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ESSEX theatres. , andSouthendalso have tastes, includingnumerous livemusicvenues. wide rangeofentertainment venuesfordifferent famous 'TheOnlyWay IsEssex'series,there isa being thesettingandinspiration behindITV's andcitiesboasting bars andclubs.Whilst Essex isfamousforitsnightlife,withnumerous and MerseaIslandintheNorthofCounty. longest pleasure intheworld) tothequieterFrinton coastline; from thefamous SouthendPier(the the region orseesomeofthe 350milesof lights, youcanvisitoneofthemanyruralvillagesin away, butifyouwanttogetawayfrom thecity the eastofEngland.Londonisashortjourney Essex offers agreat experiencetoliveandstudyin Hertfordshire, andtheNorthSea,countyof Bordering London,Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, world famoussingersandbands. more than150,000peopletowatchlivemusicfrom weekend inAugustChelmsford,bringingtogether The VMusicFestivalheldduringthepenultimate ESSEX the countryside intheregion, suchastheEssex Way. advantage of oneofthemanywalkways through would prefer somegentlerexercise, thentake athletics teamsifyouwant tobreak asweat.Ifyou or joinoneofthemanyrunning, riding,cricketor Chelmsford Chieftansinactionattheweekends, Clubs. You canalsoseeIce hockeyteam Southend United(AKATheShrimpers)Football home toColchesterUnited(AKATheEwes)and Essex hasclosetiestoWest HamUnited,butisalso Sport inHedingham,ColchesterandHadleigh. up onyourhistoryyoucanvisitofEssex's houses.Alternatively, ifyouwanttobrush with adifference, andoneofEngland'sfinest Halloween GhostWalk, AudleyEndisa mansion daysandtheterrifying itsVictorian With Stately HomesandCastles Shopping development inChelmsford. a rangeofdifferentshopsandthereareplansforfurther shopping centrea.ColchesterandChelmsfordalsooffer different locationsincludingtheenormousLakeside Essex isfamedforitsshopping,andhasanumberof 3 The Essex Way counties of Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire and Norfolk and Suffolk offer the opportunity for Norwich Suffolk as well as further up the coast to Norfolk. you to combine an exciting career with a quality The Essex Way is a long distance footpath lifestyle. It is a large, mostly rural county with many The county's capital city, Norwich, is rare and Essex has 2 major airports at Stansted and Southend. stretching for 82 miles right across Essex. hidden treasures. According to recent figures extraordinary. It is the historic centre of Norfolk and

ESSEX Although it officially starts in Epping and ends in released by the Government, people living and offers a wealth of modern amenities both socially , the Essex Way is actually signposted both working in East have the 'best quality of and culturally, in a delightful heritage setting. It ways so you can either start at the coast and head Stuck in the mud... life', with the fastest growing incomes, less than boasts not , but two, cathedrals, more inland or vice versa. The route takes you through average crime levels and longer life expectancy. medieval churches than any other city in Western ancient woodland, open farmland, tree-lined river and a magnificent Norman . There is valleys and leafy green lanes with plenty of The area stretches from King's Lynn in West a wealth of cafes, bars, restaurants, clubs and picturesque and historic villages along the way. Norfolk to in , from cinemas to choose from, as well as a huge range of on the coast to Newmarket in Suffolk. shops, which have made Norwich one of the top Did you know? ten shopping cities in Britain. It's easily accessed by Natural Beauty road and rail and it has its own international • Colchester is the oldest recorded Roman Each spring, the Mud Race sees competitors airport (which, as well as flying direct to a number in Britain. For a time it was also the Roman race to be the first to complete a 400 metre dash over With beautiful, unspoilt countryside, nationally of UK and European destinations, links to the rest capital in Britain the bed of the River Blackwater. The race can only take protected beaches, over 200 miles of picturesque of the world via Schiphol airport in ). place at low tide when the water is low enough to allow inland waterways to explore on the Norfolk participants to run safely through the water to the Outside Norwich, you'll find idyllic countryside and • Southend has the longest pleasure Pier in , many historic towns and villages of all opposite bank and back again. NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK miles of beautiful coastline (much of it designated world extending 1.34 miles into the Thames shapes and sizes to explore, this may sound like Estuary. as an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty), which The Dunmow Flitch Trials exist to award a flitch of somewhere you'd like to live. can be reached in 30 minutes by road or rail. To the • Britain's first public broadcast was made from bacon to married couples from anywhere in the east lie the Norfolk Broads, with all kinds of water- Chelmsford on 15 June 1920. world if they can satisfy the Judge and Jury of 6 based activities and leisure pursuits. maidens and 6 bachelors that in 'twelvemonth and • Some historians claim Robert the Bruce was a day' they have 'not wisht themselves unmarried born at Montpelier's Farm in near again'. A reference to the Dunmow