Skipper’s Island Nature Reserve

Skippers Island is one of the last remaining places in Essex with a true feeling of wilderness – a remote island in the Walton Backwaters, there is a sense of peacefulness, only interrupted by the calls of waders and the sound of the rising and falling tide. Read more…

Colne Point is an impressive expanse of saltmarsh, creek and shingle, running along the coastline at the mouth of the Colne Estuary Read more…

Visit this beautiful woodland in spring to be fully immersed in a sea of colour, as the wildflowers that carpet this ancient woodland show off their bright flowers. Read more…

Take a walk around one of the best coastal grazing marshes in Essex, with its amazing display of wintering wildfowl and rare saltmarsh plants Read more…

This enchanting nature reserve was once a working gravel pit but for the last 50 years has been transformed into a flourishing wildlife haven. Read more…

The Naze Tower is an historic 86ft landmark and unique visitor attraction situated on an attractive stretch of coastline at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. Over eight floors it houses an art gallery with three exhibitions a year, a museum on the Tower and Naze, tea rooms and a roof viewing platform with spectacular panoramic views. Read more…

Brightlingsea Community Lido is a classic 1930s open air swimming pool right on the coast at Brightlingsea, Essex. Run by the community for the community, it is the place for a few hours of family fun or a regular fitness session. The lido has a 50 metre (unheated) outdoor pool plus a smaller pool for toddlers with parents. Changing facilities Read more…

  Acres of outdoor fun!  A family run business with farming backgrounds, who have created great outdoor fun with lots of green space. Educating children about modern day farming, in a fun environment.  The adventure farm is perfect for children aged 3 – 11 years. Read more…

The National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) are funding a seafront heritage trail in Tendring from Jaywick Sands to Holland Haven but also incorporating Clacton town centre to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the founding of Clacton-on-Sea.The trail will cover over 5 miles of beautiful coastline and engage with local schools, elder care settings and wider community to be active and Read more…

Frinton Summer Theatre is the longest-running repertory theatre in the UK. Each summer sees some of the best talent in British theatre come to Frinton, bringing West End performances to the east coast. In the true traditions of repertory theatre, a new cast comes to present a different show each week, with a varied collection of productions taking place from Read more…