Sightseeing
Beautiful gardens to look around with a good cafe and nursery to purchase plants.
30 locals recommend
Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens
Clacton RoadBeautiful gardens to look around with a good cafe and nursery to purchase plants.
Colchester Zoo
Maldon RoadFantastic zoo. Lots to see and do.
Excellent museum in a wonderful setting. Lots of artifacts to see and history to investigate. The castle is set in some lovely grounds too which are well worth a walk around.
80 locals recommend
The Castle Museum
Castle ParkExcellent museum in a wonderful setting. Lots of artifacts to see and history to investigate. The castle is set in some lovely grounds too which are well worth a walk around.
Explore the site of Britain's only known Roman circus. Browse in the visitor centre and relax in the gardens.
Roman Circus Visitor Centre
Roman Circus WalkExplore the site of Britain's only known Roman circus. Browse in the visitor centre and relax in the gardens.
An area of outstanding natural beauty on the Essex-Suffolk border, affectionately known as Constable Country. It contains some beautiful lowland landscapes and picturesque villages to explore.
19 locals recommend
Dedham Vale AONB
An area of outstanding natural beauty on the Essex-Suffolk border, affectionately known as Constable Country. It contains some beautiful lowland landscapes and picturesque villages to explore.
Excellent nature reserve overlooking the Colne Estuary. Ideal for bird watching or enjoying a walk. Great activities for families.
8 locals recommend
Essex Wildlife Trust Fingringhoe Wick
Excellent nature reserve overlooking the Colne Estuary. Ideal for bird watching or enjoying a walk. Great activities for families.
A wetland site of international importance; excellent bird watching opportunities and fabulous views over the reservoir.
Essex Wildlife Trust Abberton Reservoir
Church RoadA wetland site of international importance; excellent bird watching opportunities and fabulous views over the reservoir.
Sandy beaches, classic pier, Naze Tower & visitor centre, wildlife & nature reserve; Walton has something for everyone!
38 locals recommend
Walton-on-the-Naze
Sandy beaches, classic pier, Naze Tower & visitor centre, wildlife & nature reserve; Walton has something for everyone!
Classic seaside entertainment with lovely beaches and a fantastic pier.
34 locals recommend
Clacton-on-Sea
Classic seaside entertainment with lovely beaches and a fantastic pier.