All Places in Essex

Walton pier was originally built to a length of 530 feet in the 1870s but due to shallow water was extended in 1898 to a length of 2600 feet and is the second longest pier in Great Britain. Facilities on the pier include a large undercover amusement arcade at the shoreward end which has ten-pin bowling centre. There are fairground rides Read more…

Cudmore Grove beach is on the eastern end of Mersea Island within the Cudmore Grove Country Park.  This is a sand and pebble beach backed by grassland and marshes and includes historic features such as WWII pillboxes and gun emplacements, remains of a 16th century blockhouse fort. Popular with walkers, fossil hunting, cyclists and horse riders. Pay and display car Read more…

Thorney Bay beach is a small sandy beach on Canvey Island backed by a large grassy area. When the tide is low the beach has some muddy areas. Facilities include car parking, a wheelchair-accessible path to the beach, cafe, children’s play area, grass areas and to one side of the beach you have a caravan park. Read more…

Clacton (Clacton-on-Sea) is the largest town on the Tendring Peninsula, in Essex, a seaside resort that popularity increased due to its close, day-trip possible,  proximity to London. Clacton has a selection of sandy beaches, watersports, a Victorian pier, amusements, fun fair, pubs, clubs, cafes and restaurants. The famous Clacton Air Show attracts in excess of 90,000 visitors over two August Read more…

Hadleigh Farm is the Salvation Army Farm Colony and it has evolved over the last 122 years. Today we are a commercial farm, a place of natural beauty, committed to environmental and social progress. Visitors can experience our rare breeds centre with rare sheep, ponies, pigs and poultry, and guided walks offer a fascinating insight into the Hadleigh Farm area. The farm also has Hadleigh Read more…

Dutch Cottage Museum, the oldest of originally three (known) octagonal-shaped Dutch Cottages on Canvey Island, this one is dated 1681. The cottage was occupied into the twentieth century. The museum is one of smallest in the country and has two rooms, one up and one down, that will barely accommodate half a dozen people at a time. Probably not a Read more…

Jubilee Beach is a busy beach as it is within Southend on Sea but located just away from the main attractions but still within walking distance of local amenities: Adventure Island, amusements, shops, plus a huge choice of cafes. Jubilee Beach is a favorite with families. Facilities include parking, toilets and food. Read more…

West Mersea beach is on the small Island of Mersea in Essex. The beach is a sand and pebble mix backed by some grass areas and colourful beach huts. You have a couple of holiday parks along this stretch of beach which can make the beach a little busy, although you can take a walk along the coast to find Read more…

Thorpe Bay beach is a sand/pebble beach, groynes, tidal paddling pool and is backed by a promenade. The beach is part of the long Southend-on-Sea seafront and is popular with all watersports. Facilities include parking, toilets, cafes, restaurants and a promenade. Read more…

Westcliff Gardens are on a hillside by the Southen-on-Sea promenade. Read more…