Flitch can NORF Chelmsford in 1274. even be found in The Wife of Bath's Tale within • Chelmsford is the of Essex and for Chaucer's 14th century Canterbury Tales. The a short period in 1381 was the capital of Flitch Trials are held every 4 years in . England. It was awarded city status in 2012. Essex International Jamboree is the biggest UK Chelmsford has a cathedral and is also home to scout/guide jamboree. It is held every four years . The University was for the scouts and guides of Essex to experience built on the site of an ammunition factory the fun and challenge of living with a number of which was bombed continually during the way from around the world. (Hoffmans Factory). The Country Show has been held on the first Saturday in September for 125 years, making Nearest big cities it one of the oldest country shows in the UK. Essex has fantastic transport links into London. Whilst the 19th century roots of the show, steeped It only takes 30 minutes from Chelmsford into the in agricultural history, are still evident the Orsett Football fans can enjoy football at 4 city. You can also easily neighbouring Show is very much a 21st century attraction. Norwich City's home. 5 West Norfolk markets. The area hosts regular music festivals and Cambridge has a wealth of heritage properties, antique shops Here you'll find the medieval port of King's Lynn, and theatres. Families will love 'Africa Alive', just with its grand market place and restaurants, and a outside , and Pleasurewood Hills, voted stunning coastline of sandy beaches within easy Best Attraction on the Sunrise Coast in 2006. reach. The area is a joy for history lovers and you can visit museums, priories, castles and , as well as the 17th century Custom House. and East Suffolk There are a variety of local attractions including Ipswich is steeped in history, yet full of life. There's Sandringham House, the Norfolk residence of the a chance to stroll along its historic Waterfront and Royal Family, and Hall. Adrenaline junkies streets, and plenty of entertainment - a vibrant mix will love the rush of the highest ropes course in the of heritage, , theatre, cinema, clubs and east of England. There is certainly no shortage of bars. entertainment. As well as a cinema, the Corn Exchange hosts a diverse range of shows, where Yet wherever you are in or around the town, you concerts, stand-up comedians, musicians and are only minutes away from some of the prettiest psychics pull in crowds from all over the region. Suffolk villages and countryside, as well as the Culture vultures will enjoy the Arts Centre, West stunning scenery of the celebrated Suffolk coastline. NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK Acre River Studios and Summer Theatre, and there are a multitude of potteries, art galleries and Ipswich is home to and gardens to explore. University Campus Suffolk.

Great Yarmouth and Waveney and If you'd like to live beside the seaside, this pretty and peaceful stretch of eastern England (with 40 miles of Heritage Coast set in an area of Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk is a unique and outstanding natural beauty) could be for you. Its dazzling historic gem. An important market town A history of education landscapes inspired the painter John to with a richly fascinating heritage, the striking ARU's Cambridge campus is in of the city create some of his most famous paintings and the combination of medieval architecture, elegant Cambridge is most commonly associated with its and has recently reached a milestone in its history

countryside makes long walks and cycle rides Georgian squares and glorious Cathedral and CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND PETERBOROUGH famous university, which is consistently ranked one with the opening of the new £35-million popular pastimes. Abbey gardens provide a distinctive visual charm. of the top five universities in the world. Cambridge redevelopment. With prestigious shopping, an award-winning University includes the renowned Cavendish Today, Cambridge is at the heart of the high Property prices are still highly attractive, and market, plus variety of attractions and places to Laboratory, King's College Chapel, the University technology centre known as (a play on although London is only a 2-hour train ride away, stay, Bury St Edmunds is under two hours from Botanic Gardens and the Cambridge University and surrounding the city.) Its there's more than enough fresh air and London and very convenient for Cambridge. Library. It also has the Anglian Ruskin University economic strengths lie in industries such as countryside to make you feel like you've got away The towns and villages around Bury St Edmunds which, with a student population of 31,000, is one software and bioscience, many start-up companies from it all. The area is guaranteed to thrill 'foodies', are very pretty, with a range of accommodation of the largest universities in the East of England. having been spun out of the university. Over 40% bursting as it is with tempting local produce at and some excellent schools. restaurants, gastro , delis and farmers' of the workforce has a higher education 6 CAMBqualification, more than twice the national average. 