Browsing leisure activities within 8 miles of Russells Restaurant

Paper Mill Lock, North Hill, Little Baddow, Essex, CM3 4BS, Tel: 07813 014325, Email, www.papermilllock.co.uk, (4 miles, 6kms)

Public trips and charters aboard traditional 48-seat barge "Victoria" with bar and catering options. Cruiser and dinghy hire, lock-side tea-room, island picnic area, walks and fishing. Coaches welcome by appointment.

The Ford County Cricket Ground, New Writtle Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0PG, Tel: 01245 254010, Email, www.essexcricket.org.uk, (2 miles, 3kms)

County Cricket Ground in Central Chelmsford, with Conference & Banqueting facilities to cater for groups from 2 to 200. All rooms overlook the pitch, creating an inspiring environment. Free on site parking, 7 Minute walk from the station.

Stock Road, Stock, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 9BE, Tel: 01277 829214, Email, www.greenwoodshotel.co.uk, (4 miles, 7kms)

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)

Woodham Walter, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6RW, Tel: 01245 223258, Email, www.warrengolfclub.co.uk, (5 miles, 7kms)

Set in the most secluded of positions yet within easy reach of the local towns. Circa 1744, converted to its present use in 1934. Golf club & Lodge Park set on 350 acres.

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

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, (0.3 miles, 0.5kms)

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 : Ingatestone, Essex, (5 miles, 8kms)

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 : Maldon, Essex, (5 miles, 8kms)

Bunsay Golf Club and Badger par 3 course are courses that offer a delightful oasis of calm and total privacy surrounded by natural streams, the courses are protected from modern day interruptions.

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

Renovated sand & gravel workings, unique to Essex with many undulations, lakes and an abundance of wild life.

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

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 : Chelmsford, Essex, (2 miles, 3kms)

Cycle Route: Chelmsford and Maldon

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

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 : Chelmsford, Essex, (3 miles, 5kms)

Danbury delivers a comprehensive range of adventurous activities and adventure-based learning courses, from archery and climbing through to quad biking and tree-tops ropes courses.

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

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

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 : Ingatestone, Essex, (4 miles, 6kms)

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

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

A well established school catering for all ages and abilities, with both indoor and outdoor schools and offering good hacks with very little road work.

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

Small and friendly yard catering for all riders whether novice or experienced, either riding for fun or working for exams.

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

Challenging tight parkland course set in picturesque countryside.

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

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.

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

Canal cruises along the unspoilt Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation aboard Victoria. Fully catered with licensed bar.

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

Established for more than 30 years large indoor and outdoor school is family run and offers you friendly service.

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

Riding school and training centre/liveries. Indoor/outdoor school. Qualified instructors catering mainly for small groups, private and semi-private clients (no casual hire).

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

Ideal course for beginners, improvers and a pleasant test for low handicappers. Driving range, putting greens, plus good food and drink. Pay and play. Family friendly and innovative golf club. Functions/conference suite available.

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

Leisure centre comprising ice rink, indoor and outdoor swimming pool with flume and diving platforms, sports hall, gym, creche, children's indoor adventure playground, restaurant, bar, health suite and treatment room.