South Essex has a host of fascinating sights for the discerning
visitor. An area sometimes overshadowed by the metropolis, this part of
the county provides the inquisitive traveller with a sense of
exploration and discovery. Who could resist a visit to Battlesbridge,
one of the best antiques centres in the country, followed by an
afternoon in Old Leigh to experience the culinary delights offered by
the cockle sheds?
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Following the successful launch of Chelmsford Civic Youth Theatre,
Chelmsford Borough Council’s Arts Development Team have been inundated
with applications from young people wanting to take part.
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As well as being a very rural county, dotted with pretty villages and
picturesque countryside, Essex has one of the longest coastlines of any
county in England. Indeed Essex boasts a real maritime flavour. The
resorts of Southend-on-Sea, Clacton-on-Sea, and the quieter resorts of
Walton-on-the-Naze and Frinton-on-Sea offer all the traditional fun of
the seaside and more.
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The county is home to Britain’s first capital city and its oldest recorded town – Colchester.
Essex has the longest coast – 350 miles of coastline – the longest in Britain, confirmed by the Essex Police Marine Unit.
Southend Ai
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ESSEX WELCOMES THE GUARDIANS TO THE KING
The 2,000 year old Chinese terracotta figures which will form one of
the biggest and highest profile exhibitions of the summer have arrived
at Colchester Castle Museum.
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A magical journey taking you to some of the most unusual and mysterious
parts of Essex. Start in the picturesque town of Manningtree and visit
the local museum to find out about Matthew Hopkins, the last
Witchfinder General in England. Travel a short distance to view the
towers at Mistley and then on to the ancient port of Harwich. Pass
through the villages of Oakley and Thorpe-le-Soken en-route to
Colchester, the oldest recorded town in Britain. Complete your visit
with some fantastic sea food on the mysterious island of Mersea.
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With today's fast-track pace of life, there are times when we all need to relax by spending some time in the countryside.
Contrary to popular belief, Essex is not an urban county; in fact, 73%
of the county is rural, meaning there's plenty of opportunities to
escape and recharge.
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One of the largest counties in England, Essex has a diverse heritage
offering some interesting cultural associations. Today the county
houses a fascinating range of galleries, studios and museums for the
visitor; from the traditional to the contemporary.
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Throughout Essex there are many great attractions to visit and,
whatever your interests, you can be sure of many enjoyable days out.
Take advantage of the longer days to discover all that the county has
to offer.
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Eating out is one of the great pleasures of being on holiday and
visitors to Essex will find there's no shortage of local delicacies to
tempt the taste buds. For centuries, the county has harvested fish and
shellfish from its 350 mile coastline and the Colchester Native Oyster
is still harvested off Mersea Island today.
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Chelmsford will soon become the first town in Essex to implement a
pioneering safety scheme which offers a hotline number to assist
parents and guardians in finding children who have been separated from
them whilst out shopping.
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You know you’re entering the Promised Land when London’s suburbs make
one final twist and flop at the roadside in exhaustion and suddenly out
of the car or train window, you see for the first time a horizon. And
what a horizon!
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