Family fun

Essex has all you need to treat the family to a fun, educational and great-value day out.

Offering all the fun of the seaside, the Essex coast is home to numerous family festivals and carnivals throughout the summer months including the Clacton air show and Southend Pier's amusement arcades. Further inland follow the ghost trail to Manningtree where the last Witchfinder General is famous for his relentless witch hunting, find out more at Manningtree Museum.

Download the trail here: Mysteries and Ghosts itinerary

For a day out guaranteed to entertain the kids visit Colchester Zoo, home to some of the best cat and primate collections in Europe, and to burn off that excess energy stop off at Colchester Leisure World which offers a range of fun activities for the whole family to enjoy.

Visit our Where to Visit section for details on numerous attractions for a great day out for the whole family.

Other relevant links:
Ideas for the Kids
Days Out for the Kids