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.
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Activities in Essex
Explore indoor and outdoor activities throughout Essex
Southend on Sea
Colchester
07484 673101
Southend on Sea
01702 601701
Colchester
01206 729678
Harlow
Chelmsford
01245 606569
Leigh on Sea
Arts, Culture & Entertainment
Experience arts, culture and entertainment in Essex at craft centres, galleries, theatres and a variety of entertainment venues
Saffron Walden
0845 548 7650
Epping
0203 633 3761
Epping
01992 919038
Brentwood
01277 215151
Southend on Sea
Colchester
01206 271990
Frinton on Sea
Braintree
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
Epping
0208 923 3456
Walton on the Naze
01255 852519
Maldon
01621 857567
Saffron Walden
01799 524002
Brentwood
01277 375177
Chelmsford
01245 605700
Epping
Family Friendly
Family friendly activities & attractions in Essex for you and the kids
Waltham Cross
03000 030 616
Chelmsford
Hockley
01702 412733
Grays
01708 983960
Leigh on Sea
Witham
01376 502454
Southminster
01621 776256
Colchester
01376 563796
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
01621 857567
Maldon
Chelmsford
01621 450450
Romford
Burnham on Crouch
01621 784535
Maldon
Chelmsford
01245 476994
Grab some Retail Therapy
Find shopping centres, retail parks and other places to shop around Essex
Southend on Sea
07956 826730
Chelmsford
01621 450450
Great Dunmow
01371 879862
Colchester
01206 822007
Colchester
01206 210374
Wickford
01245 320314
Saffron Walden
01799 516597
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
Colchester
01787 220281
Chelmsford
01245 606606
Chelmsford
01245 472937
Benfleet
01702 551072
Braintree
0333 013 2900
Basildon
01268 208090
Chelmsford
01245 294492
Things to See & Do in Essex Near Me
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