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Local attractions in Essex
Tiptree
Essex, England CO5 0RF
The home of the Wilkin family and Tiptree conserves, honey and marmalades. Tiptree Visitor Centre: 01621-814524
http://www.tiptree.com/
Colchester Zoo
Maldon Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0SL Tel: 01206 331292
With over 260 species to see, set in 60 acres of beautiful parkland and lakes, Colchester Zoo is well worth a visit. There are over 50 daily displays, an undercover soft play area, 4 adventure play areas, 2 road trains and much more, Colchester Zoo promises everyone a great day out!
http://www.colchester-zoo.co.uk/
Central Museum/ Planetarium/ Discovery Centre
Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 6ES Tel: 01702 434449
Entry to all the museum branches is free, although there is a small charge for visiting the Southend Planetarium, situated within the Central Museum and for some events.
The Museum organises many events and exhibitions, details of which can be found within this website, as well as exciting schools activities, family events and lifelong learning opportunities.
http://www.southendmuseums.co.uk/
Essex Wildlife Trust
Langdon Nature Reserve
3rd Avenue, Lower Dunton Road, Basildon, Essex SS16 Tel: 01621 862960
Opening: Daily, except Mondays, 9am-5pm
Langdon visitor centre is set in a stunning nature reserve of 461 acres which comprises of woodland, meadows, lakes and former plotland gardens. There are beautiful wildlife gardens at the back of the visitor centre and a museum of Plotland Life, offering wildlife and a history of the plotland way of life.
The Langdon visitor centre has a display room, gift and bookshop, and refreshments. A full schools programme is available. Toilet facilities, including disabled. Nearby is The Haven Plotland Museum, a 1930's bungalow, ideal for a trip down memory lane.
http://www.essexwt.org.uk/
Imperial War Museum Duxsford , Cambridgeshire, CB22 4QR Tel: 01223 835 000
A wonderful museum exhibiting topics such as, Air Space, Battle of Britain, Air & Sea and Flying Aircraft. A wonderful and interactive learning experience.
http://www.duxford.iwm.org.uk/
Chigboro Fisheries, Chigborough Road, Heybridge Maldon, Essex, CM9 4RE Information Line: 01621 857368
A complex of 8 lakes , a total of 53 acres catering for both Trout and Coarse Anglers
http://www.chigborofisheries.co.uk/index.html
The Company Shed, 129 Coast Road, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, C05 8PA, Tel: 01206 382700
A fishmonger and a restaurant. Local fisherman provide The Company shed with their catches on a dialy basis.
http://mersea-island.com/the-company-shed.cfm
Layer Marney Tower, Nr Colchester, Essex, C05 9US Tel: 01206 330 784
A dramatic building in the Essex landscape , overlooking the River Blackwater. It was built in the reign of Henry VIII and visited by imporant and influential monarchs. Open to visitors to enjoy the architecture, gardens and landscapes.
http://www.layermarneytower.co.uk/
Five lakes Gold Course, Five Lakes Hotel, Golf & Spa, Colchester Road, Tolleshunt Knights, Maldon, Essex, CM9 8HX
Tel: 01621 862426
Two different and mature 18 hole parkland courses. Email: golfoffice@fivelakes.co.uk
http://www.fivelakes.co.uk/thegolfclub/
The Combined Military Services Museum, Station Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4LQ Tel: 01621 841826
The museum displays artefacts from Britain's military history. It is fully airconditioned, and the collections are kept in high quality display cases. The museum houses only genuine period items, many of which are of national importance.
http://www.cmsm.co.uk/
Horse Riding Schools, Essex
There are many horseriding schools and equestrian centres in Essex to choose from; Chelmsford, Ongar, Colchester, Southend On Sea, Basildon, Maldon, Braintree. Local riding.com offers a list from which to select your nearest riding school.
http://localriding.com/essex-riding-schools.html
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