Things to Do & Places to Visit in Essex
In the Spotlight
Hylands Estate is a prestigious grade II* listed public park encompassing 574 acres of historic parkland.
Perrywood is an independent, family-owned garden centre and nursery run by the Bourne Family in Essex.
The 900 year old Norman keep of Hedingham Castle stands in 160 acres of spectacularly beautiful landscaped gardens and woodland where the Lindsay family, descendants of the original owners,…
Colchester Chamber Choir is a small, very friendly and supportive choir and we are always looking for new members.
Activities in Essex
Explore indoor and outdoor activities throughout Essex
Colchester
01206 383226
Upminster
01708 224753
Southminster
01621 776256
Colchester
01206 981237
Chelmsford
01206 911035
Colchester
01206 579499
Colchester
01206 729678
Arts, Culture & Entertainment
Experience arts, culture and entertainment in Essex at craft centres, galleries, theatres and a variety of entertainment venues
Brentwood
01277 215151
Billericay
Colchester
01206 366000
Ipswich
0330 333 4444
Frinton on Sea
Ilford
0330 333 4444
Harwich
01255 507131
Colchester
01206 713700
Essex Attractions
Discover a multitude of Essex tourist attractions, such as animal centres & zoos, country parks & gardens, historic buildings & monuments, steam railways, theme parks and much more
Colchester
01206 210374
Burnham on Crouch
01621 784898
Maldon
01621 857567
Chingford
020 7332 1911
Enfield
0303 003 1234
Canvey Island
07817 170541
Epping
0208 923 3456
Family Friendly
Family friendly activities & attractions in Essex for you and the kids
Danbury
07960 023488
Braintree
0333 013 2900
South Ockendon
01708 865628
Chelmsford
01206 911035
Colchester
01206 242524
Colchester
Grays
01708 890033
Stansted
01279 813237
Sightseeing & Tours
Experience another side of Essex with a boat trip along the coast or river cruise on its waterways, take a steam train journey through the beautiful Essex countryside, or a guided tour of an historic house
Billericay
01277 500121
Chelmsford
01621 450450
Chelmsford
01245 402019
Colchester
01206 271136
Colchester
01206 330784
Halstead
01787 237896
Saffron Walden
01799 522842
Coggeshall
01376 563123
Grab some Retail Therapy
Find shopping centres, retail parks and other places to shop around Essex
Colchester
01206 822007
Halstead
01787 462288
Southend on Sea
07956 826730
Coggeshall
01376 563123
Manningtree
01206 391024
Wickford
01268 769000
Romford
01708 740492
Harlow
01279 411774
Things to Do for Free
A day trip in Essex needn't cost a fortune! Enjoy a priceless day out in Essex with these suggestions of things to do for free
South Ockendon
01708 865628
Danbury
01245 225111
Southend on Sea
01702 467671
Waltham Cross
Saffron Walden
01799 524002
Maldon
01621 854477
Chelmsford
01245 294492
What's On in Essex
Find what's on throughout Essex in our events calendar
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