Outdoors
Outdoor things to do in Essex. Rivers, the coast, walks and how to enjoy the countryside
Dedham Boats Guide | Dedham Boat Hire at the Boathouse, Essex
The Boathouse in Dedham, Essex has been a boatyard for row boats along the River Stour for over 70 years! Between 1st March to 31st October, visitors can hire a wooden row boat and take a leisurely journey down the…
Guide To Visiting The Best Beaches In Essex UK
Believe it or not, Essex has the longest coastline in England…AMAZING! Once upon a time, Essex was a very popular destination for seaside getaways, thanks to its proximity to London. There even used to be a Bultins holiday park! Here’s…
Witch Hunting Around The Petrified Oaks of Mundon, Essex
Summer is ending. Autumn is here. I can smell it in the air, feel it in the wind. Soon the leaves will start falling and it will become socially acceptable to drink gallons of pumpkin spice latte. Halloween is just…
A Walk In The Woods: Broaks Wood – Halstead, Essex
If you’re looking for a free outdoor activity near Braintree, Broaks Wood is a nice option. Broaks Wood is located around 15 minutes from Braintree, along the road leading to Sible Hedingham. As you turn into the woods, the track…
A Guide To Visiting West Mersea Beach, Essex
Mersea Island is located just outside of Colchester, in the estuary of the River Blackwater. Although, it’s an ‘island’ it’s connected to the mainland via a road called ‘The Strood’. For about a week every month, at high tide, the…
A Guide To Visiting Chappel Viaduct Essex
I’ve been wanting to visit the Chappel Viaduct in Essex for so long and finally, I got to tick it off! The viaduct is said to be one of the largest brick-built structures in Britain and is a Grade II…
