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A busy beach, with lots going on including boat trips (subject to tide changes) Its also close to…
Remains of an ancient Leper Hospital said to have been founded in 1164 by Henry II.
The Mistley Kitchen Culinary Workshops have developed into a destination for keen cooks of all…
Westcliff Beach (at low water and with suitable footwear) offers lovely walks and is superbly…
Frinton-on-Sea is a quiet family beach destination. A gently shelving sandy beach noted for its…
Founded in 1704 this historic library still houses Thomas Plume’s books and his small collection of…
Southchurch Hall is medieval moated manor house, which dates to the early 14th century. The house…
Colchester Castle is the largest Norman Keep in Europe. Constructed on the foundations of the Roman…
A medium-sized brick tower mill, c.1816. It has four patent sails, a fantail and three pairs of…
Gosbecks Archaeological Park is one of the most significant Iron Age and Roman sites in the country.
A unique record of the history of textile design. The Archive celebrates fabrics and designs…
This waterway runs through a largely unspoilt part of rural Essex and connects the county town of…
Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome is a unique place with a unique history. It is the largest known…
A moderately easy 13 mile walk on the Essex Way. It starts from Mistely Heath, and ends in Harwich,…
The jewel in Colchester’s crown - an award-winning oasis of horticultural splendour boasting a…
Passing through 15 miles of countryside, along the former Bishop's Stortford to Braintree railway…
Covering 7.5 acres, these beautiful gardens and nursery were created by award-winning plantswoman…
A moderately easy 13 mile walk along the Essex Way. Stage 2 of the trail starts from Fyfield…
The Cookery School at Braxted Park, based in Essex, combines a stunning location with award-winning…
Christopher Jones was the Captain of the Mayflower and once lived in King’s Head Street in Harwich.…
A small 18th century Post Mill having one pair of stones and tailpole winding and has been…
Accessible by rail this 2 mile walk gives the opportunity to view Grayson Perry's "A House for…
The Chapel of St Peters-on-the-Wall is the oldest church in England, situated on the Essex coast.
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