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Two kids sat on a rock looking at a Treasure Trails map
Socially distanced outdoor adventures!
Essex, Chelmsford

The Chelmsford Mystery Treasure Trail

Tourist Attractions, Outdoor

Ages 4+
5.5 mi
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Vintage cars at The Cressing Temple Barns in Braintree
Essex, Braintree

The Cressing Temple Barns

Tourist Attractions, Outdoor

Ages 4+
4 mi
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Girl on swing in playground at Great Notley Discovery Centre and Park in Braintree
Essex, Braintree

Great Notley Discovery Centre and Park

Parks and Playgrounds, Outdoor

All Ages
4.1 mi
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Canal boats at Chelmer Cruises in Chelmsford
Essex, Chelmsford

Chelmer Cruises

Railway and Transport Attractions, Outdoor

Ages 4+
4.2 mi
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Walking trail at Brook End Gardens in Chelmsford
Essex, Chelmsford

Brook End Gardens

Parks and Playgrounds, Outdoor

All Ages
4.6 mi
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Bench at Braintree and Bocking Public Gardens
Essex, Braintree

Braintree and Bocking Public Gardens

Parks and Playgrounds, Outdoor

All Ages
5.3 mi
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Family watching Tour De France at Admirals Park in Chelmsford
Essex, Chelmsford

Admirals Park

Parks and Playgrounds, Outdoor

All Ages
5.7 mi
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Outside view of Blake House Craft Centre in Braintree
Essex, Braintree

Blake House Craft Centre

Arts and Crafts, Indoor and Outdoor

Ages 4+
5.8 mi
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Golf hole at West Park Pitch Putt and Crazy Golf in Chelmsford
Essex, Chelmsford

West Park Pitch Putt & Crazy Golf

Crazy Golf, Outdoor

Ages 4+
6.1 mi
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Kids cycling at Baddow Hall Park in Celmsford
Essex, Chelmsford

Baddow Hall Park

Parks and Playgrounds, Outdoor

All Ages
6.3 mi
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Outside view of Chelmsford Museum
Essex, Chelmsford

Chelmsford Museum

Museums and Art Galleries, Indoor and Outdoor

Ages 4+
6.5 mi
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People playing cricket at Chelmer Park in Chelmsford
Essex, Chelmsford

Chelmer Park

Parks and Playgrounds, Outdoor

All Ages
7.5 mi
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Mushrooms at Hylands House and Park in Chelmsford
Essex, Chelmsford

Hylands House and Park

Stately Homes and Gardens, Indoor and Outdoor

All Ages
7.7 mi
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A sheep & lamb at White Elm Petting Farm, Bicknacre
Essex, Bicknacre

White Elm Petting Farm

Children's Farms, Indoor and Outdoor

Ages 0-12
8 mi
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Kids looking for clues on Treasure Trail
Essex, Maldon

Maldon Treasure Hunt Trail

Tourist Attractions, Outdoor

Ages 4+
8.2 mi
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Family on splash pad at Promenade Park in Maldon
Essex, Maldon

Promenade Park

National Parks, Outdoor

All Ages
8.8 mi
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Lake at Gosfield Lake Resort in Halstead
Essex, Halstead

Gosfield Lake Resort

Parks and Playgrounds, Outdoor

All Ages
9.2 mi
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Boy with piglets at Boydells Dairy Farm in Braintree
Essex, Braintree

Boydells Dairy Farm

Children's Farms, Outdoor

All Ages
9.4 mi
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RHS Hyde Hall
Essex, Chelmsford

RHS Hyde Hall

Stately Homes and Gardens, Outdoor

Ages 4+
9.6 mi
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Mr Toad sculpture on the Wind in the Willows trail
Essex, Billericay

The Wind in The Willows Sculpture Trail

Tours and River Cruises, Outdoor

All Ages
11.1 mi
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Two kids sat on a rock looking at a Treasure Trails map
Socially distanced outdoor adventures!
Essex, Chelmsford

The Chelmsford Mystery Treasure Trail

Tourist Attractions, Outdoor

Ages 4+
5.5 mi
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