Ten Things To Do In Essex This Summer
What with the ash clouds of recent months, and the subsequent disruption caused to flights overseas, there’s no better time to think of holidaying in England! Essex, located to the north east of London, offers a wealth of historic towns and villages, culture and maritime traditions, not to mention acres of beautiful countryside, featuring rolling fields and miles of North Sea coastline.
For those of you who have never considered Essex as a potential destination, think again! If you’re not sure where to begin, why not consider one of our ‘Top Ten’!
1.Visit historic Hedingham Castle, a Norman Keep built in 1140.
2.Enjoy a traditional fish and chips from the historic Harwich pier, and watch the ferries set sail from the harbour.
3.Hire a car and explore some of Essex’s hidden villages and countryside
4.Have a family day on one of Essex’s blue flag beaches, at Dovercourt or Brightlingsea.
5.Spend a day at one of Essex’s stately homes, Hylands House and Estate, Audely End House or Saffron Walden are just a few of many.
6.Make the most of the water and go sea kayaking, or try one of the vast selection of watersport activities readily available.
7.Take the kids camping for a weekend under canvas.
8.Absorb the cultural heritage of Colchester, Britain’s oldest town!
9.Immerse yourself in the silence of Lee Valley Regional Park.
10.Take a boat trip along the River Stour, and stop off at one of the beautiful riverside restaurants for lunch.
If you intend to stay in Essex then the finest places to eat, drink and stay in the Stour Valley. The company has five fabulous properties in East Anglia; Le Talbooth, Maison Talbooth, Milsoms in Dedham and Milsoms at Kesgrave Hall, while The Pier is a mere 20 minutes away in the historic port of Harwich. This collection of stunning hotels and restaurants across Essex and Suffolk offer something special for everyone.We have always welcomed families to our restaurants and this has been one of the strengths of our business over the years. Our children’s menus have always been well received at our brasseries and we thought that it was time we produced something similar at Le Talbooth and the Harbourside. Dishes at Le Talbooth include croque monsieur, avocado and prawns, British excellence steak and toad in the hole followed by chocolate mousse and Eton mess. Ian Rhodes has also devised a Sunday lunch menu for children, so give it a try during the summer. At The Pier, mini fish and chips or mini home made burger followed by a chocolate brownie or knickerbocker glory are a few of the choices. Charlie and Jack Milsom have road tested the menus and given it their stamp of approval!
For more information on Hotels in Essex and Essex Hotels you could also try the Tourist Board for additional information
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