This week Team EP decided to visit Norsey Wood, which is just outside Billericay. Norsey Wood is managed by Basildon Council and is a designated Local Nature Reserve, a Site of Special Scientific Interest and has some interesting earthworks included World War trenches and an ancient burial mound.
Norsey Wood, Billericay Read MoreThe local community in Great Baddow got together to build a BMX track in a Great Baddow park. The Baddow Hall Park was popular for dog walkers and although has a children’s play area was generally very quiet. The addition of the new BMX track really has brought fresh life to the park.
The Great Baddow BMX track Read More
There are many Pizza Express restaurants across Essex where you can find great pizzas as well as other Italian dishes. One of the best things about Pizza Express is that you do not need to book. Great for an impromptu meal while in town. Food and service is always good and the thin pizzas are much healthier (less calories) than those thick crust ones!
Pizza Express Restaurants in Essex Read MoreCurrently the biggest and deepest cold war bunker open to the public in south-east England. Designed for up to 600 military and civilian personnel and the Prime Minister, their collective task being to organise the survival of the population in the awful aftermath of a nuclear war.
Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker Read More
Essex has many interesting museums spread across the county. While there are none that quite match the grandeur and size of the bug London museums, many provide an excellent alternative. The opening times and prices are subject to change so please contact the museum before leaving home.
Essex Museums Read MoreMost schools in Essex will follow these dates, although it is always wise to double check with your school. The start of Easter can vary, and some teacher training days …
School Term Dates and Holidays in Essex Read More
Essex has many sports and athletics clubs. You can play cricket on a village green, go windsufing, learn martial arts, join a cycling club, play football, rugby, hockey, take up boxing or enjoy tennis and golf.
Sports and Athletics in Essex Read MoreFarmers Markets are becoming a more popular way for people to purchase locally grown and in season fruits and vegetables, as well as some more exotic items. There are many farmers markets across Essex, and we hope to list all here.
Farmers Markets in Essex Read More
Essex has many excellent holiday parks, caravan parks and camp sites. Many provide indoor and outdoor swimming pools, are close to a beach, have cafes and restaurants plus a wide …
Essex Holiday Parks Read MoreWhile Essex might have gained a bit of a negative reputation due to television shows like The Only Way is Essex, these representations only show one part of a large …
5 Places To Consider If You Are Moving To Essex Read MoreThe South East Essex Organic Gardeners was formed in 1994. They believe in natural, organic gardening. They are affiliated to both Garden Organic and the Soil Association. They host public meetings …
South East Essex Organic Gardeners Read More
Essex once had at least 26 castles and forts, however, a majority are now just earthworks, such as Mount Bures and Rayleigh Mount. There are still a few great castles that you can visit though. Essex has several impressive castles that are open to the public all year round.
Essex Castles and Forts Read More
Zinc Arts Centre is a centre of excellence in the development and provision of high quality and engaging art for everyone. We have 9 rooms for hire and a residential …
Zinc – Arts Without Exception! Read MoreIn the last few months we have heard from people who have received telephone calls offering free roof insulation. We are trying to determine if these are complete scams, maybe a partial con or completely legitimate.
Remember, it costs a lot of money to phone up every household in Essex so any company doing this is hoping to make a good return on that investment.
We shall do some research on this matter and then update this story.
Roof and Loft Insulation Scams in Essex? Read More
Essex has some great fishing spots. While big lake fishing opportunities are relatively few and far between, there are many excellent smaller lakes, rivers, canals and reservoirs where you can fish.
The River Chelmer and River Cam are good spots for course fishing and Hanningfield Reservoir is a fantastic location for boat fishing. If you wish to try your hand at fly fishing then get in touch with Hanningfield Fly Fishing.
Essex Fishing Lakes and Rivers Read More
There is something special about a having a traditional Sunday roast in a pub, and as more pubs improve their kitchens and menus there are many more options around Essex now available. Here we provide some of our favourites, we encourage you to write in with your own suggestions and reviews.
In Search of the Best Sunday Roast in Essex Read More
The Church of St Peter-on-the-Wall, also called the Chapel of St. Peter-on-the-Wall, is one of the oldest Saxon churches in the British Isles. It dates from the 7th century. It is a Grade …
St Peter’s on the Wall Chapel, Bradwell-on-Sea Read More
Essex is a haven for golfers, with many golf courses spread across the county. Essex is almost perfect for golf, with a relatively warm and dry climate, good quality soils for excellent fairways and greens.
It is also very accessible from London by train and car. This makes Essex a great place for a golf weekend for London City dwellers.
Best Golf Courses and Golf Clubs in Essex Read MoreYou can search for books and renew and reserve books with Essex Libraries Automated Network – the online service that allows you to access your library record over the Internet and manage your borrowing. In fact, you can even join up online now.
Essex County Council – ELAN – Essex Libraries Automated Network Read More
There was a time when the only cinema in Essex worth visiting was the Odeon at Lakeside. For a while in the 1980’s my home town, Chelmsford, did not have a cinema at all after the Select on Anchor Street closed down (and that was a flea pit of a cinema if there ever was one).
Best Cinemas in Essex Read More