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Exploring the most picturesque & historic places to visit in the county of Essex, England.

About the county of 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.

Recommended Towns & Villages to visit in Essex

Brightlingsea

Brightlingsea (34 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Essex

A medieval port on the Colne estuary, Brightlingsea was once an associate member of the Cinque Ports. The history of the town goes back to Roman times and it's industry has always been linked to the sea...

Castle lane, Castle Hedingham village, Essex

Castle Hedingham (26 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Essex

Set in enchanting border countryside where the fine old counties of Suffolk and Essex meet, lies the delightful village of Castle Hedingham which has pleasant buildings and an historic castle to explore...

Chalkwell Esplanade, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex

Westcliff-on-Sea (12 Pictures)

in the county of Essex

The coast along this stretch of Essex beaches may be somewhat urbanised, but it remains full of surprises with reminders of the times when smugglers would stealthily enter the creeks between the mudflats to distribute their illicit cargoes at local inns...

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Recommended Attractions to visit in Essex

Adventure Island, formely known as Peter Pans

Adventure Island (4 Pictures)

This is the number one theme park in the Southeast of England, a great place for anyone at any age, especially children and tiny.....

Bourne Mill

Bourne Mill (8 Pictures)

Picturesque watermill with working waterwheel..

Hylands house, Hylands park, Chelmsford, Essex

Hylands Park (8 Pictures)

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St. Osyth priory gatehouse

St. Osyth Priory (2 Pictures)

The ruins of St.Osyth's Priory are the most picturesque and impressive range of monastic buildings in Essex. The priory dates.....

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