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• www.secretnuclearbunker.com
  Come and witness the three lives of the bunker starting with its role as an RAF ROTOR Station, then a brief period as a civil defence centre through to its most recent life as a Regional Government HQ. Based in Kelvedon Hatch, near Brentwood, Essex.
  Number of Visits:4
• www.hedinghamcastle.co.uk
  Of the medieval castles in England, Hedingham has the best preserved Norman Keep. See heraldry, knights in armour, medieval sieges and jousting tournaments. A great day out
  Number of Visits:3
• www.royalgunpowdermills.com
  Set in 170 acres of natural parkland and boasting 21 buildings of major historic importance, the site mixes fascinating history, exciting science and beautiful surroundings to produce a magical day out for all. Established in the 17th century and acquired by the Crown in 1787, the Royal Gunpowder Mills has a very important place in both the history of Great Britain and its home town of Waltham Abbey.
  Number of Visits:3
• www.blakehall.co.uk
  Blake Hall and it's peaceful gardens can offer the perfect venue for a Wedding day, Reception or Party to remember.
  Number of Visits:3
• www.mountfitchetcastle.com
  Mountfitchet Castle is a Norman motte and bailey castle and village, reconstructed on it's original site. Step back in time and wander around the castle and grounds, feed the animals and hear echoes of distant voices...... a great day out for all the family!
  Number of Visits:3
• www.coalhousefort.co.uk
  The Colahouse Fort Project was founded in 1983 to preserve, rebuild and maintain the Fort at East Tilbury in Essex.
  Number of Visits:2
• www.cressingtemple.org.uk
  Cressing Temple is a scheduled ancient monument in Essex, UK. The site has its origins in the 12th century, when it was the first grant land of land given to the Knights Templar in England. It is home to the two finest Templar barns in Europe.The site is made up of a group of remarkable farm buildings, the barns, a Templar well and a Tudor walled garden.
  Number of Visits:2
• www.magicalheritageofessex.co.uk
  Essex Houses & Gardens comprises nine wonderful places to visit with glorious gardens, important historic buildings, fascinating locations and spectacular views.
  Number of Visits:2
• www.spencersgarden.net
  Spencers is a very traditional, mid-Georgian country house near Great Yeldham. Its lovely gardens, woods and parkland are open for a variety of public events – concerts, garden visits and wildlife days. Spencers is also available for your own special occasion – weddings, "big" birthdays, anniversaries – and for movie- and photo-shoots.
  Number of Visits:2
• www.layermarneytower.co.uk
  Built in the first half of Henry VIII’s reign, Layer Marney Tower is in many ways the apotheosis of the Tudor Gatehouse. The building is principally the creation of Henry 1st Lord Marney, who died in 1523, and his son John, who continued the building work but died just two years later, leaving no male heirs to continue the family line or the construction. What was completed was the main range measuring some three hundred feet long, the principal gatehouse that is about eighty feet tall, a fine array of outbuildings, and a new church.
  Number of Visits:2
• www.harwich-society.co.uk
  The Harwich Society official site. The Harwich Maritime Heritage Trail around the old English Seaport of Harwich, Essex, UK.
  Number of Visits:2