Things To Do in Essex

Things To Do in Essex

Plan days out in Essex with local attractions, family activities, historic places, outdoor adventures, beaches, venues and upcoming events.

Featured Attractions in Essex

Explore local attractions, activities and days out from the Dovetail directory. These listings are matched to Essex using the directory town, address and local area data, so town pages stay focused on genuinely local things to do.


Ha’Penny Pier

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Ha’Penny Pier

📍 Ha'Penny Pier The Quay Harwich Essex

⚓ Ha’Penny Pier – The Heart of Historic Harwich 📍 Address: The Quay, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3HH 📞 Phone Number:…

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Harwich Redoubt Fort

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Harwich Redoubt Fort

📍 Harwich Redoubt Fort Main Road Harwich Essex

⚔️ Harwich Redoubt Fort – Historic Military Fortress in Essex 📍 Address: Main Road, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3LT 📞 Phone…

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Naze Tower

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Naze Tower

📍 Naze Tower Old Hall Lane 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…

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Curve Water Sports

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Curve Water Sports

📍 Curve Water Sports St Osyth Beach Point Clear Bay Essex

🌊 Curve Water Sports – Adventure on the Water in Essex 📍 Address: St Osyth Beach, Point Clear Bay, Essex…

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Colchester Castle

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Colchester Castle

📍 Colchester Castle Castle Park High Street Colchester

🏰 Colchester Castle – Discover Britain’s First Roman City 📍 Address: Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJ 📞 Phone Number:…

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Leisure World Colchester

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Leisure World Colchester

📍 Leisure World Colchester Cowdray Avenue Colchester

🏊 Leisure World Colchester – Swimming, Fitness & Family Fun in Essex 📍 Address: Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YH…

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AirHop Adventure & Trampoline Park Colchester

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AirHop Adventure & Trampoline Park Colchester

📍 AirHop Adventure & Trampoline Park Colchester 21 Mason Road, Cowdray Centre Colchester

🦘 AirHop Adventure & Trampoline Park Colchester – Indoor Family Fun in Essex 📍 Address: Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO1…

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Clacton Pier

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Clacton Pier

📍 Clacton Pier No.1 North Sea Clacton-on-Sea Essex

🎡 Clacton Pier – Essex’s Iconic Seaside Attraction 📍 Address: No.1 North Sea, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1QX 📞 Phone Number:…

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Colchester Zoo

Animal Attractions

Colchester Zoo

📍 Colchester Zoo Maldon Rd Colchester

🦁 Colchester Zoo – One of the UK’s Best Wildlife Attractions 📍 Address: Maldon Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0SL…

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Upcoming Events in Essex

Find events, shows, festivals, family activities and local entertainment happening across Essex.

Jazz

June 28, 2026

Clifftown Road Southend-on-sea SS1 1AJ

Summerdaze

Summerdaze

July 4, 2026

20-21 Market Place Southend-on-Sea SS1 1DA

Quays Fest

Quays Fest

July 4, 2026

Festival Way, Festival Leisure Park Basildon SS14 3WB

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Things To Do in Essex FAQs

What are the best things to do in Essex?

The best things to do in Essex include local attractions, family days out, outdoor activities, historic places, entertainment venues and events listed on this guide.

Are there family-friendly attractions in Essex?

Yes. This page highlights family-friendly attractions and events where available, including parks, beaches, museums, activity centres and seasonal days out.

Does this page update automatically?

Yes. Dovetail Events can pull in directory attractions and upcoming events, so the guide becomes more useful as new listings are added.

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