Hotel Wedding Venues in Essex

Essex

To the northeast of London, Essex is an easy distance out of the City by train and road, and the county is home to London’s third airport, Stansted on its western side. Proximity to the capital ensures a mix of modern urban commuter towns and bucolic countryside. Bordered to the south by the Thames Estuary, the 350km coast wanders northeastwards from the picturesque Southend on Sea as far as Harwich. Southend is famous for its Pleasure Pier which at 2.14km long is the longest in the world. There is even a train to take you to the end. In addition to Southend the aforementioned proximity means that the south of the county has many urban settlements such as Basildon, Billericay and Brentwood. Moving northwards you find the county town of Chelmsford, historically an industrial city it has a cathedral and viaduct. The city of Colchester dates back to Roman times, and famous for its Norman Keep. The lands that surround Colchester to the south are the inspiration for the paintings of Constable and the area is dotted with chocolate box villages, streams and farmland. There are 8400 acres of protected lands in Essex, home to forests, beaches, shell banks, salt marshes and an array of wildlife. With a mild climate weather can be changeable. In coastal areas the North Sea means stronger winds can feature. Temperatures can reach up to 22° in July and August, with winters going down to 6°. Photo by Kevin Grieve