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Address
Secret Nuclear Bunker, Ongar Road, Kelvedon Hatch, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 0LATelephone
01277 364883Price
Price £12.00 to £15.00 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
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:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Address
Priory Street, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7EEColchester
12th Century Augustinian priory ruins.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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…
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.
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
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.
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
Address
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.
Venue
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
Museum of Power - Steam Pumping Station, Hatfield Road, Langford, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6QATelephone
+44 (0)1621 843183Langford, Maldon
Housed in a former water pumping station, the Museum has a fascinating collection of power related exhibits, a tea room and picnic area, a miniature railway all set in attractive riverside grounds.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Mar 2026to31 Dec 2026
Address
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.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Mar 2026to30 Oct 2026
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
Old Hall Lane, Walton on the Naze, Essex, CO14 8LETelephone
01255 852519Walton on the Naze
Sited at the beautiful coastal location of the Naze, this historic 86ft navigational tower houses over eight floors, an art gallery, museum, tea rooms and a roof viewing platform with spectacular panoramic views.
Dates
- From:
- 27 Mar 2026to1 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Address
Audley End, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4JBTelephone
+44 (0)1799 510726Saffron Walden
The Audley End Enchanted Railway and Enchanted Fairy and Elf Walk is a fun family day out near Saffron Walden, Essex, full of enchanting train journeys, outdoor play and magical woodland adventures.
Dates
Address
Alderford Street, Sible Hedingham, Essex, CO9 3HZTelephone
+44 (0)345 603 7624Sible 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.
Venue
Address
Spital Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6EATelephone
01621 857373Maldon
Remains of an ancient Leper Hospital said to have been founded in 1164 by Henry II.
Address
Rangers Road, Chingford, London, E4 7QHTelephone
020 7332 1911Chingford
A timber framed hunting grandstand built for Henry VIII in a beautiful part of Epping Forest with ancient oaks, fine views and activities for children. Next door, The View showcases the Forest, designed to appeal to all ages. Entry is free.
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Address
The Promenade, Belsize Avenue, Jaywick, Essex, CO15 2LFTelephone
+44 (0)1255 822783Jaywick
Built originally as a Napoleonic Fort in the early 19th century the tower now acts as a central hub for the local community and visitors. There are regular arts & heritage exhibitions, talks and events.
Venue
Epping
Copped Hall was the burnt-out shell of a fine Georgian mansion but now being restored. Superbly sited on a ridge overlooking its landscaped parkland. The mansion and gardens are situated on a site of ancient human habitation.
Colchester
Colchester's Roman Wall is the oldest and longest surviving town wall in Britain.
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