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Stamp Club Meeting (Benfleet)
Iraq and Hungary (A. Cowie). Meeting of Benfleet & District Philatelic Society. All welcome to visit... See more >
Jubilee Hall, St Barnabas Church, Church Road, Hadleigh, Benfleet SS7 2EJ
Wed 7 Aug
Gin &Rum Festival Colchester 2024
Join the fun and discover a unique experience that celebrates the best of Gin and Rum and promises the party of the... See more >
The Charter Hall, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, United Kingdom CO1 1YH
Sat 10 Aug
Elmbridge Mill - Open Garden for NGS
This beautiful and tranquil garden last opened for the National Garden Scheme in 2008. A romantic, country garden full..... See more >
Elmbridge Mill, Dunmow CM6 2HZ
Sun 11 Aug
8 Dene Court - Open Garden for NGS
Beautifully maintained and designed as a compact garden. Owner is well-known RHS gold medal-winning exhibitor (now..... See more >
8 Dene Court, Chelmsford CM1 2JQ
Tue 13 Aug, Wed 28 Aug
Robin Hood
Join utter legends Robin, Marian and the Merry Men in Sherwood Forest for a hilariously adventurous take on the... See more >
Thames Chase RM14 3NS
Fri 16 Aug
Old Timbers - Open Garden for NGS
The white shingled spire of St Marys church, provides historic atmosphere to this weatherboarded house and large walled... See more >
Old Timbers, Maldon CM9 5HW
Fri 16 Aug
Basildon Inflatable 5km
Get ready to bounce your way through The World's BIGGEST and most EPIC Inflatable 5K Obstacle Course!... See more >
Barleylands, Billericay, Essex CM11 2UD
Sat 17 Aug
Visit the Vulcan Classic Jets Day
See former Royal Air Force bomber Avro Vulcan XL426 up close in its hangar at our Visit the Vulcan Classic Jets Day... See more >
Hangar 6 South Road, London Southend Airport, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6YU
Sun 18 Aug
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Mersea Island Festival
Starting in 1981, the Mersea Island Festival has been an annual event each August at Essex Outdoors Mersea (East Mersea... See more >
c/o Essex Outdoors Mersea, Rewsalls Lane, East Mersea, Colchester CO5 8SX
Sun 18 Aug to Mon 26 Aug
Stamp Club Meeting (Basildon)
Display by Rayleigh P.S. Meeting of Basildon Philatelic Society. All welcome to visit. Membership subscription plus £1..... See more >
The Place (Pitsea Leisure Centre), Northlands Pavement, Pitsea SS13 3DU
Tue 20 Aug
The Merry Wives of Windsor
Sir John Falstaff, everyone's favourite Shakespearean sleazeball, has fallen on hard times. In order to fix his..... See more >
Bridge End Garden CB10 1BE
Wed 21 Aug
Contemporary Craft & Design Fair
Craft in Focus events have earned an enviable reputation for selecting only the very best professional designers,... See more >
RHS Garden Hyde Hall
Creephedge Lane, Rettendon,
Chelmsford CM3 8ET
Fri 23 Aug to Mon 26 Aug
Paranormal & Psychic Event with Celebrity Psychic Marcus Starr
Step into the extraordinary as Marcus takes the stage, conducting captivating Paranormal Investigations and channeling... See more >
Holiday Inn Colchester, an IHG Hotel, Abbotts Ln, Eight Ash Green, Colchester, Essex CO6 3QL
Sat 24 Aug
30 Queens Road - Open Garden for NGS
A medium sized family garden with seperate zones. The front of the garden is a space for children to play... See more >
30 Queens Road, Rayleigh SS6 8JX
Sat 31 Aug and Sun 1 Sep
Barnards Farm - Open Garden for NGS
So much to explore! Climb the Belvedere for the wider view and take the train for a woodland adventure... See more >
Barnards Farm, West Horndon CM13 3FY
Sun 1 Sep
Classic Car Show
Our annual show for car enthusiasts of all ages returns! View a vast array of classic cars and chat with their..... See more >
RHS Garden Hyde Hall
Creephedge Lane, Rettendon,
Chelmsford CM3 8ET
Sun 1 Sep
Laurel Cottage - Open Garden for NGS
A romantic, quintessential cottage garden. Features intimate pathways meandering through borders with an abundance of..... See more >
Laurel Cottage, Manuden CM23 1DS
Sun 1 Sep
Stamp Club Meeting (Frinton)
2Sep2024: Andy Soutar displays Missent Mail to St. helena and another display, 16Sep2024: Simon Martin-Redman displays..... See more >
Room 5, Frinton Community Centre, Soken House, The Triangle, Frinton-on-Sea CO13 0AU
Mon 2 Sep, Mon 16 Sep, Mon 7 Oct, Mon 21 Oct
Stamp Club Meeting (Basildon)
Malta (I. McElwain). Meeting of Basildon Philatelic Society. All welcome to visit. Membership subscription plus £1..... See more >
