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Colchester Zoo’s Animal Experiences offer the unique opportunity to get closer to our animals and…
Remains of an ancient Leper Hospital said to have been founded in 1164 by Henry II.
This fantastic children's water park is located in the centre of Promenade Park in Maldon. It is…
A quiet haven hidden in the middle of the town this small nature reserve is approx. 2 acres with a…
Gosbecks Archaeological Park is one of the most significant Iron Age and Roman sites in the country.
Christopher Jones was the Captain of the Mayflower and once lived in King’s Head Street in Harwich.…
A moderately easy 14-mile walk along the Essex Way. The walk starts from Pleshey and finishes at…
A small 18th century Post Mill having one pair of stones and tailpole winding and has been…
Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome is a unique place with a unique history. It is the largest known…
An area of worked-out flooded gravel pits to the north of the River Blackwater. It has a variety of…
A moderately easy 11.5-mile walk along the Essex’s Saffron Trail between Chelmsford and…
The twelve walks of between 3 and 8 miles, include walks for everyone - families, people new to…
Gently shelving sandy beach
Westcliff Beach (at low water and with suitable footwear) offers lovely walks and is superbly…
Henry VIII built the first fort here, and Queen Elizabeth I famously rallied her army nearby. The…
Blue House Farm was bought by the Essex Wildlife Trust in 1998 with support from the Heritage…
The remains of this imposing motte and bailey castle, built in the 12th century, dominate the…
For over 50 years the East Anglian Railway Museum has been transporting visitors of all ages back…
This 15th century building, with perpendicular architecture, is light, spacious and colourful. Of…
A park with beautiful ornamental gardens, colourful bedding displays, an environmental garden, a…
Get ready for fun with our 9-hole course FootGolf course in Essex. The latest sporting craze to…
This 50 acre reserve is just below the crest of the Great Totham Ridge and includes 23 acres of…
An easy 10-mile walk along the Essex’s Saffron Trail between Great Dunmow nor Great Waltham. See…
This magnificent building houses a permanent display of old photographs and objects relating to the…
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