This museum is located within the town centre in Maldon and explores the fascinating history that the community has to offer. Within the collection are pieces that have been discovered through archaeological digs that show clues as to the...

The Museum of Power is situated within a steam-pumping house in Essex. The entire collection is made up of working reconstructions and actual historic artefacts that relate to the creation of power in the past. The aim of...

Built in the late 15th to early 16th Century, this magnificent cathedral homes an altar, 19th Century stained-glass windows, two organs, bronze ambos and work by contemporary artists, depicting suffering in the world today. The cathedral operates in the...

Chelmsford is the county town of Essex and has a long and interesting history that can be traced back to Roman times and beyond. The central museum in the heart of the city has been created in order to...

Coggeshall Grange Barn is a 13th Century monastic barn and has been in the possession of the National Trust since 1989. The structure is closely associated with the nearby Cistercian abbey. It enjoys a beautiful ‘cathedral like’ interior...

The Essex Police Museum celebrates a long and illustrious history that the police force have of serving and protecting one of the largest counties in the country. Crossing a large amount of land, and covering an area that ranges...

The Essex Regiment Museum was established in order to celebrate one of the most prestigious regiments of the British Army, a very proud fact for he people of this area who have always shared a close connection with the forces....

Hockley Woods, near Rochford in Essex, is a wondrous area of ancient broad leafed woodland. The woods cover an area of well over one hundred and thirty hectares and within that area visitors can discover a wide range of different...

Marsh Farm Country Park is both a working farm and a country park which is spread over 350 acres. There are many events available throughout the year including treasure hunts, nature rumbles, a bat walk where an experienced ranger shows...

This beautiful merchant’s house has a history that is thought to date back to around 1500. It has been taken over by the National Trust, which has ensured that the building has been preserved and restored in order for...

Tropical Wings is home to one of the largest butterfly houses in the UK. Covering an area of over 6,000 square feet and home to a dazzling array of tropical plants, butterflies and birds. Outdoor bird gardens exhibiting many colourful...

Taking off from the grounds of the 16th Century Prested Hall, now forming the Prested Hall Hotel, the hot air balloon flights take in some of the most impressive Essex countryside available. From the 80-acre park and woodland estate, you...