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The jewel in Colchester’s crown - an award-winning oasis of horticultural splendour boasting a…
With spectacular views of the Thames estuary, this beach is a great place for refreshing walks and…
A moderately easy 14-mile walk along the Essex Way. The walk starts from Pleshey and finishes at…
Nestled in Leigh-on-Sea`s Old Town, its a beautiful spot to watch the fishing boats coming out of…
Passing through 15 miles of countryside, along the former Bishop's Stortford to Braintree railway…
Easily accessible by rail this family friendly walk of approximately 5.5 miles guides you around…
A 3 mile / 4.8km walk on the Stour Estuary, between Essex and Suffolk, which is inspired by the…
The remains of this imposing motte and bailey castle, built in the 12th century, dominate the…
Copped Hall was the burnt-out shell of a fine Georgian mansion but now being restored. Superbly…
Accessible by train this 4 mile / 6.4 km walk explores the rolling countryside bordering the…
Firstsite is an international gallery and creative community space. See the world differently –…
Gosbecks Archaeological Park is one of the most significant Iron Age and Roman sites in the country.
Colchester's Roman Wall is the oldest and longest surviving town wall in Britain.
A circular Fort built in 1808 with ten guns. Open as a military museum with battle re-enactments…
Our aim is to educate, enjoy and preserve the history and community of the Epping Ongar…
Friendly, family-size museum. Exhibits include moccasins, mummy cases, woolly mammoths and Wallace…
Built originally as a Napoleonic Fort in the early 19th century the tower now acts as a central hub…
Brings to life the fascinating past of the longest pleasure pier in the world. Artefacts, pictorial…
This waterway runs through a largely unspoilt part of rural Essex and connects the county town of…
This 5.5 acre reserve consists of the former Stow Maries Halt on the disused Maldon to South…
A moderately easy 12.5 mile walk on the Essex Way. The path starts at West Bergholt, Colchester,…
For over 50 years the East Anglian Railway Museum has been transporting visitors of all ages back…
Housed in a disused lighthouse, the museum has specialised displays on the Royal Navy and…
Dedham Art & Craft Centre is housed in a converted church in this popular village. The Centre…
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