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Essex is a tourism hotspot, so when planning your day out, be sure to check out some of these must-see Essex tourist attractions.

Essex is a tourism hotspot, so when planning your day out, be sure to check out some of these must-see Essex tourist attractions.

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DJL Exotics

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Address: Sandalwood, Victoria Avenue, Kirby le Soken, Frinton on Sea, Essex CO13 0DJ
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Phone: 01255 675876 Mobile: 07837 090000
DJL Exotics is a licensed pet shop and reptile education centre. Offering one-hour animal encounters for groups of up to seven people. » More Info

Southend Museums

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Address: Victoria Avenue, Southend on Sea, Essex SS2 6EW
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Phone: 01702 212345
With four exciting venues, Southend Museums is a publicly funded established service with a varied collecting remit, and dynamic programme of activity. » More Info

London Alpacas

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Address: Epping
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Meet friendly alpacas near London Underground's Epping Station. Enjoy hands on feeding and London alpaca farm experiences, or discover remote ownership. Perfect for families, couples, and groups seeking a unique Essex adventure. » More Info

Vulcan Restoration Trust

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Address: Hangar 5 London Southend Airport, Southend on Sea, Essex SS2 6YU
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Mobile: 07781 445453
Vulcan Restoration Trust is a registered charity that owns and maintains an ex-Royal Air Force bomber, Avro Vulcan B2 XL426, at London Southend Airport, Essex. The Trust opens XL426 to the public at its Visit the Vulcan Days and other special events. » More Info

Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside

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Address: 612 The Quay, Lakeside Shopping Centre, West Thurrock, Grays, Essex RM20 2AD
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Phone: 01708 983960
Explore the worlds of your favourite Nickelodeon characters inside Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside! » More Info

Green Barn Farm

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Address: The Green Barn Farm, North Benfleet Hall, Benfleet, Essex SS12 9JR
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Mobile: 07932 717857
Amazing family events including Easter at the Farm and the Pumpkin Field. An award winning farm shop and wonderful cafe. Incredible Children's birthday parties. » More Info

HOFS (Hadleigh Old Fire Station)

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Address: High Street, Hadleigh, Essex SS7 2PA
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HOFS (Hadleigh Old Fire Station) is a cultural hub for artists, heritage and the community, promoting new ideas and creativity in the heart of Hadleigh, Essex. Check out our events and workshops! » More Info

VR Escape Ltd

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Address: The Colour Barn, Lower Road, Hockley, Essex SS5 5LT
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Phone: 01702 412733
A VR experience venue in Hockley, offering immersive escape rooms and action-packed VR adventures. Teams step into virtual worlds to solve puzzles, complete challenges, and work together before time runs out. » More Info

Model Railway Quest

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Address: Valence Way, Clacton on Sea, Essex CO15 6DH
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Mobile: 07799 783993
Model Railway Quest is for everyone who is passionate about model railways. Created and presented by Dawn Quest - a model railway enthusiast, TV producer and journalist, it features model railway shows, interviews with leading figures in the ... » More Info

Chigborough Farm & Fisheries

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Address: Chigborough Road, Maldon, Essex CM9 4RE
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Phone: 07702 244440 Mobile: 07548 803815
Chigborough Farm & Fisheries is a 130 acre rural oasis on the outskirts of the picturesque, historical market town of Maldon in Essex. » More Info

Cart and Wagon Shed

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Address: Warrior Square Road, Shoeburyness, Essex SS3 9PZ
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Shoeburyness heritage and community centre, located on the Shoebury Garrison and next to Gunners Park. Grade II listed building. » More Info

Bread and Roses CIC

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Address: St Osyth Boatyard, St.Osyth, Colchester, Essex CO16 8EW
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Mobile: 07803 230258
The Bread and Roses CIC is a female led community interest company with a long term aim to restore Thames Sailing Barge May to become a Community Bakery. » More Info

Now Strike!

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Address: Essex Barn, Rook Hall Farm, Chigborough Road, Heybridge, Essex CM9 4RB
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Phone: 01621 842386
Experience history and hold the past in your hands on any of our exciting days out. Try Medieval archery or shoot pistols straight from the Wild West, maybe try your hand at blacksmithing, if it is historic then we have it all. » More Info

Valentines Mansion & Gardens

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Address: Emerson Road, Ilford, Greater London IG1 4XA
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Phone: 0208 708 8800
Historic house and gardens offers a fun day out for the whole family! With recreated period rooms, beautiful gardens and park and a special events calendar. » More Info

Kentwell Hall and Gardens

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Address: High Street, Long Melford, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 9BA
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Phone: 01787 310207
Kentwell Hall is Suffolk’s hidden gem and one of England’s finest Tudor houses that stands within the most extensive moat in the county and nearly 30 acres of formal gardens and grounds. A stunning property with immense character and individuality. » More Info

Royal Gunpowder Mills

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Address: Beaulieu Drive, Waltham Abbey, Essex EN9 1JY
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Phone: 01992 707370
At the Royal Gunpowder Mills, we’re passionate about our explosive history. Come and explore, learn and enjoy it with us! » More Info

Maldon Promenade Zoo

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Address: Maldon Promenade Park, Maldon, Essex CM9 5JQ
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Mobile: 07930 243225
Nestled within the picturesque grounds of the renowned Maldon Promenade Park in Essex, Maldon Promenade Zoo offers an unforgettable wildlife experience for the whole family. » More Info

Paycocke's House and Garden, National Trust

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Address: 25 West Street, Coggeshall, Colchester, Essex CO6 1NS
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Phone: 01376 561305
Paycocke's is a house and garden in Coggeshall, Essex. A stunning Tudor merchant's house whose walls have more than a few stories to tell. » More Info