Living Essex

Living Essex

Your guide to living in Essex

Essex Afternoon Tea Guide: Traditional vs. Modern Menus Compared

Essex Afternoon Tea Guide: Traditional vs. Modern Menus Compared

Essex afternoon tea splits into two clear styles: traditional hotel tiers and modern savoury-led spreads....

How to Start a Community Garden in Your Essex Neighbourhood

How to Start a Community Garden in Your Essex Neighbourhood

A practical guide to finding land, getting permissions, recruiting volunteers and funding a community...

Essex Autumn Events: A Month-by-Month Guide to Seasonal Days Out

Essex Autumn Events: A Month-by-Month Guide to Seasonal Days Out

From harvest suppers in September to fireworks and Christmas light switch-ons in November, here's how...

A Local's Guide to Essex Coastal Walks for Beginners

A Local's Guide to Essex Coastal Walks for Beginners

Easy, flat Essex coastal walks for beginners, with honest advice on footwear, tide times, distances and...

10 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Home in Essex

10 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Home in Essex

From flood maps to grammar school catchments, here are the home-buying mistakes that cost Essex buyers...

Essex Farmers' Markets vs. Farm Shops: Where to Buy Local Produce

Essex Farmers' Markets vs. Farm Shops: Where to Buy Local Produce

Farmers' markets and farm shops across Essex compared on freshness, variety, price and convenience — plus...