Essex is a county located to the north east of London. The county is spread across a total of 1420 square miles and has a population of over 1.7 million people.

Towns of interest include Colchester and Saffron Walden. The administrative center is Chelmsford.

Essex is well known for popular TV show ‘The Only Way Is Essex’, starring Joey Essex who featured in the 2013 ‘I’m a Celebrity’ TV series. 

Essex is also well known for its landmarks, with popular attractions such as Hendinghams Castle, St. Johns Abbey’s Gate, Colchester Castle and St. Botolphs Priory. Colchester Castle is a near-complete Norman castle and a Grade I listed building.

Essex is also home to cultural attractions including The Cater Museum, which show objects from throughout Billericay’s history. 

The University of Essex is based in Colchester, with two further campuses in Southend and Loughton

Essex is home to many famous people including Olly Murs, who was born in Whitham and spent his childhood attending both primary school; Howbridge Junior school and secondary school; Notley high school in Essex. Other famous residents include; Sally Gunnell (athlete), Ashley Banjo (dancer) and Kara Tointon (actress).

Essex borders the counties of Suffolk, Hertfordshire, Kent, Greater London and Cambridgeshire.