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About Essex

The County of Essex is located in the South-East of England. Being a Coastal County Essex has much to offer, such as the seaside Town of Southend-on-Sea a popular holiday destination which boasts the longest pleasure pier in the world. Other nearby attractions include Southchurch Hall a museum housed in a half-timbered medieval manor house, which dates back to the early 14th century or alternatively why not go and see a White Tiger eye to eye in White Tiger Valley at Colchester Zoo. (add/update description)

See below for all the best towns & attractions in Essex, or see a selection of our Essex photographs on our picture tour of Essex..

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Recommended towns & villages in Essex

	Canvey Island With a pleasant coast, intriguing creeks to explore and views across the Thames estuary to Allhallows and beyond, it is not surprising that Canvey Island is a popular tourist destination... Information \| Pictures (26) \| Hotels
	Coggeshall Standing in a town full of elaborate historic properties, the simple charm of Coggeshall water mill, reflected in the waters of the Blackwell River, captivates perfectly the image of an Essex of long ago, immortalised forever in paintings by Constable and Gainsborough... Information \| Pictures (1) \| Hotels
	Dedham There are two things that immediately strike you about this enchanting village, the first is the opulence of the beautiful 15th-century church, and the second is the fascinating view of the River Stour, which, like the church, has featured in Constable paintings... Information \| Pictures (24) \| Hotels
	Epping Queen Elizabeth 1st was a frequent visitor to Epping. It was in 1575 on a visit to Thomas Heneage at Copped Hall that the Queen costituted him Clerk of the Market with his heirs forever, she also granted further market rights... Information \| Pictures (4) \| Hotels
	Saffron Walden The outstanding feature of Saffron Walden is its rich variety of properties tangled around its web of ancient streets... Information \| Pictures (175) \| Hotels

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Recommended attractions in Essex

	Bridge End Gardens These perfectly laid out gardens were started in the mid 18th century by Atkinson Francis Gibson. They are particularly noted..... Information \| Pictures (15) \| Hotels
	Dedham Art and Craft Centre One of East Anglia´s leading art and craft centres. This converted church, in the heart of Constable Country, has 3 extensive..... Information \| Pictures (1) \| Hotels
	Hainault Forest Country Park .. Information \| Pictures (16) \| Hotels
	The Naze Tower Built above colourful fossil rich cliffs by Trinity House in 1721, the Naze Tower rises 85 feet into the air and affords visitors..... Information \| Pictures (3) \| Hotels