7 The city King's College Chapel is celebrated for its choral Cambridge has a lot to offer for any sports fan, Full of charm and beauty and home to one of the services including the famous A Festival of Nine with multiple swimming pools, local parks and the most magnificent cathedrals in England, the Cambridge has some beautiful architecture, Lessons and Carols, broadcast live by the BBC to Cambridge United Football Stadium. historic city of Ely is nestled in the Fen countryside majestic college buildings and an historic market the nation and across the globe on Christmas Eve. in . You can also see Oliver Set in 350 square miles of fantastic and place. The city boasts the country's highest The sublime Choir of King's College is regarded Cromwell's house, where you can learn about this walking countryside, the district of South concentration of internationally renowned amongst the best in the world. important historical figure. museums and art galleries outside London. Many Cambridgeshire offers the perfect opportunity to of the 's eight museums relax and explore. Ely is steeped in history and is To see Ely at its best, follow the eel : This are free to enter. principally renowned for Ely Cathedral, a circular walk self-guided by brass waymarkers set Activities magnificent building with its unique Octagon in the ground, takes you past the oldest parts of Ely Tourists from around the world come to Tower which dominates the landscape for miles with its beautiful monastic buildings with stunning Music in Cambridgeshire Cambridge to view the beautiful city in a number around. In July 2014, the Tour de third architecture and spectacular views. of ways: punting along the , joining a stage begins in Cambridge before winding its way All kinds of live music are covered in Cambridge walking tour of the city or exploring further afield to London to finish on The Mall in front of Newmarket from internationally acclaimed orchestras and from the seat of a bicycle following the excellent Buckingham Palace. If it's horses & horseracing you are interested in, ensembles to touring pop stars, gigs, the network of cycle paths in and around the city. then Newmarket is the place to visit! Experience world-famous Folk Festival, ever-popular Beer There are both independent shops as well as the the excitement of the turf at the world's most Festival, family-friendly Big Weekend and magical high street brands along the city centre and in The The surrounding areas famous racing venue. Pick an afternoon event or Secret Garden Party festivals. The two main venues Grand Arcade and Grafton Centre shopping Ely book in for one of the Newmarket Nights on the are the Corn Exchange and The Junction. centres. Cambridge has various multi-storey car July Course when first class racing is followed by a parks, but to reduce cost, traffic and the carbon major musical concert by top performers. footprint you can make use of the various Park and Ride schemes or the newly built Guided Busway, which links more of the rural towns and villages together. With a range of beautiful pubs, restaurants and cafes, Cambridge has a variety of options for a night out, whether in an historical pub, such as the Eagle, where features include the RAF bar, with a ceiling by World war Two pilots with its world famous ceiling; and the room in which the CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND PETERBOROUGH discovery of DNA was announced, or one of the largest pubs in the country. If you are looking to eat out, you can visit Jamie Oliver's restaurant in the old Guild Hall, or the Rainbow Café, vegetarian restaurant and winner of the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2013. Very close to the town centre is the Cambridge Leisure Park, including bowling, numerous restaurants and bars, a gym and one of 8 Cambridge's three cinemas. PETER9 Peterborough Sport Bedfordshire The Cathedral City of Peterborough lies at the • The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area heart of the Cambridgeshire, , has a number of professional football teams and borders. The local area is including Peterborough United, Cambridge flat and low-lying, and in some places lies below United and Histon Football Clubs. sea level. The area known as the Fens is to the east of Peterborough. The City of Peterborough • University Boat Race - one of the most historic includes the outlying military installation of RAF and iconic sporting events in the World calendar Wittering, and as a it borders sees Cambridge University take on Northamptonshire and Rutland to the west, University in one of the most famous sporting Lincolnshire to the north, and Cambridgeshire to events in the world, and you can often see the the south and east. University club practicing on the Cam. • The Peterborough Phantoms play in the English Many events are held throughout the year Ice hockey Premier League, having won the including the Peterborough Festival, Peterborough league numerous times, making the , river festivals, open air concerts and Peterborough Ice Arena well worth a visit. . On any day of the year the Embankment is a lovely place to sit & unwind and as it is less than • You can also have a fun filled evening at the five minutes walk from the city centre. The Peterborough Greyhound Stadium, or Embankment has overnight mooring facilities and Peterborough's East of England Showground, public conveniences and in the summer months