Essex
Properties and events in Essex
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180 Bishopsfield, Harlow
Of great interest to architects, architectural students, and those interested in 20th Century town planning. A courtyard dwelling in Bishopsfield - one of 256 dwellings in the award winning development from 1961.
AudaTours Colchester Audio Tour: Unsung Hands
A self-guided audio tour of Colchester, exploring the silk weavers, oyster fishers and garrison workers of Britain’s oldest recorded town.
Beeleigh Water and Steam Mill
Beeleigh Water and Steam Flour Mill contains a unique Elephant Boiler, Wentworth Beam Engine and Victorian Milling Hurst.
Big Battlefield Walks Weekends - Battle of Maldon 991
A chance to visit this decisive Anglo-Saxon - Viking battle.
Bobbit's Hole Nature Reserve
Discover Bobbit's Hole Nature Reserve this Heritage Open Days.
Borley Church: Between Hedgerow and Sky: Studies in Light and Stillness. An exhibition of watercolours by Suffolk artist Eleanor Mann
Eleanor's paintings echo the beauty found surrounding Borley's historic church, which enjoys stunning views across the Stour Valley, an area of outstanding natural beauty. Enjoy refreshments by Borley Bakes in this quiet, thoughtful place.
Boxted Airfield Open Weekend
New for 2026. Royal Observer Corps post, ww2 camera of the type carried on aircraft to record mission effects. New artefact additions to B26 Aircraft collection.
Colchester Baptist Church
There have been Baptists active in Colchester for many centuries, with their community being one of the oldest in England. This church dates back to 1834 and is still in active use today.
Colchester Cemetery
Colchester Cemetery is a beautiful and peaceful green space. This is a rare opportunity to explore its history with an expert guide.
Colchester Siege Walk
A guided tour exploring the Colchester places and people at the time of the English Civil War Siege in 1648.
Colne Valley Postal History Museum
A privately owned Postal History Museum in the heart of East Anglia. Hands-on history for everything post and telephone related! New larger premises for 2026!
Combined Military Services Museum
A treasure trove of militaria, with stories of intrigue and ingenuity, the museum engages our natural curiosity to discover and learn. With uniforms to try on, handling, quizzes and activities, we can engage enquiring minds, young and old alike.
Cuckoo Farm Studios
Cuckoo Farm Studios was established over thirty years ago when a small group of artists moved in and began to turn this derelict farm into a suitable venue in which to work. Today it is the home of more than thirty artists.
Earls Colne Heritage Museum at The Quaker Meeting House: Pop-up and walking tour.
Join the team of Earls Colne Heritage Museum for a Pop-up Display and Free Walking Tour 'Industrial Housing for Hunt's Atlas Workers' led by John Stedman. Starting at the Quaker Meeting House built in 1733.
Explore & Discover: Open House at St. Mary’s Church Old Harlow
St. Mary’s Church will be open to explore and discover a little bit of history on your doorstep, and enjoy home made refreshments.
Foresters
Discover what is believed to be the oldest building in Harwich.
Gosbecks Archaeological Park
A guided walk around this remarkable archaeological site which features prominently in the story of Iron Age and Roman Colchester, and is associated with the visit of the Emperor Claudius to Britain in AD 43.
Gray's Summer House
Gray's Summer House in Castle Park in Colchester was built by the town's MP Charles Gray in 1731. The building is in the form of a miniature Greek temple with an interior decorated with plaster medallions.
Guided Heritage Walking Tour
Guided walking tour of St Osyth Priory's historic buildings with expert commentary. Built in 1121 as a Priory and later upgraded to an Abbey, the building has been a feature of St. Osyth’s landscape for 900 years.
Harwich Lifeboat Museum
Discover this Local Lifeboat museum this Heritage Open Days.