Essex

Exclusive guide to the best holiday destinations in Essex, independent reviews from award-winning travel writers

Bullocks Farm Fieldbarns,

Tranquil Bullocks Farm Fieldbarns, Essex

James Ruddy Finds A Remarkable Country Barn Haven at Bullocks Farm Fieldbarns, Amid The Ancient Fields, Towns And Villages That Inspired Landscape Painter John Constable.

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South end on Sea

Hidden Charm Of Southend On Sea, Essex

James Ruddy Goes Behind The Lairy Image Of Fast-Talking Chavs And Bottle Blondes To Discover Southend On Sea Has Delights That Have Been Buried Beneath Too Many Lazy Jokes And Tv ‘Reality’ Shows.

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48 hours in Essex

48 hours in Essex

Solange Berchemin spends 48 hours in Essex dispelling the Essex stereotype.

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the Saffron Trail

Hiking the Saffron Trail across Essex

Rupert Parker tackles the first stages of the Saffron Trail across Essex.

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hiking around the Essex Coast

Hiking around the Essex Coast

Rupert Parker is hiking around the Essex coast from Tollesbury to the Thames in honour of The Essex Serpent TV series.

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A Caravan on Mersea Island

A luxury Caravan on Mersea Island. Essex Island hideaway

Rupert Parker upgrades his tent to a luxury caravan on Mersea Island in Essex 

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