Heritage

Travel through Essex and the centuries and you can still see the influence that a wide variety of cultures - from Ancient Britons, Danes, Saxons, Normans, Vikings and Romans - have had and how they all have left their mark on the county.

Whether it’s stately homes such as Audley End House and Gardens or the castle in the old Roman capital of Colchester to the Saxon Chapel - St. Peter’s-on-the-Wall - in Bradwell-on-Sea, the county is steeped in over 2,000 years of history.

Visit the largest Norman keep at Hedingham Castle, or meander around Layer Marney Tower, which was built to rival Hampton Court. If you're interested in naval defence then the Martello Tower at Jaywick or the fort at Tilbury will inspire and inform you or visit Harwich and revel in its rich maritime history.

Where ever you go in Essex, the county’s heritage is still alive and well today.  If you love to learn about history, there’s plenty to discover.