Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of Burnham-on-Crouch

Pier Entrance, Western Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1EE, Tel: 01702 618747, Email, (8 miles, 13kms)

1 High Street, Southminster, Essex, CM0 7AA, Tel: 01621 774239, Email, (2 miles, 4kms)

1 High Street, Burnham on Crouch, Essex, CM0 8AG, Tel: 01621 784962, (0.3 miles, 0.4kms)

Western Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1EE, Tel: 01702 443400, (8 miles, 13kms)

One of the best value 'theme parks' in the South East with over 60 great rides and attractions for all ages. No admission charge you only 'pay if you play'.

Rochford District Council, South Street, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1BW, Tel: 01702 546366, Email, (6 miles, 9kms)

The tiny octagonal cottage based on the design of the 17th Century Dutch settlers must be one of the smallest and certainly most unusual 'council houses' in Britain.

Northey Cottage, Northey Island, Maldon, Essex, UK, Tel: 01376 562226, (8 miles, 12kms)

Small Island in the Blackwater Estuary with a large area of undisturbed salt marsh. Site of special scientific interest. Site of the Battle of the Maldon in AD991. Guided tours by prior arrangement.

Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS3 9QN, (7 miles, 12kms)

A Site of Special Scientific Interest, Shoebury's 'Old Ranges' are a fascinating habitat dominated by maritime grassland, itself an incredibly fragile ecosystem.

Eastern Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2WW, Tel: 01702 322322, Email, (7 miles, 11kms)

Thirty lanes of state of the art ten pin bowling, themed bars and restaurants, live music, casino and the very best in amusement facilities. McDonalds. Clubs for all. Function room.

Western Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1EE, Tel: 01702 618747, Email, (8 miles, 13kms)

If you walk along Southend-on-Sea's High Street, towards the sea, your eye will be drawn in a straight line towards the longest pleasure Pier in the world.

Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 2PT, Tel: 01702 215624, (7 miles, 11kms)

Ferry Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8PJ, Tel: 01621 784535, Email, (0.9 miles, 2kms)

Creeksea Place is a 16th century fairytale Tudor Mansion set in beautiful gardens. The house with its captivating façade and tranquil surroundings is steeped in history.

Central Museum, Victoria Avenue, Southend, Essex, SS2 6EW, Tel: 01702 434449, (8 miles, 12kms)

Displays of archaeology, wildlife and local history. The only planetarium in Essex, provides a striking illusion of the night sky. Exciting new hands-on Discovery Centre.

Eastern Avenue, Southend, Essex, SS2 4FA, Tel: 01702 442903, (6 miles, 10kms)

Ness Road / Elm Road, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS3 9SF, (7 miles, 11kms)

Park with playing fields and a wide range of sports facilities, trials track, BMX/Skateboard facility, fishing lake and ornamental gardens.

Northumberland Crescent / Lifstan Way, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 2XA, (7 miles, 12kms)

Ornamental gardens with stunning bedding displays and a wildlife garden. Wide range of sports facilities available, along with model boating.

Campfield Road / Ness Road, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS3 9QN, (7 miles, 12kms)

Wild habitat with rough grass and scrub. A Site of Special Scientific Interest for its flora. Part is managed as a Nature Reserve by Essex Wildlife Trust.

Eastern Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 2ER, Tel: 01702 442200, (8 miles, 12kms)

You will come face to face with many marine creatures that you would find locally in the Thames Estuary, such as Rays, Crabs, Starfish and many more. We also have a vast tropical section with an array of creatures from more exotic waters.

Church End, Foulness Island, Southend-on-Sea, SS3 9XQ, Tel: 01702 217836, (4 miles, 6kms)

Museum and archive collection displaying 1000 years of Foulness History. Opportunity for guided tours.