Zoos & Safari ParksEssex

Barleylands Farm Centre is accessed from our large, free car park. Children of all ages can meet and feed our friendly farm animals, ride the mini tractors around the farm and let off steam in the adventure play area. Come along and visit the chicks in the hatchery,…

Colchester Zoo has some of the best cat and primate collections in Europe. See a White Tiger eye to eye in White Tiger Valley, or get closer to the Zoo's Chimpanzees at Chimp World. The Zoo received special recognition for its work on projects across the board…

460 acre nature reserve including former plotlands, managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust. A remaining plotland home, The Haven has been restored in 1930's style.Shop, refreshments, displays and events.Admission: Free. Donations welcome.Open: Tue‐Sun every week, plus Bank Holidays…

There's so much to sea New displays throughout 2004 There is no greater advenutre than the one that takes place beneath our seas and oceans on our beautiful blue planet. The amazing diversity of creatures that live beneath the waves is truly amazing and many…

Boydells Dairy Farm is a small working farm, run by the Threadgold family consisting of Roy and Cherry, with son Kiley in partnership. The farm is open to the public and specialises in sheep milking. Set in the beautiful North Essex countryside only an hour's drive from central…

Have showers of fun in Mole Hall Wildlife Park's new water maze. Negotiate innocent looking paths with hidden sprinklers when you least expect it. See also deer, otters, pet's corner, straw castle, sheep, goats and many other friendly and exciting animals.…

Set in picturesque landscaped courtyards Barleylands Craft village hosts around 30 working crafts including Blacksmiths, Glassblowers, Potters, Wood Turner and Floral Designer to name but a few. The Craft Village is free to tour and there is no charge for parking. Parents can keep the little ones amused…

Essex Horse and Pony Protection Society rescue, rehabiliate and rehome where possible horses and ponies. We have 40 horses on a 55 acre site.We are open every Saturday and Sunday afternoon from 1pm til 5pm and on Bank Holiday Mondays.…

Providing information about the whole of the Regional Park, including walking, events, outdoor recreation, events and sports and leisure facilities, the Farm also boasts a shop and tearooms serving hot and cold refreshments.Seasonal fishing permits for L.V.P. managed waters and annual bird watching hide permits for River Lee…

100 acre woodland reserve overlooking the reservoir, nature trails, 4 bird hides, wheelchair access, gift shop and visitor centre. Events for adults and children all year round. Light refreshments available.Open: Tue‐Sun 9am‐5pm, closed Mondays.…

There is a magical not-so-far away land where you can ride upon dragons, be sucked into a Vortex, come face to face with Beelzee Bob, ride the rapids on the Raging River, witness the fury of the Paraoh, in fact everyday a new magical adventure./pp/ppWe are easy to…

The largest antiques centre in Essex. Five interesting old buildings housing over 70 antiques dealers in antiques and crafts. On the banks of the River Crouch in a picturesque hamlet, with tea-rooms and 18th Century pub. Visits to the Classic Motor Cycle Museum on Sundays…

The Thameside Aviation Museum has been based at Coalhouse Fort since 1984 but started life many years earlier in 1974 under the name of The Essex Historical Aircraft Society with our first excavation being carried out in August 11th of that year, on Hawker Hurricane P3518 of 257…