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RHS Garden Hyde Hall

Set in the heart of rural Essex and enjoying stunning panoramic views of the surrounding…

Lee valley Regional Park

Enjoy a picnic, hop on a bike, explore the countryside, take a boat trip along the River Lee,…

Hadleigh Castle

The impressive remains of a mighty fortress constructed over seven centuries ago; overlooking the…

Sealife Adventure aquarium

Sea Life Adventure Aquarium is the South-East’s premier aquatic attraction with over 40 unique…

Harlow Playhouse

We provide a programme of quality wide-ranging work across our 400-seat and 120-seat theatres, as…

Flitch Bridge Essex

Passing through 15 miles of countryside, along the former Bishop's Stortford to Braintree railway…

Lee Valley Riding School

Lee Valley Riding Centre is British Horse Society approved and offers horse riding lessons for…

Great Notley Country Park

Great Notley Country Park covers some 100 acres of open space, which is managed for the benefit of…

Mistley Towers

This is a rare example of Robert Adam's ecclesiastical work. Originally it was a parish church, St.…

Tiptree Tea Room,Shop & Museum

Tiptree is the home of the Wilkin family - where from 1885 the first Tiptree jam was made.…

Chelmsford Theatre

Chelmsford Theatre is in the heart of Chelmsford, and plays host to the best in comedy, drama,…

Horse racing at Chelmsford City Racecourse

Chelmsford City Racecourse is at the heart of Essex's social and event calendar, with events and…

Lee Valley White Water Centre

Are you looking for an exhilarating day out filled with adventure and excitement? Discover Lee…

Pretty Cottage in Dedham

A 69 mile cycle trail following in the footsteps of Constable, Munnings and Gainsborough.

Town-to-Sea-Sculpture-Colchester

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

Driving Range at Waldegraves Holiday Park, Mersea Island, Essex

10 bay covered Driving Range for all weather practice - open to everyone. This undercover floodlit…

Footgolf at Waldegraves Holiday Park Mersea Island, Essex

Get ready for fun with our 9-hole course FootGolf course in Essex. The latest sporting craze to…

The Gruffalo's Child

Discover the magic of the Deep Dark Wood with this self-led trail searching for the amazing…

Stick Man Trail Slide

Visit the Stick Man Play Trail at Weald Country Park for great family fun across our seven areas of…

Saffron Walden colourful street of houses

Follow this trail and discover the hidden gems located in the cobbled streets of the charming town…

Belhus Woods aerial view

Woodland, open grassland and lakes suitable for walking, picnics and fishing permitted in two large…

Danbury Park lake

Danbury Country Park offers quiet recreation amongst the walled gardens, lakes and woodland of…

Essex Way Stage 7 - Mistley Heath to Harwich

A moderately easy 13 mile walk on the Essex Way. It starts from Mistely Heath, and ends in Harwich,…

Walton

This walk visits the new Crag Walk coastal defence system in Walton on the Naze before heading…

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