Essex

Essex is a notorious county to the North East of London covering the delights of Chelmsford, Harlow, Southend on Sea. Famous for its Made in Essex TV show and having the largest percentage of plastic surgery amongst its residents compared to anywhere else in the country, they say that anything goes in Essex. The county has many rural areas, as it contains part of the Lee Valley with its whitewater rafting centre, tennis courts, athletics tracks (indoor and outdoor), cycling track, equestrian centre and even an indoor climbing centre. If you are looking to get active in Essex the Lee Valley has to be your first point of call.