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Essex travel advice
Explore our complete guide to Essex with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Essex.
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Essex travel guide - essential info
Below is a beginner's guide to Essex with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.
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Time difference | UK +0 hours |
Language(s) | English |
Currency | Pound Sterling |
Electricity | G plug (230V) |
Driving side | Left |
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Essex weather
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The Essex weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Chelmsford.
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Essex travel advice
Check the latest travel advice on visiting Essex from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- Irish traveller advice for Essex - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Canadian travel advice for Essex - Government of Canada
- US travel advisories for Essex - US Department of State
- Safe travel advisories for Essex - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
- Smarter traveller advice for Essex - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia
Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Essex.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice
Essex travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Essex with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for Essex - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for Essex - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in Essex - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Essex, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Essex covid live updates
Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in Essex with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.
- Travellers' health for Essex - UK Health Security Agency
- Coronavirus timeline in Essex - Coronalevel.com
- Latest info on travel to Essex - Department for Transport for England
Essex FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Essex including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
What is the time difference between Essex and the UK?
The time difference between Essex and the UK is UK time+0 hours.
What is the main language spoken in Essex?
The main language spoken in Essex is English.
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What is the currency in Essex?
The currency in Essex is the Pound Sterling (GBP).
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Which plugs are used in Essex?
Essex uses electrical plug type G (230 Volts).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Essex?
They drive on the left side of the road in Essex.
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