Best Things To Do & Days Out In Essex

Here at Where To Go With Kids we've found 254 fun things to do in Essex for you and the family to discover. Finding the right Essex day out for your family is easy – simply explore the links below or use the filters at the top of the page to plan your next adventure.

Want to know what to do with the nature lovers in your family? Walk on the wild side and visit our Animals listings for zoos, safari parks and wildlife parks. Or are you looking for nearby places to visit in Essex with a culture vulture? We've picked the best children's museums, discovery centres and historic locations in the Sightseeing section.

If you're after a big day out during the school holidays, we can tell you where the nearest theme park, water park or ski slope is. For quieter days near home in term time, we can help you find the best soft play, leisure centre or pottery cafe.

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All Ages Indoor & Outdoor Historical Outdoor Fun

Leeds Castle

Leeds Castle, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1PD

CHRISTMAS AT THE CASTLE - Winter Event From 27th November to 2nd January, step into Christmas at Leeds Castle, and enjoy wintery woodland walks and quality time spent with nearest and dearest in the crisp winter air. Put on your coats, gloves and scarves as you tread on crumpled...

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All Ages Indoor Swimming Sports Outdoor Fun

Woburn Lido

Woburn Lido, Crawley Rd, Woburn, Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire, MK17 9QG

Things to do at Woburn Lido review Woburn Lido is located on Crawley Road on the edge of the village of Woburn, Bedfordshire. It has an outdoor swimming pool that is heated in the summer and offers cold-water swimming in the autumn and winter (this is only for over...

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All Ages Indoor Museum Free

Wardown House Museum and Gallery

The Higgins Bedford, Castle Ln, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3XD

Things to do at Wardown House Museum and Gallery review The Wardown House, Museum and Gallery are located off the Old Bedford Road just north of the centre of Luton in Bedfordshire. The museum is in a Victorian house within a landscaped park. It features local history collections plus...

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Toddlers Primary Indoor Indoor Fun Indoor Play Centres

The Hive Shefford

The Hive Shefford, 8 Old Bridge Way, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5HQ

Things to do at The Hive Shefford review The Hive soft play centre is located on an Industrial Estate in Shefford, Bedfordshire. It is a friendly and fun environment with a bee theme throughout. The layout of the equipment means you can keep an eye on your kids while they...

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All Ages Indoor Museum Free

The Higgins Bedford

The Higgins Bedford, Castle Ln, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3XD

Things to do at The Higgins Bedford review The Higgins Bedford is a museum located in the town centre of Bedford, Bedfordshire. It is an Art Gallery and a Museum that occupies the site of Bedford Castle. It reopened after an extensive refurbishment in June 2013. The museum is...

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Primary Teens Tweens Outdoor Great Outdoors Animals

Sunshine Riding School

Sunshine Riding School, Warden Hill Rd, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7AE

Things to do at Sunshine Riding School review The Sunshine Riding School is located out in the countryside outside of Luton in Bedfordshire. They provide lessons in all disciplines and they provide hacking for adults and children. Their private lessons involve one on one tuition with one of their instructors....

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Toddlers Primary Outdoor Outdoor Fun Railway

Summerfields Miniature Railways

Summerfields Miniature Railways, Summerfield Barns, High Road, Haynes, Bedfordshire, MK45 3BH

Things to do at Summerfields Miniature Railways review The Summerfields Miniature Railways is located near Haynes in Bedfordshire. The railway has been built by the Bedford Model Engineering Society and it was first opened around 20 years ago. Their running season starts around the end of March and runs...

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Toddlers Primary Indoor Indoor Fun Indoor Play Centres

Snakes and Ladders Abingdon

Snakes and Ladders Abingdon, Audlett Dr, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 3NJ

Things to do at Snakes and Ladders Abingdon review Snakes and Ladders Abingdon, Oxfordshire is located in on the edge of the town centre. It is so much more than a soft play centre. The centre has a massive three-tier playframe with slides, tunnels and rope climbs. There is...

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Toddlers Primary Tweens Indoor Indoor Fun Indoor Play Centres

Snakes and Ladders Brentford

Snakes and Ladders Brentford, Syon Park London Road, Brentford, London, TW8 8JF

Things to do at Snakes and Ladders Brentford review Snakes and Ladders Brentford, West London is located next to Syon Park. It is so much more than a soft play centre. The centre has a massive three-tier playframe with slides, tunnels and rope climbs. There is also a huge...

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Toddlers Primary Indoor Indoor Fun Indoor Play Centres

Snakes and Ladders Dunstable

Snakes and Ladders Dunstable, Blackburn Rd, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5BQ

Things to do at Snakes and Ladders Dunstable review Snakes and Ladders Dunstable, Bedfordshire is located in the Houghton Regis area of the county. It is so much more than a soft play centre. The centre has a massive three-tier playframe with slides, tunnels and rope climbs. There is...

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All Ages Outdoor Great Outdoors Free Outdoor Fun

Russell Park

Russell Park, The Embankment, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3RH

Things to do at Russell Park review Russell Park and the Embankment Gardens are situated close to the centre of Bedford in Bedfordshire. They feature landscaped historic gardens, tennis courts, a putting green and a play area. It was first opened as a recreation ground at the end of the...

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All Ages Outdoor Great Outdoors Free Outdoor Fun

Rushmere Country Park

Rushmere Country Park, Linslade Rd, Heath and Reach, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 0EB

Things to do at Rushmere Country Park review Rushmere Country Park is located close to Leighton Buzzard in Bedfordshire. You can enjoy hiking, biking picnics and more in their 400 acres of ancient woodland with lakes, meadows and heath. It is a great place to enjoy the outdoors and discover...

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All Ages Outdoor Great Outdoors Free Outdoor Fun

RSPB The Lodge

RSPB The Lodge, The Heath, Potton Rd, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 2DL

Things to do at RSPB The Lodge review RSPB The Lodge is located close to Sandy in Bedfordshire. It is a nature reserve and garden that offers an exceptionally rich combination of wildlife and heritage experiences. The woodland, heath and acid grassland cover an area of around 220 hectares. The...

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All Ages Indoor Indoor Fun Swimming Sports

Robinson Pools and Fitness

Robinson Pools and Fitness, Park Ave, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2JZ

Things to do at Robinson Pools and Fitness review Robinson Pools and Fitness Centre is located on the edge of Bedford Park in Bedfordshire. They have a 6-lane swimming pool, a beginners pool, a diving pool plus a gym and fitness classes. The pool was refurbished in 2016 and...

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All Ages Outdoor Outdoor Fun Sports Adventure

Ride Leisure Events

Ride Leisure Events, The Water Sports Centre, Wyboston Lakes, Wyboston, Bedfordshire, MK44 3Al

Things to do at Ride Leisure Events review Ride Leisure Events Ltd is a watersports centre at Wyboston Lakes in Bedfordshire. They have a range of family-friendly activities on offer both on land and on the water. It's a great place to try out something new. There is an...

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