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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
	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
	St Osyth The village is noted for its medieval Priory, a Grade I listed building which started life as a foundation for Augustinian Canons around 1127, it later became an abbey which was eventually dissolved in 1539... Information \| Pictures (15) \| Hotels
	Walton on the Naze This is a seaside resort that is a real treat for every member of the family. It is a traditional resort that simply caters for those whose wish is to have a jolly good time... Information \| Pictures (25) \| Hotels
	West Mersea The beach is crammed full of colourful beach huts and has fine views across the mouth of the River Blackwater to Bradwell-on-Sea. The beach is safe for bathing, windsurfing is popular and there is a small jetty for boats... Information \| Pictures (7) \| Hotels

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Recommended attractions in Essex

	East Anglian Railway Museum Where better to take the children for a great day out! Here at the East Anglian Railway Museum, children, mum and dad, even..... Information \| Pictures (3) \| Hotels
	Hadleigh Castle Built by the Normans on the approach to London, lived in by 3 queens; Catherine of Aragon, Anne of Cleves and Catherine Parr...... Information \| Pictures (8) \| Hotels
	Hylands Park .. Information \| Pictures (7) \| Hotels
	One Tree Hill Country Park .. Information \| Pictures (3) \| Hotels
	Saffron Walden Museum This is the second oldest purpose-built museum in the country. It occupies a gracious russet brick building in an enclosed..... Information \| Pictures (6) \| Hotels