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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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Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
+44 (0)1206 713 700Colchester
Firstsite is an international gallery and creative community space. See the world differently – experience the very best art and culture from around the world that inspires, empowers and opens your mind.
Colchester
Three centuries of fascinating toys, costume, clocks and decorative arts displayed in an attractive Georgian town house from 1718.
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Maldon Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0SLTelephone
+44 (0)1206 331292Colchester
Escape to the vast plains of Africa or step into the humid habitat of Asia! With over 150 species to see across 60 acres of beautiful parkland and lakes, your exploration will provide a full day of ‘edutainment’.
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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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Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens, Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7DBTelephone
+44 (0)1206 822007Elmstead Market, Colchester
Covering 7.5 acres, these beautiful gardens and nursery were created by award-winning plantswoman Beth Chatto.
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.
Colchester
Colchester Castle is the largest Norman Keep in Europe. Constructed on the foundations of the Roman Temple of Claudius. The Castle Museum today reveals many fascinating layers of history to visitors.
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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.
Great Dunmow
Once an ordinary house in an ordinary street, Talliston House & Gardens has been transformed into ‘Britain's Most Extraordinary Home’ (The Times). Each of the thirteen locations is set in a different moment in time and space, allowing guests to be…
Colchester
Get up close to nature as you discover an interesting perspective on the local natural environment from the Ice Age right up to today in this much-loved family-friendly 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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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…
Maldon
Social history museum of Maldon and District situated on the edge of the award winning Promenade Park.
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Chelmsford Road, Purleigh, Essex, CM3 6PNTelephone
+44 (0)1621 828343Purleigh
Located in the heart of Essex this 120 acre vineyard produces award winning wines.
The Cellar Shop is open Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm during Spring and Summer, and 9am-4pm Monday-Friday during Autumn/Winter.Address
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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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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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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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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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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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.
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