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Chalkwell Park

A park with beautiful ornamental gardens, colourful bedding displays, an environmental garden, a…

Adventure Inside

Southend’s No.1 Family Indoor Fun Centre. Home of big entertainment for all ages, whatever the…

Hanningfield Waterside Park

Hanningfield Waterside Park, set in a picturesque part of Essex is open for visitors to enjoy a day…

Dovercourt Lighthouse

Dovercourt is a peaceful family resort with gentle shelving sand and shingle beaches. A wide range…

Essex Way Stage 3 - Pleshey to Terling

A moderately easy 14-mile walk along the Essex Way. The walk starts from Pleshey and finishes at…

Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens

Covering 7.5 acres, these beautiful gardens and nursery were created by award-winning plantswoman…

Harwich Redoubt

A circular Fort built in 1808 with ten guns. Open as a military museum with battle re-enactments…

dutch cottage

The tiny octagonal cottage based on the design of the 17th century Dutch settlers must be one of…

Mistley Towers

This is a rare example of Robert Adam's ecclesiastical work. Originally it was a parish church, St.…

View of Colchester Castle from North Side

The jewel in Colchester’s crown - an award-winning oasis of horticultural splendour boasting a…

Grayson Perry House

Accessible by rail this 2 mile walk gives the opportunity to view Grayson Perry's "A House for…

Southend Pier Museum

Brings to life the fascinating past of the longest pleasure pier in the world. Artefacts, pictorial…

Saffron Walden colourful street of houses

Follow this trail and discover the hidden gems located in the cobbled streets of the charming town…

Towards Cattawade

Accessible from Manningtree Station are two lovely walks to Lawford Church (2.2 miles round) and…

Colchester Castle Museum

Colchester Castle is the largest Norman Keep in Europe. Constructed on the foundations of the Roman…

Wildlife Discovery Centre sign

The bird hide and discovery room is the perfect spot to get in touch with nature as the seasons…

New Hall Wine Estate

Located in the heart of Essex this 120 acre vineyard produces award winning wines. The Cellar Shop…

Mountfitchet Castle

Mountfitchet Castle is a multi-attraction incorporating Mountfitchet Castle & Norman Village of…

Fishing Lake at Waldegraves Holiday Park, Mersea Island Essex

For fishing holidays in Essex that will leave you hooked, choose Waldegraves Holiday Park! Whether…

RHS Garden Hyde Hall

Set in the heart of rural Essex and enjoying stunning panoramic views of the surrounding…

Two Tree Island

An outstanding 634 acre site situated off the Old Leigh coastline with a lagoon at its western tip.

Albion beach

With one of the area’s best beaches and home of the UK’s second longest pier, Walton charms…

The Old House, Rochford

The Old House in Rochford was built in 1270. It's a real gem in the District's crown and a must see…

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