Things to Do & Places to Visit in Essex
In the Spotlight
Chelmsford Museum sits at the heart of the city’s beautiful Oaklands Park. As well as hosting Essex Regiment Museum in the stunning redeveloped Oaklands House, it is free to visit where you…
Hylands Estate is a prestigious grade II* listed public park encompassing 574 acres of historic parkland.
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,…
Great fun for all the ages. Excellent reviews and a hit with children, cyclists and water lovers alike.
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…
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!
Bringing high quality singing of fresh and inspired choral music to Colchester and East Anglia, Colchester Chamber Choir comprises around thirty-two auditioned, mixed voices and performs…
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,…
Activities in Essex
Explore indoor and outdoor activities throughout Essex
Witham
01376 502454
Hadleigh
07719 243733
Chigwell
0208 500 2549
Grays
01708 983960
Billericay
01277 285176
Frinton on Sea
01255 674055
Chelmsford
01206 911035
Chelmsford
01245 468911
Arts, Culture & Entertainment
Experience arts, culture and entertainment in Essex at craft centres, galleries, theatres and a variety of entertainment venues
Southend on Sea
Saffron Walden
01799 510333
Harwich
07425 145022
Southend on Sea
Colchester
01206 820813
Brentwood
0333 366 1293
Southend on Sea
01702 212345
Ipswich
0330 333 4444
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
Chelmsford
01245 605700
Grays
01376 576847
Halstead
01787 460261
Southend on Sea
01702 443400
Stansted
01279 813237
Enfield
0303 003 1234
Maldon
01621 857567
South Woodham Ferrers
01245 321552
Family Friendly
Family friendly activities & attractions in Essex for you and the kids
Canvey Island
07817 170541
Southminster
01621 776564
Harwich
01728 666329
Danbury
07960 023488
Colchester
01206 210374
Romford
0208 050 1315
Halstead
01787 474406
Braintree
0345 603 7624
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
Maldon
07840 862685
Harwich
01728 666329
Finchingfield
01371 811333
Maldon
Halstead
01787 462288
Harwich
01728 666329
Chelmsford
01245 402019
Grab some Retail Therapy
Find shopping centres, retail parks and other places to shop around Essex
Billericay
01268 532253
Colchester
01206 231593
Grays
Halstead
01787 462288
Halstead
01787 237896
Chelmsford
01245 476994
Manningtree
01206 391024
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 513779
Brentwood
01277 211250
Colchester
01206 282962
Basildon
01268 208090
Braintree
03330 132738
Colchester
01206 383868
Waltham Cross
Southend on Sea
01702 467671
Things to See & Do in Essex Near Me
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Colchester
Finchingfield
Maldon
Saffron Walden
Southend on Sea
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