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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.
Brentwood
Visit the Stick Man Play Trail at Weald Country Park for great family fun across our seven areas of interactive themed play equipment.
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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.
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Weald Road, South Weald, Essex, CM14 5QSTelephone
+44 (0)1277 261343South Weald
Located close to the M25 and A12 in Essex, Weald Country Park is a 700 year-old, 500 acre country park. Fishing allowed with purchase of daily permit.
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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Western Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1EETelephone
+44 (0)1702 443400Southend-on-Sea
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.
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Funtopia Indoor Amusement Park, Western Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1EETelephone
+44 (0)1702 443400Southend-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!
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Hanningfield Reservoir, Giffords Lane, South Hanningfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8HXTelephone
0345 155 0236South 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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The Fort, Tilbury, Essex, RM18 7NRTelephone
0870 333 1181Tilbury
Henry VIII built the first fort here, and Queen Elizabeth I famously rallied her army nearby. The present fort is much the best example of its type in England, with its circuit of moats and bastioned outworks.
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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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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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The Posh Boys' Brewery and Taproom, Riverside House, 8 Lower Southend Road, Wickford, SS1 8BB8 Lower Southend Road, Wickford
A 16.5 mile voyage of real ale discovery on the Essex coast. Travel along the scenic Crouch Valley railway line from Wickford (on the Southend to London line) to Southminster, in the heart of the Dengie Peninsula and sample real ale at various…
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Waldegraves Holiday Park, Waldegraves Lane, West Mersea, Essex, CO5 8SETelephone
+44 (0)1206 382898Waldegraves Lane, West Mersea
For fishing holidays in Essex that will leave you hooked, choose Waldegraves Holiday Park! Whether you prefer sea fishing or coarse fishing, there’s something for every keen or novice angler at our site.
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Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2DSColchester
Accessible by train this 4 mile / 6.4 km walk explores the rolling countryside bordering the western flank of the Stour valley and offers sweeping views of the landscape favoured by both Gainsborough and Constable. A lovely walk with varied…
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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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The Heath, Mistley, Mistley Heath, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2QHMistley Heath, Manningtree
A moderately easy 13 mile walk on the Essex Way. It starts from Mistely Heath, and ends in Harwich, at the Harwich Tower. A chance to feel beach and sand under feet for the first time since leaving Epping Forest tube station and the outskirts of…
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9 Sunny Point, Walton on the Naze, Essex, CO14 8LDWalton on the Naze
This walk visits the new Crag Walk coastal defence system in Walton on the Naze before heading along the seafront in the Essex town.
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Harbour Crescent, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3NLHarwich
Take a voyage of discovery around the old port of Harwich and discover a wealth of maritime history.
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Chelmsford, EssexChelmsford
Chelmsford boasts a series of blue plaques, which commemorate and help identify famous people, places and events that have shaped the city's history.
Now it's your opportunity to become a detective… follow the city heritage scavenger hunt to…
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