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...
View attractionJust upstream from Flatford Mill, the restored thatched 16th century cottage houses an exhibition about John Constable. Set in an area of outstanding beauty.
View attractionSituated in the heart of Colchester, this beautiful park hosts a number of attractions including the castle museum, miniture golf, a play park, boating as we...
View attractionBoth the Chelsmford Museum as well as the Essex Regimental Museum host a variety of activities and events suitable for the whole family throughout the y...
View attractionCoalhouse Fort had links with centuries of coastal defence, the fort was in operation during the two World Wars.
View attractionThe largest surviving Norman Keep in Europe and constructed in the eleventh century, Colchester castle contians a variety of exhibitions hosting collections ...
View attractionFor those looking to experince the natural history that surrounds Colchester look no further. With a focus on wildlife, there are many fascinating exhibition...
View attractionThe 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 ...
View attractionA working museum representing 100 years of railway. Working signal boxes, restoration shed, locomotives and more.
View attractionEpping 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...
View attractionFor anyone wanting to discover more about the history of fire service, look no further than a guided tour around the Essex Fire Museum. There are a variety o...
View attractionTake a glimpse into the working lives of the essex Police force, from Vicotiran times to the modern day. Not only is the museum home to over 25,000 pieces of...
View attractionFirstsite 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...
View attractionThis grade II listed Elizibethan Mansion is a stunning example of early Renaissance architiecture. While it has now been divided into private hosues,...
View attractionBuilt in the sixteenth century by Tudor secretary of state Sir William Petre, Ingatestone Hall stands proud in the countryside of Ingatestone and retain...
View attractionMuseum 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...
View attractionBuilt in the sixteenth century, this merchant's house stands tall to this day and is steeped in the history of Colchester's cloth trading industry. Construct...
View attractionWell preserved 12th century Priory housing a museum of the Priory's history and a historic collection of radios. Set in the middle of a lovely park.
View attractionThe former Chelmsford waterworks of Sandford Mill hosts a variety of fun educational events throughout the year including science experiments, re-enactments ...
View attraction13th/14th century timber-framed moated manor house with Tudor additions.
View attractionSouthend Pier is the longest pleasure pier in the world at 1.3 miles. Since a fire struck in 2005, the end of the pier doesn't have many features but the rai...
View attractionLocated 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...
View attractionWhether you are interested in aviation or not, the Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome offers something for the whole family. With events being run throughout th...
View attractionThe perfect day out for any interested in British military history, the Combined Military Services Museum covers brutal conflicts from the Crimean wars to th...
View attractionLocated within the heart of colchester, The Minories Art Gallery is a contemporary art gallery and showcases a variety of exhibitions throughout the year. Th...
View attractionThe Munnings art Museum has become home to 600 different artworks as well as offering a variety of different events and workshops throughout its open p...
View attractionAt 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...
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