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Attractions in Essex
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Beth Chatto Gardens
The Beth Chatto Gardens began in 1960. From an overgrown wasteland with poor gravel soil and boggy hollows, it has been transformed into an informal garden harmonising with the surrounding countryside. |
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Bourne Mill
The mill was originally built as a fishing lodge in 1591 and features stepped Dutch gables. It was converted in the 19th century to a mill for fulling (a process in cloth manufacture) and later flour milling. |
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Coggeshall Grange Barn
One of the oldest timber-framed Barns in Europe, dating from the 13th century. It was the barn of the Cistercian monastery of Coggeshall. |
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Colchester Zoo
Colchester Zoo is one of the finest Zoos in Europe due to a constant programme of development and recently won the coveted "Large Visitor Attraction of the Year" Award from the East of England Tourist Board. |
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Colne Valley Railway and Museum
The Colne Valley Railway is a one mile long heritage railway located in North Essex, about 70 miles from London. |
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Flatford Bridge Cottage
This thatched sixteenth century cottage is at the heart of Constable Country. It houses a display about the artist who features Bridge Cottage in several of his paintings. |
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Hatfield Forest National Nature Reserve
Hatfield Forest is a rare surviving example of a medieval hunting forest. It has over 1,000 acres of woodland and pasture, some wonderful 400 year old pollarded trees, two ornamental lakes and an eighteenth century Shell House. |
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Hedingham Castle
Come and see England's finest and best preserved Norman Keep. Children love to explore the interior of the castle which is 110 feet high with walls 12 feet thick. |
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Ingatestone Hall
Ingatestone Hall is a sixteenth century manor house built by Sir William Petre, Secretary of State to four Tudor Monarchs. |
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Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker
Inside a rural bungalow nestling in the Essex countryside lies the twilight world of the Government Cold War. Behind the blast screens that protect this bungalow is the entrance to an amazing labyrinth of rooms built into a hillside. |
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Layer Marney Tower
Layer Marney Tower was built between 1515 and 1525 and is the tallest Tudor Gatehouse in the country. |
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Maeldune Heritage Centre
Maeldune Heritage Centre is the home of the 42 foot Maldon embroidery which celebrates the 1000th anniversary of the Battle of Maldon. |
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Mangapps Railway Museum
Mangapps has one of the largest collections of historic railway items on public display in Britain. |
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Marsh Farm Country Park
Marsh Farm Country Park provides an enjoyable and educational day out for all the family. In addition to the farm, the country park boasts excellent coastal walks and superb views of the River Crouch. |
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Mole Hall Wildlife Park
Mole Hall Wildlife Park covers some 20 acres and has been lovingly developed by the Johnstone family, for over 40 years. |
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Mountfitchet Castle Experience
Mountfitchet Castle & Norman Village of 1066 is the only motte & bailey castle in the world that has been faithfully reconstructed on its original site. |
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Paycockes House
This fine half-timbered house is evidence of the wealth generated by the East Anglian wool trade in the 15th and 16th centuries. It contains unusually rich panelling and wood carving. |
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RHS Garden Hyde Hall
A visit to the 360-acre estate at RHS Garden Hyde hall is unforgettable in any season. The developed area of the garden, in excess of 24 acres, demonstrates an eclectic range of inspirational horticultural styles. |
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Sir Alfred Munnings Art Museum
Castle House and its Collection is a fitting memorial to Sir Alfred Munnings, KCVO, PRA, who lived at Castle House from 1919 until his death in 1959. |
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