Southend Seafront

Resort Town

With stunning views, Southend Seafront is a vibrant place to go, with lots to see and do, such as Southend Pier, which is not only an historical icon, but also the longest pleasure pier in the world! Try a round of mini golf or visit Southend Pier Museum for a glimpse into the history of the pier, and the RNLI lifeboat station welcome visitors too.

Western Esplanade
Southend-on-Sea
Essex
SS1 1EE

RHS Hyde Hall

Gardens, shop, cafe

This Essex garden is an inspiration to visitors of all ages with sweeping panoramas and far reaching views. Boasting an eclectic range of inspirational horticultural styles from traditional to modern, Hyde Hall gardens provide interest and colour, whatever the weather or time of year.

Creephedge Lane
Rettendon
Chelmsford
Essex
CM3 8RA

T: 01245 400256

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Battlesbridge Antiques Centre

Antiques centre, cafes, pubs

Battlesbridge, located at the tidal reach of the River Crouch, has had a long history with the river that divides it. Home to over 80 antique dealers housed in a variety of old buildings and courtyards, you never know what treasures you may find! It has a lovely quaint dining area with garden view outdoor seating.

Battlesbridge Antiques Centre Maltings Road
Battlesbridge
Essex
SS11 7RE

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Barleylands Farm

Farm, craft village and cafe

There’s lots to do at Barleylands Farm Park, Billericay – whatever the weather. They have farmyard friends with daily animal activities including lamb bottle feeding, a Reptile House, the Discovery Barn museum and awesome birds of prey. With craft shops, tea rooms and
a restaurant, there is lots to do for everyone.

Barleylands Road
Billericay
CM11 2UD

T: 01268 290229

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