Essex
Travel Guide

Essex

Essex is a county in south-east England, between London and the North Sea. There are so many things to do in Essexfrom Colchester’s Roman ruins and Colchester Castle. Colchester Zoo is home to orangutans and white rhinos. To the north is the medieval market town of Saffron Walden, home Audley End House and Gardens Fairy Trail, a favourite amongst the younger visitor.

There are some beautiful beaches in Essex. Mersea hosts the famous colourful beach huts and Frinton-on-Sea beach is known as a quiet family resort, a world away from the more popular Essex beach destinations such as Southend and Clacton.