We asked our readers to tell us their favourite places to visit in the county With the weather much warmer and summer finally here we ve put together a list of some of the best places to enjoy a visit to in Essex. We asked our readers to tell us their favourite places to visit in the county be it beaches, attractions, countryside or urban. And hundreds of you responded to our request. Here is a round-up of your suggestions. Unsurprisingly the county s stunning coastline featured prominently in your suggestions. From Southend to Mersea to Clacton, Walton and everywhere in between Essex has miles of beautiful seaside.