For information on travelling to and around Essex, contact details and locations of tourist information centres, district and borough councils, unitary authorities, and town and parish councils, dates for public holidays and other historical, religious and special events, to links to local and national tourism related websites, we've got you covered.

Getting to and around Essex

With so many interesting places to visit and exciting things to do, choosing how you travel to and get around Essex is just as important as deciding where you want to go...

Tourist information centres

Be it tips on local accommodation, attractions and places to eat & drink to maps of the area and public transport routes, you'll find all the help you need...

Public holidays

Public holidays, also known as bank holidays, take place throughout the year to celebrate certain historical, religious and other special events...

Essex county councils

Within the county of Essex there are twelve district and borough councils and two unitary authorities. Many of the day to day services that affect people are the responsibility of the district and borough councils...

Other tourism related websites

Here you will find links to local and national tourism related websites that we think you may find of interest...