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Steve Scruton and Ian Wyatt have been a big part of Christmas in Essex for three decades. They've been heard across the county LIVE on BBC Essex every Christmas Day for the last 30 years. Now, let them launch your Christmas in style with a one-off evening in Layer Marney Tower's beautifully restored barn with a fantastic three-course meal woven inbetween.
Tiptree is the home of the Wilkin family - where from 1885 the first Tiptree jam was made…
Escape to the vast plains of Africa or step into the humid habitat of Asia! With over 150…
Poplar is proud to have been at the heart of the community for over 80 years. Our roots…
Gosbecks Archaeological Park is one of the most significant Iron Age and Roman sites in…
The Cookery School at Braxted Park, based in Essex, combines a stunning location with…
One of Essex Wildlife Trust's best reserves. A large (600 acres) tract of ancient grazing…
This 50 acre reserve is just below the crest of the Great Totham Ridge and includes 23…
Dating from the 4th century AD the foundations of this church near the Police Station…
15th Century flint flushwork gatehouse to St John's Abbey (demolished)
This attractive area was home to Flemish Protestant refugees in the 16th Century.
Colchester Events delivers an exciting year-round programme of entertainment across the…
An area of worked-out flooded gravel pits to the north of the River Blackwater. It has a…
Discover the foundations of the Roman Theatre, located in Colchester town centre.
Get up close to nature as you discover an interesting perspective on the local natural…
Firstsite is an international gallery and creative community space. See the world…
The Minories is Colchester's Oldest Art Gallery. Entry is free and there is a range of…
Colchester Castle is the largest Norman Keep in Europe. Constructed on the foundations of…
Colchester's Roman Wall is the oldest and longest surviving town wall in Britain.
Three centuries of fascinating toys, costume, clocks and decorative arts displayed in an…
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