If you are looking for some fun places to visit this summer, look no further…
Head to Brightlingsea Harbour this summer for a selection of trips from harbour tours to ferry crossings to East Mersea & Point Clear. Or why not join the pub lunch river cruise to Wivenhoe. The First Essex 87 bus can take you to Brightlingsea.
Enjoy fun outdoor activities this summer at Hyde Hall including Bug Hotel Hunt trail, ZooLab minibeast workshops, storytelling adventures, craft sessions and a magical theatre show. The First Essex service 3 bus (limited service) takes you to Hyde Hall.
There's so much to do at Maldon Promenade Park. From adventure golf to the petting zoo, explore Maldon's history in the museum or cool down at the splash park. Services 31, 75, 95, 288, 331 and 332 can take you there.
Going to the Clacton Airshow on 24 and 25 August? Hedingham Buses can take you there. Park at Clacton Shopping Village Car Park and hop on the bus which runs every 15 minutes. See the website for ticket information.
Summer celebrations Colchester Zoo promise to be wild. Selected dates offer extended closing times with live music from 5-8pm. The First Essex 75 and the Hedingham Buses 92 can get you there.
Discover a day at the Roman Games at Colchester Castle. The exhibition features the incredible Pompeii Murmillo gladiator helmet and you’ll be able to battle in an interactive Arena game. The closest bus stops are in the High Street, at Greyfriars, or in Queen Street.
Browse the Tiptree Museum to find out about traditional preserve making, treat yourself to a fantastic range of jams and condiments in the shop and book a leisurely cream tea. That's our kind of day out! The Hedingham Buses routes 91 and First Buses 75 can take you there.
If you are looking for a relaxing day out with the kids this summer, Mersea beach is great for shell collecting and digging in the sand. If oysters are your thing then you are also in luck. Hedingham Buses route 63 and First Buses 86 and 68 will get you there.
Highwoods Country Park offers three walking trails of varying lengths, an adventure play area & a fishing lake. There are numerous activities taking place. Arriva Essex, Hedingham Buses, First Buses and Ipswich buses all have services to take you there.
There is so much to do at Braintree Freeport including the cinema, bowling, softplay, climbing walls and numerous restaurants. If you prefer shopping why not visit Braintree Village to pick up a bargain. Stephensons 38, First Buses 345 and Braintree DC SB28 can take you there.
