Things to Do
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Discover Essex’s most scenic waterside walks
Wrap up warm and go in search of your own winter wonderland! From languid strolls along tumbling streams to full-on river safaris, here's some of the region's most immersing routes
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11 things to do in Essex this December
Jingle all the way to Christmas Day and beyond with ice skating, drive-in pantos and festive afternoon teas.
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Sip and stroll! Get your caffeine fix at these Essex beauty spots
Grab your bestie and your walking boots - we're taking you on the most gorgeous walks around the county with top-notch cup of (takeaway) coffees en route.
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Into London: the capital reopens
With the tourist count at an all-time low, now is the time to swerve the endless queues and enjoy London's cultural bounty.
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Hip and happening: what’s new near you this week
Meet this week’s movers-and-shakers' guide to the hottest news, openings and upcoming events (spoilers, incoming)
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Why ours is a county of cyclists
With its quiet stretches of countryside and labyrinth of forgotten-village lanes, Essex is a region best explored on two wheels. Here, we hit Harlow for a leisurely spin – and select three more scenic cycle routes for intrepid trailblazers
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What’s on in Essex and beyond this August
Summer is saved! There’s a whole month of outdoor festivities ahead of us, from fun on the farm and drive-in-cinema date nights, to pop-up exhibitions and family theatre – we've got the inside track on what's hot and happening right now
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Where to get your water sports fix this summer
Nothing beats that first sun-kissed wash of water hitting your toes, but the Big Blue is more than just a holiday fling. From windsurfing and wakeboarding to SUP yoga and wild swimming, these Essex waterways are making a splash in the world of fitness, too
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What’s in: 10 new things to watch this week
Lazy day in front of the telly? Yes please! Here are the hottest new films and TV shows for you to sink your teeth into. Just add popcorn.
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The hottest haunts to hit post-lockdown
As some of the county’s coolest stores, cultural must-sees and family-friendly parks tentatively start to reopen their doors and gates to the public again, we’ve got the lowdown on where to head for your social(ly distanced) fix right now
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Essex scenic picnic spots you need to know now
Squeeze the last out of the late summer sun with our seven off-the-radar hotspots for the ultimate field day
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Staying in? The best of what’s on
Virtual beauty masterclasses, hot new Netflix releases, high brow theatre (and low brow Love Island) - it's all going on online this week. Stream if you wanna go faster!
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The staying in boredom buster
It's a bit nippy for the sunlounger this week so head for the sofa instead - and get stuck into this week's best new at-home culture picks.
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