Location

The reserve is located on the southern bank of the River Stour between Manningtree and Harwich, and is a mixture of unimproved grassland, wooded areas and marshland with extensive intertidal mudflats and saltmarsh. A network of paths and specially designed ramps makes for easy access for the disabled visitor. You can enjoy both Coppice woodland and watching waders on the Read more…

Brook Country Park is located between the A133 and London Road Roundabout, Clacton. The park consists of rough grassland with scattered blocks of young trees. The park provides informal, quiet countryside recreation for the public and contributes towards the bio-diversity of the area. There are a network of grass paths throughout the park and an all-weather access path for less mobile Read more…

Cranleigh Close Open Space is a 2.2 acre site off Constable Avenue, Clacton, providing quiet countryside recreation for the public and contributes to the bio-diversity of the area. It is enclosed by a hedged perimeter and has an all-weather access pathway, picnic tables and litter bins. In 2011 pupils from Cann Hall Primary School helped to plant two hundred trees at Read more…

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it’s up to you! Every Saturday at 9am. The event takes place at Cliff Park, Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3LJ.   https://www.parkrun.org.uk/harwich/ Read more…

A self guided walk throughout Harwich on the Essex Sunshine Coast, explore one of Britain’s largest maritime centre. Visit a natural harbour and manmade beach and best of all find out how the ‘Deep Water’ has been both friend and enemy for centuries! Starting point – Harwich Town railway station, CO12 3NA Finishing point – The Esplanade near the Low Read more…

The largest children’s and adult activity centre in Clacton-on-Sea. Amazing Activities have a rang of different events for all ages. To book any activities visit their website.   https://www.amazingactivitiesgroup.co.uk/ Read more…

The Mayor’s Garden in Dovercourt is a triangular shaped open space, covering an area of approximately 0.52 hectares. The garden lies at the junction of Main Road, Barrack Lane and Mayflower Avenue. It consists of formal flower beds, shrub beds, areas of grass and mature trees. There are a number of memorial trees and benches throughout the garden. The flower beds are planted twice annually with Read more…

Cliff Park in Dovercourt covers an area of approximately 4.5 hectares and consists of formal garden areas, seafront shelters, a bandstand, and large open areas of grass and mature trees. There are also public conveniences and a café. Cliff Park also offers a small games area (MUGA), an informal football pitch, an outdoor gym and a children’s play area. There are a number of tarmac paths Read more…

The Green Flag Award winning Crescent Gardens in Frinton-on-Sea are triangular shaped and cover approximately half a hectare, consisting of ornamental grass, paths, shrub beds, hedges and colourful annual beds. The gardens are secluded by mature perimeter planting that offer tranquillity and a sense of enclosure. The trees and the perimeter hedges provide an important street feature and they are Read more…

The West Greensward is an area of open grass approximately three quarters of a hectare.  The area is used for major events, the most notable is the annual two day Clacton-on-Sea Air show which takes place in August.  An estimate of the number of visitors drawn to the Air Show is approximately 120,000, the majority of these visitors flock around Read more…

The Mediterranean Garden formerly known as Flat Garden 1 changed beyond all recognition during the refurbishment of the late 1990’s. The lawn and paved areas were removed, informal borders were created using silver leaved and drought resistant plants, the borders were dressed with gravel mulch. The path areas were re-aligned and constructed with golden quartz bonded gravel, this sandy finish Read more…

Discover the beauty of nature with Bobbit’s Hole nature Reserve. Open on Sundays 10am – 12pm run by volunteers at The Harwich Society. There is a annual ‘Charity Stroll’ held on the first Sunday in August when a local animal charity is invited to attend and all donation go to their cause. These have included Hedgehog Rescue, Guide Dogs, Canine Read more…

This garden uses approximately 10,000 colourful bedding plants in both spring and summer and the banks are clothed in ground cover plants and specimen shrubs. The centre piece of this garden is a sundial on a brick plinth. As in the Sunken Rose Garden access for wheelchair users and the less able bodied is available by means of a ramp. Read more…

The Memorial Garden contains beds with high quality formal bedding displays and a central area with seating around a War Memorial to those who died in the First and Second World Wars. This garden is a popular meeting place for both residents and visitors and has not changed much since the War Memorial was erected in 1924. The colourful bedding Read more…

East Coast Distillery, a small batch gin distillery in Essex. ​ East Coast Distillery’s small gin distillery in Essex is located just off of the estuary in Landermere, where the pace of life reflects the time they take to produce every bottle of Gin so that each one brings happiness to the gin lover. https://eastcoastdistillery.co.uk/ Read more…

Clacton Pier’s stunning Seaquarium is full of many marine life species, tropical and fresh water fish and many different intriguing creatures. Suitable for all ages and open 6 days a week its something for all the family to enjoy!   https://www.clactonpier.co.uk/rides-and-attractions/seaquarium/ Read more…

There are more than sixty-five play areas across the Tendring District, thirty-eight of these are owned and managed by Tendring District Council, with the remainder in the ownership of parish councils and community groups. Play area guide and locations.  Read more…

A walk around the town of Walton designed for children stopping at points of interest with things to see and do. Dogs and children are welcome. This walk is all on road. Refreshments and toilets are available en route. Bring paper and crayons to do rubbings of the signs en route.   LittleExplorer_leaflet2013_2011_LeafletSet (walton-on-the-naze.com) Read more…

An interesting walk exploring the history of the Naze during World War Two. Short walk at a slow pace. Dogs and children are welcome. This walk is off road, and the terrain is grassy and can be uneven. Refreshments and toilets are available at the start point.   WWII_leaflet2013_2011_LeafletSet (walton-on-the-naze.com) Read more…

A walk through the town and industrial areas of Walton-on-the-Naze with a focus on the history of the town. Medium Walk at a slow pace. Dogs and children are welcome. This is a medium length walk partly off road on paths that may be overgrown. Refreshments and toilets are available en route. Parts of the walk are on open sea Read more…