Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of St Clere's Hall Golf Club

Barleylands Road, Billericay, Essex, CM11 2UD, Tel: 01268 290213, www.barleylands.co.uk, (6 miles, 10kms)

Visit Barleylands where the whole family can Play, Shop, Eat and Learn all in one place.

Barleylands Road, Billericay, Essex, CM11 2UD, Tel: 01268 290213, www.barleylands.co.uk, (6 miles, 10kms)

Get ready for free range family fun at Barleylands Farm Park. Say hello to cuddly farmyard friends, run wild in the indoor play or jump aboard the tractor and trailer ride.

Romford Road, Aveley, South Ockendon, Essex, RM15 4XJ, Tel: 01708 865628, Email, www.visitparks.co.uk, (7 miles, 11kms)

Woodland, open grassland and lakes suitable for walking, picnics and fishing. Visitor Centre with refreshments on site. Guided tours by arrangement.

West Thurrock Way, West Thurrock, Grays, Essex, RM20 2ZP, Tel: 01708 869933, www.lakeside.uk.com, (6 miles, 9kms)

Lakeside has over 250 shops, cafes and restaurants within the shopping centre - and together with the retail park, it forms one of the largest shopping destinations in the UK.

Pitsea Hall Lane, Basildon, Essex, SS16 4UH, Tel: 01268 498620, Email, www.rspb.org.uk/southessexmarshes, (5 miles, 8kms)

Come and see us in our new RSPB visitor centre, which includes state-of-the-art CCTV putting the secrets of the natural world right in front of your eyes. Open daily, all year round, 10 am – 5 pm.

The Avenue, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 3RZ, Tel: 01277 211250, Email, www.visitparks.co.uk, (7 miles, 12kms)

Old parkland, lakes and woods. Countryside centre has refreshments, exhibition and gift shop. Pavilion includes gallery, seating area and refreshments. Fishing is also available.

The Fort, Tilbury, Essex, RM18 7NR, Tel: 0870 333 1181, Email, www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/tilbury-fort/, (4 miles, 7kms)

Henry VIII built the first fort here, and Queen Elizabeth I famously rallied her army nearby. The present fort is much the best example of its type in England, with its circuit of moats and bastioned outworks.

Mill Field, St Mary's Lane, Upminster, Essex, RM14 2QL, Tel: 0300 030 1803, Email, www.upminsterwindmill.co.uk, (8 miles, 13kms)

One of the better preserved Smock Mills in the country, containing all the original wooden machinery. Awaiting restoration. Free guided tours & parking.

Chruch Road, Bowers Gifford, Essex, SS7 5BN, Tel: 01268 559158, www.RSPB.org.uk, (6 miles, 10kms)

Nature reserve in the Thames Gateway area.

Pitsea, Essex, SS13 3JX, Tel: 01268 559158, (5 miles, 9kms)

Nature reserve in the Thames Gateway area.

Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 0PS, Tel: 01268 559158, (5 miles, 9kms)

Nature reserve in the Thames Gateway area.

In or near : Tilbury, Essex, (3 miles, 5kms)

Coalhouse Fort, in its attractive riverside park setting, has links with centuries of coastal defence. A fine example of Victorian military architecture, the fort was operational throughout two World Wars.

In or near : Canvey Island, Essex, (8 miles, 12kms)

17th century cottage with annexe, built by one of Vermuyden's marshland drainage workmen and now housing a small museum of local history. Farm implements and Victorian artefacts.

In or near : Brentwood, Essex, (5 miles, 9kms)

This fascinating church is built of mellow Tudor brick and stands in magnificent isolation above the Southend road with wide views to the Thames.

In or near : Grays, Essex, (4 miles, 7kms)

Collection of artefacts, fire appliances, equipment, photographs and memorabilia.

In or near : Southend-on-Sea, Essex, (5 miles, 8kms)

Essex Horse & Pony Protection Society, receive calls day after day, reporting cases which require our investigation and/or action by us.

In or near : Billericay, Essex, (7 miles, 11kms)

Pottery painting, for all ages, potter's wheel; day time & weekend classes or just drop in. Mini mosaics, glass. Painting home of the award winning 'a nation of shopkeepers' collectable ceramic wall plaques. Call for more information.

In or near : Canvey Island, Essex, (8 miles, 12kms)

Folk museum housed in a redundant church. Displays relating to local history. Some weekends exhibitions of art, crafts, needlework, costumes, etc.

In or near : Stanford-le-Hope, Essex, (3 miles, 4kms)

Hilly landscape of wood and farm land. Wide variety of wildlife. Panoramic views over south Essex and the Thames Estuary. Ranger guided events programme running throughout the year.

In or near : Basildon, Essex, (4 miles, 6kms)

Meadows, woodland, lake, picnic area, visitor centre, toilets, shop, refreshments, activity leaflets and self guide walks always available. Haven Plotlands 1930's Museum - step back in time. Opening times vary to centre.

In or near : Basildon, Essex, (3 miles, 5kms)

One Tree Hill Country Park

In or near : Purfleet, Essex, (8 miles, 13kms)

Royal Gunpowder Magazine (No.5) in Centurion Way, Purfleet. This remaining magazine of the major government establishment was built in the 1760's for testing & issuing gun powder to the army and navy.

In or near : Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, (4 miles, 7kms)

Join us aboard our lifeboat to learn about our local seals. Guided tours to and around Foulness Island. Full commentary throughout.

In or near : Billericay, Essex, (6 miles, 10kms)

The notable wall paintings discovered in 1989 date from 1320. Those now restored depict scenes such as The Annunciation, the Nativity, the Adoration of the Magi, The Resurrection and The Weighing of Souls.

In or near : Basildon, Essex, (6 miles, 9kms)

St Nicholas Church, Laindon is a 13th century grade I listed church.

In or near : Grays, Essex, (4 miles, 7kms)

The 300 seat Thameside Theatre offers a full range of professional performances at reasonable prices. The theatre shares a building with the local History Museum and Central Library.