Hadleigh
The ruins of the 13th Century castle were the subject of several studies and a well-known painting by John Constable. there are remains of wall-paintings in the Norman church.
The ruins of the 13th Century castle were the subject of several studies and a well-known painting by John Constable. there are remains of wall-paintings in the Norman church.
Gosfield Hall, situated two and a half miles South West of Halstead is one of the county’s most imposing mansions with it’s large courtyard. Halstead itself boasts some fine Bouchier…
Harwich is not just a busy port through which millions of tons of freight and hundreds of passengers travel each year. Along with nearby Dovercourt, Harwich is a town steeped…
Layer Marney Tower is signposted off the B1022 Colchester to Maldon Road and open to the public April to September every day except Friday and Saturdays. The red brickwork of…
Picturesque and historic are just two words that describe Manningtree and Mistley. The area is a magnet for walkers, birdwatchers and sailing enthusiasts and those coming to the area chance…
The discovery of large Saxon burial grounds confirm the age of this charming town. Many pargeted houses, the one-time sun Inn a particularly good example of this type of plaster…
Think of Southend and you think of…. the world’s longest pier! But there is much more to the town than just it’s famous pier. Take seven miles of award winning…
Small town at the very heart of Essex, surrounded by some charming villages. The town is dominated by it’s noble church (justly called locally “the” cathedral of Essex), one of…
Of the great abbey, the gateway and an old bridge remain, the nave of the abbey church, containing the oldest Norman work in the county. The East end was added…
Situated 8 miles Norh East of Clacton on the B1034. A seaside resort that focuses around it its pier. First built in 1830 and originally made of wood the pier…