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Best Things To Do Outdoors In Ardleigh, Essex

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Electric Gamebox Essex

Arcades and Gaming Cafes, Indoor

Ages 4+
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Kids on Treasure Hunt Trail
Essex, Dedham

Dedham Treasure Hunt Trail

Tourist Attractions, Outdoor

Ages 4+
2.5 mi
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Black carrion crow at High Woods Country Park in Colchester
Essex, Colchester

High Woods Country Park

Parks and Playgrounds, Outdoor

All Ages
3.7 mi
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Man resting in gardens at Castle Park and Gardens in Colchester
Essex, Colchester

Castle Park and Gardens

Parks and Playgrounds, Outdoor

All Ages
4.1 mi
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Visitors at Colchester Castle Museum
Essex, Colchester

Colchester Castle Museum

Museums and Art Galleries, Outdoor

Ages 0-12
4.2 mi
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Outside view of Bourne Mill in Colchester
Essex, Colchester

Bourne Mill

Landmarks, Indoor and Outdoor

Ages 4+
4.5 mi
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Kids looking for clues on Treasure Trail
Essex, Colchester

The Colchester Mystery Treasure Trail

Tourist Attractions, Outdoor

Ages 4+
4.6 mi
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Visitor centre at Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve
Essex, Fingringhoe

Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve

Parks and Playgrounds, Outdoor

All Ages
6.2 mi
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People participating in watersports at Alton Watersports Centre in Stutton
Suffolk, Stutton

Alton Watersports Centre

Water Sports, Outdoor

All Ages
7.2 mi
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Red panda at Colchester Zoo
Essex, Colchester

Colchester Zoo

Zoos and Wildlife Parks, Outdoor

All Ages
7.7 mi
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People swimming at Brightlingsea Open Air Pool in Colchester
Essex, Colchester

Brightlingsea Open Air Pool

Lidos, Outdoor

All Ages
8.2 mi
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Huts at Brightlingsea Beach in Colchester
Essex, Colchester

Brightlingsea Beach

Beaches, Outdoor

All Ages
8.3 mi
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A man holding a baby lamb at Jimmy's Farm and Wildlife Park in Suffolk
Suffolk, Wherstead

Jimmy's Farm and Wildlife Park

Children's Farms, Outdoor

All Ages
8.9 mi
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Dog on walking trail at Cudmore Grove Country Park in East Mersea
Essex, East Mersea

Cudmore Grove Country Park

Parks and Playgrounds, Outdoor

All Ages
9.1 mi
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Visitors centre at Abberton Reservoir Nature Reserve in Colchester
Essex, Colchester

Abberton Reservoir Nature Reserve

Parks and Playgrounds, Indoor and Outdoor

Ages 4+
9.3 mi
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Thomas the Tank at East Anglian Railway Museum in Colchester
Essex, Colchester

East Anglian Railway Museum

Railway and Transport Attractions, Indoor and Outdoor

All Ages
9.7 mi
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Sunrise at St Osyth Beach in Clacton On Sea
Essex, Clacton-on-Sea

St Osyth Beach

Beaches, Outdoor

All Ages
10.1 mi
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Ski slope at Suffolk Ski Centre in Ipswich
Suffolk, Ipswich

Suffolk Ski Centre

Skiing and Snowboarding, Outdoor

Ages 4+
10.2 mi
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Outside view of hall at Chantry Park in Ipswich
Suffolk, Ipswich

Chantry Park

Parks and Playgrounds, Outdoor

All Ages
10.5 mi
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Outside view of Layer Marney Tower in Colchester
Essex, Colchester

Layer Marney Tower

Castles and Palaces, Indoor and Outdoor

All Ages
10.7 mi
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Sunset at West Mersea Beach
Essex, West Mersea

West Mersea Beach

Beaches, Outdoor

All Ages
10.7 mi
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