Away from work

Life in east Suffolk and north Essex

A street with shops in Colchester with people walking through the town.

It’s not all about work.  Life in east Suffolk and north Essex has something for everyone.

This area, with its vibrant towns, quaint villages and secluded coastal retreats, provides a wide range of housing and leisure opportunities.

Colchester castle

Housing options are numerous, from stylish urban apartments to secluded rural hideaways and everything in between.  You are sure to find something that suits you here to make your home.

There is an excellent choice of both state and private schools in the region along with great higher education and university options.

When you want the big city experience, London is a maximum of 90 minutes away by train and for international travel Stanstead is just over an hour’s drive away.

Closer to home, there is spectacular coastline and Constable Country to visit.

Suffolk coastline with a view of the beach and buildings.

These websites provide information about events, news and life in this region.

Visit Suffolk (Opens in a new window)

All about Ipswich (Opens in a new window)

University of Suffolk (Opens in a new window)

The East Anglian Daily Times (Opens in a new window)

Suffolk County Council (Opens in a new window)

Visit Essex (Opens in a new window)

Visit Colchester (Opens in a new window)

University of Essex (Opens in a new window)

Colchester Gazette (Opens in a new window)

Essex County Council (Opens in a new window)

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