Browsing leisure activities within 8 miles of Duke of York

Stock Road, Stock, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 9BE, Tel: 01277 829214, Email, www.greenwoodshotel.co.uk, (4 miles, 6kms)

Greenwoods Hotel Spa & Retreat is a beautiful 17th Century manor house set in landscaped gardens. The hotel is located in Stock, Essex, close to the towns of Chelmsford and Billericay.

Giffords Lane, South Hanningfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8HX, Tel: 01268 712186, Email, www.eswater.co.uk, (4 miles, 7kms)

Magpie Lane, Little Warley, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 3DX, Tel: 01277 224891, Email, www.warleyparkgc.co.uk, (6 miles, 9kms)

Undulating parkland course with panoramic views, lakes and trees together with excellent catering facilities will ensure a day to remember.

The Old Stockyard, Cricketers Lane, Herongate, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 3PZ, Tel: 01277 811012, Email, www.trailnet.org.uk, (4 miles, 6kms)

One of the best ways to explore is by bike. TrailNet offers you the chance to hire bikes, tandems, trailers, child seats and tagalongs. Cycle hire at Great Notley Country Park, Thorndon Country Park and Langdon Nature Reserve in Essex.

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

A PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Centre offering a full range of scuba diving courses running weekly from beginners to Instructors. Full equipment hire, sales and servicing. Compressed Air up to 300 BAR.

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

PADI & BS-AC Scuba diving centre offering training, equipment hire, shop, holidays, full equipment servicing and cylinder testing, large parking area. For details and information pack please call.

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

Members Club on public golf course. Changing rooms/showers available.

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

Basildon, Heritage Gateway to south Essex has a documented history dating back more than ten thousand years. This trail introduces visitors to part of that heritage.

In or near : Basildon, Essex, (2 miles, 4kms)

30 acres of lake used for hire of jet ski, tuition and sales.

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

Yacht club offering laying-up areas and moorings for members (subject to availability). Many sailing events organised. Clubhouse for social events.Visiting yachtsmen welcome. Water and fuel available.

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

18 hole parkland course.

In or near : Benfleet, Essex, (7 miles, 12kms)

Hilly parkland course established in 1922.

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

One of the top entertainment venues in the UK, hosting an extensive programme of events, from concerts, shows and bands to top names from the world of comedy. Sporting and fitness facilities.

In or near : Brentwood, Essex, (5 miles, 8kms)

Brentwood School Sports Centre

In or near : Ingatestone, Essex, (3 miles, 4kms)

A friendly riding school catering for all ages and abilities. Established over 40 years ago. Lessons are offered in large indoor school with experienced instructors. Hacking available along bridleways nearby.

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

Set in a semi-rural location this family run centre offers access to a superb hacking and cross country course. Facilities available for Students examinations.

In or near : Chelmsford, Essex, (7 miles, 12kms)

This attractive parkland course is close to the town centre and offers friendly and relaxed atmosphere with excellent catering facilities. Established 1893.

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

Undulating parkland. Featuring many water hazards and reputedly the longest hole in the UK (18th). All day bar and restaurant. Floodlit driving range.

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

Lessons offered range from beginners to advanced and include cross-country and jumping. All groups are small and do not exceed 5. Situated close to a variety of bridleways. Hacking is available with minimum road work.

In or near : Rayleigh, Essex, (7 miles, 12kms)

2x18 hole golf courses.

In or near : Billericay, Essex, (1 miles, 2kms)

Situated on Lawling Creek off the Blackwater Estuary the HBSC caters for dinghy and cruiser owners, racers and pleasure sailors, beginners and experts.

In or near : Brentwood, Essex, (5 miles, 8kms)

Club on municipal golf course.

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

Pay and Play complex, all welcome, 18 - Hole course 9 - Hole course, 22 - Bay luxury Driving Range, Professional Tuition.

In or near : Basildon, Essex, (5 miles, 8kms)

Three courses - Langdon, Bulphan & Horndon consisting of three loops of nine holes. Driving Range, Three Hole Academy Course, Putting Greens. Societies welcome, restaurant & function facilities 25 bedroom hotel - all open to the public.

In or near : Basildon, Essex, (3 miles, 6kms)

Approved riding establishment offering group & private lessons and full livery. Large indoor & outdoor arenas, superb hacking (group & private), mostly bridleways.

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

NOMAD Sea Kayaking is a small, family run business & this allows us the flexibility to offer tailored trips as well as tailored coaching to our customer’s specific needs. We also offer training programmes for beginner paddlers.