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SCH Areas & Properties - Essex

Brightlingsea

Picture of seasideBrightlingsea is an ancient maritime town, located at the mouth of the River Colne, and is the only Cinque Port outside of Kent and Sussex.

Burnham on Crouch

Picture of a yachtBurnham on Crouch is known among the yachting fraternity as "The Cowes of the East". The quayside is dominated by olde-worlde charm full of sailing clubs, boat building yards and listed buildings.

Clacton

Picture of a pierClacton and neighbouring Clacton on Sea make up the largest town on the Tendring Peninsula and attract many visitors, especially in the summer months. The seafront gardens make up a carpet of colour throughout the summer season and provide a backdrop to miles of golden sandy beaches and the town pier. Clacton is also home to pubs and restaurants to suit all tastes.

Dovercourt

Click here and take the virtual tour of Oulton Broad Take the virtual tour and visit Carolyn House > Dovercourt is a small seaside town located close to Harwich rich in Viking, Saxon, Roman, and Civil War history. It offers a wide range of attractions for visitors including 5 miles of walks of Blue Flag beach walks (indicating its cleanliness and safety for families with children).

Across the way, on the opposite side of the mouth of the Stour, lies historic Landguard Fort, a great place to explore along with miles of classic Constable countryside.

Elmstead Market

Picture of a village.Elmstead Market is a small village located just six miles away from Colchester and three miles from Wivenhoe.

Frinton on Sea

Picture of the beachFrinton on Sea retains an atmosphere of the 1920s when it was one of the most exclusive resorts in Britain. Tree-lined avenues lead down to an elegant esplanade and cliff-top and Frinton is also home to a quiet, secluded sandy beach.

Holland on Sea

Picture of the beachHolland on Sea is a seaside town just a short walk from Clacton and located south of Great Holland.

St. Osyth

Picture of the countrysideThe village of St. Osyth is, in terms of annual rainfall, the driest part of the UK.

Walton on the Naze

Picture of the beachWalton on the Naze is a family seaside resort with long sandy beaches, seafront gardens and narrow streets. Its pier is the second longest in England. To the north of the town is The Naze, an unspoilt headland of heath, salt marshes and more beaches.

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