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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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Great Notley, Braintree, Essex, CM77 7FSTelephone
+44 (0)1376 347134Braintree
Passing through 15 miles of countryside, along the former Bishop's Stortford to Braintree railway line in the heart of rural Essex. Perfect for walking, cycling and horse riding.
Great Notley Country Park covers some 100 acres of open space, which is managed for the benefit of wildlife and the community. Fishing allowed daily in the large lake in the south of the park.
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Aqua Park Lakeside, Lakeside Shopping Centre, West Thurrock, Grays, Thurrock, RM20 2ABWest Thurrock, Grays
The Aqua Park challenge is has arrived! Set beside Lakeside Shopping Centre, at West Thurrock, Essex, the Aqua Park includes over 30 inflatable obstacles that include giant slides, monkey bars, blast bags and balance beams – making it the ultimate…
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Brickfields Road, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5JUTelephone
01245 605600South Woodham Ferrers
South Woodham Ferrers Leisure Centre is in the centre of South Woodham and has always been a popular space for the local community to get involved with many different sports activities.
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Great Dunmow, EssexGreat Dunmow
An easy 10-mile walk along the Essex’s Saffron Trail between Great Dunmow nor Great Waltham. See the fish ponds and water channels around Leez Priory, hunting merlins and kestrels and wild cherry trees. The route is very uneven and sometimes muddy…
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Hawk Hill, Battlesbridge, Wickford, Essex, SS11 7RNWickford
A moderately easy 11.5-mile walk along the Essex’s Saffron Trail between Chelmsford and Battlesbridge. Climb Danbury Mount, look for giant pike in the Chelmer, and listen for hunting peregrines in the river valley in memory of JA Baker. The route is…
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Poors Lane, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2LABenfleet
An easy 8-mile walk along the Essex’s Saffron Trail between Hadleigh and Southend. Look for seals, walk around an Olympic mountain biking track, find oysters at low tide. The route is very uneven and sometimes muddy in places as most is off road.
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Abbey Lane, Coggeshall, Essex, CO6 1RDCoggeshall
A moderately easy 13-mile walk along the Essex Way, starts at Coggeshall and finishes at West Bergholt, Colchester. This fifth section of path is most scenic around the River Colne. The highlights are the wild poppies around Teybrook Farm, the…
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Station Approach, Epping, Essex, CM16 4HWEpping
A moderately easy 12 mile walk on the Essex Way. The trail starts from Epping Tube Station, Epping Forest, and finishes at Fyfield village, also in Epping Forest District. Highlights include dense woodland walks, paddling about the River Roding,…
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The Avenue, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 3RZTelephone
+44 (0)1277 211250Brentwood
Thorndon Country Park has 500 acres of tranquil woodlands and open park space perfect for exploring the great outdoors. You can fish at Old Hall Pond with a day ticket, available from the Rangers that patrol the lakes
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Colchester Road, Lawford, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2BNManningtree
Why not discover and explore the beauty of the Tendring Peninsula by bike? There’s nothing like following the beautiful coastline or taking in the picturesque villages and countryside en-route. You’ll find the ideal setting for a family cycle ride…
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Vista Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 6DBClacton-on-Sea
Find the ideal setting for a family cycle ride or a more challenging route for the independent rider.
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Wick Lane, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3TAHarwich
Why not discover and explore the beauty of the Tendring Peninsula by bike? There’s nothing like following the beautiful coastline or taking in the picturesque villages and countryside en-route. You’ll find the ideal setting for a family cycle ride…
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Manningtree Library, High Street, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 1ADManningtree
A 3 mile / 4.8km walk on the Stour Estuary, between Essex and Suffolk, which is inspired by the 17th century East Anglian witch trials. The walk passes through quaint Manningtree and Mistley.
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Church Walk, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1NLRochford
An easy 8 mile circular walk across countryside and incorporating part of the sea wall, passing a convenient pub for refreshment and returning along the banks of the Roach. Devised in partnership with Essex and South Suffolk Rail Partnership this…
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Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 6AESouthend-on-Sea
Accessible by train, this 2.5 mile (3.9km) family friendly walk takes you along the sea front and links Southend Central station with Chalkwell station or carry on for a further 1.5 miles (2.4 km) to Leigh on Sea station.
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Romford Road, Aveley, South Ockendon, Essex, RM15 4XJTelephone
+44 (0)1708 865628South Ockendon
Woodland, open grassland and lakes suitable for walking, picnics and fishing permitted in two large lakes. Visitor Centre with refreshments on site.
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Woodhill Road, Danbury, Essex, CM3 4AWTelephone
+44 (0)1245 222350Danbury
Danbury Country Park offers quiet recreation amongst the walled gardens, lakes and woodland of Danbury Palace. Visitors can fish the lower lake from 8:00 am till dusk.
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