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Are you looking to plan a group friendly getaway or day trip to Essex? Whether you're organising a get together with your friends or a few days away with your extended family, a day out with a social or sports club or a U3A group day trip, we’ve got you covered with a selection of excellent value days out, tailored to suit groups of any size.
Our county offers a rich tapestry of everything that makes England great, boasting the second longest coastline in the UK, Britain's first city, the world’s longest pleasure pier at Southend-on-Sea, over 200 attractions and an abundance of vineyard, brewery and distillery tours. Whatever your interests may be, we can offer you a trip to entertain and delight you and your group. .jpg){kind=logo}
Explore the outstanding coastline and travel back in time with a group trip on an original Thames Barge from Maldon or venture out to see the seals from Walton-on-the-Naze.
Learn about the fascinating history of Essex with a group trip to the Essex Record Office, explore the ancient timber built Cressing Temple Barns, take a tour of one of the many art galleries in Essex, wander around beautiful stately homes and gardens and learn about life as it once was from the knowledgeable tour guides, or enrich your historical knowledge with a visit to a museum – you’ll be spoilt for choice when choosing a group friendly day out.
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Bulls Cross, Enfield, Hertfordshire, EN2 9HGTelephone
+44 (0)3000 030 610Enfield
Delve into the beautiful eight acres of Myddelton House Gardens and discover the compelling story of Edward Augustus Bowles, one of Britain’s most famous self-taught gardeners, artists and expert botanists.
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Abbey View, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1XQTelephone
+44 (0)3000 030 610Waltham Abbey
Set in the grounds of the Abbey, you can enjoy the peace and tranquility of the Rose Gardens and Orchard, explore hundreds of years of history, enjoy a picnic or take a stroll along Cornmill Stream.
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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 is a haven of peace and tranquillity.
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Oaklands Park, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9AQTelephone
+44 (0)1245 605700Chelmsford
Chelmsford Museum will take you through Chelmsford's history, from the Ice Age, right through to the present day. From the chance to see a mammoth, or watch a princely Anglo-Saxon burial, to finding out what used to be on your street, the museum has…
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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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Manor Street, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3HWTelephone
+44 (0)1376 328868Braintree
This award winning museum is based in the converted Courtauld School and has displays from Crittall steel windows to Warners royal silks, Castle Hedingham pottery to Edward Bawden prints.
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Museum Street, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1JLTelephone
+44 (01)799 510333Saffron Walden
Friendly, family-size museum. Exhibits include moccasins, mummy cases, woolly mammoths and Wallace the Lion! Meadow for picnics with castle ruins. Winner Best Museum of social history. Accessible for disabled visitors.
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Audley End, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4JFTelephone
+44 (0)1799 522842Saffron Walden
Visit Essex's hidden treasure house to explore delightful gardens and acres of parkland and experience the upstairs and downstairs life of one of England’s grandest houses. Discover its staterooms, nursery and fascinating artefacts and meet our…
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The Promenade, Belsize Avenue, Jaywick, Essex, CO15 2LFTelephone
+44 (0)1255 822783Jaywick
Built originally as a Napoleonic Fort in the early 19th century the tower now acts as a central hub for the local community and visitors. There are regular arts & heritage exhibitions, talks and events.
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Witham Road, Cressing, Nr. Witham, CM77 8PDTelephone
+44 (0)333 013 2738Cressing
Historically the most important - and dimensionally the largest - of the Knights Templar's Essex landholdings, Cressing Temple is a fascinating medieval moated farmstead boasting the oldest recorded timber-framed barn in the world.
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Marks Hall Road, Coggeshall, Essex, CO6 1TGTelephone
+44 (0)1376 563796Coggeshall
Explore trees from across the world in Markshall's world-class Arboretum. Discover the unique landscape that extends over 2,350 acres of Essex countryside. There is something for everyone at Markshall.
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Eastern Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 2ERTelephone
+44 (0)1702 442200Southend-on-Sea
Sea Life Adventure Aquarium 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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Western Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1EETelephone
+44 (0)1702 212534Southend-on-Sea
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.
Finchingfield
A small 18th century Post Mill having one pair of stones and tailpole winding and has been extensively restored. Visitors may climb up to the first two floors.
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Southend Pier (shore end), Western Esplanade, Southend, Essex, SS1 2ELTelephone
+44 (0)1702 611214Southend
Brings to life the fascinating past of the longest pleasure pier in the world. Artefacts, pictorial displays of pier's entertainment, disasters, staff, boats, illuminations and railway. Suitable for all ages.
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Widdington, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3ZBTelephone
01223 582700Saffron Walden
One of the finest surviving medieval barns in south east England and representative of the aisled barns found in north west Essex.
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Old Hall Lane, Walton on the Naze, Essex, CO14 8LETelephone
01255 852519Walton on the Naze
Sited at the beautiful coastal location of the Naze, this historic 86ft navigational tower houses over eight floors, an art gallery, museum, tea rooms and a roof viewing platform with spectacular panoramic views.
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17 South Street, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1BWTelephone
+44 (0)1702 318120Rochford
The Old House in Rochford was built in 1270. It's a real gem in the District's crown and a must see for everyone.
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Grays Fire Station, Hogg Lane, Grays, Essex, RM17 5QSTelephone
+44 (0)1376 576847Grays
A history of the Essex Fire Service with items from the 18th century to today including appliances, uniforms, photos and WW2 memorabilia.
Maldon
This 15th Century former manorial home houses a unique brick spiral staircase, a Georgian court room, a former prison and a Victorian Council Chamber.
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