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9 magical winter locations to visit in Essex this Christmas

Friday, December 6, 2019

Audley End (c) sps1955, Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

Are you stuck for things to do this winter? Essex is home to some truly magical places perfect for a family day out or a special event to get you feeling festive. Here are 9 locations you have to visit this season

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19 times Essex was prettier than a Christmas card

Thursday, December 5, 2019 Fred Humphries

The Shrubbery, Southend Cliff Gardens (c) Marc J Pether-Longman, Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

When winter comes and a frost settles all over our county’s prettiest locations, you’re presented with so many fantastic photographic opportunities. Here are 19 times Essex was prettier than a Christmas card

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5 easy steps to make stuffing like Jamie Oliver

Thursday, December 5, 2019

Jamie's stuffing

As part of his feature on why he loves Christmas in Essex, the kitchen icon has given us a deliciously easy pork, sage, onion and chestnut stuffing recipe

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How you can have an eco-friendly Christmas in Essex

Tuesday, December 3, 2019

The Refill Room

Never has our environment been higher up the agenda of global concern, so this year more than ever, perhaps it’s time to ease off the excessive consumerism and have an eco-friendly Christmas?

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Ad Feature Enjoy a Magical Christmas at Cressing Temple Barns this November and December

Thursday, November 21, 2019

Cressing Temple Barns

The elves are getting ready to open the doors for the Magical Christmas experience at Cressing near Braintree and Witham this November

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Ad Feature Ingatestone Christmas Market returning this December 8

Tuesday, November 12, 2019

Ingatestone Christmas Market

Following last year’s successful debut, the Christmas Market in Ingatestone this year will be held on Sunday 8th December from 12noon – 6pm

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Ad Feature Why you should try the Pig & Whistle Restaurant near Chelmsford this Christmas

Thursday, November 7, 2019

Pig & Whistle Restaurant

The festive season at Pig & Whistle Restaurant is a treat of warm lights, ribbons and festive cheer

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