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Nestled in Leigh-on-Sea`s Old Town, its a beautiful spot to watch the fishing boats coming out of…
A small 18th century Post Mill having one pair of stones and tailpole winding and has been…
A busy beach, with lots going on including boat trips (subject to tide changes) Its also close to…
Three centuries of fascinating toys, costume, clocks and decorative arts displayed in an attractive…
Shoebury Common is a blue flag beach that has been recognised for its water quality, beach…
This magnificent building houses a permanent display of old photographs and objects relating to the…
Accessible by train this route runs for just under 2 miles / 3.2km on flat footpaths from Chipping…
Home to around 180 species and set in 60 acres of parkland and lakes, Colchester Zoological Society…
Redwings Ada Cole, near Harlow, is a Visit England Quality Assured Visitor Attraction where animal…
Accessible by rail this flat 2.5 mile/ 4 km riverside walk links Wivenhoe Station with the Hythe…
Saffron Grange is one of Essex’s best kept secrets. A family-run vineyard nestled on the gently…
This waterway runs through a largely unspoilt part of rural Essex and connects the county town of…
Historically the most important - and dimensionally the largest - of the Knights Templar's Essex…
An easy 8 mile circular walk across countryside and incorporating part of the sea wall, passing a…
The tiny octagonal cottage based on the design of the 17th century Dutch settlers must be one of…
The jewel in Colchester’s crown - an award-winning oasis of horticultural splendour boasting a…
With one of the area’s best beaches and home of the UK’s second longest pier, Walton charms…
Martello Bay is located approximately one mile from town centre and is adjacent to West Beach.
This 15th century building, with perpendicular architecture, is light, spacious and colourful. Of…
12th Century Augustinian priory ruins.
Colchester Castle is the largest Norman Keep in Europe. Constructed on the foundations of the Roman…
Woodland, open grassland and lakes suitable for walking, picnics and fishing. Visitor Centre with…
This 15th Century former manorial home houses a unique brick spiral staircase, a Georgian court…
High Woods Country Park is one of Colchester's beauty spots, ideal for walking, cycling, playing…
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