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Low tide at Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, in Sept. of 2005

Leigh-on-Sea (58 Pictures) a Seaside Town in the county of Essex

(3.7 miles, 5.9 km, direction SE of Rayleigh)

At Leigh, visitors will find a small sandy beach and a narrow High Street containing lovely old fishermen's cottages. The resort is situated close to Leigh Marsh Nature Reserve and Two Tree Island, a lonely expanse of windswept grass and saltings...

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Southend-on-Sea (123 Pictures) a Seaside Town in the county of Essex

(5.6 miles, 8.9 km, direction SE of Rayleigh)

Southend-on-Sea is mostly known for its long pier and large amusement park - Adventure Island, which has rides to suit all tastes and all ages...

Cottages on the Common

Danbury (6 Pictures) in the county of Essex

(9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction N of Rayleigh)

Picturesque English village of great charm. Surrounded almost entirely by open countryside Danbury has immense appeal for the tourist...

Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation Canal

Maldon (143 Pictures) a Seaside Town in the county of Essex

(10.5 miles, 16.8 km, direction N of Rayleigh)

A fine old town, beautifully set on a ridge above the Blackwater, with views across Northey Island and Osea Island...

Looking towards Minster Cliffs and the Leas  Minster, Isle of Sheppey

Sheerness (22 Pictures) in the county of Kent

(12.2 miles, 19.7 km, direction SE of Rayleigh)

This is the port to which Nelson's body was brought home following his untimely death after his glorious victory at the Battle of Trafalgar...

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Hadleigh Castle

Hadleigh Castle (16 Pictures)

(2.8 miles, 4.6 km, direction S)

Built by the Normans on the approach to London, lived in by 3 queens; Catherine of Aragon, Anne of Cleves and Catherine Parr......

Hyde Hall Gardens

Hyde Hall RHS Garden (45 Pictures)

(4.4 miles, 7.1 km, direction NW)

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Adventure Island, formely known as Peter Pans

Adventure Island (4 Pictures)

(6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction SE)

This is the number one theme park in the Southeast of England, a great place for anyone at any age, especially children and tiny.....

Lake in Danbury Park, Chelmsford, Essex, at dusk

Danbury Park Country Park (9 Pictures)

(9.1 miles, 14.6 km, direction N)

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Hylands house, Hylands park, Chelmsford, Essex

Hylands Park (8 Pictures)

(12.1 miles, 19.5 km, direction NW)

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Upnor Castle

Upnor Castle (61 Pictures)

(12.6 miles, 20.2 km, direction S)

The romantic ruins of this fabled centuries old fortress occupies one of the most delightful sites in England. The castle was.....

A picture of Tilbury Fort

Tilbury Fort (16 Pictures)

(13.6 miles, 21.9 km, direction SW)

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