Heathrow Airport 2 hr 6
Cudmore Grove Country Park (48 min)
Park & beach with walking trails through meadows, a playground & the ruins of a 16th-century fort. Essex Wildlife Trust Fingringhoe Wick (41 min)
Nature reserve, wildlife, and nature Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens (23 min)
Renowned gardener's creative, themed gardens with woodland and water areas, plant shop and tearoom. Walton-on-the-Naze Beach (18 min) Naze Tower (23 min)
This 18th-century, 8-story tower features an art gallery, a museum & a rooftop viewing platform. Clacton Pier (8 min)
Restored Victorian pier with a funfair, amusement arcade, eateries, aquarium and tenpin bowling. Walton Pier (18 min)
Amusement complex with tenpin bowling, funfair rides, arcade games, bar and cafe, plus sea fishing. West Mersea Beach (46 min) Landguard Fort (59 min)
Vast military structure dating from the 18th century, site of the Royal Marines' first land battle. Clacton Pavilion (6 min) Brightlingsea Beach (24 min) Clacton Beach (9 min) ST.OSYTH BEACH SUNDAY MARKET (17 min) Jaywick Martello Tower (13 min)
Restored defensive tower built in 1809, now used as an arts venue with workshops, exhibits & events. The Naze (23 min)
Peninsula with areas of salt marshes & bramble thickets sheltering birds like lapwings & redshanks. | 
