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A moderately easy 14-mile walk along the Essex Way. The walk starts from Pleshey and finishes at…
Home to around 180 species and set in 60 acres of parkland and lakes, Colchester Zoological Society…
Visit Hedingham Castle for a great family day out and a memorable experience. Bring a picnic and…
Located close to the M25 and A12 in Essex, Weald Country Park is a 700 year-old, 500 acre country…
The Cookery School at Braxted Park, based in Essex, combines a stunning location with award-winning…
Southend’s No.1 Family Indoor Fun Centre. Home of big entertainment for all ages, whatever the…
A moderately easy 13 mile walk on the Essex Way. It starts from Mistely Heath, and ends in Harwich,…
Three centuries of fascinating toys, costume, clocks and decorative arts displayed in an attractive…
Hanningfield Waterside Park, set in a picturesque part of Essex is open for visitors to enjoy a day…
The oldest wooden church in the world, dating from the 11th century. Picturesque building in a…
Southchurch Hall is medieval moated manor house, which dates to the early 14th century. The house…
Westcliff Beach (at low water and with suitable footwear) offers lovely walks and is superbly…
A scenic walk around Mersea Island’s wild and rural coast. Seabirds, historic churches, oyster…
Explore this fantastic country park near the centre of Colchester. A short walk from Colchester…
The impressive remains of a mighty fortress constructed over seven centuries ago; overlooking the…
Martello Bay is located approximately one mile from town centre and is adjacent to West Beach.
Accessible by rail this flat 2.5 mile/ 4 km riverside walk links Wivenhoe Station with the Hythe…
Housed in a disused lighthouse, the museum has specialised displays on the Royal Navy and…
A weatherboarded post mill, restored to working order in 1983. See the huge wood and iron gears,…
Accessible by train is this pleasant 5 mile circular walk around the village of Althorne. Allow…
At All Things Alpaca, visitors are able to trek around the stunning orchards at Lathcoats Farm and…
Museum with photographic display of the history of Leigh-on-Sea, and fully restored fisherman's…
A unique art trail for cyclists and walkers along the River Colne.
Magnificent Tudor building with the tallest Gatehouse in Britain and 16th century Italianate…
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