Colchester. The Roman capital of Britain. Several museums and lots of Roman stuff: www.colchestermuseums.org.uk East Anglian Railway Museum: www.earm.co.uk The Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: www.dedhamvalestourvalley.org Cudmore Country Park (on the coast): www.essexcc.gov.uk Snape Maltings Concert Hall: www.snapemaltings.co.uk Assington Mill. A variety of short courses to be enjoyed: www.assingtonmill.com Flatford Mill, boating, John Constable exhibition and courses by the field studies council: www.field-studies-council.org/flatfordmill East of England tourist board: www.visiteastofengland.com Colchester Zoo: www.colchester-zoo.co.uk