Theme Parks near Essex

Adventure Island
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Adventure Island
Adventure Island Fun Park is situated on Southend-on-Sea’s famous seafront. You can’t miss us as we are the big Fun Park that has the worlds longest pleasure pier running through it! Free admission to the park – you only ‘Pay-if-you-Play’ with our fantastic value 'All Day Ride Bands' starting from £7 Most theme...
Wild 'n' Wacky - Harlow
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Wild 'n' Wacky - Harlow
Wild ‘n’ Wacky is a new jungle-themed indoor play and party centre for 0-12 year-olds based in Harlow, Essex. We have three separate play areas – one for babies, one for toddlers and one for older children – each painstakingly and thoughtfully designed to provide a unique and unrivalled play experience. Each area is packed...
Clacton Pier
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Clacton Pier
Whatever the weather, you and the family will have a great value fun day out at Clacton Pier. Packed with indoor and outdoor activities, events, rides and amusements there is always something going on... We all love to be beside the seaside there’s no better place when the sun is shining and the sky is blue. There’s so much for the...
Diggerland Kent - Strood
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Diggerland Kent - Strood
Diggerland guarantees a fun filled, exciting, action packed day out for kids and adults of all ages. Children (and adults if they wish) have the opportunity to ride in, and drive, different types of construction machinery including Dumper Trucks, Mini Diggers and Giant Diggers (all under strict supervision). There are great opportunities to...
Dickens World - Chatham Maritime
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Dickens World - Chatham Maritime
DickensWorld has an assortment of attractions to keep the whole family entertained; jump on board the Great Expectations Boat Ride for splashing good fun, take a trip back in time to a Victorian School complete with nasty schoolmaster or get spooked in The Haunted House of 1859. Visitors will get the chance to come face to face with some of...
Walton Pier - Walton on the Naze
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Walton Pier - Walton on the Naze
THERE'S AN ADVENTURE WAITING FOR EVERYONE AT WALTON PIER! Take a ride on the Red Baron, be thrilled on the Waltzer, ride into the sunset on the Gallopers, release that road rage on the Dodgems. Climb the rigging in Pirate Pete's Adventure Land or strike it lucky in the Tenpin Bowling Centre. Take a ride on the Red Baron, be thrilled on the...
The London Dungeon
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The London Dungeon
The London Dugeon may be described as a museum of simulated horror from history, recalling events of atrocities from the past. You can journey back to the darker side of European history. With over forty exhibits it is not recommended for those of a nervous disposition or unaccompanied children. The museum has a wide variety of attractions...
Merlin's Magical London Pass
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Merlin's Magical London Pass
Enjoy 90-day access to five of London's best attractions and save 58% What's included Access to Lastminute.com London Eye Access to Madame Tussauds London Access to The London Dungeon Access to SEA LIFE London Aquarium Access to DreamWork Tours: Shrek's Adventure! London     Enjoy five of London's most adored attractions with...
Royal Windsor Steam Express with Legoland & Shuttle Bus
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Royal Windsor Steam Express with Legoland & Shuttle Bus
Return trip to Windsor from London, a steam train ride, and a LEGOLAND® visit What's included Return ticket with reserved seats on the steam train from London to Windsor Return shuttle bus ticket from Windsor station to Legoland Admission to Legoland Windsor     Hop on a steam train from London Victoria and fulfill some...
KidZania London
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KidZania London
A world of make-believe designed to replicate real life, just for kids!     One of the best things to do with kids in London – a scaled city replica of real life for children from 4-14 years, designed to empower and inspire     Let their minds run free as they run about in a world that combines play with...
The Hop Farm - Paddock Wood
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The Hop Farm - Paddock Wood
Our Award Winning World of Activities is packed full of new features, rides and undercover wonders to entertain and fuel imaginations – come and enjoy one of life’s biggest adventures. For a fun filled great value family day out, immerse yourself in many activities during your visit, there really is something for everyone. On arrival...
Harry Potter Studio Tour
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Harry Potter Studio Tour
People the world-over have been enchanted by the Harry Potter films for over a decade. The wonderful special effects and amazing creatures have made this iconic series beloved to both young and old – and now, for the first time, the doors are open for everyone at the studio where it first began. You'll have the chance to go...
Dreamland Pleasure Park
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Dreamland Pleasure Park
There are loads of amusements and rides to go on ranging from the traditional and twee to the rather frightening and everything in between, including Dodgems, Coasters, Merry-go-rounds, Helterskelters, Mirror Maze, Jumping Pirate Boats, Big Wheel, Swing BOats, Speedway, Tea Cup Ride, Monorail and much more besides! Get your skates on in The...
Chessington Zoo & World of Adventures
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Chessington Zoo & World of Adventures
Chessington World of Adventures is the perfect place to share a fun kids and family day out, combining the attractions of a theme park and our very own Chessington zoo! Explore 9 Themed Lands, our Zoo and SEA LIFE centre Kids Go Free on Short Breaks at our safari-themed Resort hotel Go wild with our 2-day tickets Experience one of our Xtra...
Thorpe Park - Chertsey
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Thorpe Park - Chertsey
In 2002 it was Colossus the worlds first 10 looping coaster, then in 2003 it was Nemesis Inferno the brother of Nemesis, one of the worlds most intense coasters. Now in 2006, Thorpe Park gives us Stealth - Europe’s tallest rocket coaster. Blasting you from 0 - 80mph in 2.3 seconds and then up to a height of 205ft, this ride is sure to...
Bekonscot Model Village - Beaconsfield
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Bekonscot Model Village - Beaconsfield
Welcome to Bekonscot Model Village and Railway, the world's oldest model village. We are located in Beaconsfield, Bucks, just off the M40 and M25 motorways and minutes by car or train from Central London. This unique piece of England's heritage continues to delight and fascinate both children and adults – there’s so much to see! Bekonscot is...
Legoland - Windsor
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Legoland - Windsor
Where else but at a LEGOLAND park can the child become the hero? It’s all about active participation, self-expression, stimulating imagination and learning through play.  So whether they’re a brave knight taming dragons in Knights’ Kingdom, a courageous firefighter at the Fire Academy or a skilled construction worker at the...
Gulliver's Kingdom - Milton Keynes
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Gulliver's Kingdom - Milton Keynes
For great family entertainment Gulliver's Land in MK is one of the best days out for the younger family. Aimed at children between the ages of 2 - 13 years it is safe and fun with an all inclusive price per person for over 30 rides and attractions Gulliver's Land is great value for money. Children under 90 cm are free. Special rates apply for late...
This section covers kids days out at theme parks and adventure parks in or near the Essex in the ease of England region to have a funtastic time with the whole family.

Theme parks and adventure parks are a fun filled day out and there is a lot on offer including rip roaring rides, themed rides and entertainment attractions.

there  many smaller rides for the younger ones and indoor and outdoor play areas and a lot have miniature trains to get about on!

A theme park is an amusement park built around a particular theme including cartoon characters, Victorian era, horror themes and including popular tv series themes. These parks offer a number of facilities on site including cafes, fast food chains and toilets and baby changing cubicles. Adults can sometimes also relax at a bar in between rides.

 Please check for height restrictions so you are not disappointed on arrival to your chosen theme park.