
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...

Kelvedon Hatch Nuclear Bunker
- Kelvedon Hatch
- Indoor
- Caves and Mines
Take your family on a day out to a former top secret location, and you’ll find t hat Essex has been prepared for far worse than chilly weather. Benea...

Epping Ongar Railway5 out of 5 starstotal reviews(1)
- Epping
- Indoor and Outdoor
- Railway and Transport Attractions
Epping Ongar Railway is Essex's longest heritage railway and the closest to London, running from Ongar to North Weald and into Epping Forest. They ru...

Hylands House and Park
- Chelmsford
- Indoor and Outdoor
- Stately Homes and Gardens
Hylands House and Park has plenty for the family to enjoy, with 574 acres of parkland, including recreational ancient woodland, grassland, lakes, pon...

Old MacDonalds Farm & Fun Park
- Brentwood
- Indoor and Outdoor
- Children's Farms
Everyone’s heard the old song, ‘Old MacDonald had a Farm’. Well now he’s got a fun park and a whole raft of awards to boot, at Old MacDonalds Farm &a...

Chelmsford Museum
- Chelmsford
- Indoor and Outdoor
- Museums and Art Galleries
Chelmsford Museum Set in a park with an adventure play area, the museum offers a nice variety of exhibits, from a fine collection of fossils, a livin...

The Cater Museum
- Billericay
- Indoor and Outdoor
- Museums and Art Galleries
The Cater Museum is a distinctly educational stop but a particularly fun one for imaginative kids who can get their history fix and let the daydreams...

North Weald Airfield and Museum
- North Weald Bassett
- Indoor and Outdoor
- Museums and Art Galleries
North Weald Airfield was the famous Battle of Britain fighter base, RAF North Weald, near to the Essex town of Epping and easily accessible from Lond...

Essex Police Museum
- Chelmsford
- Indoor
- Museums and Art Galleries
Essex Police Museum has a collection of objects, photographs and objects that tell the history of the force from 1840 until present day. You and the...

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...

Barnards Miniature Railway
- West Horndon
- Outdoor
- Railway and Transport Attractions
Barnards Miniature Railway is a brilliant family attraction set in the delightful grounds of Barnards Farm amongst sculptures, rivers and woodland. T...

Harlow Museum & Walled Gardens
- Harlow
- Indoor and Outdoor
- Museums and Art Galleries
The four main galleries exhibit interesting collections and interpretive displays based on the area during notable time periods, these being, Roman,...

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...

Chelmer Cruises
- Chelmsford
- Outdoor
- Railway and Transport Attractions
Chelmer Cruises is a charming place that is also known as Paper Mill Lock Cruises and Victoria Cruises. Whatever you call it, it's got all the potent...

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...

Epping Forest District Museum
- Waltham Abbey
- Indoor and Outdoor
- Museums and Art Galleries
Epping Forest District Museum is a fantastic museum, with 6 different galleries, a gorgeous garden and a lovely gift shop for all that pocket-money m...

Valentines Mansion and Gardens
- Ilford
- Indoor and Outdoor
- Stately Homes and Gardens
Discover Valentines Mansion and Gardens: a beautiful 300 year old country house and gardens in the heart of Ilford. Set within the historic Valentine...

Essex Fire Museum
- Grays
- Indoor
- Museums and Art Galleries
Essex Fire Museum shows you how firefighting has changed over the years as there have been advances in technology. There are a collection of differen...

Henry Moore Studios & Gardens
- Much Hadham
- Outdoor
- Museums and Art Galleries
Henry Moore Studios & Gardens , one of Hertfordshire's leading day out attractions and one of the UK's finest art destinations, is open seasonall...

Royal Gunpowder Mills
- Waltham Abbey
- Indoor and Outdoor
- Tourist Attractions
Immerse the children in fun exploration of science, history and nature at theRoyal Gunpowder Mills. Set in 170 acres of beautiful, unique landscape,...