Family Holidays and Breaks in Essex

Essex is a fantastic place to visit for your next family break. With its Constable countryside, great seaside resorts and over 14,000 listed buildings not to mention a plethora of museums, shops, galleries, top restaurants and much, much more there’s something for every single member of your family to enjoy during your stay. With so many beautiful open spaces to cherish and savour in Essex a holiday park always makes for a popular choice of accommodation with families. One of our favourites is Coopers Beach on Mersea Island, a charming holiday park with excellent facilities, beautifully scenic views of the sea and, for those of you that enjoy water sports, access to some fantastic water-based activities including windsurfing and sailing. Don’t worry if you’re not interested in water sports, there’s plenty of great walks to be had in the surrounding countryside plus some wonderful day trips from local ferry services and the chance to visit the oldest recorded town in England just down the road in Colchester. In fact a stop over in Colchester is well worth it and any stay in the oldest town should really be done at the oldest hotel, The Rose and Crown, a 14th-century timber-framed building with real personality and friendly staff that will make you and your family feel right at home.

Short family breaks in Essex

	Take a relaxing break on Mersea Island with its warm climate and friendly atmosphere. Newly built indoor pool has with a fabulous sun terrace where you can enjoy the views. Children can play for hours in the fun adventure playground areas. Enjoy family entertainment in the evenings at...
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	Enjoying direct access to a fabulous sandy beach from its setting on the edge of the popular seaside town of Clacton Martello Beach has everything you need for a traditional sun-and-sand family holiday. An array of facilities on site include an indoor and outdoor heated swimming ...
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	Commanding a beautiful coastal setting with magnificent estuary views Steeple Bay is nestled in heart of the picturesque Essex countryside in the seaside village of Southminster. Conveniently located only an hour from the capital city this scenic holiday park is ideal for those lookin...
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Our top hotels for family holidays in Essex

	Boswell House is a small comfortable hotel, well equipped for a family stay. Family room with cot and extra bed available. Within easy walking distance of railway station and town centre. Free Wifi access and a large car park for your convenie...
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	An attractive converted Victorian house, Sandrock Hotel is very close to the beach, Pier and Promenade Gardens. Comfortable lounge and dining areas, and family rooms with cots and extra b...
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	An ideal base for exploring Epping Forest, Premier Inn Loughton / Buckhurst Hill is also close to the Underground station if you want a family day out in London. There is the usual Premier Inn high standard of comfort and cleanliness, with free on site car parking and a Toby Carvery ...
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	In a lovely location right on the seafront at Southend-On-Sea, Premier Inn Thorpe Bay is close to Southend Pier and a mile from the town centre. So leave the car in the car park and take an invigorating stroll along the promenade, or hop on a bus outside the hotel. ACCOMMODATION: Bo...
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	Just off the M25 and convenient for North London, Premier Inn Waltham Abbey offers families the comfortable and friendly accommodation and service you expect from this hotel chain. Breakfast and evening meals are served at the popular Bakers Arms Pub next door. ACCOMMODATION: Book a stay ...
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	Five Lakes Hotel is situated in a rural location just outside the village of Tolleshunt Knights, near Maldon. This modern sprawling hotel has a huge range of facilities particularly suitable for children aged 10 and over. Facilities can be used by joining the Five Lakes Country Club o...
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	In a convenient location for the centre of town, the Atlantic Hotel has modern fun...
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	The elegant family owned Ivy Hill Hotel is set in beautifully kept gardens in the Essex countryside. The recently refurbished bedrooms are modern and comfortable, and the location on the A12 makes Ivy Hill Hotel a good place to stay if you are visiting Chelmsford or Brentwood....
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	Marks Tey Hotel has 110 bedrooms overlooking the landscaped grounds or the tennis courts. There’s free WiFi throughout and free parking. The Leisure Club has recently had a facelift and now includes a family changing room. Marks Tey Hotel has a modern Brasserie and a Cocktail B...
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	The modern Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa is set in 300 acres of landscaped grounds, which include two 18-hole championship golf courses. Right in the heart of Constable Country, the luxurious Stoke by Nayland Hotel has a superb Health and Fitness centre and Spa and the w...
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	The Rose & Crown Hotel offers accommodation in the original 14th century building, or the newer annexe. There are low ceilings, oak beams and an interesting history at this ‘oldest hotel in the oldest recorded town in England’. The historic timber framed Rose & Crown Hotel is wi...
