Essex
Properties and events in Essex
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
'Brutal but Beautiful': University of Essex Architecture Tour
This guided walk led by curator Jessica Twyman focuses on the 1960s architecture of the University of Essex.
'Romans: Settling in Southend' Tour
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.
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
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
Learn about how Fire, Water and Waste were dealt with in times gone by.
A Virtual Tour of Great Baddow Part Two
After part one last year, this year we have part two of a Great Baddow virtual tour.
A Walk In JA Baker Country
Walk in JA Baker, author of the book The Peregrine, with your guide to point out areas of significance.
Abbey Lane Chapel
Experience the rich interior, pulpit, pews, screen, gallery and organ of this 1811 non-conformist chapel.
All Saints Cressing Church
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
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
Wonderful arts and crafts Church.
Audley Chapel
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
Backnang is Chelmsford's twin town in Germany
Beeleigh Water and Steam Mill
Beeleigh Water and Steam Flour Mill contains a unique Elephant Boiler, Wentworth Beam Engine and Victorian Milling Hurst.
Bobbit's Hole Nature Reserve
Discover Bobbit's Hole Nature Reserve this Heritage Open Days.
Bourne Mill
Elizabethan pleasure house and watermill with working waterwheel.
Cannock Mill
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
Join Winnie for this walk across Chelmsford
Chelmsford City’s Secret Waterways
Learn about the waterways of Chelmsford and their history.
Chelmsford High Street History Walk
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.