To the east of central London lies a city with historic origins called Essex. Established in antiquity, the city has a colourful history that dates back several centuries. While staying at one of several Essex hotels, you will have the opportunity to appreciate the city's buildings and streets, idiosyncratic and reflective of aspects of its history. There will be many places of interest to take the time to see or experience, restaurants at which to eat and shops and flea-markets whereby you can buy keepsakes to take home with you or anything else you find intriguing. A vacation in Essex offers its visitors a taste of England in a way that is quintessentially Essex.
An estuary of the River Thames flows into Essex as well as the River Stour that marks the boundary at which Suffolk County begins. Many of the suburbs and villages in Essex form dormitory towns where those who work in London during the day make their homes. Essex villages are characterised by houses built from clay tiles and timber. Roofs are often thatched giving the areas, though modern in context, an old English feel that some find appealing.
English weather is known for its cloudy days and winter temperatures cold enough to keep everyone indoors for several days without end. Summer, however, brings hope in the form of sunshine that makes locals flock to the park with as little clothing as one could possibly have on without being publicly indecent. These are the days spent in Essex that you will enjoy. Walking around the city and taking delight in its quirky architecture is an excellent way to spend your mornings and afternoons in Essex even when the weather is a little downcast.
The list of things to do in Essex is not at all short. There will be plenty to get up to during your trip. It will all depend on what activities you enjoy individually. You can access different parts of the city on foot, bicycle, by bus or railway. Stately homes such as 'Audley End House', which was once a royal palace, are great for your holiday picture collection. 'Ingatestone Hall' has been standing since the 16th century while the record for the tallest Tudor house in Great Britain goes to 'Layer Marney Tower'. Essex also happens to have one of the longest coastlines of all the counties in England so beaches are a wonderful place to spend time on warm and cool days.
England is the home of Shakespeare and though you may not be anywhere near 'Stratford upon Avon' while you're vacationing in Essex, you will still be able to revel in the beauty of theatre via groups such as the 'Essex Theater Company'. Essex also has an array of different cultural events that occur on an annual basis. Check postings and calendars for annual festivities on the web to find out what goes on in town, when and where it all happens.
Eating is an activity you cannot go without and when you're on vacation, nothing is regular or boring as it is at home so there's a good chance you'll want to indulge in some good food while you're basking in the ambience of Essex. Restaurants in Essex serve more than just traditional English cuisine and with cooks such as Ramsey, Lawson and Oliver coming out of England, you should expect the best food you could possibly subject your taste-buds to. Essex has a vibrant night life that will make your evenings colourful from start to finish. There is no doubt that a vacation in Essex will something to remember.
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