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Are you looking to plan a group friendly getaway or day trip to Essex? Whether you're organising a get together with your friends or a few days away with your extended family, a day out with a social or sports club or a U3A group day trip, we’ve got you covered with a selection of excellent value days out, tailored to suit groups of any size.
Our county offers a rich tapestry of everything that makes England great, boasting the second longest coastline in the UK, Britain's first city, the world’s longest pleasure pier at Southend-on-Sea, over 200 attractions and an abundance of vineyard, brewery and distillery tours. Whatever your interests may be, we can offer you a trip to entertain and delight you and your group. .jpg){kind=logo}
Explore the outstanding coastline and travel back in time with a group trip on an original Thames Barge from Maldon or venture out to see the seals from Walton-on-the-Naze.
Learn about the fascinating history of Essex with a group trip to the Essex Record Office, explore the ancient timber built Cressing Temple Barns, take a tour of one of the many art galleries in Essex, wander around beautiful stately homes and gardens and learn about life as it once was from the knowledgeable tour guides, or enrich your historical knowledge with a visit to a museum – you’ll be spoilt for choice when choosing a group friendly day out.
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Behind Castle Street, Saffron Walden, EssexTelephone
01799 524002Saffron Walden
Bridge End Garden was laid out by the Gibson family in the nineteenth century and is open to the public each day free of charge. Recently restored back to its former glory.
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Carriage house, Station Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4LQTelephone
+44 (0)1621 841826Maldon
An award winning collection of British military artefacts from the English Civil War to today. Collections focus on the Special Forces, espionage, uniforms, medals, swords and the Donnington Firearms Collection of over 700 guns. Family friendly…
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Priory Park, Victoria Avenue, Southend, Essex, SS2 6NBTelephone
01702 342878Southend
A stunning Grade I listed Priory and the oldest continuously occupied building in Southend. Prittlewell Priory has been a monastery, a private house, and a museum.
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Castle Hedingham, HALSTEAD, Essex, CO9 3DJTelephone
+44 (0)1787 460261HALSTEAD
Visit Hedingham Castle for a great family day out and a memorable experience. Bring a picnic and explore the beautiful gardens and lakes then take time to explore the 110ft tall Norman Keep.
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Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens, Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7DBTelephone
+44 (0)1206 822007Elmstead Market, Colchester
Covering 6 acres, these beautiful gardens and nursery were created by award-winning plantswoman Beth Chatto.
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Grays Fire Station, Hogg Lane, Grays, Essex, RM17 5QSTelephone
+44 (0)1376 576847Grays
A history of the Essex Fire Service with items from the 18th century to today including appliances, uniforms, photos and WW2 memorabilia.
Copford Green
Celebrated 12th century apsidal church with magnificent colour medieval wall paintings, showing a strong Byzantine influence in content and design as well as technical excellence and lavishness of execution.
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Timberfields, Off Wellington Road, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3EJTelephone
+44 (0)1255 502872Harwich
Museum contains the last Clacton off-shore. Oakley Class Lifeboat 34ft and a history of the lifeboat service in Harwich.
Colchester
Get up close to nature as you discover an interesting perspective on the local natural environment from the Ice Age right up to today in this much-loved family-friendly museum.
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Colne Valley Railway, Hedingham Station, Yeldham Road, Castle Hedingham, Essex, CO9 3DZTelephone
+44 (0)1787 461174Yeldham Road, Castle Hedingham
One mile length of line with relocated buildings, large collection of heritage rolling stock, steam and diesel locomotives and miniature and model railways. Special events including Thomas and Santa specials.
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Behind 29 Main Road, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3LTTelephone
+44 (0)1255 502872Harwich
A circular Fort built in 1808 with ten guns. Open as a military museum with battle re-enactments and other events held during the summer months
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Low Lighthouse, Harbour Crescent, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3NJTelephone
+44 (0)1255 502872Harwich
Housed in a disused lighthouse, the museum has specialised displays on the Royal Navy and commercial shipping. History of the Royal Navy and Merchant Navy in Harwich.
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Church Hill, Finchingfield, Essex, CM7 4NNTelephone
+44 (0)1371 811333Finchingfield
Set in picturesque Finchingfield, the 15th century Guildhall is an historic venue with its own interactive museum and shop.
It houses a range of activities and is home to an interactive Museum and the Village LibraryColchester
Three centuries of fascinating toys, costume, clocks and decorative arts displayed in an attractive Georgian town house from 1718.
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Essex Police Headquarters, Springfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6DNTelephone
01245 457150Chelmsford
The Essex Police Museum covers the history of policing in Essex from its Victorian origins to modern day, with displays, a handling collection and children's activities.
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The Quay, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3HHTelephone
+44 (0)1255 502872Harwich
Information on everything in Harwich and historic exhibition on Harwich and the Mayflower. Free tourist information service and exhibition.
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The Guildhall, 11 Church St, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3DSTelephone
01255 507211Harwich
Set in the heart of the historic old seaport, Harwich’s Guildhall is a Grade I listed building dating from the 17th century. The wealth of history and heritage that it contains, along with its remarkable architecture, make it a fascinating place to…
Colchester
The jewel in Colchester’s crown - an award-winning oasis of horticultural splendour boasting a children’s play area, mini-golf and boating lake.
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Harlow Sculpture Town, c/o Gibberd Gallery, Civic Centre, The Water Gardens, Harlow, Essex, CM20 1WGTelephone
+44 (0)1279 446404The Water Gardens, Harlow
Harlow is home to an exceptional and growing collection of over 101 public artworks, including masterpieces by some of the greatest sculptors of the 20th century. Plan your visit at www.sculpturetown.uk.
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High Street, Old Town, Leigh-on-Sea, Southend, EssexTelephone
01702 470834Leigh-on-Sea
Museum with photographic display of the history of Leigh-on-Sea, and fully restored fisherman's cottage, circa l850, situated in the waterside High Street of the Old Town.
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