one of the top racing tracks in Britain - a regular the water's edge can be an array of colours with venue for World Championship events, including World Finals. many boat owners deciding to spend the day in History Peterborough. There is ample parking in the area for those who wish to enjoy a casual walk along Whilst being noted for its connections to the There are fascinating reminders of our past dotted the willow lined footpath and cyclists can follow Travel connections industry (reputedly started by Katharine of all around the , tucked away on country lanes, among them the extraordinary the Green Wheel route towards or Flag Cambridge Train station is part of the main line Aragon), Bedford is particularly famous for its 16th century dovecote and stables at Willington. Fen. The river is also popular with anglers. into London, Kings cross and Street. connection with John Bunyan, (born at near Bedford, in 1628) and the author of the "Pilgrim's Cardington is famous for its connections with the There are over 20 Nature reserves and country Main access routes for Cambridge via M11, A14, BEDFORDSHIRE AND HERTFORDSHIRE airship industry. The huge airship hangars, which A10 and A1. Progress". Many of the villages surrounding parks and prime leisure such as Nene Valley Park Bedford are associated with his preaching and this were built to house the R100 and airships,

CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND PETERBOROUGH and Ferry Meadows. Peterborough hosts a major Peterborough has excellent connections and easy world famous book. In the north of the county, are visible from miles around and are a reminder of running event in the national calendar, the Perkins access by road (A1M) and rail (45 minutes direct there is a World War Two 'Airfield Trail', once alive the areas rich aviation heritage. Britain's first hot air Great Eastern Run. from London) with the Big Band sound of Glenn Miller (who was balloon landed there too. Peterborough Showground holds major events Regular bus services in and out of both Cambridge stationed here during the war), and it was from the throughout the year. and Peterborough to other major cities. airfield at Twinwood that he took his final flight. Cambridge lies approximately 50 miles north of The Shuttleworth Collection where aircraft are London, and the direct train to King's Cross only kept in full flying order can often be seen 'looping takes around 45 minutes. The city is also boasts the loop' in the skies above . Bedford is good road connections due to the A11, M11 and also well known for its thriving Italian and multi- 10 A14 roads that encircle Cambridge. cultural communities. BEDFO11 Many archaeological sites can be found in the Wakeboarding borough and provide a remarkable insight into Bedford's rich historic past. Bedford has some If you love sports, Bedfordshire has a huge range Luton has lots of parks and open spaces and, at its significant royal connections, including the Royal to offer. Whether you see the Bedford Blues Rugby edge, the scenic beauty of the Chilterns. And, if Charter. One of the notable achievements of King Club, or experience the thrill of wakeboarding, you are a golfer, we have one of the best public Henry II was the creation of about 150 chartered keyboarding or waterskiing without a boat at Box courses in the region. Luton is home to the boroughs throughout the country. The Bedford End Park. Alternatively, Bodyflight is the world's Stockwood Discovery Centre, Wardown Park Charter was given in 1166. The original is in the largest and best indoor skydiving wind tunnel, or Museum and two theatres, The Hat Factory and Bedfordshire Record Office at Borough Hall, and a The College Equestrian Centre is a championship Luton Library Theatre. Luton Town FC, also known framed copy is on the Parlour wall. The Bedford venue holding equestrian competitions every as 'The Hatters'. Saturday and Sunday with free spectator access. Charter is probably the second oldest in the Luton Hoo is one of the UK's the leading hotel country. The oldest was presented to Oxford and is resort and spa, which offers an abundance of mentioned in the Bedford charter. history and royal visitors, including the Queen and Entertainment in the city the Duke of , Queen Mary, Edward VII Bedford has a Corn Exchange and 3 Theatres, and Lord Mountbatten as well as many heads of hosting various productions of music, comedy and state. Visitors can expect 5* luxury, as well as The home of afternoon tea: enjoy priceless other entertainments.. Every two years, The River access to extensive landscaped gardens designed treasures, uncover captivating stories, stroll Festival is held near the river in Bedford during by Capability Brown. early July, the next taking place in July 2016. through beautiful gardens and browse the The Luton population is served by the Luton & The event lasts for two days and regularly attracts outstanding antiques centre, all set within 3,000 Hospitals Foundation Trust, and about 250,000 visitors. The event includes sports, acres of deer park! Cambridge Community Services, as well as primary funfairs and live music. The Bedford Regatta is an The southern border is just 12 miles from the care services from local GP and Dental practices annual one-day river rowing regatta, which takes centre of London, providing