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| Landscaped Gardens @ Hylands House |
Where? 40-45 minutes on the Liverpool Street line.
What? A small city with a lot of culture
Why? Chelmsford is growing into a vibrant shopping destination,
with plenty of options for families. Head to the museum in Moulsham Street and
introduce your children to the legendary bear, and busy bee hive. On a nice day
Central Park is the place to picnic.
Highlight? Hylands Park – a short taxi ride from the station,
with plenty of space for young ones to run around, hidden gardens to explore,
and the visitor centre which has a café, art studios and gift shop. There’s
also a great adventure castle play area, and regular events and festivals for
adults and children alike.
Southend
Where? 45 minutes to 1 hour journey on either the Fenchurch
Street to Southend Central line or the Liverpool Street to Southend Victoria
line.
What? Family friendly coastal down with lots to see and do
for all ages.
Why? 3 words, Rossi’s ice cream, and lots of it. The famous
arches cafes along the seafront are also a must see. founded in 1932 and
serving up traditional seaside fare ever since. Southend also has a long
history of providing amusements and your children will happily lose themselves
in the arcades, Adventure Island theme park, or sea life centre.
Highlight? Southend Pier – the longest pleasure pier in the
world, will you walk it or ride the train? Fishing is available along the pier,
and the Royal Pavilion hosts events including puppet shows and live music,
along with seasonal fun.
Billericay
Where? A small town not too far from Chelmsford, and just
over 30 minutes by train via Stratford/Shenfield.
What? An ideal half-day visit if you want to escape the
capital and enjoy the outdoors.
Why? Lake Meadows is an easy walk away from the station, and
home to the largest firework display in Essex. Activities include crazy golf,
pitch and putt, a skate park, and tennis.
Highlight? Take the bus from the station to Barleylands and
turn a half day into a day trip with a visit to the farm park and craft
village.
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