Pictures of Essex

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 (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...

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...

Picturesque Villages in EssexHistoric Market Towns in EssexAll Essex towns & villagesAll towns in England

Recommended Attractions to visit in Essex

Chapel of St Peter-on-the-Wall (8 Pictures)

The Chapel of St Peter-on-the-Wall is the oldest church in England, having been built by St Cedd in 654ad. It sits right on the.....

Hatfield Forest Country Park (6 Pictures)

An ancient royal hunting ground, designated Site of Special Scientific Interest and National Nature Reserve...

Hyde Hall RHS Garden (45 Pictures)

..

Hylands Park (8 Pictures)

..

All Essex AttractionsAll England Attractions