Things to Do & Places to Visit in Essex
In the Spotlight
The Museum of Chelmsford sits at the heart of the city’s beautiful Oaklands Park. Visit the Museum of Chelmsford for just £4 per adult. Children, young people and carers come in for free.
Hylands Estate is a prestigious grade II* listed public park encompassing 574 acres of historic parkland. With a list of seasonal events both within the House and the Park, Hylands Estate is…
The 900 year old Norman keep of Hedingham Castle stands in 160 acres of spectacularly beautiful landscaped gardens and woodland where the Lindsay family, descendants of the original owners,…
Seal Watching Harwich is a magical wildlife experience loved by both adults and children. Book your 2 hour trip for the whole family. Excellent reviews and Seals Guaranteed!
Farm attraction on the Essex/Hertfordshire border in easy reach of London. Pick your own soft fruit and sunflowers, maize maze, footgolf, with food and drink, play area and many events…
Plan your day out with a trip on this cheerful foot ferry. See our website for all the nearby attractions to visit using The Harbour Ferry. Great fun for all the ages. Excellent reviews and a…
The four day/night ticket fishing lakes at Newlands total approximately 10 acres. They are all very well managed, very tidy and are heavily stocked. There is ample close by parking, toilets,…
Come on board our luxurious high end Sealine F43 cruiser. Sit back and relax to either an afternoon tea or Cheese & Wine cruise. Based at Fambridge Yacht Haven set in the beautiful Crouch…
Activities in Essex
Explore indoor and outdoor activities throughout Essex
Burnham on Crouch
01621 782105
Shoeburyness
Grays
Hockley
01702 842684
Chelmsford
01245 254120
Brentwood
01277 586736
Billericay
01277 285176
Arts, Culture & Entertainment
Experience arts, culture and entertainment in Essex at craft centres, galleries, theatres and a variety of entertainment venues
Romford
Hockley
01702 412733
Westcliff on Sea
Cambridge
01223 330448
Colchester
01206 755100
Colchester
Epping
01992 919038
Westcliff on Sea
Essex Attractions
Discover a multitude of Essex tourist attractions, such as animal centres & zoos, country parks & gardens, historic buildings & monuments, steam railways, theme parks and much more
Billericay
01277 286474
Hatfield Broad Oak
Braintree
07813 290708
Dunmow
01371 876979
Billericay
01268 520176
South Woodham Ferrers
01245 321552
Maldon
01621 854477
Maldon
01621 857567
Family Friendly
Family friendly activities & attractions in Essex for you and the kids
South Woodham Ferrers
01245 321552
Brentwood
01277 261343
Benfleet
Canvey Island
Clacton on Sea
01255 224993
Clacton on Sea
01255 421115
Braintree
0345 603 7624
Chelmsford
Sightseeing & Tours
Experience another side of Essex with a boat trip along the coast or river cruise on its waterways, take a steam train journey through the beautiful Essex countryside, or a guided tour of an historic house
Saffron Walden
01799 522842
Brentwood
01277 200483
Finchingfield
01371 811333
Coggeshall
01376 563123
Halstead
01787 462288
Saffron Walden
01799 516597
Colchester
01206 330784
Grab some Retail Therapy
Find shopping centres, retail parks and other places to shop around Essex
Wickford
01268 769000
Maldon
01621 843713
Southend on Sea
07956 826730
Braintree
Tiptree
01376 570777
Billericay
01268 532253
Epping
01992 236053
Romford
01708 740492
Things to Do for Free
A day trip in Essex needn't cost a fortune! Enjoy a priceless day out in Essex with these suggestions of things to do for free
Saffron Walden
01799 524002
Ardleigh
01206 230455
Braintree
03330 132738
Romford
01708 747850
Chelmsford
Brightlingsea
Chelmsford
01245 294492
Saffron Walden
07967 444321
Things to See & Do in Essex Near Me
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Braintree
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Clacton on Sea
Colchester
Finchingfield
Maldon
Saffron Walden
Southend on Sea
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