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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)

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Brightlingsea 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...
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Burnham-on-Crouch in the county of Essex
Burnham-on-Crouch, a small town on the north bank of the River Crouch as it winds its way towards Foulness Point and the North...
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Canvey Island in the county of Essex
It is hard to believe that Canvey Island sits along a coastline which was once a famous haunt of smugglers who steered their...
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Clacton-on-Sea in the county of Essex
Clacton-on-Sea is a fine Victorian resort that offers visitors and enjoyable and jolly time. The long golden sandy beach is...
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Colchester a Historic Market Town in the county of Essex
Fascinating historic Essex town in which there was probably a settlement in both the 5th-century BC, and the Ist-century AD. The...
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Fingringhoe in the county of Essex
Delightful Fingringhoe is home to one of the most outstanding Nature Reserves in the country. It was formed out of a disused...
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Manningtree a Historic Market Town in the county of Essex
It is believed that Matthew Hopkins, Witchfinder General of the 17th-century, notorious for terrorising East Anglia had his...
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Saffron Walden in the county of Essex
The outstanding feature of Saffron Walden is its rich variety of properties tangled around its web of ancient streets. The...
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Shoeburyness in the county of Essex
Shoeburyness lies to the eastern end of Southend beyond Thorpe Bay. At the other side of the tip or "ness" is the sprawl of...
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Walton on the Naze in the county of Essex
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...
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