Routes

This 5.5 acre reserve consists of the former Stow Maries Halt on the disused Maldon to South…

The remains of this imposing motte and bailey castle, built in the 12th century, dominate the…

Explore this fantastic country park near the centre of Colchester. A short walk from Colchester…

Remains of an ancient Leper Hospital said to have been founded in 1164 by Henry II.

A busy beach, with lots going on including boat trips (subject to tide changes)  Its also close to…

Cudmore Grove offers visitors a trip to the seaside with a difference at the eastern tip of Mersea…

Located close to the M25 and A12 in Essex, Weald Country Park is a 700 year-old, 500 acre country…

The Mistley Kitchen Culinary Workshops have developed into a destination for keen cooks of all…

Home to around 180 species and set in 60 acres of parkland and lakes, Colchester Zoological Society…

A weatherboarded post mill, restored to working order in 1983. See the huge wood and iron gears,…

Its sandy beach runs along Western Promenade next to Batemans Tower, a historic local landmark. 

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

METAL provide innovative, multi-disciplinary residency space for artists from the UK and overseas…

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

An easy 10-mile walk along the Essex’s Saffron Trail between Great Dunmow nor Great Waltham. See…

A stunning Grade I listed Priory and the oldest continuously occupied building in Southend.…

Bradwell Cockle Spit on the Dengie Peninsular consists of some 30 acres of shell bank together with…

An award winning Educational Farm Park in the Essex Countryside on the outskirts of east London…

12th Century Augustinian priory ruins.

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

One of Essex Wildlife Trust's best reserves. A large (600 acres) tract of ancient grazing marsh…