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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 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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Wivenhoe House, Wivenhoe Park, Wivenhoe, Colchester, CO4 3FATelephone
+44 (0)1206 863666Wivenhoe, Colchester
Inspired by French brasserie dishes but still including the classic favourite dishes we all enjoy.
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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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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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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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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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Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens, Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7DBTelephone
+44 (0)1206 822007Elmstead Market, Colchester
Covering 6 acres, these beautiful gardens and nursery were created by award-winning plantswoman Beth Chatto.
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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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…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.
Maldon
Social history museum of Maldon and District situated on the edge of the award winning Promenade Park.
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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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Marygreen Manor Hotel, London Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 4NRTelephone
01277 225252Brentwood
Set in the historic setting of Marygreen Manor Hotel, the multi-award winning, Tudors Restaurant offers a fine dining experience not to be missed.
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Chappel & Wakes Colne Station, Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2DSTelephone
+44 (0)1206 242524Wakes Colne, Colchester
For over 50 years the East Anglian Railway Museum has been transporting visitors of all ages back in time. The site covers over 10 acres, you can explore our Victorian station, goods shed and signal boxes to see how passengers and freight have been…
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Abbotts Lane, Eight Ash Green, Colchester, Essex, CO6 3QLTelephone
03333 209326Eight Ash Green, Colchester
At Holiday Inn Colchester, families can enjoy a hassle-free and budget-friendly dining experience with the Kids Eat Free offer at Trader’s Bar & Grill. Children under 13 can tuck into a delicious meal for free when dining with a full-paying adult,…
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Keepers Lane, Leavenheath, Colchester, Essex, CO6 4PZTelephone
+44 (0)1206 265835Leavenheath, Colchester
Come and enjoy award-winning cuisine at Stoke by Nayland Resort. If it’s fine dining, or a more relaxed affair that you’re looking for, we have a whole range of options to suit all taste buds.
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Mountfitchet Castle, Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, CM24 8LYTelephone
+44 (0)1279 813237Stansted Mountfitchet
Mountfitchet Castle is a multi-attraction incorporating Mountfitchet Castle & Norman Village of 1066, House on the Hill Museum, Haunted Manor and Dinosaur Encounters with our new animatronic dinosaurs!
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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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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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