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	Right in the heart of town, the brand new Ilford Hotel has excellent transport links into London from both railway and tube stations. This top quality hotel has all the latest in modern facilities and hotel rooms have HD flat screen TV with the very latest Media Hubs for iPod, ...
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	If looking for a family hotel to stay near Stansted, the chances are you will almost certainly be flying out or meeting someone coming in and if so De Salis Hotel is a good choice. It is a newly built hotel within a few minutes of the terminal offering all sorts of fly/drive packages a...
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	For a family stay in Essex, DeRougemont Manor Hotel just outside Brentwood may be what you are looking for. It is a modern privately owned 4* hotel with comfortable rooms, friendly staff, their own restaurant and free parking. The hotel is set in ten acres of wooded grounds and gardens...
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	A small friendly B&B, Harwood Guest House is close to Stansted Airport and offers park and fly deals. It’s just a short walk to restaurants, shops and pubs in the High Street. ACCOMMODATION - An ensuite family room at Harwood Guest House has a king-sized bed and twin single beds. On ...
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	Prested Hall is a beautiful country house hotel between Colchester and Chelmsford. It’s a friendly privately owned hotel set in 75 acres of attractive parklands surrounded by a moat. An adjacent Health Club is available to hotel guests. ACCOMMODATION – Prested Hall has a choic...
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	The Royal Hotel has a lovely location overlooking the River Thames and it’s about ten minutes walking distance to Purfleet Station with regular trains into Central London. ACCOMMODATION – An ensuite family room at The Royal Hotel will sleep 2 adults and 1 child. Late departure bookab...
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	The Windmill Inn is a small family pub in rural setting equidistant from Chelmsford and Braintree. It’s situated in the small hamlet of Chatham Green, within a short walk of The Essex Way footpath. They have a restaurant which serves good home cooked food and a pleasant guest gar...
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	White Hart Hotel is a beautiful old coaching inn very close to the centre of Braintree. It’s 20 minutes from Stansted Airport and makes a good base for a family holiday exploring Essex. Their popular restaurant serves home cooked meals in a comfortable atmosphere. ACCOMMODATION – W...
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Family days out in Essex

	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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	Barleylands is a hive of activity where you will find something for everyone. The Craft Village with over 50 working craft units offers a retail experience with a difference! The Farm Centre has lots of friendly animals and fun things to do. You can take a ride a miniature steam railway...
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	Check out the wide range of activities on offer for the family, such as guided walks and bird watching, before visiting this nature reserve on the shores of Hanningfield Reservoir The very informative visitor centre gives uninterrupted views of water and it's wildfowl populat...
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	Do you fancy getting lost? Not in that annoying 'I've taken a wrong-turn' way, but in a genuinely amazing Great Maze. This one is made of sunflowers and it gets bigger every year. Don't worry about really getting lost there is a map you can use if you want and a viewing platform if you...
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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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	If you would like the children to know what is was like to live in this area during the last century then take them to this delightful museum housed in a large 16th century barn and moated manor house. The past is brought back to life with exhibits, ranging from farm machinery, kit...
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	If your child has a local history assignment from school or is interested in military history then it is all here at Chelmsford Museum & Essex Regiment Museum. There are also collections of ceramics, coins and even animals: the highlight being a living beehive! Check the events be...
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	Not at all what it sounds! For a start it is set in almost 200 acres of parkland with many historic buildings. It has a really exciting programme of regular events designed for children from role-play as a Victorian worker to various scientific workshops. They also have their own rai...
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	Start at the convenient visitor centre to learn about the walks in the surrounding countryside. There are lots of interesting things for the children to learn about in its attractive surroundings with its viewing room and wildlife gallery. You can then enjoy a well-planned wal...
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	Take the site and ruins of a genuine castle from the Norman Conquest, rebuild it on the lines of a toy fort or castle on a scale of 1:1 with children firmly in mind and bingo - you have Mountfitchett Castle. Throw in the odd reconstructed Saxon village, a farmyard with cute ani...
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	A day out at an English country house can make a great family outing and certainly the Tudor Audley End House and Garden will provide much of interest. The interior of the mansion has lots of fascinating things for the children to look at as they explore the many wonderfully furni...
