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The Cater Museum
The Cater Museum is an independent local museum at 74 High Street in Billericay. General admission is free, with donations supporting its collections, displays and events. Its public opening days are limited and it has a seasonal winter…
Plan your visit →Aroma
Aroma is a restaurant in Basildon, Essex. Its visitor address is Festival Way, SS14 3WB Basildon. Check current opening times and booking arrangements before travelling.
Plan your visit →Travelodge Braintree
Travelodge Braintree is a hotel with a visitor address in Braintree, Essex. Find it at Victoria Street, Braintree, CM7 3HN.
Plan your visit →Canvey Island Heritage Centre Museum
Canvey Island Heritage Centre Museum is a museum with a visitor address in Canvey Island, Essex. Find it at 22 Canvey Road, Canvey Island, SS8 0LW.
Plan your visit →Maggio Lounge
Maggio Lounge is a restaurant with a visitor address in Billericay, Essex. Find it at 50-52 High Street, Billericay, CM12 9BS.
Plan your visit →The Courtyard Rooms
The Courtyard Rooms is a accommodation with a visitor address in Brightlingsea, Essex. Find it at 1 High Street, Brightlingsea, CO7 0AE.
Plan your visit →Museum of Chelmsford
Museum of Chelmsford is in Oaklands Park on Moulsham Street. Its displays explore the city's history from prehistoric finds to more recent life, alongside changing exhibitions. The wider park and museum have different admission and visitor arrangements.
Plan your visit →Blackmore Tea Rooms
Blackmore Tea Rooms is a café in Blackmore, Essex. Its visitor address is The Green, CM4 0RL Blackmore. Check current opening times and booking arrangements before travelling.
Plan your visit →Ye Olde White Harte Hotel
Ye Olde White Harte Hotel is a hotel with a visitor address in Burnham-On-Crouch, Essex. Find it at The Quay, Burnham-On-Crouch, CM0 8AS.
Plan your visit →Roman Circus Visitor Centre
Explore the archaeology of Colchester's Roman circus at the visitor centre run by Colchester Archaeological Trust. Visitor location: Circular Road North, Colchester, CO2 7GZ. Check current opening dates and any booking requirements before travelling.
Plan your visit →Megarry's Antiques and Tea Shop
Megarry's Antiques and Tea Shop is a café with a visitor address in Blackmore, Essex. Find it at The Duckpond Green, Blackmore, CM4 0RR.
Plan your visit →Best Western Atlantic Hotel
Best Western Atlantic Hotel is a hotel in Chelmsford, Essex. Its visitor address is Brook Street, CM1 1PP Chelmsford. Check current opening times and booking arrangements before travelling.
Plan your visit →Essex Fire Museum
Essex Fire Museum is a museum with a visitor address in Grays, Essex. Find it at Hogg Lane, Grays, RM17 5QS. Check current opening times and booking requirements before travelling.
Plan your visit →Parlour Cafe
Parlour Cafe is a café in Burnham-On-Crouch, Essex. Its visitor address is Ferry Road, CM0 8PJ Burnham-On-Crouch. Check current opening times and booking arrangements before travelling.
Plan your visit →Premier Inn Chelmsford City Centre
Premier Inn Chelmsford City Centre is a hotel with a visitor address in Chelmsford, Essex. Find it at Victoria Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1NY.
Plan your visit →Thurrock Museum
Thurrock Museum is on the first floor of the Thameside Complex in Grays. Its local history displays include prehistoric finds, Roman and Saxon objects, and material from more recent centuries. General admission is free.
Plan your visit →ASK Italian
ASK Italian is a restaurant in Chelmsford, Essex. Its visitor address is Bond Street, CM1 1GD Chelmsford. Check current opening times and booking arrangements before travelling.
Plan your visit →The Good Life
The Good Life is a accommodation with a visitor address in Dovercourt, Essex. Find it at 162 High Street, Dovercourt, CO12 3AT.
Plan your visit →Hadleigh Castle
Ruins overlooking the Essex marshes, enlarged during Edward III’s reign. An outdoor stop with exposed ground around the surviving towers. Entry is free; parking or transport may still cost extra. Check the operator’s current opening and access advice…
Plan your visit →Middletons Steakhouse & Grill
Middletons Steakhouse & Grill is a restaurant with a visitor address in Chelmsford, Essex. Find it at 2 High Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1BE.
Plan your visit →Downham Hall
Downham Hall is a hotel with a visitor address in Downham, Essex. Find it at Castledon Road, Downham, CM11 1LG. Check current opening times and booking requirements before travelling.
Plan your visit →Leigh Heritage Centre
Leigh Heritage Centre is a museum with a visitor address in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex. Find it at 13a High Street, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 2EN.
Plan your visit →90Minutes
90Minutes is a restaurant in Colchester, Essex. Its visitor address is 10 St Botolphs Street, CO2 7DU Colchester. Check current opening times and booking arrangements before travelling.
Plan your visit →Crown House
Crown House is a hotel with a visitor address in Great Chesterford, Essex. Find it at London Road, Great Chesterford, CB10 1NY.
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Local photographs are used where available. Cards labelled country inspiration show a named scene from the wider country, rather than that town. Category photographs illustrate the activity, not a particular business.
Moot Hall, Keswick — Kenneth Allen · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Image licence · Optimised version; original source linked.
Bowness-on-Windermere town centre — Karl1587 · public domain · Optimised version; original source linked.
Bowness-on-Windermere town centre — Karl1587 · public domain · Optimised version; original source linked.
Bowness-on-Windermere town centre — Karl1587 · public domain · Optimised version; original source linked.
Waterhead, Ambleside — Fitful · public domain · Optimised version; original source linked.
Grasmere village — Malc McDonald · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Image licence · Optimised version; original source linked.
Kendal Castle — Sue · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Image licence · Optimised version; original source linked.
Market Square, Penrith — Malc McDonald · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Image licence · Optimised version; original source linked.
Whitehaven harbour — Krautrock · public domain · Optimised version; original source linked.
Bampton bridge and village, Cumbria — Oliver Dixon · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Image licence · Optimised version; original source linked.
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Walks & road trips in Essex
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Flatford and Dedham Walk from Manningtree Station
Walk from Manningtree station to Flatford and Dedham through Constable country. This guide covers the riverside route, practical stops, train access and nearby places to stay for a…
About 7 miles / 11.2 km · Allow 3½–4½ hours including stops · Moderate; mostly low-level countryside
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Tollesbury Wick Circular Walk
Tollesbury Wick
7.2 miles / 11.5 km · Allow 3–4 hours, plus birdwatching stops · Moderate; long, exposed sea-wall walk
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The West Mersea Island Walk
Stiperstones
Approximately 5.6 miles / 9 km · Allow 2½–3½ hours, plus stops · Mostly easy coastal walking; uneven stretches
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