Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of TJ's Riding School

1 High Street, Burnham on Crouch, Essex, CM0 8AG, Tel: 01621 784962, (2 miles, 3kms)

47 Mill Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5HX, Tel: 01621 853699, Email, www.maldonmuseum.org.uk, (8 miles, 13kms)

Social history museum of Maldon and District situated on the edge of the award winning Promenade Park.

Southminster Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8QG, Tel: 01621 784898, Email, www.mangapps.co.uk, (0.8 miles, 1kms)

Extensive working railway museum including locomotives, carriages, wagons, historic buildings, memorabilia and major collection of signalling equipment. Much of collection under cover. Train rides every open day.

Chelmsford Road, Purleigh, Essex, CM3 6PN, Tel: 01621 828343, Email, www.newhallwines.co.uk, (8 miles, 12kms)

92 acre vineyard open daily. Includes farm trail, vineyard walk and wine tasting in the cellar shop. Annual wine festival first full weekend in September. Guided tours by appointment from May to September.

Northey Cottage, Northey Island, Maldon, Essex, UK, Tel: 01376 562226, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/northey-island/, (7 miles, 11kms)

Small Island in the Blackwater Estuary with a large area of undisturbed salt marsh. Site of special scientific interest. Site of the Battle of the Maldon in AD991. Guided tours by prior arrangement.

Creeksea Ferry Road, Essex, SS4 2HD, Tel: 01268 559158, www.rspb.org.uk/wallaseaisland, (2 miles, 4kms)

Wallasea Island Wild Coast project is a landmark conservation and engineering scheme for the 21st century, on a scale never before attempted in the UK and the largest of its type in Europe.

1 High Street, Southminster, Essex, CM0 7AA, Tel: 01621 774239, Email, (0.8 miles, 1kms)

Church End, Foulness Island, Southend-on-Sea, SS3 9XQ, Tel: 01702 217836, (5 miles, 7kms)

Museum and archive collection displaying 1000 years of Foulness History. Opportunity for guided tours.

Park Drive, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5JQ, Tel: 01621 856503, Email, www.maldon.gov.uk, (8 miles, 12kms)

100 year old Edwardian park with ornamental lake, magnificent river views and walks. Large free water Splash Park, sandpits, galleon play ship and aerial zip-wire, picnic areas and numerous events held throughout the year.

In or near : Maldon, Essex, (2 miles, 3kms)

Back2thewall Gallery - Gallery & work for sale.

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

Daily. 1 hour boat trips. 10am, 11.30am, 1pm, 2.30pm & 4pm. £5 adults, £3.50 child/concs. 2 hour sunset picnic trips to Beeleigh (booking essential). £12.50 adults, £10.00 concessions. Self-drive motor boat for hire by the hour.

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

Bradwell Cockle Spit on the Dengie Peninsular consists of some 30 acres of shell bank together with extensive saltmarsh. The spit has been built up by tidal currents and is mainly cockle and oyster shells.

In or near : Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, (2 miles, 3kms)

Burnham Riverside Park

In or near : Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, (2 miles, 3kms)

Agricultural and maritime exhibits relating to the whole of the Dengie Hundred plus social history and small archaeological collection. Archive of local pictures and document research area.

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

In or near : Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, (2 miles, 2kms)

In or near : Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, Email, (2 miles, 3kms)

Creeksea Place is a 16th century fairytale Tudor Mansion set in beautiful gardens. The house with its captivating façade and tranquil surroundings is steeped in history.

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

This RYA recognised teaching establishment is a unique residential centre based on-board the ex-light vessel 'Trinity'. RYA dinghy sailing and power boat training, multi-activity and adventure activity weeks for children.

In or near : Southend-on-Sea, Essex, (8 miles, 12kms)

In or near : Southend-on-Sea, Essex, (8 miles, 12kms)

An enormous indoor adventure play centre offering a range of exciting play activities, restaurant, outdoor play equipment, garden, barbecue in summer. Admission restricted by height and age: under 4'10"" or 12 years-which ever comes first.

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

One stop for family fun and food - monkey puzzle play centre, bowling, snooker, pool, bars, main street restaurant and Izumi Oriental Buffet.

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

Large collection of vintage farm machinery and tools manufactured locally, domestic bygones and printing machinery. Including 1860 washing machine & mangles, a collection of photographs, and a display of stuffed birds and animals.

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

Navigation Gallery - Local art & craft.

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

Rook Hall

In or near : Southend-on-Sea, Essex, (6 miles, 10kms)

Small hilltop church built by Canute in 1020. Marvellous views across Crouch Valley. Unique features-Danish flag, Viking longship model, James II coat of arms, medieval scratch dial.

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

This active rural parish church, situated on a hilltop overlooking the Blackwater Estuary provides exhibitions and community activities. Light refreshments available.