Few things are more deliciously indulgent than an idyllic afternoon tea. Here Essex Life showcases 17 of the best places for tea and cake the county has to offer

Upon the arrival of summer, the team at Roslin Beach Hotel in Southend on Sea opened its new luxury terrace

Next up for Stephanie Mackentyre on her culinary tour of Essex is the The Shepherd, a lovely dining pub in Langham

When the sun is shining down on beautiful Essex there's nothing quite like a nice cool pint outside in a beer garden. Here are 14 we'd recommend trying this summer

Through woodlands, nature reserves and riverside beauty spots, we pick 9 perfect places for countryside walks plus some of the best pubs along the way

Nothing is more satisfying than eating a delicious piece of fruit that you've picked yourself. Strawberries with cream whilst watching Wimbledon or some blackberries and raspberries in a nice crumble - here are 10 farms where you can PYO

Nothing beats a good pint of ale. Whether you've got a favourite that you stick to or you like to try as many varieties as possible, we've picked 12 Essex pubs that you've got to visit

Fish and Chips has for a long time been a British staple, the go to meal for Friday nights after work complete with all of your favourite extras from mushy peas to curry sauce. Here are our favourite places to get some scrumptious battered cod and chips

A boom in micro breweries has seen a huge increase in the variety of beers available and some of the best are crafting their brews right here in Essex. Stephanie Mackentyre picks out three to try

A collaboration beer by Billericay and Brentwood Breweries celebrating their new friendly, co-operative working relationship has been launched at Billericay's Spring Beer Festival with help from local author Sylvia Kent

Treat yourself to a pint of real ale surrounded by fresh sea air and coastal views at any one of these 12 glorious Essex pubs

Finding the perfect pub that happens to be dog friendly is no easy feat. So with that in mind we've found 14 places you can enjoy lagers with your lab, Pims with the pug or beers with your Bichon Frise

Head to The Pig & Whistle in Chelmsford for an afternoon tea treat

The Lamarsh Lion at Lamarsh welcomed their oldest customer, 86-year-old Mrs Gerry Loudoun-Shand, to officially open a new community café and games room which has been made possible thanks to help from rural pub champions, Pub is The Hub

Brentwood Brewing Company and Billericay Brewing Company are set to join forces in an informal, friendly arrangement which will see the two breweries working in co-operation while each retaining their own identity and popular, award-winning beers and brands

For her latest review of Essex's top dining pubs Stephanie Mackentyre drops into Channels Bar & Brasserie near Little Waltham

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As an enduring British institution, it's incredibly important to get your Sunday lunch right. Here are 12 pubs in Essex that know how to deliver precisely what you require.

Find shelter in colder weather in one of Essex's wonderful cosy pubs. Warm up fireside with a pint of ale and a home-cooked meal and the dog curled up at your feet. Here are 10 places to do just that…

Being home to so many wonderful places to eat choosing where to go for dinner can often be difficult. With that in mind we've picked 20 of our favourite places to help you decide