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This 15th century building, with perpendicular architecture, is light, spacious and colourful. Of…
A moderately easy 14-mile walk along the Essex Way. The walk starts from Pleshey and finishes at…
Gently shelving sandy beach
A busy beach, with lots going on including Emergency Service Information Days and splash fountains.
Copped Hall was the burnt-out shell of a fine Georgian mansion but now being restored. Superbly…
Three centuries of fascinating toys, costume, clocks and decorative arts displayed in an attractive…
Accessible by train this 4 mile / 6.4 km walk explores the rolling countryside bordering the…
Founded in 1704 this historic library still houses Thomas Plume’s books and his small collection of…
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary is a non-profit organisation that cares for over 500 sick, unwanted and…
Covering 7.5 acres, these beautiful gardens and nursery were created by award-winning plantswoman…
Brings to life the fascinating past of the longest pleasure pier in the world. Artefacts, pictorial…
Southchurch Hall is medieval moated manor house, which dates to the early 14th century. The house…
A history of the Essex Fire Service with items from the 18th century to today including appliances,…
Stretching over 26 miles this park has lots to explore whether on foot or by bike. Lee Valley have…
An easy 9-mile walk along the Essex’s Saffron Trail between Great Waltham and Chelmsford. Enjoy the…
One of the finest surviving medieval barns in south east England and representative of the aisled…
The Naze is located just north of Walton-on-the-Naze, in North East Essex. The beautiful Naze…
The Historic Cliff Lift has a valuable position in modern Southend, offering a practical and…
The Cookery School at Braxted Park, based in Essex, combines a stunning location with award-winning…
Tudor manor house and grounds containing furniture, pictures and memorabilia accumulated by the…
The Chapel of St Peters-on-the-Wall is the oldest church in England, situated on the Essex coast.
At All Things Alpaca, visitors are able to trek around the stunning orchards at Lathcoats Farm and…
A quiet haven hidden in the middle of the town this small nature reserve is approx. 2 acres with a…
Passing through 15 miles of countryside, along the former Bishop's Stortford to Braintree railway…
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