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Founded in 1704 this historic library still houses Thomas Plume’s books and his small collection of…
Frinton-on-Sea is a quiet family beach destination. A gently shelving sandy beach noted for its…
Overlooking the River Crouch and with views across to Wallasea Island, Riverside Park is reached by…
An easy 10 mile walk along the Essex’s Saffron Trail between Saffron Walden and Henham Church.…
This route is largely flat and on quiet roads, suitable for families with children over 10 years…
Great for long refreshing walks, it offers a relaxing get away, with a number of cafes and kiosks…
The beach huts are close to the popular Splash Park and Valley Play Area as well as being a short…
An outstanding 634 acre site situated off the Old Leigh coastline with a lagoon at its western tip.
Visit by appointment only This historical mill is one of the most attractive and fascinating…
This waterway runs through a largely unspoilt part of rural Essex and connects the county town of…
An easy 8-mile walk along the Essex’s Saffron Trail between Hadleigh and Southend. Look for seals,…
Harwich Beach is a rare example of an emerging dune system in Essex, where the coast is…
Housed in a former water pumping station, the Museum has a fascinating collection of power related…
Accessible by rail this 2 mile walk gives the opportunity to view Grayson Perry's "A House for…
Redwings Ada Cole, near Harlow, is a Visit England Quality Assured Visitor Attraction where animal…
An easy 9-mile walk along the Essex’s Saffron Trail between Great Waltham and Chelmsford. Enjoy the…
Situated in the rolling countryside of the Roach Valley, the 200 acre country park makes the most…
A moderately easy 11.5-mile walk along the Essex’s Saffron Trail between Chelmsford and…
The impressive remains of a mighty fortress constructed over seven centuries ago; overlooking the…
Social history museum of Maldon and District situated on the edge of the award winning Promenade…
The Essex Police Museum covers the history of policing in Essex from its Victorian origins to…
15th Century flint flushwork gatehouse to St John's Abbey (demolished)
The Essex Wildlife Trust manages nearly 240 acres of nature reserves on Danbury Ridge, a patchwork…
Woodland, open grassland and lakes suitable for walking, picnics and fishing. Visitor Centre with…
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