Family Days Out in Essex

There is a wide choice of family days out in Essex. There are picturesque towns like Colchester and Saffron Waldon, with their castles, child friendly museums and parks to enjoy. If the kids like animals, visit Old McDonald’s Farm in Brentwood or Colchester’s famous Zoo. From a Saxon village, to adventure playgrounds and folk museums, Essex offers some great attractions for a family outing in this beautiful countryside.

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Recommended family days out in Essex

Ikea, West Thurrock, Essex

	The Ikea Store in Thurrock provides a different and fun day out for your children and allows you to get some shopping done which is always a bonus! There are a number of facilities provided by Ikea to make the trip a fun experience for children, including a playground outside and a crèche ...
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Southend Pier, Southend, Essex

	Southend Pier is situated in the centre of the town and attracts thousands of visitors every year. Stretching over 2 Km into the Thames Estuary, this the longest pleasure pier in the world. At the start of the pier there is a ticket office and a small museum giving information about the his...
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Parklands Open Space, Upminster, Essex

	Parklands Open Space in Upminster is between Corbets Tey Road and Park Farm Road and can be accessed from either street. The Parklands is all that remains of the Gaynes Park Estate, which was originally owned by the Esdaile family. There is a lake running the length of the park, w...
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Central Park Leisure Centre, Harold Hill, Essex

	Central Park Leisure Centre provides a range of facilities for all families and individuals. There is a swimming pool and a baby pool and a sports hall that offers a full range of children's activities from 5-a-side football to badminton. There is also a crèche that is open each wee...
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Grays Beach Riverside Park, West Thurrock, Essex

	If your family enjoys mucking around in the sand, then this may be the place for you. Grays Beach Riverside Park is a unique family attraction which is open all year round and contains a giant sand pit, adventure trail, bouncy castle, aerial slide, nature trail and the famous Grays B...
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