
Central Museum & Planetarium
- Southend On Sea
- Indoor
- Museums and Art Galleries
The understated Southend Planetarium at the Central Museum seats only 20 people but presents a range of talks about the entire universe, through vari...

Escape Live Southend
- Southend On Sea
- Indoor
- Tourist Attractions
Looking for a family-friendly escape room in Essex? Escape Live Southend is the place to go! You and the kids will have a great time, looking for clu...

Southend on Sea Treasure Hunt Trail
- Southend On Sea
- Outdoor
- Tourist Attractions
The kids will love solving the clues on the Southend-on-Sea self-guided treasure hunt themed Treasure Trail. There's clues for all ages to enjoy (fro...

Room Escape Southend
- Southend On Sea
- Indoor
- Tourist Attractions
Love the thrill of live escape games? Dare to take on a truly challenging escape room experience at Room Escape Southend! There are multiple escape r...

Southend Pier and Train5 out of 5 starstotal reviews(1)
- Southend On Sea
- Indoor and Outdoor
- Landmarks
The visitor information centre on the pier is the place to start, being the place to book boat trips etc and having information on the immediate amen...

Southend Pier Museum
- Southend On Sea
- Indoor
- Museums and Art Galleries
The Southend Pier Museum brings to life the fascinating past of the longest pleasure pier in the world. Exhibits include many items of memorabilia su...

Southend Cliff Lift
- Southend On Sea
- Indoor and Outdoor
- Railway and Transport Attractions
Take a pleasurable journey on an iconic feature of Southend's rich heritage with fantastic views of the pier and estuary. The lift can accommodate up...

Adventure Island Southend-on-Sea
- Southend On Sea
- Outdoor
- Theme Parks and Funfairs
Rides and attractions at Adventure Island include Rage, a 75ft roller coaster with a more-than-vertical drop! Over The Hill, a new dark ride experien...
Leigh Heritage Centre
- Leigh-on-Sea
- Indoor
- Tourist Attractions
Leigh Heritage Centre is a fascinating wealth of local historical artefacts and memorabilia with educational value. Outside nearby you can also pick...

Rayleigh Windmill
- Rayleigh
- Indoor and Outdoor
- Tourist Attractions
The Rayleigh Windmill is an award-winning tourist and educational attraction, and popular venue for weddings and civil ceremonies. It is a Grade II l...

Rayleigh Mount
- Rayleigh
- Outdoor
- Tourist Attractions
The dramatic Rayleigh Mount is the atmospheric remnants of an early medieval motte and bailey castle site, built by Sweyn of Essex if you're taking n...

Hadleigh Castle
- Hadleigh
- Outdoor
- Castles and Palaces
When you're preparing the kids for a stop at Hadleigh Castle, it's best to clarify for them that they are ruins: it's a very different castle experie...

Battlesbridge Antiques Centre
- Battlesbridge
- Indoor and Outdoor
- Museums and Art Galleries
Battlesbridge Antiques Centre comprises over 80 dealers housed in a variety of old buildings and courtyards, and a vintage motorcycle museum. Great f...

Castle Point Transport Museum
- Canvey Island
- Indoor and Outdoor
- Museums and Art Galleries
Canvey Island's vintageCastle Point Transport Museum is now home to over 35 tremendously old and rare buses, coaches, vintage commercials, military a...

RHS Hyde Hall
- Chelmsford
- Outdoor
- Stately Homes and Gardens
RHS Garden Hyde Hall in rural Essex is a place where you can unwind in stunning natural surroundings while your kids run around, play and explore. To...

Leisure Island Fun Park
- Canvey Island
- Outdoor
- Theme Parks and Funfairs
Leisure Island Fun Park is a little world of fun, made especially for the youngest adventure-lovers (from 18 months to 9 years). Located on the beaut...

Maldon Treasure Hunt Trail
- Maldon
- Outdoor
- Tourist Attractions
Eye patch? Check! Parrot on shoulder? Check! You’re all ready for a jaunt on the Maldon Treasure Hunt Trail where cracking codes and solving clues wi...

The Chelmsford Mystery Treasure Trail
- Chelmsford
- Outdoor
- Tourist Attractions
Salty seafarers, unite! The Chelmsford Mystery Treasure Trail is calling out for seasoned explorers to get a whiff of the scent and uncover buried lo...

Bartons Point Coastal Park
- Sheerness
- Outdoor
- Parks and Playgrounds
The stunning Bartons Point Coastal Park is located on the edge of Sheerness with large grass areas for walking and recreation. The lake features crab...

The Wind in The Willows Sculpture Trail
- Billericay
- Outdoor
- Tours and River Cruises
If your kids love The Wind in the Willows, take them to Hanningfield Reservoir and bring their favourite story to life with the Wind in the Willows s...