The Place (Pitsea Leisure Centre), Northlands Pavement, Pitsea SS13 3DU
Mon 2 Sep
Stamp Club Meeting (Benfleet)
2d. Blues (A. Davis). Meeting of Benfleet & District Philatelic Society. All welcome to visit. Membership subscription..... See more >
Jubilee Hall, St Barnabas Church, Church Road, Hadleigh, Benfleet SS7 2EJ
Wed 4 Sep
Stamp Club Meeting (Clacton)
Middle East Forces (M. Carter). Meeting of Clacton Philatelic Society. All welcome to visit. Membership subscription..... See more >
Clacton Indoor Bowls Club, Valley Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 6NA
Wed 4 Sep
Long House Plants - Open Garden for NGS
A beautiful garden - yes, but one with a purpose. Long House Plants has been producing homegrown plants for more than..... See more >
Long House Plants, Romford RM4 1LD
Wed 4 Sep
Stamp Club Meeting (Witham)
The Treasurer Entertains (I. Kelly). Meeting of Witham Philatelic Society. All welcome to visit. Membership..... See more >
Spring Lodge Community Centre, Powers Hall End, Witham CM8 2HE
Thu 5 Sep
18 Pettits Boulevard - Open Garden for NGS
The garden (80ft x 23ft) is on three levels with an ornamental pond, patio area with shrubs and perennials, many in... See more >
18 Pettits Boulevard, Romford RM1 4PL
Sat 7 Sep and Sun 8 Sep
Moverons - Open Garden for NGS
Tranquil four acre garden in touch with its surroundings and stunning estuary views. A wide variety of planting in..... See more >
Moverons, Brightlingsea CO7 0SB
Sat 7 Sep and Sun 8 Sep
Vulcan Summer Taxi-Run 2024
Join us at our Vulcan Summer Taxi-Run and see Vulcan XL426 blast down the London Southend Airport runway on Saturday 7... See more >
London Southend Airport, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS2 6YF
Sat 7 Sep
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Loxley House - Open Garden for NGS
On entering the rear garden you will be surprised and delighted by this town garden. A colourful patio with pots and..... See more >
Loxley House, Brentwood CM15 9EL
Sat 7 Sep and Sun 8 Sep
Oak Farm - Open Garden for NGS
Informal farmhouse garden of about an acre on an exposed site. Garden designed to make most of stunning views across..... See more >
Oak Farm, Colchester CO6 2AH
Sun 8 Sep
Sandy Lodge - Open Garden for NGS
A stunning garden with views over Halstead; there is something to see every day. A ¾ acre garden created over 12 years... See more >
Sandy Lodge, Halstead CO9 2QL
Sun 8 Sep
Stamp Club Meeting (Epping Forest)
Details and date/time of this meeting were not available at the time of writing. Please contact society before..... See more >
Main Hall, Roding Valley High School, Alderton Hill (entry from Brook Road), Loughton, IG10 3JA
Tue 10 Sep, Tue 8 Oct
Stamp Club Meeting (Chelmsford)
10Sep24: Members display New Acquisitions; 24Sep24: Giles du Boulay displays Prussian Danzig 1793-1920; 8Oct24: Norman... See more >
Christ Church United Reform Church, 164 New London Road, Chelmsford CM2 0AW
Tue 10 Sep, Tue 24 Sep, Tue 8 Oct, Tue 22 Oct
Dedicated to Dolly - A Dolly Parton Tribute Act
Step into the world of country music nostalgia with our mesmerising Dolly Parton Tribute Act! This enchanting..... See more >
Jobserve Community Stadium, United Way, Colchester CO4 5UP
Fri 13 Sep
Furzelea - Open Garden for NGS
Country garden of just under an acre designed, planted and maintained over time to showcase the seasons with colour,... See more >
Furzelea, Danbury CM3 4JR
Sun 15 Sep
Stamp Club Meeting (Basildon)
Pages From My Collection (Members). Meeting of Basildon Philatelic Society. All welcome to visit. Membership..... See more >
The Place (Pitsea Leisure Centre), Northlands Pavement, Pitsea SS13 3DU
Tue 17 Sep
Audley End House - Open Garden for NGS
Sweeping C18 parkland wraps around C19 formality in the parterre. Explore the enchanting Elysian Garden and the..... See more >
Audley End House, Saffron Walden CB11 4JF
Wed 18 Sep
Nuclear Blackout
Blackout is 5km multi-lap obstacle loaded night race. This race will launch you out of your comfort zone... See more >
Ongar Road, Brentwood, Essex CM15 0LA
Sat 21 Sep
Oblivions Maxx
OBLIVION MAXX
Oblivion MaXX is not available to book as a stand alone event. To enter September’s MaXX event you must..... See more >
Ongar Road, Brentwood, Essex CM15 0LA
Sat 21 Sep
Haven House Mud Run 2024
You can join our Haven House wave at 2.00pm on Saturday 21 September.
