Ep 2. England - Southend-on-Sea to Reedham Ferry

The World From Above takes viewers on a breathtaking aerial journey across England in season 7 episode 2, titled "Southend-on-Sea to Reedham Ferry". This episode starts off on the coast of Essex, flying over one of the UK's liveliest seaside towns, Southend-on-Sea. The camera captures the vibrant pier, its famous fairground rides, and the local seafood market. It then takes viewers over miles of sandy beaches dotted with colorful beach huts and windsurfers.

The journey continues inland, taking in some of England's quaint villages and towns, such as the picturesque village of Dedham, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and Manningtree, the smallest town in England. Viewers will get a bird's eye view of the surrounding rolling hills, patchwork fields, and ancient hedgerows, which act as a natural corridor for many of the country's wildlife, including the elusive barn owl.

As the aerial view progresses northwards, the camera captures the stunning countryside of Suffolk, where some of England's finest food is produced. The fields of rapeseed, barley, and wheat stretch out around Bury St. Edmunds, and the camera captures one of the UK's largest breweries. The aerial view then takes viewers over Norwich, the largest city in East Anglia, with its historical landmarks, including the magnificent Norwich Cathedral.

The final destination of this journey is Reedham Ferry, where the camera captures a unique form of transport that has been operating for over five hundred years. The ferry plies its way across the River Yare, linking Reedham and the nearby nature reserves. As the episode concludes, viewers will have been treated to a unique aerial perspective of the beautiful English countryside, its charming villages, and bustling cities.