Essex

Properties and events in Essex

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'Brutal but Beautiful': University of Essex Architecture Tour

Art Exchange, University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

This guided walk led by curator Jessica Twyman focuses on the 1960s architecture of the University of Essex.

'Romans: Settling in Southend' Tour

Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 6EW
In person
Pre-booking required

A free, guided tour of Southend Central Museum's new interactive exhibition, 'Romans: Settling in Southend', exploring the lives of Roman settlers who chose to make South Essex their home.

7 Queen Street Colchester - One of the city's most interesting buildings.

The Queen Street Brewhouse, 7 Queen Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2PG
In person
Pre-booking required

7 Queen Street Colchester dates from the 14th century. It has been occupied as a business and/or domestic premises for the the last 600 years.

80th Anniversary of D-Day

Boxted Airfield Museum, Langham Lane, Langham, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5NW
In person
Pre-booking not required

Commemorating D-Day with large Diorama, largescale model of P47, pictures and recollections. The 56th Fighter Group with their P47 aircraft flew protective missions over the beaches as the men landed. Our book The History of Boxted will be on sale.

A Tale of Fire, Water and Waste

Chelmsford, Essex,
Online event
Pre-booking not required

Learn about how Fire, Water and Waste were dealt with in times gone by.

A Virtual Tour of Great Baddow Part Two

Chelmsford, Essex,
Online event
Pre-booking not required

After part one last year, this year we have part two of a Great Baddow virtual tour.

A Walk In JA Baker Country

Church Road, Little Baddow, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 4BE
In person
Pre-booking required

Walk in JA Baker, author of the book The Peregrine, with your guide to point out areas of significance.

Abbey Lane Chapel

Abbey Lane, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1AG
In person
Pre-booking not required

Experience the rich interior, pulpit, pews, screen, gallery and organ of this 1811 non-conformist chapel.

All Saints Cressing Church

All Saints Church, Church Road, Cressing, Braintree, Essex, CM77 8PQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Join us for our Heritage Open Day, and try your hand at brass rubbing, bell ringing, view the Saxon footings, try on some vestments and join in our Pimms & Hymns singalong session.

ALL SAINTS' CHURCH, STISTED

Church Walk, off The Street, Stisted, Braintree, Essex, CM77 8AW
In person
Pre-booking not required

Open Church coincides with Friends of Essex Churches Ride and Stride on the 14th September 10.00-17.00 and Heritage Open Days when the church is open, not only on the 14th but also the 15th September 10.00-17.00.

Art Nouveau Church St Mary the Virgin Great Warley

St Mary the Virgin Church, Great Warley Street, Great Warley, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 3JP
In person
Pre-booking not required

Wonderful arts and crafts Church.

Audley Chapel

Berechurch Hall Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9NU
In person
Pre-booking not required

16th-century burial chapel of the Audley family, with a fine hammer-beam roof and unique monuments and features. Knowledgeable guides will be on hand to answer questions.

Backnang, Chelsmford's Twin Town - An Introduction

Chelmsford, Essex,
Online event
Pre-booking not required

Backnang is Chelmsford's twin town in Germany

Beeleigh Water and Steam Mill

Abbey Turning, Old London Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6LL
In person
Pre-booking not required

Beeleigh Water and Steam Flour Mill contains a unique Elephant Boiler, Wentworth Beam Engine and Victorian Milling Hurst.

Bobbit's Hole Nature Reserve

Bobbit's Hole Nature Reserve, rear of Asda Superstore, Main Road, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3HJ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Discover Bobbit's Hole Nature Reserve this Heritage Open Days.

Bourne Mill

Bourne Mill, Bourne Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8RT
In person
Pre-booking not required

Elizabethan pleasure house and watermill with working waterwheel.

Cannock Mill

Cannock Mill House, Old Heath Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8AA
In person
Pre-booking not required

There has been a mill on this site since the Middle Ages, although the present building was only constructed in 1845. Cannock Mill has three storeys with a hoist loft and is weatherboarded. It is now owned by Cannock Mill Cohousing.

Chelmsford Black History Walk

Anne Knight Building, Duke Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1LW
In person
Pre-booking required

Join Winnie for this walk across Chelmsford

Chelmsford City’s Secret Waterways

38 High Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1BE
In person
Pre-booking required

Learn about the waterways of Chelmsford and their history.

Chelmsford High Street History Walk

225-226 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0LR
In person
Pre-booking required

This walk features locations along the High Street between the stone bridge and the Saracen’s Head, covering the stories and times of the people and buildings between 1860 and 1960.