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Creephedge Lane, Rettendon, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8ETTelephone
+44 (0)1245 402019Chelmsford
Set in the heart of rural Essex and enjoying stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, RHS Hyde Hall is one of the finest gardens in the East of England and a haven of peace and tranquility.
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Eastern Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 2ERTelephone
+44 (0)1702 442200Southend-on-Sea
Sealife Adventure Zooquarium is the South-East’s premier aquatic attraction with over 40 unique displays featuring sea life from all over the world.
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Great Notley, Braintree, Essex, CM77 7FSTelephone
+44 (0)1376 347134Braintree
Passing through 15 miles of countryside, along the former Bishop's Stortford to Braintree railway line in the heart of rural Essex. Perfect for walking, cycling and horse riding.
Great Notley Country Park covers some 100 acres of open space, which is managed for the benefit of wildlife and the community. Fishing allowed daily in the large lake in the south of the park.
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Aqua Park Lakeside, Lakeside Shopping Centre, West Thurrock, Grays, Thurrock, RM20 2ABWest Thurrock, Grays
The Aqua Park challenge is has arrived! Set beside Lakeside Shopping Centre, at West Thurrock, Essex, the Aqua Park includes over 30 inflatable obstacles that include giant slides, monkey bars, blast bags and balance beams – making it the ultimate…
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Brickfields Road, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5JUTelephone
01245 605600South Woodham Ferrers
South Woodham Ferrers Leisure Centre is in the centre of South Woodham and has always been a popular space for the local community to get involved with many different sports activities.
Dedham
Theatrical walking tour of Dedham in the heart of Constable Country with Blue Badge Guides in period costume.
Join John Constable's sister, Martha, and her husband, Nathaniel, (aka Claire and Ian of GuideEast) as they take you around the village…Colchester
Join the Castle Gaolers, Nick and Mary, on this entertaining tour of Colchester - but beware this is the story of Colchester with all the nice bits taken out! It is a tale of death and disease, murder and execution, war and riot, witchcraft and…
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Chapel Lane Car Park, Chapel Lane, Hadleigh, Essex, SS7 2PPTelephone
+44 (0)1702 551072Hadleigh
Hadleigh Park offers something to everyone, it is both beautiful and diverse with one of the best UK mountain bike courses at its heart.
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Colchester Road, Lawford, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2BNManningtree
Why not discover and explore the beauty of the Tendring Peninsula by bike? There’s nothing like following the beautiful coastline or taking in the picturesque villages and countryside en-route. You’ll find the ideal setting for a family cycle ride…
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Vista Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 6DBClacton-on-Sea
Find the ideal setting for a family cycle ride or a more challenging route for the independent rider.
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Wick Lane, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3TAHarwich
Why not discover and explore the beauty of the Tendring Peninsula by bike? There’s nothing like following the beautiful coastline or taking in the picturesque villages and countryside en-route. You’ll find the ideal setting for a family cycle ride…
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Manningtree Library, High Street, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 1ADManningtree
A 3 mile / 4.8km walk on the Stour Estuary, between Essex and Suffolk, which is inspired by the 17th century East Anglian witch trials. The walk passes through quaint Manningtree and Mistley.
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The Avenue, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 3RZTelephone
+44 (0)1277 211250Brentwood
Thorndon Country Park has 500 acres of tranquil woodlands and open park space perfect for exploring the great outdoors. You can fish at Old Hall Pond with a day ticket, available from the Rangers that patrol the lakes
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Romford Road, Aveley, South Ockendon, Essex, RM15 4XJTelephone
+44 (0)1708 865628South Ockendon
Woodland, open grassland and lakes suitable for walking, picnics and fishing permitted in two large lakes. Visitor Centre with refreshments on site.
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Woodhill Road, Danbury, Essex, CM3 4AWTelephone
+44 (0)1245 222350Danbury
Danbury Country Park offers quiet recreation amongst the walled gardens, lakes and woodland of Danbury Palace. Visitors can fish the lower lake from 8:00 am till dusk.
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9 Sunny Point, Walton on the Naze, Essex, CO14 8LDWalton on the Naze
This walk visits the new Crag Walk coastal defence system in Walton on the Naze before heading along the seafront in the Essex town.
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Harbour Crescent, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3NLHarwich
Take a voyage of discovery around the old port of Harwich and discover a wealth of maritime history.
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Chelmsford, EssexChelmsford
Chelmsford boasts a series of blue plaques, which commemorate and help identify famous people, places and events that have shaped the city's history.
Now it's your opportunity to become a detective… follow the city heritage scavenger hunt to…
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Great Sampford, SAFFRON WALDEN, Essex, CB10 2RSSAFFRON WALDEN
A circular walk through the North Essex countyside, the birthplace of legendary Highway Man Dick Turpin, from Great Sampford to Howses & Hempstead and back to Great Sampford via Free Roberts 6 miles (9.5 kms)
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