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Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2DSColchester
Accessible by train this 4 mile / 6.4 km walk explores the rolling countryside bordering the western flank of the Stour valley and offers sweeping views of the landscape favoured by both Gainsborough and Constable. A lovely walk with varied…
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AirHop Chelmsford, 12-13 Richmond Road, Dukes Park Estate, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6UATelephone
+44 (0)330 223 3333Chelmsford
AirHop trampoline parks offer jump sessions in Essex, suitable for both adults & children. AirHop is based both in Colchester & in Chelmsford, also offering Open Jump, toddler sessions, SEN Sessions and weekend Sunset Sessions on Friday & Saturday.…
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London Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8WQTelephone
+44 (4) 01245 605500Chelmsford
Hylands Estate includes the fascinating & beautifully restored country house, stables and 574 acres of parkland and castle-themed adventure playground to explore. The Stables house a café, second-hand bookshop, information point, and resident artist…
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Main Road, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4RNTelephone
+44 (0)1702 318034Hockley
A 280 acre ancient woodland, managed for the benefit of wildlife and the public. Traditional coppice management encourages a diverse array of animals, birds, plants and insects, including the nationally rare Heath Fritillary butterfly.
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Myddelton House, Bulls Cross, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 9HGTelephone
+44 (0)3000 030 610Enfield
Enjoy a picnic, hop on a bike, explore the countryside, take a boat trip along the River Lee, discover wondrous wildlife or enjoy one of the many family events throughout the year.
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Carriage house, Station Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4LQTelephone
+44 (0)1621 841826Maldon
An award winning collection of British military artefacts from the English Civil War to today. Collections focus on the Special Forces, espionage, uniforms, medals, swords and the Donnington Firearms Collection of over 700 guns. Family friendly…
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Weald Road, South Weald, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 5AYTelephone
+44 (0)1277 375177Brentwood
An award winning Educational Farm Park in the Essex Countryside on the outskirts of east London with farmyard favourites and exotic animals plus indoor and outdoor leisure activities. Open all year round.
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Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9BZTelephone
+44 (0)1277 201110Brentwood
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary is a non-profit organisation that cares for over 500 sick, unwanted and mistreated animals throughout Essex.
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Audley End, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4JBTelephone
+44 (0)1799 510726Saffron Walden
The Audley End Enchanted Railway and Enchanted Fairy and Elf Walk is a family fun day out near Saffron Walden, Essex full of innocent fun and imagination
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Layer Marney, Colchester, Essex, CO5 9USTelephone
01206 330784Colchester
Magnificent Tudor building with the tallest Gatehouse in Britain and 16th century Italianate terracotta. Climb the tower, visit the gardens, outbuildings dolls house, church and farm animals. Cafe and shop.
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Maldon Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0SLTelephone
+44 (0)1206 331292Colchester
Home to around 180 species and set in 60 acres of parkland and lakes, Colchester Zoological Society hosts many different habitats, from the humid home of our Komodo Dragons to our very own Africa plain, Kingdom of the Wild, home to white rhino,…
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Central Museum, Victoria Avenue, Southend, Essex, SS2 6EWTelephone
+44 (0)1702 434449Southend
Southend Central Museum and Planetarium is home to an exciting selection of internationally significant archaeology, including a permanent display of the incredible Anglo Saxon Prittlewell Princely Burial. Come see the intriguing new exhibition…
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Flambirds Chase, Hackmans Lane, Nr Maldon, Essex, CM3 6RJNr Maldon
Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome is a unique place with a unique history. It is the largest known surviving group of RFC buildings on a WWI aerodrome which was not adapted for further military use later in its history. Its collection of aircraft,…
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Station Road, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN9 1ABTelephone
+44 (0)3000 030 616Waltham Cross
Are you looking for an exhilarating day out filled with adventure and excitement? Discover Lee Valley White Water Centre, nestled within the expansive Lee Valley Regional Park and situated just a stone's throw away from Essex, is the perfect…
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St. Osyth Road, Alresford, Colchester, Essex, CO7 8APColchester
Wyvernwood is an immersive story-led experience near Colchester, Essex, for families with children aged 2-12. Step through the Magic Portal and enter the magical Kingdom of Wyvernwood to experience an enchanting story about fierce dragons, fabulous…
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Lakeside Shopping Centre, West Thurrock, Essex, RM20 2ADTelephone
01375 807888West Thurrock
Extreme indoor trampoline park at Lakeside Shopping centre. Family fun for all ages with Trampolines ,Traverse Wall, Ninja Wipeout, Ninja Tag and Stunt Zone to challenge you.
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Town Park, Edinburgh Way, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2QQHarlow
Free family day out where you can see meerkats, donkeys, pigs, reindeer, llamas, ducks, alpacas and so much more.
Clacton-on-sea
Adjacent to Martello Bay, West Beach has gently shelving sand and with the added bonus of the operation of Clacton’s pioneering child safety wristband scheme, gives parents that extra peace of mind.
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Promenade Park, Park Drive, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5JQMaldon
The beach huts are close to the popular Splash Park and Valley Play Area as well as being a short walk to the town of Maldon.
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Western Esplanade, Southend, Essex, SS1 1EESouthend
The Three Shells beach and Lagoon's central location makes it a popular choice, especially for families.
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