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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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Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 6EXTelephone
+44 (0)1702 212511Southend-on-Sea
The Beecroft Art Gallery holds over 2000 works of art ranging from 17th century Dutch Masters to contemporary works and Fashion and Textiles. Temporary exhibitions of local artist's work, alongside dynamic collection based exhibitions provide…
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Museum of Power - Steam Pumping Station, Hatfield Road, Langford, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6QATelephone
+44 (0)1621 843183Langford, Maldon
Housed in a former water pumping station, the Museum has a fascinating collection of power related exhibits, a tea room and picnic area, a miniature railway all set in attractive riverside grounds.
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Ongar Station, Station Approach, Epping, Essex, CM5 9BNTelephone
+44 (0)1277 365200Station Approach, Epping
Epping Ongar Railway is Essex's LONGEST heritage railway and the CLOSEST TO LONDON, running from Ongar to North Weald and into Epping Forest.
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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.
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Audley End, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4JBTelephone
+44 (0)1799 510726Saffron Walden
The Audley End Miniature 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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Behind Castle Street, Saffron Walden, EssexTelephone
01799 524002Saffron Walden
Bridge End Garden was laid out by the Gibson family in the nineteenth century and is open to the public each day free of charge. Recently restored back to its former glory.
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Great Lodge, Braintree Road, Great Bardfield, Essex, CM7 4QDTelephone
01371 810776Great Bardfield
Great Lodge is a tranquil rural estate in North Essex with a magnificent Grade 1 listed barn, walled gardens, vineyard and self-catering/ B& B accommodation.
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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Low Lighthouse, Harbour Crescent, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3NJTelephone
+44 (0)1255 502872Harwich
Housed in a disused lighthouse, the museum has specialised displays on the Royal Navy and commercial shipping. History of the Royal Navy and Merchant Navy in Harwich.
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High Street, Old Town, Leigh-on-Sea, Southend, EssexTelephone
01702 470834Leigh-on-Sea
Museum with photographic display of the history of Leigh-on-Sea, and fully restored fisherman's cottage, circa l850, situated in the waterside High Street of the Old Town.
Colchester
Three centuries of fascinating toys, costume, clocks and decorative arts displayed in an attractive Georgian town house from 1718.
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Colne Valley Railway, Hedingham Station, Yeldham Road, Castle Hedingham, Essex, CO9 3DZTelephone
+44 (0)1787 461174Yeldham Road, Castle Hedingham
One mile length of line with relocated buildings, large collection of heritage rolling stock, steam and diesel locomotives and miniature and model railways. Special events including Thomas and Santa specials.
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Behind 29 Main Road, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3LTTelephone
+44 (0)1255 502872Harwich
A circular Fort built in 1808 with ten guns. Open as a military museum with battle re-enactments and other events held during the summer months
Copford Green
Celebrated 12th century apsidal church with magnificent colour medieval wall paintings, showing a strong Byzantine influence in content and design as well as technical excellence and lavishness of execution.
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Little Easton, Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6 2BBTelephone
+44 (0)1371 876979Great Dunmow
Designed by Harold Peto in 1902 for 'Daisy' Countess of Warwick. Abandoned in 1950, restoration commenced in 1993. Visit the Italian garden, glade, treehouse and walled kitchen garden and be inspired.
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Plume Building, Market Hill, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4PZTelephone
01621 854850Maldon
Founded in 1704 this historic library still houses Thomas Plume’s books and his small collection of paintings.
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The Quay, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3HHTelephone
+44 (0)1255 502872Harwich
Information on everything in Harwich and historic exhibition on Harwich and the Mayflower. Free tourist information service and exhibition.
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Harlow Sculpture Town, c/o Gibberd Gallery, Civic Centre, The Water Gardens, Harlow, Essex, CM20 1WGTelephone
+44 (0)1279 446404The Water Gardens, Harlow
Harlow is home to an exceptional and growing collection of over 101 public artworks, including masterpieces by some of the greatest sculptors of the 20th century. Plan your visit at www.sculpturetown.uk.
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Timberfields, Off Wellington Road, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3EJTelephone
+44 (0)1255 502872Harwich
Museum contains the last Clacton off-shore. Oakley Class Lifeboat 34ft and a history of the lifeboat service in Harwich.
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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