Jaywick Martello Tower supports creative collaborations relating to the themes of Community, Heritage and Environment that affect our lives today. Jaywick Martello Tower is our Environment, our Community and our Heritage. We pursue opportunities and ventures that...

The East Essex Aviation Society and Museum has been housed in the historic Martello Tower at Point Clear since it’s first opening to visitors in 1986.  The Tower is one of the first Napoleonic Forts built in 1806 on the East Coast to repel any possible invasion...

There was a Roman Fort on the river in Brightlingsea as part of the defences of Colchester, but there was much earlier occupation, as shown by the excavation of a major bronze age site not far from the church. These early settlers were attracted by the plentiful...

Housing a collection of Walton memorabilia in the old lifeboat house.

The Naze Tower is an historic 86ft landmark and unique visitor attraction situated on an attractive stretch of coastline at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. Over eight floors it houses an art gallery with three exhibitions a year, a museum on the Tower and Naze, tea rooms...

MERE MUSEUM was founded in 1970. At that time a new Public Library was being set up in the old National School in Church Street.

125 Acre nature reserve is situated on the banks of the River Colne with a magnificent saltmasrh. It has a diverse range of habitats which include woodland, scrub, heathland, ponds and lake. The visitor centre has a well stocked gift shop selling greting cards,...

A delightful piece of late Elizabethan playfulness. Built for banquets and converted into a mill, still with working waterwheel

Hollytrees is a beautiful Georgian town house in the grounds of the award winning Castle Park. Built in 1718 it has been owned by some of the wealthiest families in Colchester. Visit the childhood gallery with its large playroom with snakes and ladders...

Housed in the unique setting of the former All Saints Church in 1957, the Museum focuses on the rich natural heritage of north-east Essex. Travel from the open through the salt marshes and beaches to the more familiar urban environments of the park. Discover what...