The Mud Run is a fun, super muddy obstacle..... See more >
Nuclear Races, Brentwood CM15 0LA
Sat 21 Sep
Nuclear Blast
Nuclear Blast is a 5km obstacle loaded multi-lap course over mixed, muddy terrain suitable for all levels of fitness... See more >
Ongar Road, Brentwood CM15 0LA
Sat 21 Sep
Isabella’s Garden - Open Garden for NGS
This enchanting town garden is bursting with a profusion of colour from early spring through to the autumn months... See more >
Isabella’s Garden, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 2NE
Sun 22 Sep
Artists' Open Studios
Head to the top floor of Valentines Mansion where our talented makers will welcome you into their creative workspace... See more >
Valentines Mansion & Gardens, Emerson Road, Ilford IG1 4XA
Sun 22 Sep
Visit the Vulcan Day
See former Royal Air Force bomber Avro Vulcan XL426 up close in its hangar at our last Visit the Vulcan Day of the... See more >
Hangar 6 South Road, London Southend Airport, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6YU
Sun 22 Sep
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Stamp Club Meeting (Rayleigh)
23Sep: Andy Howson and His Surprises; 14Oct: All members display The Swinging 60's; 28Oct: Competition and Bourse... See more >
Parish Rooms, Rectory Garth, Hockley Road, Rayleigh SS6 8BA
Mon 23 Sep, Mon 14 Oct, Mon 28 Oct, Mon 11 Nov
Nuclear Fit
Nuclear Fit is a new, high energy and exciting outdoor fitness race.
Competitors start with a 1km trail run..... See more >
Ongar Road, Brentwood CM15 0LA
Sat 28 Sep
Tony Stockwell - Psychic Medium
The popular star of TV’s 6ixth Sense, Street Psychic, Psychic Private Eyes and Psychic Academy, Tony Stockwell... See more >
Kenneth More Theatre IG1 1BT
Mon 30 Sep
Stamp Club Meeting (Clacton)
Bourse & Members’ displays. Meeting of Clacton Philatelic Society. All welcome to visit. Membership subscription..... See more >
Clacton Indoor Bowls Club, Valley Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 6NA
Wed 2 Oct
Stamp Club Meeting (Benfleet)
British Occupation of Eritrea and Somalia (M. Carter). Meeting of Benfleet & District Philatelic Society... See more >
Jubilee Hall, St Barnabas Church, Church Road, Hadleigh, Benfleet SS7 2EJ
Wed 2 Oct
Colchester United Comedy Club
Comedy returns to the Jobserve for our October Comedy Night!
Our hilarious MC is Jason Stampe, delivering an..... See more >
Jobserve Community Stadium, United Way, Colchester CO4 5UP
Thu 3 Oct
Stamp Club Meeting (Witham)
Asia (Members). Meeting of Witham Philatelic Society. All welcome to visit. Membership subscription payable for..... See more >
Spring Lodge Community Centre, Powers Hall End, Witham CM8 2HE
Thu 3 Oct
Bjorn Illusion - an ABBA Tribute
Our well-loved Abba Tribute, Bjorn Illusion, are back at the stadium for the second time in 2024!
