| Whether it's a half term break or even the seemingly | | | | watching the kids building sandcastles or burying their |
| long summer holidays, you will find plenty of things to | | | | Mum or Dad. |
| do in Essex for kids. | | | | Don't let bad weather stop you from getting out of the |
| The obvious place to start would be our counties | | | | house as there are plenty more things to do in Essex |
| fantastic coastline. With seaside destinations such as | | | | for kids. Dotted across the county are various indoor |
| Canvey Island, Leigh on Sea, Chalkwell, Westcliff on | | | | play facilities allowing children of all ages to play in a |
| Sea, Southend on Sea, Mersea Island, Brightlingsea, | | | | fun and safe environment while the parents or |
| Clacton on Sea, Holland on Sea, Frinton on Sea and | | | | guardians can relax and chat while enjoying a cup of |
| Walton on the Naze offering their own unique features, | | | | tea or coffee and something to eat. It's a great way |
| sights and attractions, I'm sure you'll agree that you are | | | | for the kids to have fun for a couple of hours, burn off |
| spoilt for choice. | | | | any excess energy and get exercise at the same |
| At Southend on Sea the children will love Adventure | | | | time. |
| Island. The rides at the fun park fall into three groups; | | | | A visit to Rainham Marshes Nature Reserve, near to |
| Big Adventure, Junior and Mini, allowing parents or | | | | the River Thames in Purfleet, is an exciting and great |
| guardians to easily choose which rides are suitable for | | | | way to introduce children to wildlife. They have a full |
| their children. | | | | programme of events being held throughout the year |
| If you manage to prise them away for long enough, | | | | so you are sure to find a date suitable for your visit. |
| you could take either a leisurely stroll, or train ride, up | | | | Remus Memorial Horse Sanctuary near Ingatestone |
| Southend's world famous record breaking Pier. | | | | aim to provide lifetime help and care for horses, ponies, |
| Also available to entertain the kids is the south east's | | | | donkeys, goats, sheep, pigs and cows who are victims |
| premier aquatic attraction; Sea-life Adventure, Crazy | | | | of physical and mental abuse. The Sanctuary is |
| Golf, Amusements and numerous Arcades allowing | | | | situated in a beautiful part of our county which is also |
| you and the children to dispose of some of that loose | | | | home to many interesting plants, wild creatures, birds, |
| change that's been weighing you down. | | | | foxes and hedgehogs. There are many varied events |
| Further up the coast is Clacton on Sea. There you will | | | | available throughout the year and the Sanctuary |
| find a pier packed full of rides for children both young | | | | makes for a great trip out for all the family. |
| and old, and for the first time in over twenty years | | | | As you can see from this brief overview of what's |
| Donkey Rides during the school holidays on the | | | | available for things to do in Essex for kids, there's lots |
| Martello Bay Beach (weather permitting of course). | | | | to do when you know were to look. |
| You may even want to relax on the beach while | | | | |