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Things to do in Essex

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Colchester Zoo

Colchester Zoo

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5.0/53 Reviews
"Electronics & Appliances"
Adventure Island

Adventure Island

3.8
5.0/52 Reviews
"Amusement parks"
Clacton Pier

Clacton Pier

3.7
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Cliffs Pavilion Theatre

Cliffs Pavilion Theatre

3.5
3.0/51 Reviews
"Performances"
Old MacDonald's Farm & Fun Park

Old MacDonald's Farm & Fun Park

3.5
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Promenade Park

Promenade Park

3.5
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Audley End House and Gardens

Audley End House and Gardens

3.5
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Brentwood Park Ski & Snowboard Centre

Brentwood Park Ski & Snowboard Centre

3.5
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Colchester Castle Park

Colchester Castle Park

3.5
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Immersive Gamebox - Lakeside Essex

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Where to Stay

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What to Eat

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Samphire Restaurant @ The County Hotel

Samphire Restaurant @ The County Hotel

4.0/57 Reviews
Avg. AUD24/person
"Asian Cuisine"
Toby Carvery Chelmsford

Toby Carvery Chelmsford

3.8/513 Reviews
Avg. AUD19/person
"Bars/Bistros"
The Angel

The Angel

4.3/519 Reviews
Avg. AUD17/person
"Bars/Bistros"
"Open Late"
Galvin Green Man

Galvin Green Man

4.7/527 Reviews
Avg. AUD31/person
"Western-style"
Shaw Farm

Shaw Farm

4.4/516 Reviews
Avg. AUD27/person
"Bars/Bistros"
Nags Head Brentwood

Nags Head Brentwood

4.2/59 Reviews
Avg. AUD66/person
"Bars/Bistros"
1935 Rooftop Restaurant & Bar

1935 Rooftop Restaurant & Bar

5.0/51 Reviews
Avg. AUD83/person
"Bars/Bistros"
"View"
Toby Carvery Southend

Toby Carvery Southend

4.1/516 Reviews
Avg. AUD13/person
"Bars/Bistros"
Toby Carvery Harlow

Toby Carvery Harlow

4.2/518 Reviews
Avg. AUD18/person
"Western-style"
"Open Late"
Harvester Grays

Harvester Grays

3.9/512 Reviews
Avg. AUD24/person
"Western-style"
"Open Late"
Toby Carvery

Toby Carvery

3.9/527 Reviews
Avg. AUD11/person
"Bars/Bistros"
Thorpe Bay

Thorpe Bay

4.2/517 Reviews
Avg. AUD13/person
"Western-style"

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