Essex County Travel Guide

There is no doubt about it that Essex County is truly good place for vacation. If you ever had been in Essex you had probably noticed that there are a lot of fun for traveler. Essex is immensely popular tourist spot and one of the most important largest counties of the England. England is a country which consists of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales make kingdom of Great Britain. England has 48 ceremonial counties and each having with own Lord Lieutenant.

About Essex

Essex is no doubt huge and most populous counties in England, a largely rural county with small market towns tiny villages connected by quiet country ways. Essex is a country of contrasts with a wealth of hidden treasures to be explored. It is situated at north-east to Greater London. Discover the past with five to ten minute short stroll to Colchester Castle Museum from the bus station and Colchester Town railway station at the center of Britain's one of the oldest recorded town.

Attractions in Essex

If you are looking for a bit of history and old architecture to feast your eyes on then Mountfitchet Castle, Waltham Abbey and Hedingham are a great place to start with, plus there is lot of most popular attraction like Audley End House, Layer Marney Tower and Ingatestone Hall. There is lots of tourist attraction to visit in Essex County. Walking is pleasure around beautiful lakes of the Essex County. One can find lots of tourist place in the Essex County to enjoy their trip. There is interesting markets in the Essex to shop for present to take back home.

1. Great Notley Country Park is very picturesque park spread over around 60 acres; build for a purpose to benefits the wildlife. One can start his/her trip from here and it is really atmospheric.

2. Mountfitchet Castle – If one really wish to go back in time in 1060 after roaming through this old ancient castle. It is most stylish ancient art heritage.

3. Cressing Temple – with a very unique name, one must visit this temple as this is well preserved ancient temple in Essex.

4. Jaywick Martello Tower – is an old ancient tower and place to visit on the Essex County. You will find a lot of art and heritage over there and good place for relaxing the day trip.

Eating out in Essex

If you are a fond of eating out, then there is no shortage of good restaurant, cafe and hotels in Essex for visitors. There are lots of special local delicacies to tempt your tastebuds such as Maldon Brewing, Mersea Island Vineyard, Maldon Brewing Company, New Hall Vineyard, Maldon Sea Salt last but not least Leigh-on-Sea. There is no better way to start your trip from Essex in United Kingdom. One can easily find kind of perfect traditional local pub if he/she drink lover where he/she can sit undisturbed at the bar absorbing the surrounding speeches.You can board train from King cross London to Essex. One can get a lots of High speed trains regularly in very short interval to Essex County from London.