Things to Do & Places to Visit in Essex
In the Spotlight
Great fun for all the ages. Excellent reviews and a hit with children, cyclists and water lovers alike.
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…
Hylands Estate is a prestigious grade II* listed public park encompassing 574 acres of historic parkland.
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 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,…
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…
Activities in Essex
Explore indoor and outdoor activities throughout Essex
Colchester
01206 729678
Romford
01708 378901
Colchester
01206 383226
Braintree
0345 603 7624
Harlow
01279 620270
Romford
0208 050 1315
Harwich
01728 666329
Arts, Culture & Entertainment
Experience arts, culture and entertainment in Essex at craft centres, galleries, theatres and a variety of entertainment venues
London
Colchester
01206 873261
Saffron Walden
0845 548 7650
Wickford
01268 769000
Clacton on Sea
01255 822783
Fingringhoe
07926 623529
Harlow
0330 333 4444
Colchester
01206 500900
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
Saffron Walden
01799 510726
Walton on the Naze
01255 852519
Dunmow
01371 876979
Halstead
01787 460261
Chingford
020 7332 1911
Brentwood
01277 375177
Harlow
01279 422790
Stansted
01279 813237
Family Friendly
Family friendly activities & attractions in Essex for you and the kids
Waltham Cross
03000 030 616
Braintree
0333 013 2900
Waltham Abbey
01992 716882
Ingatestone
01277 356191
Brentwood
01277 261343
Castle Hedingham
01787 461174
Maldon
07702 244440
Brightlingsea
01206 302200
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
Chelmsford
01245 476994
Tiptree
01621 815407
Halstead
01787 460261
Billericay
01277 500121
Finchingfield
01371 811333
Saffron Walden
01799 522842
Maldon
07840 862685
Maldon
01621 857567
Grab some Retail Therapy
Find shopping centres, retail parks and other places to shop around Essex
Finchingfield
Grays
Loughton
0203 535 6326
Manningtree
01206 391024
Great Dunmow
01371 879862
Colchester
01206 822007
Chelmsford
01245 476267
Epping
01992 236053
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
South Ockendon
01708 865628
Chelmsford
01245 605700
Romford
01708 747850
South Woodham Ferrers
01245 222350
Braintree
03330 132738
Waltham Cross
Saffron Walden
01799 513779
Things to See & Do in Essex Near Me
Search for things to do and places to visit in Essex local to you
Braintree
Chelmsford
Clacton on Sea
Colchester
Finchingfield
Maldon
Saffron Walden
Southend on Sea
What's On in Essex
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