Celebrities celebrate Essex Day to place county on visitor map

Celebrities from Olly Murs to Richard Madeley are backing Essex this Essex Day (26 October), as Visit Essex reveals the county’s top icons.

The county’s tourism organisation, Visit Essex, is celebrating the county’s culture, landscapes and attractions. The day is set to showcase the county as a top visitor destination.

Aston spoke to Cllr Mark Durham, chair of Visit Essex.