What to do in Essex

Activities, attractions and tours

Bridge End Gardens which includes a garden
Layer Marney Tower showing heritage architecture
Bridge End Gardens which includes autumn leaves and a park
Colchester showing heritage architecture, a cemetery and a castle
Colchester showing interior views, heritage architecture and an administrative building

Most fun & popular experiences in Essex

Tours & day trips

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London Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour & Thames River Cruise

London Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour & Thames River Cruise

Activity duration is 1 day
7.8 out of 10 with 1511 reviews
Free cancellation available
The previous price was £43 and current price is £39 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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London Borough Market Tea and Doughnuts Tour

London Borough Market Tea and Doughnuts Tour

Activity duration is 2 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is £33 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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City Cruises Lunch Cruise on the River Thames

City Cruises Lunch Cruise on the River Thames

Activity duration is 1 hour and 45 minutes
8.8 out of 10 with 13 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £46 per adult
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Attractions

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Warner Bros. Studio Tour – The Making of Harry Potter with Return Transfer

Warner Bros. Studio Tour – The Making of Harry Potter with Return Transfer

Activity duration is 8 hours
9.2 out of 10 with 2180 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £71 per adult
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Holiday & seasonal tours

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Ghost, Ghouls and Gallows Tour : Guided Tour with Boat Ride

Ghost, Ghouls and Gallows Tour : Guided Tour with Boat Ride

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
8.8 out of 10 with 20 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £27 per adult
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What to do in Essex

 

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Day trip destinations from Essex

Cambridge which includes heritage architecture, a river or creek and heritage elements

Cambridge

London

London

Photo by Michaela Mala

Dunmow

Photo "Buckhurst Hill" by Brian Gotts (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Brian Gotts (CC BY-SA)

Buckhurst Hill

Photo "Long Melford" by PAUL FARMER (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by PAUL FARMER (CC BY-SA)

Long Melford

Photo "Basildon" by Julieanne Savage (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Julieanne Savage (CC BY-SA)

Basildon

Bishop\'s Stortford which includes château or palace and heritage architecture

Bishop's Stortford

Photo by Christopher Mann

Brentwood