Best Things To Do & Days Out In Essex
Here at Where To Go With Kids we've found 268 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.
Things to do in Essex
Maldon Promenade Park
Maldon Promenade Park, Park Dr, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5JQ
Jump Street Chelmsford
Jump Street Chelmsford, Dukes park Industrial Estate, 12 Richmond Rd, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6UA
Cineworld Braintree
Cineworld Braintree, Freeport Leisure, Charter Way, Braintree, Essex, CM77 8YH
NAMCO Funscape Braintree
NAMCO Funscape Braintree, Braintree Village, Charter Way, Braintree, Essex, CM77 8YH
ODEON Chelmsford
ODEON Chelmsford, Kings Head Walk, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6FH
Escape Live Chelmsford
Escape Live Chelmsford, 65a Duke St, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1LW
Partyman World Of Play Braintree
Partyman World Of Play Braintree, Unit L8, 12 Charter Way, Braintree, Essex, CM77 8YL
Si5 Spy Missions Chelmsford
Si5 Spy Missions Chelmsford, Dukes Walk, 3 Duke St, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1GZ
RHS Garden Hyde Hall
RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Creephedge Ln, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8ET
Layer Marney Tower
Layer Marney Tower, East Court, Layer Marney, Essex, CO5 9US
Great Notley Country Park
Great Notley Country Park, Great Notley, Braintree, Essex, CM77 7FS
Hylands Estate Park
Hylands Estate Park, London Rd, Writtle, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8WQ
Marsh Farm
Marsh Farm, Marsh Farm Rd, South Woodham, Ferrers, Essex, CM3 5WP
Colchester Zoo
Colchester Zoo, Maldon Rd, Heckfordbridge, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0SL
Foxes Farm Produce
Foxes Farm Produce, Aldham, Colchester, , CO6 3PR