Points of Interest & Landmarks in Essex

Saffron Walden, Essex

Audley End is one of England's most magnificent stately homes. Built by Thomas Howard, Earl of Suffolk to entertain King James I. Note: English Heritage mem...

Colchester, Essex

For those looking to experince the natural history that surrounds Colchester look no further. With a focus on wildlife, there are many fascinating exhibition...

Danbury, Essex

Part of an old park contianing woodland and lakes with ducks and gardens.

Canvey Island, Essex

The oldest of originally three (known) Dutch Cottages on Canvey Island, this one is dated 1681. It was occupied into the twentieth century until it was made ...

Loughton, Essex

Visitor Centre for information on and exploration of Epping Forest.

Epping, Essex

Epping Ongar Railway is Essex’s award winning longest heritage railway and the closest to London, running from Ongar to North Weald and into Epping For...

Colchester, Essex

Firstsite is a contemporary art gallery and visual arts organisation in Colchester, which was founded in 1994. Firstsite's new home, which was designed by aw...

Chipping Ongar, Essex

Greensted Church is the oldest wooden church in the world, dating from the 11th century.

Epping, Essex

  This grade II listed Elizibethan Mansion is a stunning example of early Renaissance architiecture. While it has now been divided into private hosues,...

Chelmsford, Essex

Built in the sixteenth century by Tudor secretary of state Sir William Petre, Ingatestone Hall stands proud in the countryside of Ingatestone and retain...

Brentwood, Essex

3 storey ex-government regional HQ, buried 80ft underground. Features include a kitchen, dorms, power, filtration, plotting floor, government administration ...

Colchester, Essex

Tudor building with the tallest gatehouse in Britain.

Colchester, Essex

These two classic towers are landmarks of great historical importance to the area. Once standing at either end of a Georgian church erected in 1776, it is on...

Langford, Essex

Museum of Power holds a fascinating collection, all housed in a former Water Pump Station. The museum offers guests a unique experience, where all of the dis...

Chelmsford, Essex

RHS Garden Hyde Hall is a peaceful public garden in Chelmsford, with stunning panoramic views that never fail to surprise its visitors. The garden is a horti...

Colchester, Essex

The site of an ancient Roman chariot racing Circus, the Roman Circus Centre provides so much to see and do at this historic site. From a giant model of the a...

Chelmsford, Essex

The former Chelmsford waterworks of Sandford Mill hosts a variety of fun educational events throughout the year including science experiments, re-enactments ...

Southend-on-Sea, Essex

Originally built in 1912, the Southend Cliff Lift has become an iconic piece of Southend's history. To this day it still provides a relaxing journey up the c...

Southend-on-Sea, Essex

Located at the shore end of the Pier, the Museum tells the story of the Southensd Pier from its construction in the ninetheenth century, to the modern day. T...

Colchester, Essex

The Beth Chatto Gardens have been transformed throughout the years, from the overgrown wastland it was in 1960 into the beautiful, informal garden it is toda...

Walton on the Naze, Essex

At eight floors tall, the Naze Tower boasts spectacular views of the seaside town of Walton-on-the-Naze and the North Sea. Such views can be well appreciated...

Walton on the Naze, Essex

Take a ride on the Red Baron, be thrilled on the Waltzer, release that road rage on the Dodgems or strike it lucky in the Tenpin Bowling Centre. Walton Pier ...