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Enjoy a picnic, hop on a bike, explore the countryside, take a boat trip along the River Lee,…
15th Century flint flushwork gatehouse to St John's Abbey (demolished)
Historically the most important - and dimensionally the largest - of the Knights Templar's Essex…
An area of worked-out flooded gravel pits to the north of the River Blackwater. It has a variety of…
The twelve walks of between 3 and 8 miles, include walks for everyone - families, people new to…
Situated in the rolling countryside of the Roach Valley, the 200 acre country park makes the most…
Built originally as a Napoleonic Fort in the early 19th century the tower now acts as a central hub…
The remains of this imposing motte and bailey castle, built in the 12th century, dominate the…
Discover the foundations of the Roman Theatre, located in Colchester town centre.
A moderately easy 14-mile walk along the Essex Way. The walk starts from Pleshey and finishes at…
Sited at the beautiful coastal location of the Naze, this historic 86ft navigational tower houses…
Covering 7.5 acres, these beautiful gardens and nursery were created by award-winning plantswoman…
Dovercourt is a peaceful family resort with gentle shelving sand and shingle beaches. A wide range…
Southend’s No.1 Family Indoor Fun Centre. Home of big entertainment for all ages, whatever the…
This 15 acre reserve consists of 1.5 miles of the former Maldon-Woodham Ferrers railway line, most…
Set in the grounds of the Abbey, you can enjoy the peace and tranquility of the Rose Gardens and…
The Old House in Rochford was built in 1270. It's a real gem in the District's crown and a must see…
The Essex Wildlife Trust manages nearly 240 acres of nature reserves on Danbury Ridge, a patchwork…
12th Century Augustinian priory ruins.
One of the finest surviving medieval barns in south east England and representative of the aisled…
The jewel in Colchester’s crown - an award-winning oasis of horticultural splendour boasting a…
Stretching over 26 miles this park has lots to explore whether on foot or by bike. Lee Valley have…
Blue House Farm was bought by the Essex Wildlife Trust in 1998 with support from the Heritage…
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary is a non-profit organisation that cares for over 500 sick, unwanted and…
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