Things to Do & Places to Visit in Essex
In the Spotlight
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!
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,…
A coastal Essex vineyard set in a unique and stunning location, producing multi award winning wines. Events, tours and tastings on our website. Private hire. Open Fridays & Saturdays from…
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…
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.
Great fun for all the ages. Excellent reviews and a hit with children, cyclists and water lovers alike.
Hylands Estate is a prestigious grade II* listed public park encompassing 574 acres of historic parkland.
Activities in Essex
Explore indoor and outdoor activities throughout Essex
Brentwood
01277 212784
Nazeing
Waltham Cross
03000 030 616
Billericay
01277 285176
Colchester
01206 693358
Purfleet
01708 863070
Harlow
01279 620270
Hornchurch
01708 474429
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 513779
Bury St Edmunds
0330 333 4444
Saffron Walden
01799 510333
Harwich
07425 145022
Colchester
01206 500900
Chelmsford
01245 606505
Southend 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
Clacton on Sea
01255 822783
Southend on Sea
01702 212534
Colchester
01206 282939
Braintree
07813 290708
Colchester
01376 563796
Chelmsford
01245 290959
Maldon
Chelmsford
01245 360300
Family Friendly
Family friendly activities & attractions in Essex for you and the kids
Upminster
01708 224753
Colchester
Chelmsford
01245 468911
Chelmsford
01245 222350
Canvey Island
Ongar
01277 365200
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
Colchester
01206 822007
Colchester
01206 271136
Halstead
01787 460261
Brentwood
01277 200483
Harwich
01728 666329
Coggeshall
01376 563123
Harlow
01279 626895
Halstead
01787 237896
Grab some Retail Therapy
Find shopping centres, retail parks and other places to shop around Essex
Colchester
01787 220281
Wickford
01268 769000
Hatfield Broad Oak
Harlow
01279 626895
Coggeshall
01376 563303
Halstead
01787 237896
Frinton on Sea
01255 852285
Colchester
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
Waltham Cross
Dedham
01206 322666
Colchester
01206 383868
Colchester
01206 282962
Finchingfield
0345 603 7624
Southend on Sea
01702 534108
Things to See & Do in Essex Near Me
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Maldon
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Southend on Sea
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