Routes

Things To Do Highlights

The replica Victorian Cell

The Essex Police Museum covers the history of policing in Essex from its Victorian origins to…

Walton

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

Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation

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

countryside Walks

The twelve walks of between 3 and 8 miles, include walks for everyone - families, people new to…

Hadleigh Castle

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

Mistley Towers

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

Brightlingsea Beach

Its sandy beach runs along Western Promenade next to Batemans Tower, a historic local landmark. 

Copped Hall

Copped Hall was the burnt-out shell of a fine Georgian mansion but now being restored. Superbly…

The exterior of Hylands House with people enjoying the front lawn.

Hylands Estate includes the fascinating & beautifully restored country house, stables and 574 acres…

The Firstsite building - shown from the outside

Firstsite is an international gallery and creative community space. See the world differently –…

Althorne

Accessible by train is this pleasant 5 mile circular walk around the village of Althorne. Allow…

Layer Marney Tower

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

Highwoods Country Park walk

Explore this fantastic country park near the centre of Colchester. A short walk from Colchester…

Balkerne Gate

Colchester's Roman Wall is the oldest and longest surviving town wall in Britain.

Pleshey Mount

The remains of this imposing motte and bailey castle, built in the 12th century, dominate the…

Alderford Mill

One of the most complete historic watermills in Essex with most of the original machinery. Restored…

The Old House, Rochford

The Old House in Rochford was built in 1270. It's a real gem in the District's crown and a must see…

Central Park, Chelmsford

This park is in the centre of the city and offers visitors the opportunity to relax and take in…

Chappel Viaduct

Accessible by train this 4 mile / 6.4 km walk explores the rolling countryside bordering the…

Lucca Enoteca

A 3 mile / 4.8km walk on the Stour Estuary, between Essex and Suffolk, which is inspired by the…

Butterfly Maldon wick meadow

This 15 acre reserve consists of 1.5 miles of the former Maldon-Woodham Ferrers railway line, most…

Gunpowder Park

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

Shoebury East Beach

East Beach is a long sandy beach that is crowned with a magnificent grassy hinterland making it a…

Driving Range at Waldegraves Holiday Park, Mersea Island, Essex

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

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