Towns in Essex

Tollesbury, Essex

This large sea-faring village sits attractively off a tidal creek where the waters of the Blackwater River enter the sea...

Walton on the Naze, 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 those whose wish is to have a jolly good time...

Wendens Ambo, Essex

This enchanting village with its unusual name lies at the western boundary of the county. Its quaint name comes from the joining of Great and Little Ambo in the 17th century...

West Mersea, Essex

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...

Westcliff-on-Sea, 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...

White Notley, Essex

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Writtle, Essex

This is an ancient area, ringed with beautiful parklands and historic forests which were once the hunting ground of Kings...