Discover Essex

20/08/2026

🎉 WOW... we've officially passed 500 businesses on Discover Essex in under 6 months!

A huge thank you to everyone who has joined us and helped create a growing community that supports local businesses across Essex.

To celebrate this milestone, we're launching our first ever Premium offer.

🔥 Get 50% OFF your first 3 months

Available on:

✅ Premium Business Listings
✅ Premium Job Listings
✅ Premium Event Listings

Use code:

🎁 500MEMBERS

Whether you're promoting your business, advertising a vacancy, or showcasing an upcoming event, now is the perfect time to take advantage of this special offer.

Find out more here: 👉 https://discoveressex.co.uk/pricing

Thank you for helping us reach 500 members. Here's to the next 500! 🚀

Essex's community platform for local businesses, jobs, events & marketplace. Post a request and get quotes from trusted local trades across the county.

18/08/2026

Thinking about starting a business in Essex in 2026?

Here’s a no-fluff guide to help you get going — grants you can apply for, networking groups worth joining, and free 1-to-1 support many founders miss. Save it for later (and send it to someone who needs it) 🙂

Complete 2026 guide for Essex startups: local grants, free business support, best networking groups, and where to find your first customers in the county.

17/08/2026

Trying to get more enquiries online without the fluff? 👇

Our latest spotlight is Get Marketing Online — a friendly, results-focused digital agency in Colchester helping Essex businesses improve their online presence with clear, business-led advice.

Take a look here: 👇

Get Marketing Online — Marketing & Design in Colchester, Essex. Get Marketing Online is a friendly, results-focused digital agency in Colchester,...

14/08/2026

WFH doesn’t have to mean staring at the same four walls. ☕️

We’ve pulled together the best Essex spots for a productive day — cafes, coworking spaces and quiet libraries — ranked by Wi‑Fi, coffee, and whether you can stay for 3 hours without side-eye.

The Essex remote-work guide — best cafes with strong Wi-Fi, coworking spaces with day passes, and quiet library corners for a productive workday.

14/08/2026

Fresh on Discover Essex: Morgan Marine in Brightlingsea 🛳️⚓

If you’re looking for Automotive & Motoring locally, they’re now listed on the directory.

Take a look here: 👉

Morgan Marine — Automotive & Motoring in Brightlingsea, Essex. Morgan Marine in Brightlingsea is a well-known local name on the Essex coast, offering a...

13/08/2026

A-Level results day in Chelmsford? 🎉 Wonderland is back on Thu 13 Aug for the A-Level Results Garden Party at Courtyard, Chelmsford. If you’re marking the moment with mates, this one’s worth a look.

👉 https://discoveressex.co.uk/listing/chelmsford/nightlife-clubbing/wonderland-a-level-results-garden-party-2026

12/08/2026

🎶 DJ Dan Entertainments – Bringing Essex to Life, One Event at a Time! 🎶

From weddings to reggae and ska nights to family-friendly music fundays, DJ Dan Entertainments is proud to bring high-energy, unforgettable live music and DJ events to communities across Essex! 🎧✨

Catch us at our upcoming events, including Reggae Ska's My Soul Event in Burnham and the Latchingdon Family Music Funday, featuring tributes to Freddie Mercury, Frankie Valli, and Madness!

✅ Weddings & private parties
✅ Live tribute acts
✅ Family-friendly entertainment
✅ Community events across Essex

👉 Follow DJ Dan Entertainments on Facebook to stay up to date with all our upcoming shows, events, and party nights near you!

🌐 Planning a wedding or event? Visit www.dj-dan.net to find out more and get in touch!
📣 DJ Dan Entertainments is proudly sponsored by Our Town Magazine. 📰

🔍 https://discoveressex.co.uk/listing/maldon/entertainment-and-leisure/dj-dan-entertainments

📣 Own a local business or host events in Essex? List it on Discover Essex and get seen by thousands of locals looking for things to do! https://discoveressex.co.uk/signup?ref=E647A6F2

DJ Dan Entertainments — Entertainment & Leisure in Maldon, Essex.

18/05/2026

💎🏆 Week 6 of Best of Essex 2026: Best Hidden Gem in Essex!

The little spot you almost don't want to share 🤫
The place that locals know and tourists miss 🗺️
The find that always gets the "how have I never heard of this?!" reaction 😍

Every corner of Essex has one — tell us who deserves the crown!

👉 discoveressex.co.uk/best-of-essex ✅

Share this and let the secret out (just a little) ❤️