Essex Travel Guide

England

A rustic stone archway with a blue gate leading into a garden.
A large brick building with arched windows and a tower.
A forest path with orange and green foliage.
A church with a brick facade and a tower, surrounded by a cemetery with headstones.
A grand courtroom with ornate stained glass windows, wooden benches, and a green table.

Popular cities in Essex

A street market with a coffee stand and a Lloyds Bank building.
Colchester
Known for Friendly people, Historical and Family-friendly
Come to Colchester and enjoy its history, museums and bars.

Reasons to visit

  • Colchester Castle Park
  • Colchester Zoo
  • Flatford Mill
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A sunset over a beach with a pier extending into the water.
Southend-on-Sea
Known for Friendly people, Sea and Beaches
Explore Southend-on-Sea: its oceanfront, beaches, gardens and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Adventure Island
  • Southend Pier
  • Southend Beach
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A calm river reflecting buildings and trees, with a mix of traditional and modern architecture.
Chelmsford
Known for Friendly people, Bars and Business
Trip time! Discover the cathedral, bars and parks in Chelmsford.

Reasons to visit

  • Hylands House and Park
  • Leez Priory
  • Chelmsford Cathedral
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An airplane flying over a sunset with a sign for London International Airport.
Stansted
Known for Friendly people, Dining and Bars
Explore upscale Stansted: its dining, sports, spas and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Mountfitchet Castle
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A historical village with thatched-roof buildings, a wooden fence, and a flagpole.
Bishop's Stortford
Known for Friendly people, Dining and Bars
Like bars? Get away to relaxing Bishop's Stortford!
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Panorama view of Southend Pier at sunset
Clacton-on-Sea
Known for Friendly people, Sea and Spas
Upscale Clacton-on-Sea awaits: its oceanfront, spas, beaches and more!
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Stay near popular Essex attractions

A formal dining room with ornate decorations, a long table set for a meal, and several large portraits on the walls.

Audley End House

8.8/10 (78 reviews)
You can learn about the history of Saffron Walden with a trip to Audley End House. Visit the cosy cafes or lively bars in this walkable area.
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