Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of Topsail Charters Ltd
1 Old Hall Lane, Tolleshunt D'Arcy, Maldon, Essex, CM9 8TP, Tel: 01621 869015, (7 miles, 11kms)
An opportunity to see an abundance of coastal wetland bird species in their natural environment.
Nature Reserve
Town Hall, 61 Newland Street, Witham, Essex, CM8 2FE, Tel: 01376 502674, Email, (5 miles, 8kms)
Information Centre
Layer Marney, Colchester, Essex, CO5 9US, Tel: 01206 330784, Email, (8 miles, 13kms)
Magnificent Tudor building with the tallest Gatehouse in Britain and 16th century Italianate terracotta. Climb the tower, visit the gardens, outbuildings dolls house, church and farm animals. Cafe and shop.
Historic Site
Group Visits
Educational Visits
Marsh Farm Road, South Woodham Ferrers, Essex, CM3 5WP, Tel: 01245 321552, Email, (7 miles, 12kms)
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.
Wildlife Park
1 High Street, Southminster, Essex, CM0 7AA, Tel: 01621 774239, Email, (8 miles, 12kms)
Wenlock Way, High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5AD, Tel: 01621 856503, Email, (0.3 miles, 0.5kms)
Wickford Road, South Woodham Ferrers, Essex, CM3 5QZ, Tel: 01245 425394, Email, (7 miles, 11kms)
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!
Wildlife Park
Creephedge Lane, Rettendon, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8ET, Tel: 0845 265 8071, Email, (6 miles, 10kms)
A garden of inspiration beauty with an eclectic range of horticultural styles from traditional to modern providing year round interest.
Garden
24 High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5PJ, Tel: 01621 858660, (0.6 miles, 0.9kms)
Galerie 59 - Gallery & work for sale
Art Gallery
Sandford Mill Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6NY, Tel: 01245 475498, Email, (7 miles, 12kms)
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.
Museum
Witham Library, 18 Newland Street, Witham, Essex, CM8 2AQ, Tel: 01206 245900, Email, (5 miles, 9kms)
A reference collection of books by and about Dorothy L Sayers, novelist, theologian and Dante scholar, who lived in Witham for many years.
Off Riffhams Chase, Little Baddow, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2, Tel: 01376 562226, (5 miles, 8kms)
Owned by the National Trust, Danbury Commons and Blakes wood encompass a large expanse of heathland, gorse and coppice, in addition to woodland.
Unit 6, Blackall Ind Estate, Hamberts Road, South Woodham Ferrers, Essex, CM3 5UW, Tel: 01245 322288, Email, (7 miles, 11kms)
Children's indoor soft play, refreshments, party room and exclusive hire. Play suitable for 0-8 years.
Children's Playground
Southminster Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8QG, Tel: 01621 784898, Email, (8 miles, 13kms)
Extensive working railway museum including locomotives, carriages, wagons, historic buildings, memorabilia and major collection of signalling equipment. Much of collection under cover. Train rides every open day.
Steam Railway
Rook Hall, Chigborough Road, Heybridge, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4RB, Tel: 01621 858150, Email, (2 miles, 3kms)
Rook Hall
Country Park
School Road, Messing, Essex, CO5 9TH, Tel: 01621 815219, Email, (8 miles, 12kms)
Relax by walking through artists and wildlife gardens. A junior farm and children's play area will ensure everybody will have a memorable day. Café, pottery and crafts for sale.
Wilkin's Jam Factory, Factory Hill, Tiptree, Colchester, Essex, CO5 0RF, Tel: 01621 814524, Email, (6 miles, 10kms)
Tiptree is the home of the Wilkin family - where from 1885 the first Tiptree jam was made. Delightful museum, tea room and gift shop.
