Neil Bell - Articles

Colchester Night Clubs

As well as being the oldest recorded town in the British Isles, Colchester has long been the capital of Essex for a good night out on the town. The popularity of Colchester as a ‘night out’ destination is due to its easy accessibility by road and rail, the fact that it’s a garrison town for the British Army whose soldiers, when returning from duties around the world, are in need of the relaxation of a top night out, and the large university community. Read

By: Neil Bell | 24/07/2009 | Destinations

Open Gardens in Essex

Essex is a county in size of over 1,500 square miles, so it’s no surprise to find that it is packed full of areas of outstanding natural beauty which, luckily for us, are cared for by some of the best organisations and gardeners in the country. Read

By: Neil Bell | 10/07/2009 | Travel Tips

Weddings In Essex

From historical listed buildings situated in the picturesque Essex countryside, to the more traditional Public Houses in the many villages or towns around the county, and everything in between, you will find a very wide selection of venues and businesses offering their services to help with planning Weddings in Essex. Read

By: Neil Bell | 06/03/2009 | Weddings

Fishing In Essex

With lakes, ponds and rivers with many tributaries or even the odd reservoir with fish such as carp, perch and roach and a large coast line bordering the North Sea, you can see why Essex is the perfect county to consider when planning a relaxing and pleasurable fishing trip. Read

By: Neil Bell | 23/02/2009 | Fishing

Days Out In Essex

With some of the most beautiful countryside and coastline in Britain and a large range of attractions offering impressive and relaxing activities for all the family, Days out in Essex are exciting, interesting and entertaining but never dull. Read

By: Neil Bell | 19/02/2009 | Travel Tips

Chappel Viaduct

Renowned as being the second largest brick built structure in England, the first being recognised as Battersea Power Station, the Chappel Viaduct is situated near Wakes Colne in Essex and spans the picturesque Colne Valley. Read

By: Neil Bell | 18/02/2009 | Destinations

Southend On Sea

Situated on the north bank of the Thames estuary and a tourist destination since Georgian times, partly due to its close proximity to the capital city London, Southend on Sea remains a popular seaside resort to this day. Read

By: Neil Bell | 18/02/2009 | Destinations