List of historic houses and sites in Essex.

Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YG
Tel: 01206 282939 
The largest Norman Keep in Europe. Superb Roman displays, hands-on activities and tours. An award winning experience of 2000 years of history. Exciting events all year round. New rolling exhibition programme.

Jaywick Martello Tower, The Promenade, Belsize Avenue, Jaywick, Essex, CO15 2LF
Tel: 01255 822783 
Built originally as a Napoleonic Fort in the early 19th century the tower now acts as a central hub for the local community & visitors. There are regular arts & heritage exhibitions, talks & events.

Layer Marney, Colchester, Essex, CO5 9US
Tel: 01206 330784 
Magnificent Tudor building with the tallest Gatehouse in Britain and 16th century Italianate terracotta. Climb the tower, visit the gardens, outbuildings dolls house, church and farm animals. Cafe and shop.

Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, CM24 8SP
Tel: 01279 813237 
Mountfitchet Castle Experience is a multi attraction incorporating Mountfitchet Castle & Norman Village of 1066, House on the Hill Toy Museum and Dinosaur Encounters.

Western Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1EE
Tel: 01702 618747 
The Historic Cliff Lift has a valuable position in modern Southend, offering a practical and enjoyable way for people to gain access between the seafront and the Clifftown area.

St Botolphs Prioy, Priory Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2QA
Tel: 01206 282931 
The first English Augustinian priory church, founded at the end of the eleventh century from the Anglo-Saxon minster community of Colchester. Only the ruined remains of the nave survive today, under the care of English Heritage.

Audley End, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4JF
Tel: 01799 522842 
Built by Thomas Howard, Earl of Suffolk to entertain King James - Audley End is one of England's most magnificent stately homes. Enjoy over 30 lavishly decorated room interiors by Robert Adam.

Bourne Mill, Bourne Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8RT
Tel: 01206 572422 
National Trust property, the mill was originally built as a fishing lodge in 1591 and features stepped "Dutch" gables. There is a millpond and some of the machinery, including the waterwheel which is intact and working.

Ingrave Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM4 9BU
Tel: 01277 265235 
The new (1991) Roman Catholic classical cathedral church of St Mary and St Helen incorporates part of the original Victorian church. Designed by distinguished Classical architect Quinlan Terry with roundels by Raphael Maklouf.

Ingrave Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 8AT
Tel: 01277 265235 
Classical building re-opened 15 years ago.