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Family Days Out in Essex
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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. |
Recommended family days out in Essex
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A visit to the castle and its beautiful grounds is ideal for a family outing. The High Keep, Minstrel Gallery and evocative gothic architecture are part of this fine Norman castle, which has been owned by the same family since William the Conqueror. Do check on their programme for... | |
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E I E I O! There are a lot more animals in this farm than the Old McDonald place: otters, red squirrels and owls for a start and of course all the regular farm animals, both large and small. There are also great play areas for the kids with rides, slides and merry-go-rounds. C... | |
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Fancy a world where you have unlimited lives and a talking laser gun? It may not be not for you, but it may well appeal to the younger members of the family. There are lights, smoke, music in this all-action, fast-moving game with all the rules explained by the friendly marshalls. Suit... | |
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From Aardvarks (there was a baby one born here last Christmas) to Zebras, they are all here in this stunningly designed, animal friendly (and child-friendly!) zoo. There is so much to see that you may not even have time for the Adventure Play Park also on of... | |
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Have a great day out at this award winning Country Park. In the visitor centre there is a children's creative corner, whilst outside hundreds of acres of woods and wildflowers with a lake and ponds just waiting to help you unwind and relax. Check out the programme of events, activi... | |
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