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20 things you must do in Essex!
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Ever wanted to know what it feels like to be an Olympian? Well you can pretend to be one when you ‘ride the rapids’ at the White Water Centre at Lee Valley – the only purpose built venue for the Olympics, and where Team GB won the canoe slalom in 2012.
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- The award winning pub and restaurant, Galvin Green Man is from the acclaimed chefs and restaurateurs Chris and Jeff Galvin. Set in a charming 14th century building, in countryside with panoramic views and offering great value lunch or dinner with Bib Gourmand Menu.
- Step aboard for a relaxing cruise with Topsail Charters. Today only a handful of these vessels survive.
- Walk in Constable’s footsteps and sit in the exact spot where he painted ‘The Haywain’. The scene today is exactly as it was back in 1821.
- Mersea and Maldon OystersTry them fresh with a little vinegar and tabasco – delish! Served in top restaurants all over the World.
- As well as the Walton backwaters, you can also venture out by boat from Burnham-on-Crouch to Foulness Island – both seal watching trips are amazing.
- Step into the boots of a Zoo Keeper for one amazing day. One of the largest Zoos in Europe and Essex’s most visited attraction.
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- Now it would be rude to leave Essex without having a ‘tipple’! Including the oldest vineyard in the UK and award-winning wines, tour and taste!
- Go hunting for sharks teeth and fossils dating back to the Ice Age! Climb the Naze Tower for stunning views.
- Discover the magic of the Deep Dark Wood with this self-led trail searching for the amazing hand-crafted carvings of Gruffalo characters
- Harlow is home to over 100 public artworks. Take a walking or cycling tour to see world renowned works by 20th century artists, including Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth and Elisabeth Frink.
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- Essex is home to the famous preserve makers Wilkin & Sons of Tiptree (by appointment to her Majesty). Tip - try the Little Scarlet strawberry jam!
- Home to horse racing in Essex and the UK's newest racecourse. You can experience the thrill of racing plus a packed calendar of themed concert and music festivals to suit all tastes.
- Saffron Walden is a delightful medieval town with a rich heritage of old buildings, including the magnificent Jacobean mansion Audley End House and Gardens and St Mary’s Church, the largest and one of the most beautiful parish churches in Essex.
- One of the oldest, least altered, purpose-built cinemas in Britain. Open Friday-Sunday, watch the latest blockbusters, west end streamings or enjoy live music with refreshments available in screen.
- Covering 6 acres, these beautiful gardens and nursery were created by award-winning plantswoman Beth Chatto.
- Jamie (Oliver) and Jimmy (Doherty) love it (they filmed Friday Night Feast here), and we love it too – Southend Pier the longest pleasure pier in the World – yes really! And you can take a trip on the train to the end and back again, or if you’re feeling energetic, take a leisurely stroll (or sprint) – it’s 1.3 miles long.
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