Performing all of..... See more >
Jobserve Community Stadium, United Way, Colchester CO4 5UP
Fri 4 Oct
Craft & Gift Fair
Craft and Gift Fair at Tendring District Scout Centre, Valley Road, Clacton. It is open from 10am – 2pm with FREE entry..... See more >
Tendring District Scout Centre, Valley Road, Clacton on Sea, Essex CO15 6NA
Sat 5 Oct
Stamp Club Meeting (Basildon)
Campaign Mail of the Napoleonic Wars (A.N. Moorcroft). Meeting of Basildon Philatelic Society. All welcome to visit... See more >
The Place (Pitsea Leisure Centre), Northlands Pavement, Pitsea SS13 3DU
Mon 7 Oct
Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Internationally famous gardens, inc dry, damp, shade, reservoir and woodland areas. The result of over 60 years of hard..... See more >
Beth Chatto’s Plants & Gardens, Colchester CO7 7DB
Wed 9 Oct
40s & 50s Vulcan Hangar Dance
Dance the night away at our '40s & '50s Vulcan Hangar Dance with the Sid Bolan Big Band.
The dance will..... See more >
Hangar 6 South Road, London Southend Airport, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6YU
Sat 12 Oct
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Green Island - Open Garden for NGS
A garden for all seasons, highlights inc bluebells, azaleas, autumn colour, winter Hamamelis and snowdrops... See more >
Green Island, Ardleigh CO7 7SP
Sun 13 Oct
Great Chesterford Jewellery Fair
Rural Magpie are pleased to host this wonderful Christmas Shopping event.
Discover over 25 local artisan designer..... See more >
The Chesterfords Community Ctr
Newmarket Road CB10 1NS
Sun 20 Oct
Stamp Club Meeting (Basildon)
Subject to be advised. Meeting of Basildon Philatelic Society. All welcome to visit. Membership subscription plus £1..... See more >
The Place (Pitsea Leisure Centre), Northlands Pavement, Pitsea SS13 3DU
Tue 22 Oct, Mon 2 Dec
Craft & Gift Fair
Craft and Gift Fair at Tendring District Scout Centre, Valley Road, Clacton. It is open from 10am – 2pm with FREE entry..... See more >
Tendring District Scout Centre, Valley Road, Clacton on Sea, Essex CO15 6NA
Sat 2 Nov
Nuclear Fallout
Fallout is our Nuclear winter beast…
The one you need to train for – take it for granted and it’ll bite you... See more >
Ongar Road, Brentwood, Essex CM15 0LA
Sat 2 Nov
Stamp Club Meeting (Frinton)
4Nov2024: Alan Moorcroft displays Other Post Office Services; 18Nov2024: Bourse; 4Dec2024 Christmas Celebrations and... See more >
Room 5, Frinton Community Centre, Soken House, The Triangle, Frinton-on-Sea CO13 0AU
Mon 4 Nov, Mon 18 Nov, Wed 4 Dec
Stamp Club Meeting (Basildon)
Bells - An Essex Postcard Publisher (J.W.J. Copeland).. Meeting of Basildon Philatelic Society. All welcome to visit... See more >
The Place (Pitsea Leisure Centre), Northlands Pavement, Pitsea SS13 3DU
Mon 4 Nov
Stamp Club Meeting (Clacton)
Bourse & The Leeward Islands and Antarctica (B.S. Clark). Meeting of Clacton Philatelic Society. All welcome to visit... See more >
Clacton Indoor Bowls Club, Valley Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 6NA
Wed 6 Nov
Stamp Club Meeting (Benfleet)
An evening of Cinderellas (A. Howson). Meeting of Benfleet & District Philatelic Society. All welcome to visit... See more >
Jubilee Hall, St Barnabas Church, Church Road, Hadleigh, Benfleet SS7 2EJ
Wed 6 Nov
Stamp Club Meeting (Witham)
Annual General Meeting & Bring and Buy. Meeting of Witham Philatelic Society. All welcome to visit. Membership..... See more >
Spring Lodge Community Centre, Powers Hall End, Witham CM8 2HE
Thu 7 Nov
Stamp Club Meeting (Epping Forest)
Details and date/time of this meeting were not available at the time of writing. Please contact society before..... See more >
Main Hall, Roding Valley High School, Alderton Hill (entry from Brook Road), Loughton, IG10 3JA
Tue 12 Nov, Tue 10 Dec
Stamp Club Meeting (Chelmsford)
12Nov2024: Rufus Barnes displays Pages From My Collection. 26Nov2024: My Favourite Items (Members' displays)... See more >
