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Essex

A view of lush green fields set against a strong blue sky, all naturally framed by the silhouette of trees.

Located just east of London, Essex stretches out to the North Sea coastline.

Popular summer coastal destinations include Southend-on-Sea and Clacton-on-Sea.

It also links into major outdoor locations like Lee Valley Regional Park and Hatfield Park.

Major towns include Colchester and Chelmsford.

Transport

Rail access is possible to places like Chelmsford, Colchester, Southend and Clacton. Some also have Underground access.

The M25 provides easy access to roads like the A140 and A14.

Colchester

Southend-on-Sea

Beth Chatto Gardens

Chelsea Flower Show winner

Clacton-on-Sea

Essex’s largest seaside resort

Deadham & Flatford

Constable Country

Frinton on Sea

Small 1920s/30s-era costal resort

Harlow

Sculpture town

Hatfield Forest

Historic woodland, ideal for walking

Lee Valley Regional Park

Wildlife, walking, water sports & more

RHS Garden Hyde Hall

Botanic garden

Royal Gunpowder Mills

Bang!

Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome

WWI revisited

Walton-on-the-Naze

Essex resort with sandy beach

Text © Angela Youngman

Image by Ricky Rew on Unsplash