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  1. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 87 reviews87 reviews

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    Old Hall Lane, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, CO14 8LE

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1255 679379

    Walton-on-the-Naze

    The Centre is open all year round and houses an education room as well as a café and gift shop. There are a number of displays including fossil and geology displays and information regarding bird migration and sightings.

    Add The Naze Nature Discovery Centre to your Itinerary

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    Great Dunmow, Essex

    Great Dunmow

    An easy 10-mile walk along the Essex’s Saffron Trail between Great Dunmow nor Great Waltham. See the fish ponds and water channels around Leez Priory, hunting merlins and kestrels and wild cherry trees. The route is very uneven and sometimes muddy…

    Add Saffron Trail Stage 3 – Great Dunmow to Great Waltham to your Itinerary

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    Bedfords Park, Broxhill Road, Havering-atte-Bower, Romford, Essex, RM4 1QH

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1708 748646

    Romford

    The Nature Discovery Centre is situated in 215 acres of historic parkland. Walk, explore and discover with Essex Wildlife Trust by visiting today!

    Add Bedford's Park Nature Discovery Centre to your Itinerary

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    Church Road, Layer-de-la-Haye, Colchester, Essex, CO2 0EU

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1206 738172

    Colchester

    One of Europe's top Wetland sites, excellent bird watching opportunities and fabulous views over the reservoir.

    Add Abberton Reservoir Nature Discovery Park to your Itinerary

  5. Address

    Colchester Road, Lawford, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2BN

    Manningtree

    Why not discover and explore the beauty of the Tendring Peninsula by bike? There’s nothing like following the beautiful coastline or taking in the picturesque villages and countryside en-route. You’ll find the ideal setting for a family cycle ride…

    Add Cycle around Manningtree and Brightlingsea to your Itinerary

  6. Address

    Dedham

    Telephone

    07740 090960

    Dedham

    Theatrical walking tour of Dedham in the heart of Constable Country with Blue Badge Guides in period costume.
    Join John Constable's sister, Martha, and her husband, Nathaniel, (aka Claire and Ian of GuideEast) as they take you around the village…

    Add Dedham Walking Tour with Costumed Guides to your Itinerary

  7. Address

    Albert Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 2BS

    Witham

    This nice waterside stroll follows the River Brain through the Essex town of Witham.  The route runs for just under 2 miles on flat footpaths from Chipping Hill to the Whetmead Nature Reserve. 

    It is a very long meandering walk, parts of which…

    Add Witham River Walk and Whetmead Nature Reserve to your Itinerary

  8. Address

    Cudmore Grove Country Park, Bromans Lane, East Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8UE

    East Mersea, Colchester

    A scenic walk around Mersea Island’s wild and rural coast. Seabirds, historic churches, oyster beds, vineyards and great food and drink.This route is uneven in places. The walk around the west side of the island has some paved sections for easy…

    Add Oyster Beds and Salt Marshes; Magical Mersea to your Itinerary

  9. Address

    Church Lane, Stow Maries, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 6SL

    Telephone

    01621 862960

    Chelmsford

    This 5.5 acre reserve consists of the former Stow Maries Halt on the disused Maldon to South Woodham Ferrers railway line, along with an adjoining four-acre meadow acquired later.

    Add Stow Maries Halt to your Itinerary

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    The Fort, Tilbury, Essex, RM18 7NR

    Telephone

    0870 333 1181

    Tilbury

    Henry VIII built the first fort here, and Queen Elizabeth I famously rallied her army nearby. The present fort is much the best example of its type in England, with its circuit of moats and bastioned outworks.

    Add Tilbury Fort to your Itinerary

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    Audley End, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4JF

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1799 522842

    Saffron Walden

    Visit Essex's hidden treasure house to explore delightful gardens and acres of parkland and experience the upstairs and downstairs life of one of England’s grandest houses. Discover its staterooms, nursery and fascinating artefacts and meet our…

    Add Audley End House and Gardens to your Itinerary

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    Great Notley, Braintree, Essex, CM77 7FS

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1376 347134

    Braintree

    Passing through 15 miles of countryside, along the former Bishop's Stortford to Braintree railway line in the heart of rural Essex. Perfect for walking, cycling and horse riding.

    Add Flitch Way to your Itinerary

  13. Address

    Harbour Crescent, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3NL

    Harwich

    Take a voyage of discovery around the old port of Harwich and discover a wealth of maritime history.

    Add Harwich Maritime Walking Trail to your Itinerary

  14. Address

    Visit Colchester Information Centre, Hollytrees Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UG

    Telephone

    01206 282920

    Castle Park, Colchester

    A unique art trail for cyclists and walkers along the River Colne.

    Add Town To Sea Trail to your Itinerary

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    Address

    Weald Road, South Weald, Essex, CM14 5QS

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1277 261343

    South Weald

    Located close to the M25 and A12 in Essex, Weald Country Park is a 700 year-old, 500 acre country park. Fishing allowed with purchase of daily permit.

    Add Weald Country Park Fishing to your Itinerary

  16. Address

    Off of Tiptree Road, Great Totham, Essex, CM8 3ED

    Telephone

    01621 862960

    Great Totham

    This 50 acre reserve is just below the crest of the Great Totham Ridge and includes 23 acres of ancient woodland forming part of the Chantry Wood complex. A wonderful carpet of Bluebells can be enjoyed in the spring.

    Add Shut Heath Wood to your Itinerary

  17. Address

    Russell Lane, Little Baddow, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 4NZ

    Telephone

    01621 862960

    Chelmsford

    The Essex Wildlife Trust manages nearly 240 acres of nature reserves on Danbury Ridge, a patchwork of woodland, common, heathland, streams, bogs and farmland

    Add Danbury Ridge Reserves to your Itinerary

  18. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 6 reviews6 reviews

    Address

    Town Street, Thaxted, Essex, CM6 2LA

    Telephone

    01371 830856

    Thaxted

    This magnificent building houses a permanent display of old photographs and objects relating to the history of Thaxted and a small museum. The building is an impressive survival of a market feature, once common throughout the country, built by the…

    Add Thaxted Guildhall to your Itinerary

  19. Address

    Fishing Lodge, Giffords Lane, South Hanningfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8HX

    Telephone

    +44 (0)345 150 0236

    South Hanningfield, Chelmsford

    Hanningfield Waterside Park is regarded by many as one of the best any method premier still water trout fisheries in the UK. Set within a picturesque part of Essex, this is one fishery you do not want to miss.

    Add Hanningfield Waterside Park Fishing to your Itinerary

  20. Address

    Clacton-on-Sea Seafront /Walton-on-the-Naze Seafront, Clacton on Sea and Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex

    Telephone

    01255 686702

    Clacton on Sea and Walton-on-the-Naze

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