Outdoor PitstopCounty · Essex · 12 towns with a page of their own
Public toilets and facilities in Essex
Public facilities in Essex: 2,572 benches and picnic tables, 71 water fountains and refill points, 263 public toilets and 4 bike pumps.
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Towns in Essex
12 towns have a page of their own. Most facilities are in Tendring, Chelmsford and Colchester.
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Photo: John Fielding from Norwich, UK · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsTendring
Toilets:41Water fountains:15Benches:483
Chelmsford
Toilets:31Water fountains:8Benches:368
Colchester
Toilets:33Water fountains:8Benches:307
Uttlesford
Toilets:28Water fountains:9Benches:282
Castle Point
Toilets:5Benches:269
Epping Forest
Toilets:20Water fountains:22Benches:156
Points of interest in Essex
Discover 110 points of interest in Essex; at many of them the app plays an audio story of about two minutes.
Colchester Castle
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Public toilets in Essex
263 public toilets in Essex. Most are in Tendring (41), Colchester (33) and Chelmsford (31).
- Tendring41
- Colchester33
- Chelmsford31
- Brentwood29
- Uttlesford28
- Braintree27
Water fountains and refill points in Essex
71 water fountains and refill points in Essex. Most are in Epping Forest (22), Tendring (15) and Uttlesford (9).
- Epping Forest22 water fountains and refill points
- Tendring15 water fountains and refill points
- Uttlesford9 water fountains and refill points
- Chelmsford8 water fountains and refill points
- Colchester8 water fountains and refill points
- Harlow3 water fountains and refill points
Benches and picnic tables in Essex
2,572 benches and picnic tables in Essex. Most are in Tendring (483), Chelmsford (368) and Colchester (307).
- 483in Tendring
- 368in Chelmsford
- 307in Colchester
- 282in Uttlesford
Bike pumps in Essex
4 bike pumps in Essex. Most are in Colchester (2), Chelmsford (1) and Braintree (1).
- Colchester2
- Chelmsford1
- Braintree1
More about Essex
In Essex you will find 2,572 benches and picnic tables, 71 water fountains and refill points, 263 public toilets and 4 bike pumps.
12 towns have their own page; most spots are in Tendring, Chelmsford and Colchester.
The spots come from OpenStreetMap and are added to by users of the Outdoor Pitstop app, with new spots, photos and reviews. Updated on 5 November 2026.
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Across the United Kingdom
- Benches and picnic tables in the United Kingdom166,350 ›
- Water fountains and refill points in the United Kingdom2,923 ›
- Public toilets in the United Kingdom13,915 ›
- Bike pumps in the United Kingdom647 ›
- Honesty boxes and farm vending machines in the United Kingdom126 ›
- All facilities in the United Kingdom147 counties ›
Frequently asked questions
How many facilities are there in Essex?
In Essex, the Outdoor Pitstop map has 2,572 benches and picnic tables, 71 water fountains and refill points, 263 public toilets and 4 bike pumps.
Are there public toilets in Essex?
Yes, the map has 263 public toilets in Essex.
Are there water fountains and refill points in Essex?
Yes, the map has 71 water fountains and refill points in Essex.
Where in Essex are the most facilities?
In Tendring (539), Chelmsford (408) and Colchester (350).
What is there to see in Essex?
Points of interest in Essex include Colchester Castle, Hedingham Castle and Radio Caroline Ross Revenge.
How do I find facilities nearby while I am out?
The Outdoor Pitstop app for iPhone and Android shows all facilities around you on the map and takes you there.
Neighbouring counties
Facilities just outside Essex
