What's Essex like?
Essex is a family-friendly place known for its restaurants and bars. Simply book a local tour to enjoy your stay a little more. Plan a fun excursion to Chelmsford City Racecourse and Melbourne Stadium while here. And while you're here, be sure to stop by Hylands House and Park and Leez Priory.
What is there to see near Essex?:
- Hylands House and Park (2.2 mi/3.6 km from the city centre)
- Leez Priory (7.3 mi/11.7 km from the city centre)
- Hatfield Forest Country Park (13.4 mi/21.6 km from the city centre)
- Layer Marney Tower (15.1 mi/24.3 km from the city centre)
- Mountfitchet Castle (16.4 mi/26.4 km from the city centre)
What is there to do near Essex?:
- Chelmsford City Racecourse (7.6 mi/12.3 km from the city centre)
- Braintree Village (10.3 mi/16.6 km from the city centre)
- Festival Leisure Park (10.4 mi/16.7 km from the city centre)
- Five Lakes Resort (14.6 mi/23.5 km from the city centre)
- Colchester Zoo (17.7 mi/28.4 km from the city centre)
Other popular Essex attractions
- Hedingham Castle
- Epping Forest
- Mercury Theatre
- Colchester Town Hall
- Colchester Castle Museum