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  1. Address

    Abbey Turning, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6LL

    Telephone

    0345 603 7624

    Maldon

    Visit by appointment only

    This historical mill is one of the most attractive and fascinating in East Anglia. Once a major mill site, working up until the early 20th century, Beeleigh Steam Mill includes a rare Wentworth beam engine, elephant…

    Add Beeleigh Steam Mill to your Itinerary

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    The Promenade, Belsize Avenue, Jaywick, Essex, CO15 2LF

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1255 822783

    Jaywick

    Built originally as a Napoleonic Fort in the early 19th century the tower now acts as a central hub for the local community & visitors. There are regular arts & heritage exhibitions, talks & events.

    Add Jaywick Martello Tower - Geocaching to your Itinerary

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    South Green Road, Fingringhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO5 7DN

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1206 729678

    Colchester

    Nature reserve over 200 acres of mixed habitat on the Colne Estuary. Nature trails, wheelchair access, bird hides, gift shop and visitor centre with tea room. Friendly atmosphere. Regular events for adults and children.

    Add Fingringhoe Wick Nature Discovery Park to your Itinerary

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    Address

    Roman Road, Mountnessing, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 0UG

    Telephone

    +44 (0)345 603 7624

    Brentwood

    A weatherboarded post mill, restored to working order in 1983. See the huge wood and iron gears, with one pair of stones opened up for viewing. Subject to wind, guided groups may be able to see the sails turning.

    Add Mountnessing Postmill to your Itinerary

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    Waldegraves Holiday Park, Waldegraves Lane, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8SE

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1206 381195

    West Mersea, Colchester

    Get ready for fun with our 9-hole course FootGolf course in Essex. The latest sporting craze to sweep the UK has arrived at Waldegraves!

    Add Waldegraves Holiday Park Foot Golf 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

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    Manor Street, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3HW

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1376 328868

    Braintree

    This award winning museum is based in the converted Courtauld School and has displays from Crittall steel windows to Warners royal silks, Castle Hedingham pottery to Edward Bawden prints.

    Add Braintree District Museum to your Itinerary

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    Chelmsford Theatre, Fairfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1JG

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1245 606505

    Fairfield Road, Chelmsford

    Chelmsford Theatre is in the heart of Chelmsford, and plays host to the best in comedy, drama, music, dance, cinema and more! Plus every November and December, our panto brings the magic of Christmas to Chelmsford. 

    Add Chelmsford Theatre to your Itinerary

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    Funtopia Indoor Amusement Park, Western Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1EE

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1702 443400

    Southend-on-Sea

    Southend’s No.1 Family Indoor Fun Centre. Home of big entertainment for all ages, whatever the weather! Massive Soft Play – Fun-tastic Rides – Great Prize Games... all under one big roof!

    Add Funtopia Indoor Amusement Park to your Itinerary

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    Address

    Belton Way (by Leigh-on-Sea train station), Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2GB

    Leigh-on-Sea

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

    Add Two Tree Island to your Itinerary

  11. 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

  12. Address

    Hawk Hill, Battlesbridge, Wickford, Essex, SS11 7RN

    Wickford

    A moderately easy 11.5-mile walk along the Essex’s Saffron Trail between Chelmsford and Battlesbridge. Climb Danbury Mount, look for giant pike in the Chelmer, and listen for hunting peregrines in the river valley in memory of JA Baker. The route is…

    Add Saffron Trail Stage 6 – Battlesbridge to Belfairs, Hadleigh to your Itinerary

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    Secret Nuclear Bunker, Ongar Road, Kelvedon Hatch, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 0LA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 1277 586736

    Brentwood

    The biggest high ropes course in Essex has 3 levels, 6 different courses, over 70 aerial obstacles with 40 meter zipwire finish. Make a day of it & try your hand at their axe & knife throwing activity at their four lane, outdoor range. Or try the…

    Add Nuclear Essex - Nuclear Adventures to your Itinerary

  14. Address

    East End Road, Bradwell-on-Sea, Southminster, Essex, CM0 7PN

    Telephone

    01621 862960

    Southminster

    Bradwell Cockle Spit on the Dengie Peninsular consists of some 30 acres of shell bank together with extensive saltmarsh. The spit has been built up by tidal currents and is mainly cockle and oyster shells.

    Add Bradwell Shell Bank to your Itinerary

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    Address

    Castle Lane, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2AP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 370 333 1181

    Benfleet

    The impressive remains of a mighty fortress constructed over seven centuries ago; overlooking the Essex Marshes, the barbican and two towers remain standing today.

    Add Hadleigh Castle 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

    The Street, Pleshey, Essex, CM3 1HG

    Pleshey

    A moderately easy 14-mile walk along the Essex Way. The walk starts from Pleshey and finishes at Terling and is shaped almost entirely by the River Ter, and its river valley. The highlights are the Witches Stone, the Windmill at Flack Green and…

    Add Essex Way Stage 3 - Pleshey to Terling to your Itinerary

  18. Address

    Town Street, Thaxted, Dunmow, Essex, CM6 2LD

    Dunmow

    A delightful circular walk of approx. 1 mile taking in many of the famous sights of Thaxted and enjoying the rolling North Essex countryside.

    Add Thaxted Wildlife Trail to your Itinerary

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    Waldegraves Holiday Park, Waldegraves Lane, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8SE

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1206 382898

    West Mersea, Colchester

    10 bay covered Driving Range for all weather practice - open to everyone. This undercover floodlit facility provides an ideal location all year round for anyone wishing to improve their game. Crazy golf, 18 hole pitch and putt course and foot golf

    Add Waldegraves Holiday Park Driving Range to your Itinerary

  20. Address

    Manningtree Library, High Street, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 1AD

    Manningtree

    A 3 mile / 4.8km walk on the Stour Estuary, between Essex and Suffolk, which is inspired by the 17th century East Anglian witch trials. The walk passes through quaint Manningtree and Mistley.

    Add Walking With Witches to your Itinerary

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