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  1. Sailing Barge 'Reminder'

    Address

    Cooks Yard, The Hythe, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5HN

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1621 857567

    Maldon

    Historic sailing barge moored at top of River Blackwater on Maldon's Hythe Quay. Ideal base for sea wall walks, bird watching and exploring our Saltmarsh Coast..

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  2. Hadleigh Castle

    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.

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  3. St. Peter's Chapel

    Address

    East End Road, Bradwell-on-Sea, Essex, CM0 7PW

    Telephone

    01621 776846

    Bradwell-on-Sea

    The Chapel of St Peters-on-the-Wall is the oldest church in England, situated on the Essex coast.

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  4. Thurrock Thameside Nature Discovery Park

    Address

    Mucking Wharf Road, Mucking, Stanford le Hope, Essex, SS17 0RN

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1375 643342

    Stanford le Hope

    A stunning and innovative visitor centre and Nature Park created on a former landfill site, with superb views over the Thames. Explore, play or just enjoy the views!

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  5. Albion beach

    Address

    Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, CO14 8QQ

    Telephone

    01255 686969

    Walton-on-the-Naze

    With one of the area’s best beaches and home of the UK’s second longest pier, Walton charms visitors of all ages. From beach activities to countryside walks, Walton has it all

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  6. hockley woods

    Address

    Main Road, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4RN

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1702 318034

    Hockley

    A 280 acre ancient woodland, managed for the benefit of wildlife and the public. Traditional coppice management encourages a diverse array of animals, birds, plants and insects, including the nationally rare Heath Fritillary butterfly.

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  7. The Naze Nature Discovery Centre

    Address

    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.

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  8. Waldegraves Arial Photo, Mersea Island, Essex

    Address

    Waldegraves Lane, West Mersea, Essex, CO5 8SE

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1206 382898

    Price

    Price £20.00 to £45.00 per pitch per night

    West Mersea

    Located on the beautiful Mersea Island, overlooking the Blackwater Estuary, with its own private beach. Grassland sheltered with trees and four fishing lakes, boating lake, crazy golf, undercover golf driving range, heated swimming pool, pitch and…

    Price

    Price £20.00 to £45.00 per pitch per night

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  9. Lee Valley Farm Cottages and Glamping

    Address

    Blackwater Farm Office, Lee Wick Lane, St Osyth, Clacton on Sea, Essex, CO16 8ES

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1255 823281

    St Osyth, Clacton on Sea

    Lee Wick Farm offers a selection of 20 glamping pods and cabins.

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  10. Hadleigh Country Park

    Address

    Chapel Lane Car Park, Chapel Lane, Hadleigh, Essex, SS7 2PP

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1702 551072

    Hadleigh

    Hadleigh Park offers something to everyone, it is both beautiful and diverse.

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  11. Tollesbury Wick Marshes

    Address

    Off Mell Road, Tollesbury, Maldon, Essex, CM9 8SE

    Telephone

    01621 862960

    Maldon

    One of Essex Wildlife Trust's best reserves. A large (600 acres) tract of ancient grazing marsh that is managed as a traditional coastal farm using the Trust's own rare breed livestock to encourage a superb variety of wildlife.

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  12. Chigborough Lakes

    Address

    Chigborough Road, Heybridge, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4RD

    Telephone

    01621 862960

    Maldon

    An area of worked-out flooded gravel pits to the north of the River Blackwater. It has a variety of habitats including Willow Carr, open water, small ponds and marshy areas, rough grassland, and willow and hawthorn scrub.

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  13. Blue House Farm

    Address

    Blue House Farm Chase, North Fambridge, Essex, CM3 6GU

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1621 862960

    North Fambridge

    Blue House Farm was bought by the Essex Wildlife Trust in 1998 with support from the Heritage Lottery Fund and many other donors.

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  14. Bradwell Shell Bank

    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.

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  15. The Naze

    Address

    Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, CO14 8LJ

    Telephone

    01255 686633

    Essex

    The Naze is located just north of Walton-on-the-Naze, in North East Essex. The beautiful Naze cliffs and national nature reserve provide the perfect opportunity for walking and bird watching.

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  16. Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation

    Address

    The Lock House, Heybridge Basin, CM9 4RY

    Telephone

    +44 (0)7712 079764

    Heybridge Basin

    This waterway runs through a largely unspoilt part of rural Essex and connects the county town of Chelmsford with the tidal estuary of the River Blackwater at Heybridge Basin. It is 13.8 miles (22.1 km) long and has 13 locks.

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  17. Abberton Reservoir

    Address

    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

  18. Cudmore Grove beach

    Address

    Bromans Lane, East Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8UE

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1206 383868

    Colchester

    Cudmore Grove offers visitors a trip to the seaside with a difference at the eastern tip of Mersea Island. The park includes a sandy beach and open grassland, perfect for picnics and great views.

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  19. Marsh Farm Country Park

    Address

    Marsh Farm Road, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5WP

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1245 222350

    South Woodham Ferrers

    A 300-acre country park adjacent to the River Crouch that offers scenic grazing marsh and sea wall walks.

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  20. Hanningfield Waterside Park

    Address

    Hanningfield Reservoir, Giffords Lane, South Hanningfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8HX

    Telephone

    0345 155 0236

    South Hanningfield, Chelmsford

    Hanningfield Waterside Park, set in a picturesque part of Essex is open for visitors to enjoy a day out in the beautiful landscape. With a play park, cafe, gift shop, fishing, walks and lots of nature, you are certain to have a great day.

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