Thorrington

Thorrington is a quaint village just north of Brightlingsea.  Made up of just over 500 households it boasts a scout camp, the Red Lion Village Pub, a village hall, a village shop and post office and a small industrial estate at the crossroads, a number of residential care facilities and . Mentioned in the Domesday Book as Torinduna, the name has taken Read more…

This charming and attractive village derives its name from St. Osyth daughter of the first Christian King of East Anglia.  Located centrally within the village is a selection of shops and eateries.  The village centre is dominated by the Augustinian Priory ruins and its magnificent Gatehouse, which was completed in 1475.  The latter forms one of the finest monastic buildings in Read more…

Mistley & Manningtree are attractive small ports at the head of the river Stour.  The main high street in Manningtree offers a selection of independent and boutique shops as well as the more familiar named shops.  A good variety of eating and drinking establishments are on offer in the local area providing a warm welcome to visitors and food and Read more…

Harwich is an attractive, historic and unique town steeped in a wealth of maritime history and ideally located with excellent road, rail and ferry links. The attractive old town was built on a grid pattern, in the 13th Century, by the Earl of Norfolk, to exploit its strategic position at the mouth of the Stour/Orwell estuaries.  Famous seafarers Frobisher, Drake, Read more…

The town centre itself is home to a number of historic and character buildings which also reflects the town’s rich past. The high street is not dominated by chain retailers and offers a selection of independent, family run businesses and shops which include specialist food, gifts, crafts, beauty, clothing, footwear, florist and electrical goods.  The Kingsway Plaza is home to Read more…

Beaumont has a vibrant community centred around its village hall and 9th century church.  Beaumont-cum-Moze is a civil parish in the Tendring district and includes the hamlets of Beaumont and Moze Cross and has a rich history dating back to Saxon times.  The place-name ‘Beaumont’ was originally Fulanpettæ in a Saxon charter of circa 995, and Fulepet in the Domesday Book Read more…

The village of Ardleigh has a thriving community.  Ardleigh stands on the A137 roughly half way between Colchester and Manningtree where it is crossed by the B1029 between Dedham and Brightlingsea. The local reservoir is a 49-hectare (120-acre) lake constructed in the valley of the Salary Brook. The lake is also used for recreational activities including sailing and angling.  The Read more…

The Naze is a unique coastal landscape of outstanding geological and biological importance. As the most easterly peninsula in Essex it is an important site for migrating birds and boasts a number of different habitats, both terrestrial and marine. Rich in history, the Naze has been used as farmland, a golf course and a military camp. The Naze Tower, an Read more…

A traditional seaside resort featuring sandy beaches, seafront gardens and the unique charm and character of the pastel-coloured beach huts that crescendo along the cliffs. The main shopping area is made up of a mix of independent shops and a the more familiar high street names.  A variety of food and drink facilities are on offer ranging from cafes, pubs Read more…

Clacton-on-Sea is an all-weather, year-round tourist destination, there is plenty of things to do whilst in and around the town.  With a host of different attractions will keep you occupied on your visit, from the awarding winning beaches and the thrills of the fair at Clacton Pier and Clacton Pavilion to Hasty Adventure Farm. Clacton also boasts a varied programme Read more…