Best Things To Do & Days Out In Essex
Here at Where To Go With Kids we've found 264 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
East Anglian Railway Museum
East Anglian Railway Museum, Station Rd, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2DS
Boydells Dairy Farm
Boydells Dairy Farm, Braintree Rd, Braintree, Essex, CM7 4AQ
ODEON Colchester
ODEON Colchester, 29-31 Head St, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NH
Monkey Bizness Rochford
Monkey Bizness Rochford, 6 Purdeys Way, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1ND
Colchester Castle
Colchester Castle, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJ
Barleylands Farm Park
Barleylands Farm Park, Barleylands Farm Office, Barleylands Rd, Billericay, Essex, CM11 2UD
Jump Street Colchester
Jump Street Colchester, Cowdray Centre, 21 Mason Rd, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1BX
Tenpin Colchester
Tenpin Colchester, Cowdray Ave, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YH
Rollerworld and Laser Quest Colchester
Rollerworld and Laser Quest Colchester, 13 Moorside, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2TJ
TeamSport Go Karting Basildon
TeamSport Go Karting Basildon, Festival Business Park, Unit 3 Festival Way, Basildon, Essex, SS14 3WB
Hollywood Bowl Basildon
Hollywood Bowl Basildon, 19 Festival Leisure Park, Festival Way, Basildon, Essex, SS14 3WB
Cineworld Basildon
Cineworld Basildon, Festival Leisure Park, Basildon, Essex, SS14 3WB
Mr Mulligan’s Basildon
Mr Mulligan's Basildon, Unit 9, Festival Leisure Park, Basildon, Essex, SS14 3WB
360 Play Basildon
360 Play Basildon, Festival Leisure Park, Festival Way, Basildon, Essex, SS14 3WB
Colne Valley Railway
Colne Valley Railway, Castle Hedingham, Halstead, Essex, CO9 3DZ