Things to Do & Places to Visit in Essex
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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!
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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.
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,…
Activities in Essex
Explore indoor and outdoor activities throughout Essex
Manningtree
01206 391024
Brentwood
01277 260001
Danbury
07960 023488
Chelmsford
01206 911035
Colchester
Chelmsford
0300 123 3073
Hornchurch
01708 474429
Chigwell
01480 467567
Arts, Culture & Entertainment
Experience arts, culture and entertainment in Essex at craft centres, galleries, theatres and a variety of entertainment venues
Halstead
01787 474406
Chelmsford
Saffron Walden
01799 510333
Colchester
Leigh on Sea
07803 372543
Colchester
01206 366000
Braintree
Basildon
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
Southend on Sea
01702 443400
Burnham on Crouch
01621 784898
Billericay
01268 520176
Clacton on Sea
01255 822783
Halstead
01787 460261
Southend on Sea
Maldon
07702 244440
Family Friendly
Family friendly activities & attractions in Essex for you and the kids
Canvey Island
Braintree
0333 013 2900
Billericay
01277 285176
Maldon
Brightlingsea
01206 302200
Hadleigh
07719 243733
Romford
01708 747850
Colchester
01206 271990
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
Maldon
Colchester
01206 822007
Maldon
Harlow
01279 626895
Clacton on Sea
Maldon
01621 857567
Grab some Retail Therapy
Find shopping centres, retail parks and other places to shop around Essex
Tiptree
01376 570777
Wickford
01245 320314
Benfleet
Wickford
01268 769000
Coggeshall
01376 563303
Grays
Halstead
01787 237896
Harlow
01279 411774
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
Waltham Cross
Grays
01376 576847
Colchester
01206 383868
Brightlingsea
01206 307121
Southend on Sea
01702 212190
Brightlingsea
Brentwood
01277 211250
Things to See & Do in Essex Near Me
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Braintree
Chelmsford
Clacton on Sea
Colchester
Finchingfield
Maldon
Saffron Walden
Southend on Sea
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