Family Days Out

Join the River Stour Trust to Discover Constables River

Wivenhoe is a small riverside town, close to the University of Essex, with a history of fishing and boat building. Whilst some of this industry remains, it now has a healthy population of students and creatives giving it a unique character within the borough.

The Maldon district offers a wide range of places to visit and activities to enjoy at any time of year. Get the train to Witham and then the bus into Maldon from right outside Witham station with regular bus services from the station it’s an easy venue to access by public transport. The town of Maldon itself is especially famous for the Hythe Quay, home to many of the remaining Thames Barges. A variety of short trips from Maldon are available on these ancient craft, and also the Viking Saga.

A lovely little 'olde worlde' town with a lot to offer, a bus journey from Marks Tey railway station.

Long Melford is a quintessential English village located in the picturesque Suffolk countryside.

Shop at an exciting variety of food and craft stalls

Southend-on-Sea has unlimited shopping opportunities with The Victoria Centre and The Royals.

This museum tells the story of the natural and human history of South East Essex.

Adventure Island is the UK's Number one free admission fun park!