Christ Church United Reform Church, 164 New London Road, Chelmsford CM2 0AW
Tue 12 Nov, Tue 26 Nov
Tony Stockwell - Psychic Medium
The popular star of TV’s 6ixth Sense, Street Psychic, Psychic Private Eyes and Psychic Academy, Tony Stockwell... See more >
The Institute CM7 9AE
Tue 19 Nov
Stamp Club Meeting (Basildon)
The Committee Entertains. Meeting of Basildon Philatelic Society. All welcome to visit. Membership subscription plus..... See more >
The Place (Pitsea Leisure Centre), Northlands Pavement, Pitsea SS13 3DU
Tue 19 Nov
Stamp Club Meeting (Rayleigh)
25Nov: Colin Evans displays Letter H; 9Dec: Christmas Social and Doug Venman Competition. Meeting of Rayleigh &..... See more >
Parish Rooms, Rectory Garth, Hockley Road, Rayleigh SS6 8BA
Mon 25 Nov, Mon 9 Dec
Stamp Club Meeting (Clacton)
Pre-Christmas Buffet. Meeting of Clacton Philatelic Society. All philatelists welcome to visit. Membership..... See more >
Clacton Indoor Bowls Club, Valley Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 6NA
Wed 4 Dec
Stamp Club Meeting (Benfleet)
Christmas Social & Member’s Displays. Meeting of Benfleet & District Philatelic Society. All welcome to visit... See more >
Jubilee Hall, St Barnabas Church, Church Road, Hadleigh, Benfleet SS7 2EJ
Wed 4 Dec
A Christmas Carol - new adaptation of Charles Dicken's favourite story
Bah, Humbug! Christmas isn’t Christmas without Mr. Scrooge, is it? And we have the perfect show to get you into the..... See more >
Brentwood Theatre, 15 Shenfield Road CM15 8AG
Wed 4 Dec to Sat 7 Dec
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Stamp Club Meeting (Witham)
Christmas Gathering (Members). Meeting of Witham Philatelic Society. All welcome to visit. Membership subscription..... See more >
Spring Lodge Community Centre, Powers Hall End, Witham CM8 2HE
Thu 5 Dec
Craft & Gift Fair
Craft and Gift Fair at Tendring District Scout Centre, Valley Road, Clacton. It is open from 10am – 2pm with FREE entry..... See more >
Tendring District Scout Centre, Valley Road, Clacton on Sea, Essex CO15 6NA
Sat 7 Dec
The Mount - Open Garden for NGS
The garden is set in a total of eight acres. Three acres of formal gardens and five acres woodland planted in 2003... See more >
The Mount, Harlow CM19 5HT
Fri 13 Dec
Stamp Club Meeting (Basildon)
Festive Night and Tomex Quiz. Meeting of Basildon Philatelic Society. All welcome to visit. Membership subscription..... See more >
The Place (Pitsea Leisure Centre), Northlands Pavement, Pitsea SS13 3DU
Tue 17 Dec
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Things to do around Essex
Essex, a county in the East of England, offers a diverse range of activities for a memorable day out. Whether you're interested in history, nature, or family-friendly adventures, there's something for everyone. Let's explore some of the best things to do in Essex:
1. Colchester Zoo:
- Colchester Zoo is a must-visit for animal lovers. With over 270 species set in 60 acres of beautiful parkland and lakes, it's constantly developing and has won many awards for its conservation work. Explore enclosures like the walk-through butterfly enclosure and the Rainbow Lorikeet area. Don't miss the state-of-the-art "Bears of the Rising Sun" enclosure housing sun bears Jo Jo and Srey Ya. Encounter Komodo Dragons, white rhinos, giraffes, and more at the "Kingdom of the Wild" exhibit¹.
2. Tours of Colchester:
- Join historical tours of Colchester, Britain's oldest recorded town. Explore its rich heritage, including Roman ruins, medieval architecture, and charming streets. Visit the Colchester Castle, a Norman keep with fascinating exhibits. Don't miss the historic walking tours and outdoor escape games.
3. Explore Southend-on-Sea:
- Head to Southend-on-Sea for a classic British seaside experience. Enjoy the sandy beaches, stroll along the promenade, and visit the iconic Southend Pier, the longest pleasure pier in the world. Explore Adventure Island amusement park and try the thrilling rides.
