Browsing leisure activities within 8 miles of The Epping Golf Course

Royal Opera House Education, The Vinery, High House Production Park, Vellacott Close, Off London Road, Purfleet, RM19 1RJ, Tel: 01708 891200, Email, www.roh.org.uk/visit/tours/thurrock-tours

The award winning home of the set and scenery makers of the word famous Royal Opera House in Covent Garden. A fascinating place to explore backstage skills.

Rye Road Rye House, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 0EH, Tel: 01992 460895, Email, www.rye-house.co.uk

Due to the recent achievements of Lewis and Jensen, Rye-House Kart Raceway is now a famous venue that has become the UK's foremost Karting centre and offers the perfect introduction into the world of Motor Sport.

Western Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1EE, Tel: 01702 618747, Email, www.southendpier.co.uk

If you walk along Southend-on-Sea's High Street, towards the sea, your eye will be drawn in a straight line towards the longest pleasure Pier in the world.

Keepers Lane, Leavenheath, Colchester, Essex, CO6 4PZ, Tel: 01206 262836, Email, www.stokebynayland.com

80 bedroom hotel in stunning Constable Country. Two championship golf courses, technogym, pool and extensive spa facilities, superb cuisine, shop and free wifi.

Fluxs Lane, off Bower Hill, Epping, Essex, CM16 7PE, Tel: 01992 572282, Email, www.eppinggolfcourse.org.uk

18 hole golf course and all weather practice ground. 70 car car park. Modern licensed club house. Upstairs dining 40 covers or 60 conference. Close to Epping Central Line tube station.

Woodham Walter, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6RW, Tel: 01245 223258, Email, www.warrengolfclub.co.uk

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.

Kingsman Farm Road, Hullbridge, Essex, SS5 6QB, Tel: 01702 230320, Email, www.brandyhole.com

Yacht club, fully licensed bar, restaurant lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, beauty room, RYA Sailing Cousres, events.

Old Customs House, Key Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1BY, Tel: 01621 857567, Email, www.top-sail.co.uk

Sailing barges "Hydrogen" and "Thistle". Historic sailing barges available for private hire for groups up to 50 from a variety of East Coast locations. Also public sailing programme for individuals and weekends away.

1 Queen Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2PG, Tel: 01206 282920, Email, www.visitcolchester.com

Home to lots of information about Colchester & the surrounding area, the knowledgeable & friendly staff are here to help you on what to do, where to go or places to stay. The place to buy gifts and souvenirs, book guided tours & coach trips

Magpie Lane, Little Warley, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 3DX, Tel: 01277 224891, Email, www.warleyparkgc.co.uk

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

Bradwell Waterside, Southminster, Essex, CM0 7QY, Tel: 01621 776256, Email, www.bradwelloutdoors.com

Delivers a comprehensive range of Royal Yacht Association (RYA) sailing courses, as well as archery, canoeing, high ropes and mountain biking. Recognised as one of the leading providers of sailing courses in the south east.

High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJ, Tel: 01206 282962, Email, www.visitcolchester.com

The jewel in Colchester’s crown - an award-winning oasis of horticultural splendour boasting a children’s play area, putting green and boating lake.

The Hythe Quay, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5HN, Tel: 01621 854139, Email, www.mlsc.org.uk

The Club offers a variety of summer sailing programme and winter socials, RYA training courses and moorings. Both novice and experienced boat owners are welcome.

The Old Stockyard, Cricketers Lane, Herongate, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 3PZ, Tel: 01277 811012, Email, www.trailnet.org.uk

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 : Epping, Essex

Top class 18 hole golf course. PGA Open qualifier course. Practice range, golf professional and shop bar and restaurant facilities.

In or near : Waltham Abbey, Essex

PADI 5 Star instructor development centre based at swimming pool. Tuition starts from the age of 12. Learn to dive - openwater to instructor level. Courses run weekly.

In or near : Chelmsford, Essex

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 : Southend-on-Sea, Essex

Yacht Club with visitor mooring, changing facilities, clubhouse with bar. Visiting sailors welcome. S.A.A. (Sub-Aqua Association) are corporate members and meet at the club every Tuesday night. Open daily.