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	Adventure Island is an up to date version or remake of the traditional seaside funfair of old. Unlike Adventure Parks there is no charge to go in, so you can wander round with the kids, ice cream in hand to just look at the enormous range of activities they offer in which the human ...
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	Colchester Castle Park is a huge oasis of splendour and delight in the centre of Colchester. There are masses of ornamental gardens created by a small army of gardeners, large open spaces for playing and a huge array of amusements. This park is a wonderful place to visit for any family...
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	Walton-on-the-Naze Pier is the third longest pier in Great Britain being some 2610ft long. This old fashioned pier is located close to the town train station and has one of the world’s oldest operating amusement parks. There are many activities here to delight children and Walton Pier...
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	Clacton Pier contains 6 acres of amusement park and attractions, designed to amuse and enthrall children. At the entrance to this town centre pier there’s a huge array of amusements for small children and toddlers. Entrance to the pier is free, but to participate on the rides i...
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	Indikart Colchester is an indoor karting track for children over the age of 8. Race suits and crash helmets are supplied. These can be found in the male and female changing rooms and it is also important to wear trainers or similar footwear for safety reasons. Indikart is great...
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	This is the perfect place for energetic fun for all the family. Riverside Ice and Leisure Centre has a huge variety of activities for children including School holiday ice skating courses, Ice disco sessions, a crèche and a wonderful indoor adventure soft playground called ‘Kool Kids...
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	Hollytrees Museum provides free, hands-on historical fun in Colchester town centre. There are beautiful displays of Victorian crafts along with exhibitions of old toys. The most amazing exhibit in the toy section is the wonderfully detailed Dolls House, a model of the Hollyt...
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	Go Bananas is a fantastic soft play centre designed to delight and thrill children of all ages. Most soft play centres are just for young children, but Go Bananas has made a real effort to provide entertainment for all ages including adults. For the under 5’s Go Bananas has ‘...
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	Marsh Farm is basically a farm for children, a place to have fun and meet the animals and even feed an orphan lamb. Look out on the website for details of events and lambing times. All the farm animals are here to be stroked and fed and the smaller animals such as bunny rabbits and gu...
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	Timbuk 2s is a soft play area in Upminster Essex. It is quite large in size and has three play areas and a mini football pitch. There is an area for under 2's, which is fenced off so that older children can’t get in easily. A smaller play area for under 3’s which has a clim...
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	Upminster Park is in the centre of Upminster town just off the High Street. In one corner there is a large L shaped grassy area with a fenced off children’s playground, and next to this is an exercise area with the outdoor gym equipment that you find in many public parks these days. T...
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	Kidspace is a huge soft play area in Romford with activities that cater to children from babies to early teens. There is a soft area for babies and toddlers with small slides and a ball pit area, a three-storey ball area where children and adults can shoot balls at each other, a go-cart t...
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	Lake Meadows Park in Billericay can be quite difficult to find, but it is well worth the effort to get there. The large park has a children’s play area near the entrance and a pond in the centre and which is fenced off in most areas making it safe for children to walk around and feed duc...
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	The Junglee Fun Café in Hornchurch is a soft play area and café situated in the town centre. It is only really suitable for children up to about 5 years of age. There is a small climbing area with a slide, a bouncy castle and ball pit and a soft mat area for babies. As its name sugg...
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	Tropical Wings Butterfly and Bird Garden is situated in South Woodham Ferrers in Essex. It is home to the UK's largest tropical butterfly house as well as many other birds and animals, including, hawks, parrots, wallabies, meerkats, and a variety of farm animals. The staff at Tropical W...
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	Funky Monkeys in Romford town centre is a medium sized soft play centre, with a two-storey play area suitable for children up to about 10 years of age. Dressing up clothes are provided, and in the lower area there are sections, which are set up as a shop and house for children to play...
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	Delight your children and take them to Colchester Castle Museum for a really hands on experience of history. There are lots of displays where children are encouraged to touch and feel, including dressing up in Togas and Roman armour. In this Norman Castle, built over a Roman temple, chil...
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	Situated on the edge of Freeport shopping village Number Ten Bowling provides fantastic family entertainment. There are 26 professional bowling lanes all of which have child bumpers if required. Number Ten is a purpose built Bowling alley designed to cater for all the family: ...
