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    Essex Wildlife Trust, Lower Dunton Road, Basildon, Essex, SS16 6EJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1268 419103

    Basildon

    Set in a stunning nature reserve of 461 acres which comprises woodland, meadows, lakes and former plotland gardens. There are beautiful wildlife gardens and a museum of Plotland Life.

    Add Langdon Nature Discovery Park to your Itinerary

  2. Address

    Manningtree Library, High Street, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 1AD

    Manningtree

    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.

    Add Walking With Witches to your Itinerary

  3. Address

    Abbey Turning, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6LL

    Telephone

    0345 603 7624

    Maldon

    Visit by appointment only

    This historical mill is one of the most attractive and fascinating in East Anglia. Once a major mill site, working up until the early 20th century, Beeleigh Steam Mill includes a rare Wentworth beam engine, elephant…

    Add Beeleigh Steam Mill to your Itinerary

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    Drake Road, Chafford Hundred Grays, Thurrock, RM16 6RG

    Telephone

    01375 484016

    Chafford Hundred Grays

    Set in a spectacular position over looking Warren Gorge. Chafford Gorges nature park offers 200 acres of green space for numerous wildlife and recreation for the 12,500 people living in Chafford Hundred.

    Add Chafford Gorges Nature Park to your Itinerary

  5. Address

    Town Street, Thaxted, Dunmow, Essex, CM6 2LD

    Dunmow

    A delightful circular walk of approx. 1 mile taking in many of the famous sights of Thaxted and enjoying the rolling North Essex countryside.

    Add Thaxted Wildlife Trail to your Itinerary

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

    Telephone

    01277 211250

    Brentwood

    Thorndon Country Park Dog Activity Trail offers dogs and their owners the chance to interact and get fit at the same time. The trail features 10 stand-alone obstacles across 500m, all inspired by obstacles found on dog agility courses.

    Add Dog Activity Trail at Thorndon Country Park to your Itinerary

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    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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  8. Address

    Western Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1EE

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1702 215620

    Southend-on-Sea

    The Historic Cliff Lift has a valuable position in modern Southend, offering a practical and enjoyable way for people to gain access between the seafront and the Clifftown area.

    Add Southend Cliff Lift to your Itinerary

  9. Address

    Wick Lane, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3TA

    Harwich

    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…

    Add Cycle around Harwich, Manningtree and Mistley to your Itinerary

  10. Address

    Priory Park, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6NB

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1702 215000

    Southend-on-Sea

    Come along to Southend Bandstand during the Summer and enjoy the fabulous opportunity to hear a great variety of music performed by many talented local performers.

    Admission is free and all events take place between 3pm and 5pm.

    Add Southend Bandstand to your Itinerary

  11. 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

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    Eastern Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 2ER

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1702 442200

    Southend-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.

    Add Sealife Adventure to your Itinerary

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    Eastwood Road North, Leigh-On-Sea, Essex, SS9 4LR

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1702 477467

    Leigh-On-Sea

    Belfairs Woodland Centre introduces visitors to the 1160-acre Living Landscape, a third of which is woodland, including a number of outstanding sites valuable for nature conservation.

    Add Belfairs Woodland Nature Discovery Park to your Itinerary

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    Weald Road, South Weald, Essex, CM14 5QS

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1277 261343

    South 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.

    Add Weald Country Park Fishing to your Itinerary

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    The Avenue, BRENTWOOD, Essex, CM13 3RE

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1277 211250

    BRENTWOOD

    Discover the magic of the Deep Dark Wood with this self-led trail searching for the amazing hand-crafted carvings of Gruffalo characters.

    Add Thorndon Country Park Gruffalo Trail to your Itinerary

  16. Address

    Ongar Road, Fyfield, Ongar, Essex, CM5 0RB

    Ongar

    A moderately easy 13 mile walk along the Essex Way. Stage 2 of the trail starts from Fyfield village and finishes at Pleshey. The walk is dominated by sacred places that are marked today by four churches, each with a very different story. Look out…

    Add Essex Way Stage 2 - Fyfield to Pleshey to your Itinerary

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    Oaklands Park, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9AQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1245 605700

    Chelmsford

    Museum of Chelmsford will take you through Chelmsford's history, from the Ice Age, right through to the present day. From the chance to see a mammoth, or watch a princely Anglo-Saxon burial, to finding out what used to be on your street, the museum…

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  18. Address

    The Posh Boys' Brewery and Taproom, Riverside House, 8 Lower Southend Road, Wickford, SS1 8BB

    8 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…

    Add Crouch Valley Rail Ale Trail to your Itinerary

  19. Address

    Castle Park, Colchester, Essex

    Telephone

    07740090960

    Colchester

    Join the Castle Gaolers, Nick and Mary, on this entertaining tour of Colchester - but beware this is the story of Colchester with all the nice bits taken out! It is a tale of death and disease, murder and execution, war and riot, witchcraft and…

    Add Colchester Horrible History Walk to your Itinerary

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    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.

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