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A Day in Saffron Walden Situated in north-west Essex is the picturesque medieval town of Saffron Walden. With it's many historic and colourful buildings, showcasing… |
An Art Lovers Luxury Break Spend a few days in the luxury of one of the Milsom Hotel Group’s properties in the Dedham Vale, deep in the heart of Constable Country… |
Coastal & Estuary Wanderings Stay in a harbourside hotel and spend a few days exploring the Essex coast and estuaries. Boating, cream teas, a nature reserve, a maritime trail and… |
Discover the Dengie with friends Impress your friends with your culinary skills before making a splash at paddleboarding in Maldon. Have the hotel all to yourselves… |
Dizzying Heights and Steam Fun for Families Travel back in time by steam to a land of castles at Hedingham and the Knights Templar barns at Cressing. Switch to outlet shopping in Braintree,… |
Essex Delights for Free! Morning - Start your day at Cressing Temple, home of the massive and beautiful timber barns built by the Knights Templar in the 13th century… |
Family Fun at The Farm, Forest, Fort & More Climb aboard a fire engine in Grays and more in this jam-packed itinerary. Day 1 Morning - Start your family adventure with a visit to… |
Geological Wonders & Maritime History Breathe in the fresh sea air as you explore the beauty of Walton-on-the-Naze from the ground and from the top of the tower. Discover the heritage of… |
Gourmet Garden Trail -Tudor merchant houses to breweries. Discover and explore historic castles, rural vineyards and transformed gardens in the exciting county of Essex. This itinerary introduces you to some… |
Island Escape Spend a couple of days enjoying Island life at Waldegraves Holiday Park, on Mersea Island. Choose a luxury static holiday home, camping or book a… |
Love is in the Air A three-day romantic jaunt taking in stunning gardens, a luxury spa hotel, historic sites, retail therapy and fine dining. Day 1 Spend a… |
Make some Mersea Memories Approached by a causeway from the mainland, cut off at high tide, Mersea is a place you have to plan to get to. Morning - Most… |
Museum Mosey on a rainy day In the north of the county we have two great museums to entertain when the weather makes you want to head indoors. Morning - Start your… |
Roman Relics & Island Flavours Calling all foodies... sample fresh Mersea oysters and indulge in a scrumptious Tiptree cream tea. From Britain's First City,… |
Seaside Delights in two days Travel by train to the Essex Coast for a chilled short break in Southend-on-Sea. In this itinerary, we have combined the traditional… |
Seaside Delights only a Train ride away Escape the capital with an easy journey by train to the seaside. Morning - Arrive by train to Leigh-on-Sea and breathe in the sea air as you… |
Sparkle, Steam & Sculpture Explore the countryside of North and West Essex, indulging in a country spa hotel stay. Tour and taste excellent English wine at a local… |
Take it Easy by Car Take it Easy by Car - Harwich, Wrabness, Mistley, Manningtree & Dedham Day 1 Drop your bags at The Thorn at Mistley,… |
Take it Easy by Public Transport Day 1 - Colchester Drop your bags at the Greyfriars Hotel for check in later, taking time to enjoy morning coffee on the outside terrace before… |
The Food of Love Stay at the historic port of Maldon and take time to explore the coastline. Scroll down past the map below the itinerary for… |
Walking in Essex There’s no better way to explore our fair county than by pulling on some sturdy shoes and setting off, whether you choose a gentle stroll… |
Wild Wallasea, Maldon and the Dengie Peninsula Day 1 Spend the morning on Wallasea Island, a wild, expansive landscape of marshland, lagoons and open sea where you can walk the seawalls… |
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