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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 442 reviews442 reviews

    Address

    The Avenue, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 3RZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1277 211250

    Brentwood

    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

    Add Thorndon Country Park Fishing to your Itinerary

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    Audley End, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4JF

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1799 522842

    Saffron Walden

    Visit Essex's hidden treasure house to explore delightful gardens and acres of parkland and experience the upstairs and downstairs life of one of England’s grandest houses. Discover its staterooms, nursery and fascinating artefacts and meet our…

    Add Audley End House and Gardens 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

  4. Address

    Colchester Road, Lawford, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2BN

    Manningtree

    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 Manningtree and Brightlingsea to your Itinerary

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    Waldegraves Holiday Park, Waldegraves Lane, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8SE

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1206 382898

    West Mersea, Colchester

    10 bay covered Driving Range for all weather practice - open to everyone. This undercover floodlit facility provides an ideal location all year round for anyone wishing to improve their game. Crazy golf, 18 hole pitch and putt course and foot golf

    Add Waldegraves Holiday Park Driving Range to your Itinerary

  6. Address

    Fishing Lodge, Giffords Lane, South Hanningfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8HX

    Telephone

    +44 (0)345 150 0236

    South Hanningfield, Chelmsford

    Hanningfield Waterside Park is regarded by many as one of the best any method premier still water trout fisheries in the UK. Set within a picturesque part of Essex, this is one fishery you do not want to miss.

    Add Hanningfield Waterside Park Fishing to your Itinerary

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

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    Address

    Squadrons Approach, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 6DF

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1708 520364

    Hornchurch

    Ingrebourne Valley Nature Discover Centre overlooks the fantastic marshland and reedbeds of the river and offers a vast landscape for people to explore and connect with nature in such urban surroundings.

    Add Ingrebourne Valley Nature Discovery Centre to your Itinerary

  10. 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

  11. Address

    Chelmsford, Essex

    Chelmsford

    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…

  12. Address

    Alderford Street, Sible Hedingham, Essex, CO9 3HZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)345 603 7624

    Sible Hedingham

    One of the most complete historic watermills in Essex with most of the original machinery. Restored working water wheel. Open weekends in spring and summer.

    Add Alderford Watermill to your Itinerary

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    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

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    Address

    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…

    Add Museum of Chelmsford to your Itinerary

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. Address

    Colchester, Town Centre, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1AA

    Telephone

    01206 282920

    Colchester

    A 69 mile cycle trail following in the footsteps of Constable, Munnings and Gainsborough.

    Add The Painters Trail to your Itinerary

  18. Address

    Brickfields Road, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5JU

    Telephone

    01245 605600

    South 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.  

    Add South Woodham Ferrers Leisure Centre to your Itinerary

  19. Address

    Cedar Grove, Burnham on Crouch, Essex, CM0 8DQ

    Burnham on Crouch

    Easily accessible by rail this family friendly walk of approximately 5.5 miles guides you around the town's different landscapes.

    Add Burnham on Crouch circular walk to your Itinerary

  20. TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

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    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

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