employment and pharmacies. Grrreat days out! place each May. opportunities for commuters making the most of For those who like to go Shopping, there are the fast train links into central London. From some The University of Bedfordshire has four main Visit the award winning Woburn and several shopping centres in Bedfordshire and towns in south Hertfordshire, central London is less campus sites, across Bedfordshire, Luton and get up close to the world's most exotic and Luton, including the Centre in Bedford, the than 20 minutes away by train. The county has a Aylesbury, , offering a wide endangered animals. The area also boasts Quadrant in Dunstable and the Arndale Centre in population of about 1,000,000 residents. curriculum at undergraduate and post graduate , the UK's biggest zoo with more Luton. There is also the Olde Watermill, a shopping Hertfordshire is well served by London Luton BEDFORDSHIRE AND HERTFORDSHIRE levels. than 2,500 animals. village in Bedfordshire. Airport to the North and The Bedfordshire population is served by Bedford to the East, both of which are situated a few miles Hospital and SEPT for its hospital and community outside the county, while London Heathrow Natural Beauty based healthcare respectively, as well as many GP Hertfordshire Airport is less than 1 hour away. and Dental Practices and pharmacies for primary Set in a rich rural landscape, Bedford is host to Hertfordshire is a county full of contrasts that The largest town in Hertfordshire is , care. many areas of outstanding natural beauty and blend together to create a superb quality of life for situated within the and has a attractions, including stately homes and gardens, residents and visitors alike. Thriving modern towns thriving shopping centre and parks. Other woodland walks and nature reserves, country have developed amongst historic market towns. large, historic towns include , and parks and world-famous animal parks. The Country lanes and sleepy, picturesque villages are . New towns include and Embankment area is particularly popular, with never far away. Garden City, as well as many picturesque 12 gardens on the banks of the . HERTFtowns and villages. 13 Hertfordshire is a green county, with half of the Hertfordshire's top football club is Watford FC. Where we are county designated by the government as Green The Hornets currently play in the Football League Belt. Picturesque woodland, river valleys, and open Championship, and were famously owned by Sir The east of England has strong transport links farmland make up a beautiful and varied landscape. Elton John for a few years in the 1980's. Former nationally and internationally via its roads, The to the west and north-west of the non-league Borough FC now play in train routes and airports. county are designated an Area of Outstanding League 1 and following relegation from the football Natural Beauty. The county has more than 1,800 league, Barnet FC play in the Conference Premier. miles of public paths and rights of way, including the Hertfordshire Way, a 166 mile circular footpath. The county also has a number of designated cycle paths. The home of Harry Potter For the more adventurous the county's canals, For muggles and wizards alike, the Harry Potter rivers and lakes provide opportunities for a number franchise has been a worldwide phenomenon and of water sports such as sailing and canoeing as fans can take a trip around the enchanting Warner well as the more gentle boat cruises that depart Brothers Harry Potter Studio Tour and see how the from various points through Hertfordshire. The films were made. White Water Rafting events during the London 2012 Olympics took place at the Lee Valley White Water Centre in . Hertfordshire has a fine selection of historic houses, including Hatfield House and House, both of whom host large open air music events during the summer months. Hatfield House was seized by Henry VIII and was the childhood home of Kind Edward VI and Queen Elizabeth I, and was also the residence of Queen Mary I for a period, and is now open for visitors. Knebworth Theatres House also has a long history, and the house and grounds are also open to the public. There are also There are several theatres in Hertfordshire, offering

BEDFORDSHIRE AND HERTFORDSHIRE several museums and other tourist attractions a wider range of music, drama and comedy. across Hertfordshire. There is a large selection of hotels for visitors and tourists, and a wide ranging and vibrant commercial and industrial community, Transport Links in Bedfordshire, with strengths in financial services, computer- Luton and Hertfordshire related industry and pharmaceuticals. Heathrow Road - Easy access to London and the South Gatwick Heath care in Hertfordshire is provided by East and is reached via the M1 and the A1M / A1. Hospitals, West Hertfordshire Several trunk roads also allow easy access to Hospitals, Hertfordshire Community Trust and Cambridge, Milton Keynes and . Hertfordshire Partnership Foundation Trust, as well Rail - Trains run frequently to London and the as a range of GP and dental practices and Midlands from Bedford, Luton, Dunstable, For more information on transport in the region visit: 14 pharmacies across the County. Hertford, Stevenage and Watford. http://www.visiteastofengland.com/travel-information.aspx 15