Top Things to do in Essex
Top Hotels in Essex
- 1. Hampton By Hilton London Stansted Airport
- 2. Novotel London Stansted Airport
- 3. Premier Inn London Stansted Airport hotel
- 4. Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport
- 5. Travelodge Stansted Great Dunmow
- 6. The George Hotel
- 7. Roslin Beach Hotel
- 8. The County Hotel
- 9. Premier Inn Thurrock East hotel
- 10. London Chigwell, BW Signature Collection by Best Western
The 10 Best Architectural Buildings in Essex, England
Discover the best top things to do in Essex, United Kingdom including All Saints with St. Peter Maldon, Peake's House, St Paul's Parish Church, High Beach Church, St John the Baptist Church, Halfpenny Pier, High House Production Park, Colchester Town Hall, St. Mary's Church, The Dutch Cottage.
Restaurants in Essex
1. All Saints with St. Peter Maldon
2. Peake's House
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Originally three cottages at the centre of Colchester's cloth trade, the long mullioned windows were designed to give light to the weavers at their looms. It is a snug retreat from which you can explore the historic town. Peake's House can be booked for short breaks with the Landmark Trust, a charity that restores historic buildings at risk and makes them available for holidays.
3. St Paul's Parish Church
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
St Paul's was conceived as part of the original Master Plan for Harlow new town. Designed by Derrick Humphrys, it was consecrated in April 1959. Its copper covered spire surmounted by a golden cross rises 95 feet. Internal features include the original brightly coloured furnishings designed by R.W. Hurst,the decorative colour scheme and the imposing John Piper mosaic of the Risen Christ at Emmaus
4. High Beach Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
The Church of the Holy Innocents was built in 1873, designed by Sir Arthur Blomfield in Victorian Gothic style and is situate in the heart of Epping Forest. It is open every Sunday afternoon between 2.00 and 5.00 pm from the beginning of May to the end of September for visitors to look around and enjoy home-made cake and light refreshments in its tranquil churchyard. Visitors are encouraged to ascend the church tower to learn how to ring the carillon or to sit inside the church and listen to the Father Willis organ being played. On the altar cloth in the left hand chapel you can see the cattle brand marks for the local area depicted on the altar cloth and the carpet leading up to the altar shows the two varient spellings of High Beach/Beech.
Reviewed By christinebrooker - Waltham Abbey, United Kingdom
Afternoon teas are served at this church every Sunday afternoon from May to the end of September. Holy Innocents is in the middle of Epping Forest, so therefore surrounded by trees. There is outdoor sitting and refreshments may be eaten in the church. Often there are musical afternoons, and concerts are frequent occurrences.
5. St John the Baptist Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
St John the Baptist is a very fine piece of Victorian architecture and probably the main sight in Loughton. It is about 20 minutes walk from Loughton station and on the 20 and 167 bus route.
6. Halfpenny Pier
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 179 reviews
Ha'penny Pier is a Victorian wooden Pier. It's one of only a few remaining examples of working wooden piers in the UK and is owned and managed by Harwich Haven Authority.
Reviewed By Av1dtraveller1947 - Chelmsford, United Kingdom
When you stand on the pier you can see the huge container ships that frequent the port of Harwich along with all the yachts and fishing boats that frequent the estuary. There is also a nice eatery there and a small museum
7. High House Production Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
High House is the collective name for a group of historic buildings in Purfleet, Thurrock, Essex, which dates back 465 years, with a Grade II listed house and barn, and a dovecote. This property includes the house, coachman's cottage, stable, granary, barn, workshop, cart sheds, dovecote, and beautiful gardens that you can walk around for free.
8. Colchester Town Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Built in 1898, Colchester Town Hall is a Grade 1 listed building with an ornate facade, superb rooms and a fabulous Italian marble staircase. Set in the heart of historic Colchester the Town Hall has a wealth of Mayoral history and regalia and plays host to civic functions and meetings as well as hosting weddings, celebrations, parties and public events. Visitors are welcome.
Reviewed By mjc404 - Derby, United Kingdom
The town hall is a culmination of extravagant Victorian, municipal architecture. Built at the very end of the 19c (1898-1902) it is dominated by the tower which is 162 feet in height. The façade includes three pairs of giant columns which makes the whole building become the centrepiece of High Street. Inside, there is a marvellous marble staircase with some good stained glass on the half-landing. We would have liked to see more of the interior but lacked the time to do so.
9. St. Mary's Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By KiwiKerry53 - Wellington, New Zealand
St Mary's is the largest of one of of the most beautiful in parish churches in Essex. Earliest parts of the church date back from 1250, with the majority being rebuilt between 1470 and 1525. The spire was added in 1832. The stained glass windows are beautiful and colourful.
10. The Dutch Cottage
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