Wrabness Local Nature Reserve

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…

The largest children’s and adult activity centre in Clacton-on-Sea. Amazing Activities have a range of different events for all ages. To book any activities visit their website. 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. Read more…

Get ready to unleash your inner Viking with Realms Axe Throwing sessions – a perfect blend of skill and thrill! Immerse yourself in a world of limitless possibilities with their cutting-edge Virtual Reality experiences. Whether you’re battling dragons, exploring new dimensions, or creating your own reality, the adventure begins here! At Realms, we believe in creating memories that last a Read more…

A unique photo experience that defies gravity! It is fun to be a bit different, so that people see things on the flip side. Visitors can touch anything within their reach at our Upside Down Houses. We are a popular attraction for children and adults of all ages with over 400,000 visitors a year.   Read more…

The Sunspot is a landmark, purpose-built business centre on the seafront at Jaywick Sands, offering 24 affordable units, suitable for retail, office, studio and workshop tenants, as well as a range of other facilities, including indoor and outdoor market space. Ideal for entrepreneurs taking their first steps, start-ups looking to grow or established businesses looking to expand and reach a Read more…

Thorrington Mill Vineyard was born out of a dream of owners Mark & Polly to own their own vineyard and make their own wine. The 12 acre vineyard was planted on the sea level south facing slopes of their beautiful family farm on the Essex coast. Varieties that were planted were chosen for their popularity in the English wine making Read more…

The Harwich Lifeboat Museum houses the old Clacton offshore lifeboat the “Valentine Wyndham-Quin”, which is a 37ft Oakley class of lifeboat. She was stationed at the Clacton Lifeboat station between 1968 -1984 and completed many honourable services. She was moved from Cromer to Harwich and the old Lifeboat boathouse was re-opened and refurnished to accommodate her. The lifeboat museum now Read more…

Built in 1667 on the site of the Naval Yard, now Navyard. It was moved to its present site on Harwich Green in about 1932. It stands on a slight eminence where once stood Queen’s Mount Battery for the defence of Harwich. The crane was worked by men walking in the interior of the wheels (as opposed to jail treadmills Read more…

Built in 1818 to replace the earlier wooden structures dating from the late 17th century. It is now the towns’ Maritime Museum. The Harwich High and Low Lighthouses are 150 yards apart and were leading lights, i.e. they worked as a pair; with one light positioned over the other (as seen from the sea). The vessel was then on the Read more…