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	Rollerworld is advertised as ‘Europe’s finest Rollerskating Rink’ and this large Maple floor makes for wonderful skating. Rollerworld is open every day and has an extensive programme in school holidays and weekends to entertain families. Quad and inline skates can be hired che...
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	Tenpin Colchester is a purpose built bowling alley situated at the bottom of Colchester Castle Park. There are 24 lanes, all with available child rails and there are also child ramps for very young children to join in. Tenpin Colchester is designed to provide family entertainment, and ...
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	Colchester Leisure World is a great place for all round family fun. The main attraction is a large leisure pool with waves, rapids, two flumes, random jets of water and water slides. There is a very shallow area for tots and mini slides. In addition to this pool there is a 25m fitness p...
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	Go Wild is a soft play area in Rainham Essex, which is suitable for children up to about 7 years of age. It is medium sized and has a two storey play area with a small slide, ball pit and climbing areas. It also has a larger ball bit and soft play area for under 2s. There is a large sea...
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	Raphael Park Romford is just outside the town centre and has recently been refurbished. There are grassy areas near the entrance and a large pond where you are able to feed the ducks. When you walk further into the park you encounter a small wooded area and a large playing field, which...
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	Lodge Farm Park is just outside the centre of Romford, on the opposite side of Main Road from Raphaels Park. There are two entrances to the park, each with its own car park. There are large grass areas and a playing field in the park as well as tennis courts. There’s a children...
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	Upminster Windmill is situated near the town centre and has been a local tourist attraction since the 1960’s. It is managed and run by the ‘Friends of Upminster Windmill’ who regularly hold open days on certain weekends from April to October. You can visit the windmill and get a ...
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	Hylands Park in Hornchurch is situated at the Romford end of Osborne Road. It is a surprisingly large park in the middle of a residential area but it backs onto people’s gardens as opposed to any roads and so is safe from cars etc. There’s a large grassy area with a wide oval sh...
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	Manningtree Beach and ‘The Walls’ are located at the far end of the High Street in Manningtree over looking the River Stour. The semi-circular beach is quite small, and home to the Stour Sailing Club, so there are a number of boats moored nearby. It is a lovely place for familie...
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	Hornchurch Country Park is a large field and wooded area stretching for a number of miles, with the Ingrebourne River running through it. The park is used by a wide variety of people and is especially good for children as it is great for walking, riding bikes and picnics. As there ar...
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	Harrow Lodge Park in Hornchurch covers a massive area. It is the home of Hornchurch Cricket Club and Hornchurch Sports Centre is also located within its grounds. There is a small duck pond near the Sports Centre and a children’s play area behind it. Both the duck pond and the play ...
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	King Georges Park in Brentwood is quite large, with part of it occupied by a golf course and the rest open to the public. The park has a number of large grassy areas and a large wooded area with a number of marked out paths. There is a paddling pool, which is open from July to mid-Septem...
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	Thurrock Garden Centre is a surprisingly good place to take children for an afternoon out. It sells both indoor and outdoor plants with good displays of both and has plenty of seeds for sale, which children love to buy so they can plant them and see them grow. A gift shop area sells ...
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	Kids R Us in South Ockendon is a newly opened soft play area. It has three areas for children of different age groups, including a soft matted area with toys on it for babies, a small climbing area with a small ball pit for the under 2s and a larger play area for older children. This ...
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	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 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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	Promenade Park in Maldon runs alongside the banks of the River Blackwater. It is quite a large site and has its own car park, although there is a charge for this. Family attractions include the Splash Park for older children, where they can paddle and play (the splash park is not ...
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	The popular Romford Ice Rink is open from Tuesday to Sunday during term times and every day of the week during school holidays. There are various sessions for different ages and abilities and special offers for families, with all admission prices including the hire of skates. Ice Ho...
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	Lakeside Shopping Centre in West Thurrock, Essex has around 250 shops, cafes and restaurants, with four large stores. There really is enough here to have a family day out, apart from the fantastic shops! ‘Little Lake Monsters Club’ for children arranges fun events during the sc...
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	The Freeport Shopping Centre in Braintree, Essex is an out-of-town outlet shopping village with eighty five high street and designer stores where you can pick up some real bargains! The shopping centre is open every day from 10am to 6pm Monday to Friday, 10am to 7pm on Saturday...
