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Secret Nuclear Bunker, Ongar Road, Kelvedon Hatch, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 0LATelephone
01277 364883Price
Price £11.00 to £14.00 Per TicketBrentwood
Step underground and into Cold War history at the Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker, the largest in South East England.
Dates
- From:
- 2 Sept 2024to31 Jan 2050
Address
London Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8WQTelephone
+44 (4) 01245 605500Chelmsford
Hylands Estate includes the fascinating & beautifully restored country house, stables and 574 acres of parkland and castle-themed adventure playground to explore. The Stables house a café, second-hand bookshop, information point, and resident artist…
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- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Colchester
Colchester Castle is the largest Norman Keep in Europe. Constructed on the foundations of the Roman Temple of Claudius. The Castle Museum today reveals many fascinating layers of history to visitors.
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- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
Address
Priory Street, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7EEColchester
12th Century Augustinian priory ruins.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Colchester
Three centuries of fascinating toys, costume, clocks and decorative arts displayed in an attractive Georgian town house from 1718.
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Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
Address
Landermere Farm Buildings 3A, Thorpe Le Soken, Essex, CO16 0NHTelephone
01255 258833Price
FreeThorpe Le Soken
This small distillery is located just off of the estuary in Landermere. Come and see how we make our Gin with free tours on Saturdays
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Address
Ongar Station, Ongar Station High Street, Station Approach, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9BNTelephone
+44 (0)1277 365200Price
Price £1.00 per child to £90.00 Per TicketStation Approach, Ongar
Our aim is to educate, enjoy and preserve the history and community of the Epping Ongar Railway,
Epping Ongar Railway is Essex's LONGEST heritage railway and the CLOSEST TO LONDON. We run great events and arrange fun journeys for families and…
Dates
- From:
- 21 Feb 2026to22 Feb 2026Open 11:15 - 16:30
Address
Chappel & Wakes Colne Station, Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2DSTelephone
+44 (0)1206 242524Wakes Colne, Colchester
For over 50 years the East Anglian Railway Museum has been transporting visitors of all ages back in time. The site covers over 10 acres, you can explore our Victorian station, goods shed and signal boxes to see how passengers and freight have been…
Dates
- From:
- 9 Mar 2026to31 Dec 2031Open 10:00 - 17:00
Address
Mountfitchet Castle, Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, CM24 8LYTelephone
+44 (0)1279 813237Stansted Mountfitchet
Mountfitchet Castle is a multi-attraction incorporating Mountfitchet Castle & Norman Village of 1066, House on the Hill Museum, Haunted Manor and Dinosaur Encounters with our new animatronic dinosaurs!
Dates
- From:
- 11 Mar 2026to5 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Address
Southchurch Hall Close, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 2TETelephone
+44 (0)1702 467671Southend-on-Sea
Southchurch Hall is medieval moated manor house, which dates to the early 14th century.
The house allows visitors to explore what life was like during the medieval, Tudor, Stuart and Victorian times, with a beautiful selection of historic furniture…Venue
Address
Audley End, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4JFTelephone
+44 (0)1799 522842Saffron 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…
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Marsh Lane, HARLOW, Essex, CM17 0NATelephone
+44 (0)1279 442112Price
Price £1.00 per child to £6.00 per adultHARLOW
A beautiful 9 acre landscaped garden created by Sir Frederick Gibberd with lawns, vistas, paths and a brook. The Barn Tea Room sells simple afternoon refreshments. There is a small gift shop.
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Castle Lane, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2APTelephone
+44 (0) 370 333 1181Benfleet
The impressive remains of a mighty fortress constructed over seven centuries ago; overlooking the Essex Marshes, the barbican and two towers remain standing today.
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Colne Valley Railway, Hedingham Station, Yeldham Road, Castle Hedingham, Essex, CO9 3DZTelephone
+44 (0)1787 461174Yeldham Road, Castle Hedingham
One mile length of line with relocated buildings, large collection of heritage rolling stock, steam and diesel locomotives and miniature and model railways. Special events including Thomas and Santa specials.
Address
Warners Mill, Silks Way, Essex, CM7 3GBTelephone
+44 (0)1376 316780Silks Way
A unique record of the history of textile design. The Archive celebrates fabrics and designs produced by Warner and Sons from the mid 19th century.
Address
Witham Road, Cressing, Nr. Witham, CM77 8PDTelephone
+44 (0)333 013 2738Cressing
Historically the most important - and dimensionally the largest - of the Knights Templar's Essex landholdings, Cressing Temple is a fascinating medieval moated farmstead boasting the oldest recorded timber-framed barn in the world.
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Castle Hedingham, HALSTEAD, Essex, CO9 3DJTelephone
+44 (0)1787 460261HALSTEAD
Visit Hedingham Castle for a great family day out and a memorable experience. Bring a picnic and explore the beautiful gardens and lakes then take time to explore the 110ft tall Norman Keep. We also offer tailored educational visits to both schools…
Address
West Street, Harwich, CO12 3DRTelephone
+44 (0)1255 506183Harwich
The High Lighthouse was leading lights for the channel into Harwich Harbour, until 1863. The building is 90 feet high and has 100 steps to the top where you can experience stunning views over the Harbour and Town.
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Mistley
This is a rare example of Robert Adam's ecclesiastical work. Originally it was a parish church, St. Mary the Virgin, that had been built in the 18th century in the Georgian style. Sadly the two towers are now all that remain.
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Layer Marney, Colchester, Essex, CO5 9USTelephone
01206 330784Colchester
Magnificent Tudor building with the tallest Gatehouse in Britain and 16th century Italianate terracotta. Climb the tower, visit the gardens, outbuildings dolls house, church and farm animals. Cafe and shop.
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