Adventure Island

Adventure Island

A Rollercoaster with Ferris Wheel and Helter Skelter in background

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  1. Mother and daughter on a ride
    Adventure Island is the U.K's No.1 FREE ADMISSION Fun Park. Situated on Southend-on-Sea's famous seafront, with over 40 fabulous rides and attractions including the outrageous RAGE roller coaster.

    Number of results: 199

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    1. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

      TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 4512 reviews4512 reviews

      Address

      Funtopia Indoor Amusement Park, Western Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1EE

      Telephone

      +44 (0)1702 443400

      Southend-on-Sea

      Southend’s No.1 Family Indoor Fun Centre. Home of big entertainment for all ages, whatever the weather! Massive Soft Play – Fun-tastic Rides – Great Prize Games... all under one big roof!

      Add Funtopia Indoor Amusement Park to your Itinerary

    2. Address

      Stubbins Hall Lane, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 2EF

      Telephone

      03000 030 610

      Waltham Abbey

      Enjoy an invigorating walk, run or cycle ride along miles of surfaced pathways, explore the River Lee by boat, watch the wildlife go by or simply relax and unwind with a picnic.

      Add River Lee Country Park to your Itinerary

    3. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

      TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 188 reviews188 reviews

      Address

      Hanningfield Reservoir, Giffords Lane, South Hanningfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8HX

      Telephone

      0345 155 0236

      South 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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      Add Hanningfield Waterside Park to your Itinerary

    4. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

      TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 12 reviews12 reviews

      Address

      The Lock House, Heybridge Basin, CM9 4RY

      Telephone

      +44 (0)7712 079764

      Heybridge Basin

      This waterway runs through a largely unspoilt part of rural Essex and connects the county town of Chelmsford with the tidal estuary of the River Blackwater at Heybridge Basin. It is 13.8 miles (22.1 km) long and has 13 locks.

      Add Chelmer & Blackwater Canal to your Itinerary

    5. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

      TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 284 reviews284 reviews

      Address

      Church Road, Layer-de-la-Haye, Colchester, Essex, CO2 0EU

      Telephone

      +44 (0)1206 738172

      Colchester

      One of Europe's top Wetland sites, excellent bird watching opportunities and fabulous views over the reservoir.

      Add Abberton Reservoir Nature Discovery Park to your Itinerary

    6. Address

      Blue House Farm Chase, North Fambridge, Essex, CM3 6GU

      Telephone

      +44 (0)1621 862960

      North Fambridge

      Blue House Farm was bought by the Essex Wildlife Trust in 1998 with support from the Heritage Lottery Fund and many other donors.

      Add Blue House Farm to your Itinerary

    7. Address

      Church Lane, Stow Maries, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 6SL

      Telephone

      01621 862960

      Chelmsford

      This 5.5 acre reserve consists of the former Stow Maries Halt on the disused Maldon to South Woodham Ferrers railway line, along with an adjoining four-acre meadow acquired later.

      Add Stow Maries Halt to your Itinerary

    8. Address

      East End Road, Bradwell-on-Sea, Southminster, Essex, CM0 7PN

      Telephone

      01621 862960

      Southminster

      Bradwell Cockle Spit on the Dengie Peninsular consists of some 30 acres of shell bank together with extensive saltmarsh. The spit has been built up by tidal currents and is mainly cockle and oyster shells.

      Add Bradwell Shell Bank to your Itinerary

    9. Address

      Off of Tiptree Road, Great Totham, Essex, CM8 3ED

      Telephone

      01621 862960

      Great Totham

      This 50 acre reserve is just below the crest of the Great Totham Ridge and includes 23 acres of ancient woodland forming part of the Chantry Wood complex. A wonderful carpet of Bluebells can be enjoyed in the spring.

      Add Shut Heath Wood to your Itinerary

    10. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

      TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 28 reviews28 reviews

      Address

      Off Mell Road, Tollesbury, Maldon, Essex, CM9 8SE

      Telephone

      01621 862960

      Maldon

      One of Essex Wildlife Trust's best reserves. A large (600 acres) tract of ancient grazing marsh that is managed as a traditional coastal farm using the Trust's own rare breed livestock to encourage a superb variety of wildlife.

      Add Tollesbury Wick Marshes to your Itinerary

    11. Address

      Chigborough Road, Heybridge, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4RD

      Telephone

      01621 862960

      Maldon

      An area of worked-out flooded gravel pits to the north of the River Blackwater. It has a variety of habitats including Willow Carr, open water, small ponds and marshy areas, rough grassland, and willow and hawthorn scrub.

      Add Chigborough Lakes to your Itinerary

    12. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

      TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 88 reviews88 reviews

      Address

      Thorndon Park North, The Avenue, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 3RZ

      Telephone

      01277 232944

      Brentwood

      Home to the Gruffalo trail Thorndon has a lot to offer for all ages, glorious woodland walks and a café with a view of the trees and squirrels. The woods are open for dog walkers and the trail path is buggy friendly. Come and explore the outdoors…

      Add Thorndon Nature Discovery Centre to your Itinerary

    13. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

      TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 119 reviews119 reviews

      Address

      Priory Street, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7EE

      Colchester

      12th Century Augustinian priory ruins.

      Add St Botolphs Priory to your Itinerary

    14. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

      TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1443 reviews1443 reviews

      Address

      Creephedge Lane, Rettendon, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8ET

      Telephone

      +44 (0)1245 402019

      Chelmsford

      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.

      Add RHS Garden Hyde Hall to your Itinerary

    15. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

      TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 136 reviews136 reviews

      Address

      Playhouse Square, Harlow, Essex, CM20 1LS

      Telephone

      01279 431945

      Harlow

      We provide a programme of quality wide-ranging work across our 400-seat and 120-seat theatres, as well as other reach-out locations, and provide space and support to many artists, groups, and companies throughout the year in our three dynamic studio…

      Add Harlow Playhouse to your Itinerary

    16. Address

      Clacton-on-Sea Seafront /Walton-on-the-Naze Seafront, Clacton on Sea and Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex

      Telephone

      01255 686702

      Clacton on Sea and Walton-on-the-Naze

    17. Address

      Mill Lane, Stock, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 9NE

      Telephone

      +44 (0)345 603 7624

      Ingatestone

      A medium-sized brick tower mill, c.1816. It has four patent sails, a fantail and three pairs of millstones.

      Add Stock Windmill to your Itinerary

    18. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

      TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 6 reviews6 reviews

      Address

      Town Street, Thaxted, Essex, CM6 2LA

      Telephone

      01371 830856

      Thaxted

      This magnificent building houses a permanent display of old photographs and objects relating to the history of Thaxted and a small museum. The building is an impressive survival of a market feature, once common throughout the country, built by the…

      Add Thaxted Guildhall to your Itinerary

    19. Address

      Limebrook Way, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6YR

      Telephone

      01621 862960

      Maldon

      This 15 acre reserve consists of 1.5 miles of the former Maldon-Woodham Ferrers railway line, most of it on embankment. The northern 250m of the embankment has been isolated by the Maldon southern link road.

      Add Maldon Wick Meadow to your Itinerary

    20. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

      TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 86 reviews86 reviews

      Address

      South Green Road, Fingringhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO5 7DN

      Telephone

      +44 (0)1206 729678

      Colchester

      Nature reserve over 200 acres of mixed habitat on the Colne Estuary. Nature trails, wheelchair access, bird hides, gift shop and visitor centre with tea room. Friendly atmosphere. Regular events for adults and children.

      Add Fingringhoe Wick Nature Discovery Park to your Itinerary

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