Essex
Essex is a large county in the East Anglia,
Overview
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.
Towns
Other Destinations
Ancient flitch town worth a walk up and down the high street
Essex's largest island, lies off the coast of Southend and has been under M.O.D hands since 1916.
Language
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.
Activities
- 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.
Drinking
Essex boasts several well publicised establishments
Safety
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.
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Within Essex
Braintree is a town in Essex,
England. For a town of its size it boasts very few amenities. However, in recent years a shopping village has opened up on the outskirts.
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Foulness Island is Essex's largest island off the east coast of Essex. There is nothing much to for a willing tourist to see, due …
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Billericay is a town in Essex with a population of about 40,000. Many of its residents commute daily to London by train.
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Westcliff-on-sea is in Essex. This Edwardian seaside town is located in Essex in the south east of England between Southend-on-Sea and Leigh-on-Sea.
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Basildon is a town in Essex,
England. While not usually high on any list of places-to-go, Basildon does have a few things to keep you occupied if you end up there.
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Tilbury situated in the county of Essex this dockland town contains the English heritage run Tilbury Fort
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