Essex is a large county in the East of England,

Towns

Other destinations

  • Epping Forest
  • Great Dunmow

Ancient flitch town worth a walk up and down the high street

Culture and History

Contrary to popular belief and stereotypes, Essex is not actually an urban wasteland. Most of the county is rural, and has some very beautiful scenery that is widely unknown to outsiders.

Talk

Obviously an English speaking county, accents tend to vary in Essex. In the northern and rural areas of the county, you are much more likely to hear the traditional East Anglian accent, which is very similar to that of the west country. But the most common heard is known as the estuary accent, some say its a cross between cockney and East Anglian.

Travel to Essex (England) - Visa Requirements

Tours and Getting around Essex (England)

Essex (England) tourist attractions and sightseeing

Essex (England) city tours

  • Mountfitchet Castle is an all-weather heritage entertainment complex in Stansted Mountfitchet. Formerly an Iron Age hillfort, the castle also has a Roman, Saxon and Viking past and therefore provides an interesting and historical day out for the whole family. There is a reconstructed castle, many houses complete with all the smells of a bygone era and a toy museum. In addition, as you stroll through the grounds you will encounter plenty of rescued animals roaming freely: deer, goats, geese, peacocks, chickens as well as Jacob Sheep. There is a substantial restaurant on site.

Essex (England) Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

Essex (England) nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

Essex boasts several well publicised establishments

Stay Safe

Contrary to popular belief, Essex actually has one of the lowest crime rates in England. However some poorer towns in the more urbanised south and west of the county should be approached with caution, especially at night.

As with the rest of the UK, in any emergency call 999 or 112 (from a land-line if you can) and ask for Ambulance, Fire or Police when connected.

Get out

Destinations in Essex (England):

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