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Gunpowder Park

Open since 2004, Gunpowder has been reclaimed and regenerated from its former use as a Royal…

Bedfords Park Visitor centre

The Nature Discovery Centre is situated in 215 acres of historic parkland. Walk, explore and…

Chafford Gorges Nature Park

Set in a spectacular position over looking Warren Gorge. Chafford Gorges nature park offers 200…

Clover Hill at RHS Garden Hyde Hall.

Set in the heart of rural Essex, and enjoying stunning panoramic views of the surrounding…

Chelmsford Museum

Chelmsford Museum will take you through Chelmsford's history, from the Ice Age, right through to…

Lee valley Regional Park

Enjoy a picnic, hop on a bike, explore the countryside, take a boat trip along the River Lee,…

Adventure Island

Adventure Island is the U.K's No.1 FREE ADMISSION Fun Park. Situated on Southend-on-Sea's famous…

Hadleigh Castle

The impressive remains of a mighty fortress constructed over seven centuries ago; overlooking the…

Saffron Walden Museum

Friendly, family-size museum. Exhibits include moccasins, mummy cases, woolly mammoths and Wallace…

Prior's Barn

One of the finest surviving medieval barns in south east England and representative of the aisled…

Mistley Towers

This is a rare example of Robert Adam's ecclesiastical work. Originally it was a parish church, St.…

Tollesbury Wick Marshes

One of Essex Wildlife Trust's best reserves. A large (600 acres) tract of ancient grazing marsh…

Summer of Art exhibition at Jaywick Martello Tower

Built originally as a Napoleonic Fort in the early 19th century the tower now acts as a central hub…

Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation

This waterway runs through a largely unspoilt part of rural Essex and connects the county town of…

Landscape of green grass, blue skies and a variety of trees.

Explore trees from across the world in Markshall's world-class Arboretum. Discover the unique…

Sealife Adventure aquarium

Sea Life Adventure Aquarium is the South-East’s premier aquatic attraction with over 40 unique…

Adventure Inside

The Ultimate Indoor Play Centre Welcome to Adventure Inside, Southend’s No.1 Family Indoor Fun…

St Botolph's Priory at Sunset

12th Century Augustinian priory ruins.

Harlow Playhouse

We provide a programme of quality wide-ranging work across our 400-seat and 120-seat theatres, as…

The Gruffalo's Child

Discover the magic of the Deep Dark Wood with this self-led trail searching for the amazing…

Stick Man Trail Slide

Visit the Stick Man Play Trail at Weald Country Park for great family fun across our seven areas of…

Lee Valley White Water Centre

Are you looking for an exhilarating day out filled with adventure and excitement? Discover Lee…

Dog Activity Trail at Thorndon Country Park

Thorndon Country Park Dog Activity Trail offers dogs and their owners the chance to interact and…

Flitch Bridge Essex

Passing through 15 miles of countryside, along the former Bishop's Stortford to Braintree railway…

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