Information
Essex is situated in East Anglia, close to England's capital city, London. Whatever your interest, there is lots of choice in Essex with archaeology, history, coastline with seaside resorts, delightful countryside for walking, cycling and horse riding, nine country parks, busy towns and pretty villages to explore.
Southend-on-Sea is the largest town in Essex, a vibrant resort with seven miles of sparkling seafront, and a cosmopolitan atmosphere. You can find, Essex Tourist Information at Southend Pier, the world’s longest pier. At nearby Leigh on Sea you can watch the local fishermen bring in the days catch.
Attractions
Nearby is beautiful Dedham Vale and Constable Country in the north east; and the yachting and wildlife havens of Mersea Island and the Colne. On the 'sunshine coast' Essex Tourist Information Centres can be found in Clacton-on-Sea, Walton-on-the-Naze, and Harwich.
History
Colchester, the oldest town in Britain, with documented evidence of a settlement here as early as the fifth century BC. Colchester is traditionally known for its cloth weaving, flower growing and oysters. You can visit the Norman castle and museum, and also the Dutch Quarter where Flemish refugees settled in the sixteenth century.
essex tourist information
