Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of Stock Windmill

Wickford Road, South Woodham Ferrers, Essex, CM3 5QZ, Tel: 01245 425394, Email, (6 miles, 10kms)

Tropical Wings Zoo is home to exotic animals, birds of prey and free flying butterflies in our Tropical House making it a great day out for everyone!

Creephedge Lane, Rettendon, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8ET, Tel: 0845 265 8071, Email, (5 miles, 8kms)

A garden of inspiration beauty with an eclectic range of horticultural styles from traditional to modern providing year round interest.

Marsh Farm Road, South Woodham Ferrers, Essex, CM3 5WP, Tel: 01245 321552, Email, (7 miles, 11kms)

Farm trail with pigs, sheep, cattle, chickens, ponies and pets. Daily milking demonstrations, gift shop, tea room, play areas. Please book in advance for group bookings and birthday parties.

Pitsea Hall Lane, Pitsea, Basildon, Essex, SS16 4UH, Tel: 01268 584603, Email, (8 miles, 12kms)

Essex Horse & Pony Protection Society, receive calls day after day, reporting cases which require our investigation and/or action by us.

1 Coptfold Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 4BN, Tel: 01277 222269, Email, (7 miles, 12kms)

A gallery selling exhibitions of work by major British artists and prints by European masters at affordable prices.

The Old Granary, Hawk Hill, Battlesbridge, Essex, SS11 7RE, Tel: 01268 769000, Email, (6 miles, 9kms)

5 interesting old buildings housing over 70 dealers in antiques & crafts. On the banks of the River Crouch in a picturesque hamlet, with tea rooms and 18th century pub. Visits to the Classic Motor Cycle Museum on Sundays or by appointment.

Sandford Mill Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6NY, Tel: 01245 475498, Email, (5 miles, 8kms)

Science and Industrial heritage: centre for hands-on primary science education for schools (pre-booked); public open days. Thirty-acre riverside site, rich in wildlife.

Barleylands Road, Billericay, Essex, CM11 2UD, Tel: 01268 290213, (4 miles, 7kms)

Get ready for free range family fun at Barleylands Farm Park. Say hello to cuddly farmyard friends, run wild in the indoor play or jump aboard the tractor and trailer ride.

Pitsea, Essex, SS13 3JX, Tel: 01268 559158, (7 miles, 12kms)

Nature reserve in the Thames Gateway area.

Cemetery Lodge, Lorne Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 5HH, Tel: 01277 218854, (8 miles, 12kms)

Small, picturesque, cottage museum, set in disused cemetery, concentrating on local and social interests during the first half of the 20th century, including relics from two world wars.

Fairfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1JG, Tel: 01245 606505, (5 miles, 8kms)

The city of Chelmsford's biggest theatre the Civic and smaller studio the Cramphorn, hold host to some of the regions's top drama, music, comedy, dance and children's entertainment.

Parkway, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 7PX, Tel: 01245 608212, Email, (5 miles, 8kms)

Early 18th century water mill housing a variety of crafts and small businesses including a tea and coffee shop. Conference room facilities are also available. See our website.

Lower Barn Farm, London Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9ET, Tel: 01268 780991, Email, (7 miles, 12kms)

Craft studios include dolls houses, blacksmith, furniture and pottery. Large architectural pieces.

Little Baddow, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 4BS, Tel: 01245 225520, (8 miles, 12kms)

Canal cruises along the unspoilt Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation aboard Victoria. Fully catered with licensed bar.

High Street, Great Baddow, Essex, CM2 7HP, (4 miles, 7kms)

United Reformed Church

74 High Street, Billericay, Essex, CM12 9BS, Tel: 01277 622023, Email, (3 miles, 5kms)

Housed in an 18th century home, the museum offers a view of Billericay's history. Included are three room settings, a mid Victorian bedroom and parlour and Edwardian kitchen. The museum offers the 'Billericay at War' Exhibition.

Langdon Hills, Essex, SS16 6HP, (8 miles, 12kms)

Westley Heights Country Park

Oaklands Park, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9AQ, Tel: 01245 605700, (4 miles, 7kms)

Local and social history from prehistory to present day; fine and decorative arts (ceramics, glass); coins; natural history (geology, animals, live beehive). Exhibitions and events. Set in park with children's play area.