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Essex
Audley End House and Gardens
Explore this decadent Jacobean mansion house
and meet the staff in the Victorian Service
Wing. Wander the tranquil gardens created by
Capability Brown, and enjoy stunning views
across the unspoilt Essex countryside. Then
gallop across to see the horses in the Victorian
stable yard, and run, jump and climb in the
children’s play area. Discount for group visitors
paying together. Free entry for coach drivers
and tour leaders.
Open times: House closed between Nov -
March. Check website for full opening times
for groups.
Parking: There is free, but limited parking, for
coaches on site, 30 metres from the entrance
to the house. 9ft height limit access to Audley
End car park. Height restricted vehicles can
park on the ‘miniature railway’ car park across
the road: note this must be booked in advance.
Off London Road, Saffron Walden, CB11 4JF
Tel: 01799 522842 | 0370 333 1181
www.english-heritage.org.uk
Adventure Island
Adventure Island is an amusement park located
alongside the famous pier in Southend-on-Sea,
Essex, which has a variety of rides, as well as
attractions including a gift shop and catering
outlets. The theme park features a number of
thrilling rides including some for children. If your
group is 20 or more and you book and pay at
least 10 days prior to your visit, you qualify for the
great advance group discount.
Open times: High season: Opens at 11am, closes
between 8pm and 10.30pm. Low season: Opens
at 11am, closes between 4pm and 8pm.
Parking: There are coach set-down bays directly
outside the main west side entrance.
Western Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1EE
Tel: 01702 443400
www.adventureisland.co.uk
Chelmsford Theatres
The Civic Theatre and Cramphorn Studio provide
entertainment including concerts, plays, ballet,
pantomime, opera, jazz, dance, musicals, comedy
and more. Groups of 10 or more. Backstage tours
available. A full programme of events can be
viewed online.
Open times: Dependent on performances.
Fairfield Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1JG
Tel: 01245 606505
www.chelmsford.gov.uk/theatres
Colchester Zoo
As you step inside Colchester Zoo you are
transported into a world full of magnificent
animals waiting to be discovered. Learn about
the animals as you see them up close, watch one
of the many daily displays, feed the elephants
and giraffes yourself or take a ride on the ‘Lost
Madagascar Express’ road train.
Discounts for groups of 15 or more.
Open times: Open every day from 9.30am.
Closing times vary according to season.
Parking: Free coach parking
Maldon Road, Colchester, CO3 0SL
Tel: 01206 331292
www.colchester-zoo.com
Colne Valley Railway
A pretty line, almost a mile long, with relocated
station buildings, signal boxes and bridges all
lovingly restored or rebuilt. A large and varied
collection of vintage steam and diesel engines.
Group visits can be tailor made to suit your
requirements, advance booking is essential for
all group visits.
Parking: Free parking for around 300 cars
Castle Hedingham, CO9 3DZ
Tel: 01787 461174
www.colnevalleyrailway.co.uk
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