Visit Essex
Get in touch
Get in touch to find out more about our business support offering.
Get in touch
Get in touch to find out more about our business support offering.
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Who’s it for?
Anyone looking for inspiration on what to do in the county, whether you’re local or just visiting. From families planning days out, to couples seeking new restaurants, to residents wanting to rediscover local attractions and scenic spots. It supports people of all ages and interests, whether they’re after culture, nature, entertainment or relaxation.
What is it?
The official tourism platform for Essex, offering a curated and reliable resource covering attractions, activities, places to eat, accommodation options, events and travel inspiration. The site highlights everything from history and heritage sites to seaside fun, countryside experiences, museums, coastal trails and major annual events.
What’s required?
Nothing! All content is free to browse, and users can simply explore categories like things to do, where to stay, food and drink, events, itineraries or local guides to plan their next outing or break in Essex.
How does it work?
Visit Essex brings everything together in one trusted place, so planning your next outing is simple. Just browse the sections that interest you — from attractions and events to places to eat or stay — and explore ideas at your own pace. Each listing includes key details, helpful links and inspiration to make deciding where to go (and what to do next) easy. No accounts, no bookings, no fuss — just the best of Essex, all in one place.
Next steps...
To start your journey, get in touch to learn more or visit the Visit Essex website.
Stories of progress
Don't just take our word for it, hear from the local individuals who are scaling faster and thinking bigger.
“It’s been fun, it’s been a good learning curve. Everyone is really nice here, the teachers are really good — Debbie is brilliant, she’s helped me out loads. I really like tiling. I would really like to work for the local council afterwards and repair houses, and I would like to be a multi trader.”
Skills Bootcamps
“The staff have been great honestly, and fun to work with. They’ve been really good at guiding, especially Dave or Lee. I really, really enjoyed the joinery part of carpentry too. That was really fun.”
Skills Bootcamps
“The whole course has been fascinating. Blender is an amazing piece of software with so many applications, from filmmaking to interior design. I now have a much better understanding of how to present myself and how to communicate what I do.”
Skills Bootcamps
“If I think back to 10 weeks ago and what I am capable of now — it’s astounding. Being able to use Blender will be incredibly useful going forward, and the course has been a welcome nudge to restart my business.”
Skills Bootcamps