Photos of Essex

Browse through the photos below to aid you in discovering where to visit in Essex during your stay or read our travel guide to learn more about this part of East Anglia. Take a look at some holiday cottages in Essex.

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Clacton Pier in Clacton-on-Sea

Clapton Pier is a good place for all the family to enjoy a holiday beside the sea side. It has a lot of attractions in one location from amusement park and rides, or have a fun time bowling. There is plenty of places to eat out, a SeaQuarium to visit for those who are interested in the wildlife at sea or you can try catch a fish or two and take a trip out on a boat. Maybe take a stroll along the beach taking in the views

Audley End House

Audley End House is one of the largest and finest examples of an 18th century Jacobean mansion house in England. Being reopening in April 2014 to include the up stairs which has until now been out of bounds so visitors will be able to see what life was like up stairs in the mansion, and also see the recreated 1830s nursery suite including the full support of nursemaids and governesses employed for the 3rd Lord Braybrookes 8 children. The manor has stunning gardens that surround the building and is by the River Cam