What's Essex like?
Essex is a family-friendly place known for its bars and restaurants. Simply book a local tour to enjoy your stay a little more. Plan a fun excursion to Chelmsford City Racecourse and Melbourne Stadium while here. And while you're here, be sure to stop by Chelmsford Cathedral and Hylands House and Park.
Where are the best places to stay in Essex?
Here are our travellers' top 5 places to stay in Essex:
Laurels, in Dunmow
- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free Wi-Fi • Terrace • Garden
Talbooth House & Spa, in Colchester
Colchester hotel with outdoor pool, pool bar- Free parking • Free Wi-Fi • 2 restaurants • Spa • Attentive staff
Chudleigh Hotel, in Clacton-on-Sea
- Free parking • Free Wi-Fi
The White Horse Inn, in Halstead
Halstead B&B with bar- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free Wi-Fi • Restaurant • Attentive staff
Motts Cottage, in Dunmow
- Free Wi-Fi • Garden
What is there to see near Essex?:
- Chelmsford Cathedral (0.1 mi/0.1 km from the city centre)
- Hylands House and Park (2.2 mi/3.6 km from the city centre)
- Leez Priory (7.3 mi/11.7 km from the city centre)
- Hatfield Forest Country Park (13.4 mi/21.6 km from the city centre)
- Layer Marney Tower (15.1 mi/24.3 km from the city centre)
What is there to do near Essex?:
- Chelmsford City Racecourse (7.6 mi/12.3 km from the city centre)
- Braintree Village (10.3 mi/16.6 km from the city centre)
- Festival Leisure Park (10.4 mi/16.7 km from the city centre)
- Colchester Zoo (17.7 mi/28.4 km from the city centre)
- Mercury Theatre (20.9 mi/33.7 km from the city centre)
Other popular Essex attractions
- Mountfitchet Castle
- Hedingham Castle
- Epping Forest
- Colchester Town Hall
- Colchester Castle Museum