Mersea Island Vineyard Tours and Activities

When master gardener Beth Chatto designed these spectacular arrangements she included plants from a variety of habitats around the world.

The tallest Tudor gatehouse in England is a great place to spend an afternoon outdoors, exploring the knot garden, farm and the historic grounds.

Get up close to huge mammals, watch as birds of prey swoop above your head and come face to face with deadly reptiles at one of the best zoos in Britain.

Explore the great outdoors at Cudmore Grove Country Park, a lovely green space in Colchester. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the lively bars.

Catch an event at Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool during your trip to Colchester. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Learn about the local history of Southminster with a stop at St. Peter-on-the-Wall. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its lively bars.