Routes

Things To Do Highlights

Beeleigh Abbey Gardens

Closed as having a rest year therefore there will be no open days or private visits in 2024.

Harwich beach dog walk

Harwich Beach is a rare example of an emerging dune system in Essex, where the coast is…

Two Tree Island

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

cherry orchard jubilee country park

Situated in the rolling countryside of the Roach Valley, the 200 acre country park makes the most…

Beeleigh Steam Mill

Visit by appointment only This historical mill is one of the most attractive and fascinating…

Southend Central Museum and Planetarium

Southend Central Museum and Planetarium is home to an exciting selection of internationally…

The Watchtower | Living & dining room Welsh tower taken over by Victorians

Once an ordinary house in an ordinary street, Talliston House & Gardens has been transformed into…

Layer Marney Tower

Magnificent Tudor building with the tallest Gatehouse in Britain and 16th century Italianate…

Adventure Inside

The Ultimate Indoor Play Centre Welcome to Adventure Inside, Southend’s No.1 Family Indoor Fun…

Amur tiger at Colchester Zoo (2021)

Home to around 180 species and set in 60 acres of parkland and lakes, Colchester Zoo hosts many…

Avenue of Populars

This 5 mile walk offers sweeping views across the valleys of the River Colne and Roman River before…

View of Finchingfield Mill

A small 18th century Post Mill having one pair of stones and tailpole winding and has been…

Southend water fountain

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

Bluebells in wood

This 50 acre reserve is just below the crest of the Great Totham Ridge and includes 23 acres of…

Looking at the castle from above and outside in the grounds

Mountfitchet Castle Experience is a multi attraction incorporating Mountfitchet Castle & Norman…

Gunpowder Park

Open since 2004, Gunpowder has been reclaimed and regenerated from its former use as a Royal…

Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation

This waterway runs through a largely unspoilt part of rural Essex and connects the county town of…

Cathedral-Exterior

This 15th century building, with perpendicular architecture, is light, spacious and colourful. Of…

Jubilee Beach

A busy beach, close to many amenities including disabled facilities, and disabled access to the…

Southend Pier

Brings to life the fascinating past of the longest pleasure pier in the world. Artefacts, pictorial…

Landscape of green grass, blue skies and a variety of trees.

Explore trees from across the world in Markshall's world-class Arboretum. Discover the unique…

Burnham boats and quayside

Easily accessible by rail this family friendly walk of approximately 5.5 miles guides you around…

Saffron Trail Stage 2 – Henham to Great Dunmow

A moderately easy 9 mile walk along the Essex’s Saffron Trail between Henham and Great Dunmow. See…

Old MacDonalds Farm

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

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