🎡 DAYS OUT • ACTIVITIES • ATTRACTIONS
Things To Do & Attractions in East Anglia
Discover brilliant days out across Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire. From family attractions and wildlife parks to museums, adventure activities, heritage sites, cinemas, karting and unique local experiences, Dovetail Events makes it easier to find your next day out.
Whether you’re planning a family day out, looking for something different to do this weekend or exploring somewhere new in East Anglia, browse our growing collection of attractions below.
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Discover Things To Do Across East Anglia
Find family days out, historic attractions, wildlife, museums, adventures, indoor activities and unforgettable experiences across Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire.
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Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park
📍 Essex
Get tickets for Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park and explore outdoor and indoor soft play areas, animal encounters, tractor rides, nature trails and more!
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Rock Up Lakeside
📍 Grays, Essex
Book Rock Up Lakeside tickets for one of the best climbing centres in Essex, with climbing lessons, climbing walls and climbing for all ages near London!
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Hatter’s Farm
📍 Essex
Whether it's Halloween events and activities, tulip fields, or a day full of farmyard charm, book Hatters Farm event tickets for the best prices anywhere online
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Hedingham Castle
📍 Colchester, Essex
Get tickets here for an amazing day out at Hedingham Castle, with plenty of family activities, Jousting events and more for a fun day out in Essex!
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Caddies Southend
📍 Southend-on-Sea, Essex
Book Caddies Southend tickets for the best indoor adventure golf in Southend! Play Crazy Golf, Bumper Cars, Shuffleboard & more at Caddies in Southend!
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Marsh Farm
📍 Chelmsford, Essex
Visit Marsh Farm in Chelmsford for a top tourist attraction, one of the best animal parks in Essex and a great family day out near London!
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Curve Watersports – Aqua Park
📍 Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
Looking for a fun day of watersports near Colchester? Get tickets for curve watersports aqua park for the best outdoor family activities near me!
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Urban Xtreme Colchester
📍 Colchester, Essex
Book Urban Xtreme tickets for some of the best extreme activities in Colchester! Enjoy axe throwing in Essex and visit Essex's rage room in Colchester!
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Greensward Café and Adventure Golf
📍 Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
Enjoy family‑friendly adventure golf beside the sea at Greensward Café in Clacton‑on‑Sea, open daily with no booking fees and the best prices anywhere online
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Maldon Promenade Zoo
📍 Maldon, Essex
Book Maldon Promenade Zoo tickets for one of the best days out for families in Essex Located in the scenic Promenade Park,…
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Lakeside Karting Raceway
📍 Grays, Essex
Thurrock Karting 🏁 Experience Essex's Largest Outdoor Karting Circuit! Looking for one of the fastest and most exciting days out in Essex?…
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Brentwood Karting
📍 Brentwood, Essex
🚦 Experience One of Essex's Premier Outdoor Karting Circuits! Looking for an adrenaline-fuelled day out in Essex? 🏁 Brentwood Karting is home…
Audley End House and Gardens
📍 Saffron Walden, Essex
🏛️ Audley End House and Gardens – Historic Family Day Out in Essex 📍 Address: Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11…
Harwich Harbour Ferry
📍 Harwich, Essex
🚢 Harwich Harbour Foot & Bicycle Ferry This is a really good one because it's both an attraction and a practical transport…
Electric Palace
📍 Harwich, Essex
🎬 Electric Palace Cinema – Historic Cinema in Harwich 📍 Address: King’s Quay Street, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3ER 📞 Phone: 01255 551551…
Ha’Penny Pier
📍 Harwich, Essex
⚓ Ha'Penny Pier – The Heart of Historic Harwich 📍 Address: The Quay, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3HH 📞 Phone Number: Check local…
Harwich Redoubt Fort
📍 Harwich, Essex
⚔️ Harwich Redoubt Fort – Historic Military Fortress in Essex 📍 Address: Main Road, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3LT 📞 Phone Number: Check…
Naze Tower
📍 Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
🗼 Naze Tower – Historic Landmark & Coastal Views in Walton-on-the-Naze 📍 Address: Old Hall Lane, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, CO14 8LE 📞 Phone…
Curve Water Sports
📍 Clacton, Essex
🌊 Curve Water Sports – Adventure on the Water in Essex 📍 Address: St Osyth Beach, Point Clear Bay, Essex 📞 Phone…
Colchester Castle
📍 Colchester, Essex
🏰 Colchester Castle – Discover Britain's First Roman City 📍 Address: Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJ 📞 Phone Number: 01206 282939…
Leisure World Colchester
📍 Colchester, Essex
🏊 Leisure World Colchester – Swimming, Fitness & Family Fun in Essex 📍 Address: Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YH 📞 Phone…
AirHop Adventure & Trampoline Park Colchester
📍 Colchester, Essex
🦘 AirHop Adventure & Trampoline Park Colchester – Indoor Family Fun in Essex 📍 Address: Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YH 📞…
Clacton Pier
📍 Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
🎡 Clacton Pier – Essex's Iconic Seaside Attraction 📍 Address: No.1 North Sea, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1QX 📞 Phone Number: 01255 421115…
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Colchester Zoo
📍 Colchester, Essex
✨ Colchester ZooSpend a memorable day discovering incredible animals, fascinating habitats and family-friendly experiences at Colchester Zoo in Colchester, Essex.⭐ Why Visit…
🎯 Find the Perfect Day Out
East Anglia is packed with places to visit for every type of day out. Families can discover zoos, farm parks, adventure centres and indoor attractions, while history lovers can explore castles, museums, historic houses and heritage sites. If you’re after something more energetic, look out for karting, climbing, watersports, adventure golf and other activities across the region.
👨👩👧 Family Days Out
Find fun attractions for children and families, including wildlife parks, farms, adventure centres and indoor activities.
⚡ Adventure & Activities
Discover karting, climbing, axe throwing, watersports, adventure golf and exciting experiences across East Anglia.
🏰 History & Heritage
Explore museums, castles, historic houses and fascinating heritage attractions throughout Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire.
☔ Indoor Things To Do
Looking for something to do whatever the weather? Browse museums, cinemas, activity centres, entertainment venues and other indoor attractions.
Explore More of East Anglia
Dovetail Events is continually adding new attractions and experiences across East Anglia. Alongside our Things To Do guide, you can also discover upcoming events, entertainment and local businesses to help plan a complete day out.
New attractions are added regularly, so check back whenever you’re looking for inspiration for your next weekend, school holiday or short break.