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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.
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 Harwich and along the Crouch and Roach estuaries.
Discover the rich and varied history of Essex with an unforgettable group day out. Step back in time at the remarkable timber‑framed Cressing Temple Barns, explore inspiring art galleries across the county, or wander through magnificent 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.
Want to stay a little longer? Head over to our Group‑Friendly Hotels page for plenty of ideas and inspiration.
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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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Hanningfield Reservoir, Giffords Lane, South Hanningfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8HXTelephone
0345 155 0236South Hanningfield, Chelmsford
Hanningfield Waterside Park, set in a picturesque part of Essex is open for visitors to enjoy a day out in the beautiful landscape. With a play park, cafe, gift shop, fishing, walks and lots of nature, you are certain to have a great day.
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Tiptree Tea Room,Shop & Museum, Wilkin & Sons Ltd, Factory Hill, Tiptree, Colchester, Essex, CO5 0RFTelephone
+44 (0)1621 814524Factory Hill, Tiptree, Colchester
Tiptree is the home of the Wilkin family - where from 1885 the first Tiptree jam was made. Delightful museum, tea room and gift shop.
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Oaklands Park, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9AQTelephone
+44 (0)1245 605700Chelmsford
Museum of Chelmsford 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…
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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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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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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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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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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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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…
Maldon
Social history museum of Maldon and District situated on the edge of the award winning Promenade Park.
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Marsh Lane, HARLOW, Essex, CM17 0NATelephone
+44 (0)1279 442112HARLOW
A beautiful 9 acre landscaped garden created by Sir Frederick Gibberd with lawns, vistas, paths and a brook. The Barn Tea Room sells simple afternoon refreshments. There is a small gift shop.
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Warners Mill, Silks Way, Essex, CM7 3GBTelephone
+44 (0)1376 316780Silks Way
A unique record of the history of textile design. The Archive celebrates fabrics and designs produced by Warner and Sons from the mid 19th century.
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Cooks Barge Yard, The Hythe, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5HNTelephone
+44 (0)1621 857567Maldon
Unwind onboard historic sailing barges ‘Hydrogen’ and ‘Thistle’ and discover unforgettable cruises along the River Blackwater from a variety of East Coast locations including Maldon, Brightlingsea, and Harwich
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1 The Quay, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3HHTelephone
01728 666329Harwich
Seal Watching Trips, Harwich is a must do experience for ocean, nature lovers and wildlife bird watchers. Book a 2 hour trip on our seal watching tour boat for all ages, at sealwatching.co.uk See seals in their natural habitat on the banks of the…
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Southchurch Hall Close, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 2TETelephone
+44 (0)1702 467671Southend-on-Sea
Southchurch Hall is medieval moated manor house, which dates to the early 14th century.
The house allows visitors to explore what life was like during the medieval, Tudor, Stuart and Victorian times, with a beautiful selection of historic furniture…Colchester
The jewel in Colchester’s crown - an award-winning oasis of horticultural splendour boasting a children’s play area, mini-golf and boating lake.
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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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