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	Bedfords Park in Havering-atte-Bower, Romford is a large parkland area with grassy fields and woods and it’s a great place for children and families. The park was once a private estate with a large manor house, but is now owned by Havering council and is the home of the Essex Wild...
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	Clockhouse Gardens in Upminster used to be part of the New Place Estate, which was owned by the Esdaile Family. All that is left of the estate today is the stable block dating from 1775, which has now been converted into flats and the formal gardens and pond. There is a small car par...
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	Elliot Playing Fields is a large grassy area fenced with trees just off of Hubbard’s Chase in the County Park Estate in Hornchurch. It’s a very popular park with local people for walking their dogs and taking the children to play. Many children live on the County Park Estate and the El...
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	Harold Wood Park, just off of Squirrels Heath Road, is one of the larger parks in Havering and in 2009 it won a Green Flag award, which recognizes and rewards the best green spaces in the country. The park has its own car park and there is also parking available in the nearby streets. T...
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	Langtons Gardens in Hornchurch used to be part of the Langtons Estate, built by the Massu Family in the late 18th Century. Since the 1930’s Havering Council has owed Langtons and the house has been used as a registry office and is a popular venue for weddings. The Gardens have l...
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	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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	St Andrews Park in Hornchurch is situated between Patricia Drive and Glanville Drive and can be accessed from both streets on foot. There is no car park for St Andrew’s Park but there are plenty of spaces in the nearby streets. The large grassy park is surrounded by trees and fe...
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	Upminster Hall Playing Fields are situated between Hall Lane in Upminster and Marlborough Gardens in Cranham. At the Hall Lane end of the park there’s a cricket pitch and a clubhouse which can be hired out to the public and a fenced off children’s play area with swings, slides, clim...
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	Stubbers Outdoor Activity Centre boasts a heritage that dates back as far as 1334. In April 1996 the site opened as Stubbers Adventure Centre Ltd, a private not for profit company and registered charity. Since then the facilities have expanded to provide a wide range of family activities...
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	Monkey Puzzle is an all weather indoor play centre that caters for all children up the age of twelve. There is a giant 6m play frame with a series of climbing structures as well as educational toys, slides and fun areas to explore and loads more! Tots and babies at Monkey Puzzle can '...
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	Hornchurch Sports Centre is based just outside Hornchurch town centre. The centre boasts excellent fitness facilities and is one of the only facilities in the South East with 1, 3 and 5 metre diving boards so perfect for those aspiring Tom Dalys in your family. Hornchurch Sports Centre...
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	Brentwood Centre is a large leisure centre with a variety of activities on offer for families. In the Aqua Centre, you can enjoy the use of a 25 metre indoor pool and a children’s training pool. There are a variety of clubs and activities aimed at children of all ages, including fun ...
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	Belhus Park Swimming pool is located in the Belhus Park sports and leisure complex. It is run by Impulse Leisure, a charitable organisation which specialises in encouraging the local community to get involved in health and fitness. The Belhus Park Swimming pool has a main pool, teaching ...
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	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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	The Squadrons Approach Play Area is located in Hornchurch Country Park. During the First World War the park was an airfield, which helps explain the name of the play area. The Squadrons Approach Play Area contains slides, swings and roundabouts, so is suitable for young children. Hornch...
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	Thorpe Bay is situated on the Thames Estuary near Southend on Sea. Car parking is located right on the seafront and there are a number of large green areas which are suitable for picnics and where children can play. Thorpe Bay has a number of sandy beaches which also have jetties going out ...
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	The Vue Cinema is West Thurrock is part of the National Vue Cinema chain. It is located in the famous Lakeside Shopping Centre. The cinema is a large one, with 9 screens and can seat over 1300 people. For disabled visitors, there are wheelchair bays available at the back of each auditor...
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	The Build-A-Bear Workshop in Lakeside Shopping Centre is perfect for any child who enjoys teddy bears. Visitors get the chance to make and customise their own teddy bear which they purchase to take home with them. The Build-A-Bear workshop is suitable for children aged 3 and over and of...
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	Vue Romford is part of the National Vue Cinema chain. It is located in the former Ster Century cinema located in The Brewery. The cinema is large one and has 16 screens, the largest of which can seat up to 468 guests. For disabled visitors, there are wheelchair bays available at the ...
