Culture

Visit the county that inspired Constable, Tennyson and Betjeman and enrich yourself with a range of cultural experiences.

Rolling fields, gently flowing rivers and verdant woods lit by constantly changing East Anglian skies have inspired generations of artists. Today you can still see the landscapes they painted and enjoy their work in local galleries such as the Fry Art Gallery in Saffron Walden, Sir Alfred Munnings Museum in Dedham and the Beecroft Art Gallery in Southend.

Essex boasts a rich legacy of literary and music festivals so why not take advantage of the English summertime and enjoy an open air concert or play in the heart of the countryside.

Suggested tours:
South Essex Culture
Artists & Galleries

Insite - The Essex Cultural Tourism Programme, is one of six county-specific programmes in the East region. The programme commissions, promotes and supports a series of initiatives celebrating areas and sites across the county in a contemporary and innovative way.

Empowering people to celebrate their unique identity, Insite aims to raise the profile of Essex, challenge perceptions of the county, and promote Essex as a vibrant place to live, work and visit.

Insite is a unique partnership comprising of the district, borough, unitary and county councils of Essex, and Arts Council England, East. The programme is hosted by ExDRA, the Essex Development & Regeneration Agency. The partners are working together towards a common aim to promote Essex using the arts, making it a leading cultural destination.

For more information please visit the Insite website

Essex on Tour

Essex on Tour works with people all over Essex to promote professional, live arts events in all sorts of venues all over the place. We have a huge selection of shows which include theatre, dance, music, children’s shows and comedy – something for every taste and age to enjoy.

www.essexontour.org.uk

Download the new programme covering December 2007 - April 2008

Useful links to related websites:

www.antiques-access-agency.com
www.back2thewall.co.uk
www.baddowantiques.co.uk
www.battlesbridge.com
www.beecroft-art-gallery.co.uk
www.blakehousecraftcentre.co.uk
www.chappelgalleries.co.uk
www.debden-antiques.co.uk
www.dedhamartandcraftcentre.co.uk
www.firstsite.uk.net
www.focalpoint.org.uk
www.fryartgallery.org
www.gibberdgallery.com
www.moulshammill.co.uk
www.parndonmillartists.com