Essex Houses & Gardens - nine unique destinations in rural Essex comprising nine wonderful places to visit with glorious gardens, important historic buildings, fascinating locations and spectacular views.

Each attraction operates independently and makes its own arrangements for opening to the public. You are advised to check admission dates, prices and any special requirements you may have before you visit.

Essex Houses & Gardens and its predecessor web site Magical Heritage Essex provides information about days out in essex, where to go and includes the Essex heritage attractions at Bardfield Vineyard, Beth Chatto Gardens, Cressing Temple, The Gibberd Garden, Hedingham Castle, RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Ingatestone Hall, Layer Marney Tower and Marks Hall. These Essex tourist attractions include historic buildings, fascinating locations and refect Essex heritage. These attractions are located in Castle Hedingham, Ingatestone, Layer Marney, Colchester, Harlow