4. Discover Green Island Gardens:
- Green Island Gardens in Ardleigh is a hidden gem. Explore the enchanting gardens, featuring exotic plants, sculptures, and tranquil ponds. It's a peaceful oasis away from the hustle and bustle.
5. Partyman World of Play:
- If you're with kids, visit Partyman World of Play in Basildon. This indoor play center offers slides, ball pits, and climbing frames. It's perfect for a fun-filled family day out.
6. Bridge End Garden in Saffron Walden:
- Bridge End Garden in Saffron Walden is a restored Victorian garden. Admire the colorful flowerbeds, ornamental hedges, and historic features. It's a tranquil spot for a leisurely walk.
7. Imperial Bird of Prey Academy:
- Experience the thrill of falconry at the Imperial Bird of Prey Academy in Billericay. Get up close to majestic birds of prey and learn about their behavior and conservation. Enjoy flying displays and photo opportunities.
8. Go Bananas:
- For active fun, visit Go Bananas in Colchester. This indoor soft play center has slides, climbing frames, and a separate area for toddlers. It's a great option for families with young children.
9. Thames & Medway Estuary Helicopter Tour:
- Take to the skies on a helicopter tour from Southend-on-Sea. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Thames and Medway Estuary, spotting landmarks from above. It's a unique way to explore the coastline.
10. Historic Walking Tour of Colchester:
- Join a guided walking tour of historic Colchester. Learn about its Roman past, medieval architecture, and fascinating stories. Combine it with a visit to the local farmers' market for a complete experience.
Remember to check opening hours and any booking requirements for these attractions. Whether you're interested in wildlife, history, or family fun, Essex promises an enjoyable and diverse day out!
1. Colchester Zoo:
- Colchester Zoo is a must-visit for animal lovers. With over 270 species set in 60 acres of beautiful parkland and lakes, it's constantly developing and has won many awards for its conservation work. Explore enclosures like the walk-through butterfly enclosure and the Rainbow Lorikeet area. Don't miss the state-of-the-art "Bears of the Rising Sun" enclosure housing sun bears Jo Jo and Srey Ya. Encounter Komodo Dragons, white rhinos, giraffes, and more at the "Kingdom of the Wild" exhibit¹.
2. Tours of Colchester:
- Join historical tours of Colchester, Britain's oldest recorded town. Explore its rich heritage, including Roman ruins, medieval architecture, and charming streets. Visit the Colchester Castle, a Norman keep with fascinating exhibits. Don't miss the historic walking tours and outdoor escape games.
3. Explore Southend-on-Sea:
- Head to Southend-on-Sea for a classic British seaside experience. Enjoy the sandy beaches, stroll along the promenade, and visit the iconic Southend Pier, the longest pleasure pier in the world. Explore Adventure Island amusement park and try the thrilling rides.
4. Discover Green Island Gardens:
- Green Island Gardens in Ardleigh is a hidden gem. Explore the enchanting gardens, featuring exotic plants, sculptures, and tranquil ponds. It's a peaceful oasis away from the hustle and bustle.
5. Partyman World of Play:
- If you're with kids, visit Partyman World of Play in Basildon. This indoor play center offers slides, ball pits, and climbing frames. It's perfect for a fun-filled family day out.
6. Bridge End Garden in Saffron Walden:
- Bridge End Garden in Saffron Walden is a restored Victorian garden. Admire the colorful flowerbeds, ornamental hedges, and historic features. It's a tranquil spot for a leisurely walk.
7. Imperial Bird of Prey Academy:
- Experience the thrill of falconry at the Imperial Bird of Prey Academy in Billericay. Get up close to majestic birds of prey and learn about their behavior and conservation. Enjoy flying displays and photo opportunities.
8. Go Bananas:
- For active fun, visit Go Bananas in Colchester. This indoor soft play center has slides, climbing frames, and a separate area for toddlers. It's a great option for families with young children.
9. Thames & Medway Estuary Helicopter Tour:
- Take to the skies on a helicopter tour from Southend-on-Sea. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Thames and Medway Estuary, spotting landmarks from above. It's a unique way to explore the coastline.
10. Historic Walking Tour of Colchester:
- Join a guided walking tour of historic Colchester. Learn about its Roman past, medieval architecture, and fascinating stories. Combine it with a visit to the local farmers' market for a complete experience.
Remember to check opening hours and any booking requirements for these attractions. Whether you're interested in wildlife, history, or family fun, Essex promises an enjoyable and diverse day out!
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