Essex is a county located in southeast England. It offers diverse attractions as well as a wide range of fun and interesting things to do.
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Essex has a rich history and vibrant culture. Whether you are interested in history, nature, beaches or are a party animal the place has something to offer to all.
Saffron Walden
It is a charming medieval period market town. The market has been operating since 1141. It is open only on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Visitors will find many things to purchase as well as a decent number of food places.
It is a world famous attraction boasting of over 2,000 varieties of plants. The garden is a creation of award winning gardener Beth Chatto. Other places of interest here include a tearoom, water areas and a plant shop.
The Beth Chatto Gardens
Colchester Castle
It is a Norman castle built on the foundations of a Roman temple.
The historic attraction is now a museum where visitors get to know the rich history of Colchester. Interactive exhibits as well as beautiful landscaped gardens are places of interest.
At this religious attraction, visitors pay homage to St. Cedd, St. Mary the Virgin as well as St. Peter. In 1914, this 15th-century building acquired the status of a cathedral.
Chelmsford Cathedral
Mersea Island
The name of the island derives from the Old English word 'meresig' meaning, 'island of the pool'. Attractions here include sandy beaches, stores, restaurants as well as pubs.
It is a big village as well as a civil parish. The village is known for the 2 striking porticoed towers designed by Robert Adams in 1776.
Mistley
It is a popular zoological garden. Visitors will sight rare and endangered species here. As many as 260 animal species reside in this 60 acres of parkland and lakes here.
Colchester Zoo
A charming country-house dating back to the early 17th century. It is known to be among the finest Jacobean houses in the country. The organic kitchen-garden boasts of many varieties of apples, pears as well as tomatoes.