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	The Queen's Theatre located in Hornchurch boasts the country's only resident company of actor-musicians who present a varied programme of eight main-house productions each year. The Queen’s Theatre offers a Education and Outreach Programme aimed at young people with the...
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	Hollywood Bowl has established itself as a chain of well known bowling centres in the UK and describes itself as the UK’s number one tenpin bowling experience. Each one of their 24 tenpin bowling centres has a minimum of 24 lanes, a licensed bar, a café and an up to date games ar...
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	Battlesbridge Antiques Centre is frequently described as an antiques village. Over 80 dealers are located in a picturesque variety of old buildings and courtyards. There is a wide range of antiques, collectables, architectural items, garden ornaments, crafts, fireplaces...
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	Number Ten based in Romford is part of a national chain that provides entertainment centres. The Number Ten Bowling alley is the main feature of the centre but there is also a games section, pool section and party area which caters for childrens parties. The Number Ten Bowling Alle...
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	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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	Partyman World of Play is a large play centre set in 12,000 sq ft, owned and operated by childrens entertainers. Attractions include a variety of multi-level play structures with twirl and drop slides, air cannons, the UK's only climbable volcano, sports arena, stage entertainment, th...
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	Treasure Trails have come up with a novel way of making your family day out in Colchester even more pleasant with a Treasure Trails Murder Mystery Walking Trail. The idea is simple. Treasure Trails will provide you with a set of clues for which you have to find answers. To do this you fo...
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	If you’re looking for a fun and innovative way to take in the sights of Harwich you should consider a murder mystery tour! The idea is simple. Treasure Trails will provide you with a set of clues for which you have to find answers. To do this you follow their directions on a well-ma...
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	If you are with the family in the pretty village of Castle Hedingham and would like a fun way to keep the kids amused, then why not try a Treasure Trails Spy Walking Trail. The idea is simple. Treasure Trails will provide you with a set of clues for which you have to find answers. T...
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	Make your seaside holiday or day out with the kids in Frinton-on-Sea even more entertaining by taking a Treasure Trails Spy Walking Trail through the town. The idea is simple. Treasure Trails will provide you with a set of clues for which you have to find answers. To do this you fo...
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	Add a new dimension to your day out around the historic buildings and gardens of Saffron Walden by taking a Treasure Trails Spy Walking Trail. The idea is simple. Treasure Trails will provide you with a set of clues for which you have to find answers. To do this you follow their direction...
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	If you are looking for an interesting and different way of exploring the seaside resort of Walton-on-the-Naze with the family, try a Treasure Trails Treasure Hunt. The idea is simple. Treasure Trails will provide you with a set of clues for which you have to find answers. T...
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	Brentwood Karting is renowned as one of the most demanding and exciting go-karting circuits in the country, as well as having a good safety record. Trained instructors show you what to do and everything you need is provided. There is Bambino Karting for those children aged 6-7, and C...
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	Gaynes Parkway in Hornchurch is situated on the Upminster side of Hacton Lane. It is a large grassy area with the River Ingrebourne running through the middle and a pathway connecting Hornchurch Stadium with Hornchurch Country Park and which is popular for people walking, jog...
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	The Hacton Parkway in Hornchurch is situated on the Hornchurch side of Hacton Lane. There is a small car park near the entrance to the Parkway and parking spaces are available in the nearby street. A fenced off children’s play area has swings, slides, climbing frames and a rounda...
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	The Odeon Cinema, in West Thurrock boasts ten large screens for all those family film addicts out there. The Cinema has excellent facilities and shows a multitude of family films throughout the week. The cinema is fully accessible for pushchairs and wheelchairs, and it is also accessibl...
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	Southend-on-Sea’s pier is the longest pleasure pier in the world. It is over 100 years old and extends over 1.341 miles into the Thames Estuary. The Southend Pier Museum entrance is located in the station on the right of the railway tracks. Highlights of the Museum include an original ...
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	Sealife Adventure Aquarium is an ideal all weather attraction for children. There are many different exhibits here to interest everyone, and to further engage children Sealife have plaques with amazing facts about the creatures. Children will delight in touching the friendly fish in...
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	Colchester Natural History Museum naturally focuses on everything to do with the local area and little is left out. Life from prehistoric times with roaming mammoths and hippos to more modest present day mammals such as foxes and badgers are displayed in the most hands on and child fri...
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