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Essex is bursting with many opportunities for you and your little ones

Whether it’s a visit to a castle, museum, farm park, zoo or nature reserve, you’ll find a wealth of attractions and activities to keep your youngsters occupied and the whole family amused.

That’s not all though, many of our attractions organise a programme of family-friendly special events throughout the year and offer special deals, so it's well worth checking before you visit.

There truly is something for all the family to enjoy.

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Hollytrees Museum

Address

Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UG

Telephone
01206 282940

museums@colchester.gov.uk

Colchester

Three centuries of fascinating toys, costume, clocks and decorative arts displayed in an attractive Georgian town house from 1718.
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating
1316 reviews
Colchester Castle Park

Address

High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJ

Telephone
01206 282962

parks@colchester.gov.uk

Colchester

The jewel in Colchester’s crown - an award-winning oasis of horticultural splendour boasting a children’s play area, mini-golf and boating lake.
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating
410 reviews
Harwich Redoubt Fort

Address

Behind 29 Main Road, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3LT

Telephone
+44 (0)1255 502872

info@harwich-society.co.uk

Harwich

A circular Fort built in 1808 with ten guns. Open as a military museum with battle re-enactments and other events held during the summer months
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1218 reviews
Colchester Castle Museum

Address

Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJ

Telephone
01206 282939

museums@colchester.gov.uk

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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230 reviews
Colne Valley Railway

Address

Colne Valley Railway, Hedingham Station, Yeldham Road, Castle Hedingham, Essex, CO9 3DZ

Telephone
+44 (0)1787 461174

info@colnevalleyrailway.co.uk

Yeldham 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.