Ardleigh Camping and Caravanning (formally Oakview Nursery).Dead Lane Ardleigh CO7 7RH MR 168/043289 Level field with some electric hook ups (£3.50 pun extra - first come basis) and some hard standing pitches Close to Colchester, Dedham & Constable country & … Continue reading →

What’s on: Why not spend an extended Bank Holiday weekend close to Clacton on Sea, Frinton on Sea, Walton on the Naze and Brightlingsea. Caravan and camping accessories and cafe on site, with fishing available . Directions: From A12 take … Continue reading →

CM3 6LS Description:What’s on: Crabbing Competition. Close to the River Crouch. Ideal for walks, fishing and boating. Public slip is available to launch boats from. Food is available in the pub next door. Directions: Take B1012 signposted Burnham-on-Crouch from South … Continue reading →

CM6 3EB What’s on: Quiet weekend with fishing and country walks close by. Cream teas will be served on Saturday afternoon followed by a communal barbecue in the evening with the marquee available for an evening get together. Directions: From … Continue reading →

Pleshey Village Hall, The Street, Pleshey, CM3 1HA What’s on: A relaxing weekend with the added bonus of a hall for a Saturday night social evening with live entertainment. Directions: From Chelmsford A130 to Gt Dunmow at roundabout (Junction A131) … Continue reading →

Clare Priory Ashen Road Clare Suffolk CO10 8NX   Description: What’s on: This is a quiet tranquil site with country walks in the Clare country park and the village a short walk away through the Priory grounds. There is a signed … Continue reading →

What’s on: 200 acres of gardens, woodland & arboretum to explore with a visitor centre, children’s play area, shop and tea room. Deer often visit the site in the early hours. Directions: From A12 take A120 towards Braintree turn right … Continue reading →

What’s on: Full programme of events, games and fun for children of all ages, See www.westessexda.co.uk for full programme. Directions: From Latchingdon take left fork off mini roundabout signposted Bradwell. Continue through Steeple, pass the parish boundary sign (St Lawrence) … Continue reading →

What’s on: A quiet weekend close to Chelmsford City Centre for shopping or sight seeing. Why not visit Chelmsford Museum, Chelmsford Cathedral or the Essex Police Museum or just go for a walk in Hylands Park. There are two pubs … Continue reading →