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Essex - Tourist Attractions, Amusements,
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This page covers general Tourist Attractions, including Amusement Parks, Boat Trips, Theme Parks, Specialist Shops, factory shops and outlet villages, Guided Walks, Country Parks,  Viewpoints, Zoos and wildlife parks, etc.

We know that not all the attractions in Essex are listed. Please help us make this guide comprehensive by giving details of missing attractions
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MS Brightlingsea

Harwich, Essex
E-mail: sales@msbrightlingsea.com
Web: www.msbrightlingsea.com

The MS Brightlingsea is a vintage passenger boat providing harbour tours and dinner cruises from Harwich. She is the last surviving funnelled passenger boat of her type, running continuously for 70 years between Harwich and Felixstowe since being built for the railway company in 1925. The vessel runs public trips all day throughout the summer and is available for private hire all year.


Chelmsford Miniature Railway

Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2RL
E-mail: ChelmsfordSME@aol.com
Web: csme.50webs.com

Chelmsford Miniature Railway offers rides for the public every Sunday from April to September.


Glide3 Limited

17 Ensign House, Admirals Way, Canary Wharf, London E14 9XQ
Tel: 01621 853458
E-mail: info@glide3.com
Web: www.glide3.com

Fly a Hovercraft on land and water!


Southend-on-Sea Pier

Western Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1EE
Tel: 01702 215620/618747    Fax: 01702 611889
E-mail: pierandforeshore@southend.gov.uk
Web: www.southendpier.co.uk

The world’s longest pleasure pier.



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Theme Parks

Adventure Island

Western Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1EE
Tel: 01702 443 400    Fax: 01702 601 044
Web: www.adventureisland.co.uk

Rides and attractions with free entry to the park.  Only pay for the attractions you are interested in!



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Walks & Viewpoints

DEFRA – Rural Affairs

Tel: 08459 335577
E-mail: helpline@defra.gsi.gov.uk
Web: countrywalks.defra.gov.uk

More than 1800 walks etc in the United Kingdom. Simply select your destination and you will be rewarded with mini guides and map references to help you explore the countryside at your leisure.



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Zoos & Wildlife Parks

Colchester Zoo

Maldon Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0SL
Tel: 01206 331292    Fax: 01206 331392
Web: www.colchester-zoo.com

Colchester Zoo has over 200 species of animals, many are classified as endangered or vulnerable species.


Mole Hall Wildlife Park

Widdington, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3SS
Tel: 01799 540400    Fax: 01799 542408
Web: www.molehall.com

Wildlife at Mole Hall includes, otters, flamingos, sarus cranes,  primates (including chimpanzees), owls,  birds, guanacos, wallabies, a beautiful tropical Butterfly Pavilion  and much more.


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