of Roman Church- Peter Froste

Dating from the 4th century AD the foundations of this church near the Police Station just off the…

Thomas Plume Library Interior

Founded in 1704 this historic library still houses Thomas Plume’s books and his small collection of…

Waltham Abbey Gardens

Set in the grounds of the Abbey, you can enjoy the peace and tranquility of the Rose Gardens and…

Central Park, Chelmsford

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

Redwings Ada Cole Rescue Centre

Redwings Ada Cole, near Harlow, is a Visit England Quality Assured Visitor Attraction where animal…

Brentwood Brewery

Micro Brewery based in Brentwood, Essex. We brew traditional and craft beers and offer tours and…

Alderford Mill

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

St John's Abbey gatehouse

15th Century flint flushwork gatehouse to St John's Abbey (demolished)

Colourful Houses in the Dutch Quarter Colchester

This attractive area was home to Flemish Protestant refugees in the 16th Century.

Saffron Trail Stage 6 – Battlesbridge to Belfairs, Hadleigh

A moderately easy 11.5-mile walk along the Essex’s Saffron Trail between Chelmsford and…

Balkerne Gate

Colchester's Roman Wall is the oldest and longest surviving town wall in Britain.

Epping Forests District Museum

Epping Forest District Museum features seven galleries revealing the fascinating story of the…

Prittlewell Priory view from courtyard

A stunning Grade I listed Priory and the oldest continuously occupied building in Southend.…

Bluebells in wood

This 50 acre reserve is just below the crest of the Great Totham Ridge and includes 23 acres of…

Walton

This walk visits the new Crag Walk coastal defence system in Walton on the Naze before heading…

Southend Cliff Lift

The Historic Cliff Lift has a valuable position in modern Southend, offering a practical and…

Cathedral-Exterior

This 15th century building, with perpendicular architecture, is light, spacious and colourful. Of…

Copped Hall

Copped Hall was the burnt-out shell of a fine Georgian mansion but now being restored. Superbly…

Shoebury Common

Shoebury Common is a blue flag beach that has been recognised for its water quality, beach…

Shoebury East Beach

East Beach is a long sandy beach that is crowned with a magnificent grassy hinterland making it a…

Thorpe Bay Beach

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

Essex Fire Museum

A history of the Essex Fire Service with items from the 18th century to today including appliances,…

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