The Thatched Cottages, Burnham on Crouch

Our two delightful Thatched Cottages are ideal for a Self Catering break. They are ideally situated near the railway station with regular trains connecting you to London or the seaside resort of Southend &ndash...

Abberton Reservoir Nature Reserve and Visitor Centre

The site offers excellent birdwatching opportunities over the 1200 acre reservoir, which is a Wetland of International Importance. There are facilities for the disabled in the Visitor Centre and boardwalk acces...

Adventure Island Southend

Everyone's talking about it.This has to be the easiest way to have a hassle-free day at Adventure Island. No traffic jams. No parking. No roadworks! All you pay for is your Adventure Island 'ride band&#...

Battlesbridge Antiques Centre

Five interesting old buildings housing over 70 dealers in antiques and crafts on the banks of the River Crouch.

Bourne Mill

Picturesque watermill with working waterwheel in a verdant oasis in suburban Colchester.Delightful stone-built 16th-century watermill in tranquil grounds beside a stream and millpond. Bourne Road, Colchester, E...

Chelmsford Cathedral

15th century building, notable for the unity of its perpendicular architecture and contemporary works of art. This is one of the smallest Cathedrals in England in one of the largest Diocese.There is a well sto...

Chelmsford Museum

Chelmsford Museum was founded in 1835 by the members of the Chelmsford Philosophical Society and started life in the parlour of Chelmsford Gaol, then situated by the Stone Bridge in the centre of the town. The ...

Clacton Pier

Clacton Pier, more than any other British pier, has changed its image in keeping with the entertainment trends of its paying customers over the decades. In doing so it has succeeded in remaining commercially vi...

Colchester Castle Museum

A visit to Colchester Castle Museum takes you through 2000 years of some of the most important events in British history. Once capital of Roman Britain, Colchester has experienced devastation by Boudica (Boadi...