
East Anglian Railway Museum
- Colchester
- Indoor and Outdoor
- Railway and Transport Attractions
East Anglian Railway Museum has a great collection of steam engines, carriages, and wagons to discover, plus a mini rail you can explore. There is pl...

Essex Pottery Studio
- Halstead
- Indoor
- Pottery Centres and Ceramic Cafes
Let’s admit it - adults love painting just as much as kids do! Share one of your favourite activities with your tots at Essex Pottery Studio and colo...

Kingfisher Leisure Centre Sudbury
- Sudbury
- Indoor
- Swimming Pools and Leisure Centres
Kingfisher Leisure Centre The leisure pool is ideal for a family visit as it not only has a nice fast flume for the big kids there's a toddler flume...

Hedingham Castle
- Castle Hedingham
- Indoor and Outdoor
- Castles and Palaces
Hedingham Castle's Norman keep, 110 feet high, was built c.1140 by Aubrey de Vere and is still owned by one of his descendants, Jason Lindsay and his...
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Colne Valley Railway
- Castle Hedingham
- Indoor and Outdoor
- Railway and Transport Attractions
Bring your family to come and sample the vintage atmosphere and take a charming hour long ride on an award winning period country Colne Valley Railwa...

Gosfield Lake Resort
- Halstead
- Outdoor
- Parks and Playgrounds
Gosfield Lake Resort is a private family run leisure park, set in the heart of rural Essex, close to Constable Country and right on the Essex Way. Th...

Long Melford Country Park
- Long Melford
- Outdoor
- National Parks
Sun’s out, weather’s gorgeous and you just want to spend the day outdoor? At Melford Country Park you’ll find over 8 hectares of grassland, woodland...

Coggeshall Grange Barn
- Coggeshall
- Indoor
- Arts and Crafts
13th century monastic barn. One of Europe's oldest timber-framed buildings, it has a cathedral-like interior and is linked to a local Cistercian abbe...
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Blue Owl
- Great Horkesley
- Indoor
- Pottery Centres and Ceramic Cafes
Channel your inner Picasso and get crafty with the whole family at Blue Owl. Messy hands are guaranteed here, and there’s plenty of paint fun to be h...
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Kentwell Hall and Gardens
- Long Melford
- Indoor and Outdoor
- Stately Homes and Gardens
Come and explore the extravagant Kentwell Hall and Gardens, explore inside the luxurious traditional mansion and discover the friendly animals at the...

Boydells Dairy Farm
- Braintree
- Outdoor
- Children's Farms
Boydells Dairy Farm is a small, family working farm that specialises in sheep milking. Open to the public there’s a guided tour with lots of hands-on...

Clare Castle Country Park
- Sudbury
- Outdoor
- National Parks
Situated to the south of the picturesque, historic town of Clare, just two minutes' walk from the town centre, Clare Castle Country Park is a beautif...

Partyman World Braintree
- Braintree
- Indoor
- Indoor and Soft Play Areas
Who here fancies some fun? Great, because Partyman World Braintree is full of it with face painting, ball ponds and plenty of tasty tuck. Get kids st...
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Jungle Adventure
- Colchester
- Indoor
- Indoor and Soft Play Areas
At Jungle Adventure follow the tracks as you step deep into the jungle. Once inside there is so much to enjoy, fly along the Aerial Glides, whizz dow...

Braintree and Bocking Public Gardens
- Braintree
- Outdoor
- Parks and Playgrounds
Braintree and Bocking Public Gardens has 5 acres of formal public gardens incorporating some 250 trees so it's a lovely green space for a family outi...

Namco Funscape Braintree
- Braintree
- Indoor
- Ten Pin Bowling Alleys
Head out to Namco Funscape Braintree for a great family game of bowling with loads of scope for surprise victories! Kids under 6 can use a rolling ra...

Partyman Braintree
- Braintree
- Indoor
- Indoor and Soft Play Areas
Crazy Kids Adventure Play has one of the biggest play towers in Essex, plus 2 giant multi-level frames for kids of different ages, ensuring that olde...

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- Braintree
- Indoor
- Swimming Pools and Leisure Centres
Splish and splash around in this super, interactive water haven. Braintree swimming centre invites you for a day of indoor fun splashing around with...

Cineworld Braintree
- Braintree
- Indoor
- Cinemas and Theatres
Discover the latest hit films from around the globe at Cineworld Braintree. Share the magic of the big screen with your whole family at this wonderfu...

Colchester Zoo
- Colchester
- Outdoor
- Zoos and Wildlife Parks
Set in 60 acres of parkland, Colchester Zoo is the perfect place to meet your favourite animals while surrounded by beautiful scenery. Enjoy a hands...