Just outside London’s borders lies an English county full of city amenities and a relaxed country atmosphere. Wow Hydrate’s Queenie Porter reveals her favorite places to stay in Essex.
Just outside London’s borders lies an English county full of city amenities and a relaxed country atmosphere.
Essex, located in the south-east of England along the North Sea, is the lifelong home of Queenie Porter, managing director of sports drink company Wow Hydrate.
The company, which has collaborated with famous sports names such as Manchester United and Tyson Fury, is also headquartered in the county.
“You have the best,” Porter said in an episode of CNBC’s new travel series, London’s Downtime. “You can go to the city, which is Chelmsford, or you can go to a lower-key town like Brentwood or you can be in a rural village.”
When Porter isn’t busy juggling running the business with several board roles, she likes to spend her downtime around Essex.
He announced his four favorite places, namely:
- Essex Fight Academy, a down-to-earth boxing gym where you can be trained by boxing professionals
- The Dog & Pickle, an independently owned gastro pub with a roast dinner so popular you’ll need to get on the waiting list to taste it
- Ginger Tree, a cozy flower shop where you can choose a bouquet bigger than your head
- Muse Medispa, a luxurious spa where you can try a signature facial, complete with a relaxing head massage
Watch the video above for an insider look at how to enjoy your downtime in Essex.
