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Freedom of the County

Explore our posts to help you find the freedom and independence to explore Essex and beyond!

Wat Tyler Country Park

A disabled-friendly bastion of country walks, wildlife and a variety of activities for kids. A fantastic option for anyone to spend an afternoon in nature.

Clacton Pier

The Pier is the heart of Clacton’s famous seafront. Featuring activities and games fit for the whole family. Plenty of food outlets too!

Essex Police Museum

An insight into the archival history of Essex police. Discover all kinds of stories from the police force.

Hyde Hall

A charity run garden and park, complete with various activities from walking to workshops.

Sealife Adventure

Southend’s beachside Zooquarium is an excellent centre to see both land animals and marine life.

Rayleigh Mount & Windmill

A picturesque spot in the middle of Rayleigh Town Centre.

Chalkwell Park

A fantastic public park with a large amount of open space. Accessible from Southend, Chalkwell, Leigh-on-Sea, Westcliff-on-Sea.

Summerhill Garden Centre

For anybody with a passion for plants and gardening, Summerhill Garden Centre is an excellent venue for an afternoon.

Call of the Wild Zoo

A family-run zoo outside South Woodham, home to penguins, lemurs and other animal friends.

Southend-On-Sea Seafront

A vibrant and iconic beachfront with plenty to see and do! Great for beach walks, family fun, eating out and more!

Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker

A unique reminder of the dangers of the Cold War and what a political nuclear bunker of the time looked like.

Hadleigh Country Park

Hadleigh’s own country park features brilliant views of the Thames Estuary and has countryside walking, activities and events.

Palace Theatre

Be it drama, comedy or music, the Palace Theatre is an excellent venue for culture of all kinds.

Barleylands Farm Park

Barleylands is a family-run farm that offers a wide range of things to do, from authentic artisan crafts to farm animals.

Battlesbridge Antique Centre

A collective of eighty antique dealers makes Battlesbridge a unique offering to all visitors.

Hanningfield Waterside Park

A true Essex beauty spot. Featuring forest walks, waterside catering, fishing facilities and more.

Southend-On-Sea Pier

The world’s longest pleasure pier in the world. An iconic Southend-on-Sea landmark.

Hadleigh Castle

Built after 1215 during the reign of Henry III, the castle ruins are an unmissable relic of British history.

Old Leigh-on-Sea Waterfront

Watch the boats along the beautiful Leigh-on-Sea waterfront while eating fresh cockles.