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If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Audley End House— just one of the landmarks located 1 mi (1.6 km) from central Saffron Walden.

If thrills are what you're after, head to Adventure Island, located 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from central Southend-on-Sea. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. If you have fun at Adventure Island, you'll love Southend Pier and Sealife Adventure, both a short walk away.

It's feeding time at the zoo! If you want to be reminded of some of the great animals our world is home to, you might want to pay a trip to Colchester Zoo, located 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from central Colchester. If you have fun at Colchester Zoo, you'll love Xtreme Gaming and Colchester Natural History Museum, both located nearby.

Southend Pier is in the heart of Southend-on-Sea, so why not stop by during your stay. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. If you have fun at Southend Pier, you'll love Adventure Island and Sealife Adventure, both a short walk away.

If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, then make a stop at Colchester Castle Park in the heart of Colchester. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Beth Chatto Garden and High Woods Country Park, both nearby.

Hylands House and Park is just one of the landmarks located 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from central Chelmsford, so you might want to stop by for a few pics during your trip.

If being by the water is a major draw, Clacton-on-Sea Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from central Clacton-on-Sea. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Jaywick Sands and St. Osyth Beach.

Wanna race? You could pay a visit to Chelmsford City Racecourse located 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from central Chelmsford.