Out & about

Join us in our new adventure, our Beach & Play Park. Whether it's slipping down our mammoth slide, partying in the disco dome or bouncing the day away in the colossal castle, we're sure your day will be one the kids will talk about all summer long! With a range of different inflatables and a beach for the parents to relax on, this is well a truly fun for all the family. July to September. ... Read more

River Lee Country Park, between Cheshunt and Waltham Abbey, is home to a trail of different sculptures that offer an exciting type of walk through the park. With 16 sculptures to find, each one is a different style and material but they're fantastic and the kids will love trying to find them all. There's one that uses different woods of size and density to create a xylophone that can be jumped on,... Read more

The Naze Tower is an historic 86ft landmark and unique visitor attraction situated on an attractive stretch of coastline at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. Over eight floors it houses an art gallery with three exhibitions a year, a museum on the Tower and Naze, tea rooms and a roof viewing platform with spectacular panoramic views. The best way to experience the Tower is to visit - hope to see you soon!

The biggest high ropes course in Essex has 3 levels, 6 different courses, over 70 aerial obstacles with 40 meter zipwire finish. They use the highest level safety system & their staff are experienced, friendly & supportive. New facilities include large registration cabin (toilets, hand washing, indoor & balcony spectator viewing, harness room), induction zone, picnic & snack zone plus lots of new improvements... Read more

Discover our 20 acre woodland obstacle activity centre. Whether you are looking for a fun, obstacle activity day, school holidays activities, party venue or something to do with the kids, we have it all covered. Open all year around 6+ years.

RHS Garden Hyde Hall is open. In order to effectively manage social distancing measures, we're asking all visitors to the garden to pre-book a time slot in advance of their visit.

In line with current Government guidelines, enclosed areas of the garden, including the glasshouse in the Global Growth Vegetable Garden and Bird Hide, remain closed. Play areas are open. Indoor catering venues... Read more

From London 2012 venues to campsites, heritage sites, cycling, walking, white water rafting, horse riding, nature reserves and wide open spaces - you name it and it's likely to be waiting for you in the Lee Valley. Home of Lee Valley Boat Centre, Lee Valley White Water Centre, Lee Valley Farm Parks plus more. There are various access point to the park. See the website for details.

Part of the Thames Estuary, not far from the bustling streets of London, Rainham Marshes is a haven for all kinds of wildlife - birds, water voles, dragonflies and more. Enjoy an adventure into nature, whether you explore this medieval landscape on foot or by bike. Visitor Centre, Cafe & children's play area. Activites run during school holidays.

Wildlife Boat Trips, enjoy a two hour trip around the beautiful backwaters at Walton-On-The-Naze with local wildlife expert Tony. Stunning variety of birds and wildlife to see, and if you are lucky you will see the seals in the unique environment of the Naze a 'SSSI' or site of special scientific interest. To book, or for enquiries, please ring: (please do not leave messages.)

UPDATE: Due to the current pandemic we have had to put a number of restrictions in place for the PYO, which we hope you will understand and support. Other than our farm shop, and a limited takeaway offering, the rest of the farm (including our toilet facilities) remain closed in line with government guidance. In order to enter the PYO, you will need to buy a fruit voucher in advance which has a timed entry slot to enable us to control numbers on site. This will cost £4 per person and the £4 value can be redeemed at the till against the fruit that you have picked. If you do not pick enough fruit to meet the whole value of the £4 voucher, no refunds will be given. Example basket prices will be shown on entrance. There will be no vouchers available to purchase on the door so if you do not have a voucher, please do not travel to the farm for PYO. This fruit voucher charge is non-refundable so please bear this mind before purchasing should you miss your slot or are unable to visit for any reason. We are looking forward, as much as you, to the carefree days of fruit picking, but for now our priority is keeping everyone safe. At the moment our PYO cannot operate as the usual fun family day out but it can still enable you to have access to the freshest fruit available. We hope to be able to relax these restrictions as soon as guidance allows.