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Build a bird feeder
Why not help our feathered friends by building this simple bird feeder to keep them fed during the colder months? Not only does it help our avian associates, it’s also great way to get your children interested in nature.
Posted on 20th December 2024
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25 Things To Do In 2025
Kickstart your New Year. Whether it's a coastal stroll, a day out sailing, or discovering hidden gems on your doorstep there's something for everyone to explore in Essex. The Explore Essex team have come up with 25 great ways to get you out and about in 2025.
Posted on 13th December 2024
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Free Animal Mysteries Festive Trail at the Essex Country Parks
Wrap up warm and enjoy the Animal Mysteries Festival Trail and more at the Essex Country Parks this December.
Posted on 27th November 2024
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Five wonderful winter walks
We have five wonderful winter park walks for you, from the wild Essex coast to historical landscapes, there's a walk for everyone
Posted on 21st November 2024
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Autumn: Prelude to change by Andrew Adams
Here Essex photographer Andrew Adams explains why the changing season inspires him as a photographer.
Posted on 22nd October 2024
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The Peasants' Revolt of 1381
A research project about one of the largest popular uprisings in medieval Europe has shed new light on the Peasants' Revolt of 1381 at Cressing Temple Barns.
Posted on 22nd October 2024
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