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 Topgolf Chigwell while here. And while you're here, be sure to stop by Chelmsford Cathedral and Bond Street.
Where are the best places to stay in Essex?
Here are our travelers' top 5 places to stay in Essex:
Laurels, in Dunmow
- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Terrace • Garden
Talbooth House & Spa, in Colchester
Colchester hotel with outdoor pool, pool bar- Free parking • Free WiFi • 2 restaurants • Spa • Attentive staff
Chudleigh Hotel, in Clacton-on-Sea
- Free parking • Free WiFi
The White Horse Inn, in Halstead
Halstead B&B with bar- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Attentive staff
Motts Cottage, in Dunmow
- Free WiFi • Garden
What is there to see around Essex?
- Chelmsford Cathedral (0.1 mi/0.1 km from the city center)
- Hylands House and Park (2.2 mi/3.6 km from the city center)
- Leez Priory (7.3 mi/11.7 km from the city center)
- Layer Marney Tower (15.1 mi/24.3 km from the city center)
- Mountfitchet Castle (16.4 mi/26.4 km from the city center)
What is there to do around Essex?
- Bond Street (0.1 mi/0.2 km from the city center)
- Chelmsford City Racecourse (7.6 mi/12.3 km from the city center)
- Braintree Village (10.3 mi/16.6 km from the city center)
- Festival Leisure Park (10.4 mi/16.7 km from the city center)
- Five Lakes Resort (14.6 mi/23.5 km from the city center)
Other Popular Essex Attractions
- Colchester Zoo
- Hedingham Castle
- Epping Forest
- Mercury Theatre
- Colchester Town Hall
