Ye Olde Plough House Hotel

A former landfill site now transformed into a wildlife haven, with a visitors centre, roaming / grazing animals, Bird hides, viewing platform, and Grazing animals views over Mucking Flats SSSI and the Thames estuary

An 18 hole, 5303 yard parkland course with a mixture of open fairway's and later holes through tree lined fairway's. There is also an 11 bay driving range (floodlit) a practice area and a bar / cafe serving food

An 18 hole 6201 yard long undulating parkland course with water hazards. There is a clubhouse and Pro shop on site

The intu Lakeside shopping centre is one of the country's largest shopping centres, with good access by road and rail. the centre contains all the biggest names in shopping, plus numerous eateries and entertainment

A Leisure Park in Basilidon with a cinema, bowling and a lake with an Aqua Park. There are also a number of eateries to choose from

Located south of Basildon in the area of Pitsea. The country park covers 125 acres with walks and wildlife abounds, a kids playground, Café , Miniature Railway and shop

Located north of Grays in Essex, a nature reserves set around several lakes with woodland and walkways throughout. One area contains vertical cliffs next to a lake to add interest and an unexpected view.

Thurrock FC also known by the nickname "The Fleet" is on a a relatively small ground in Purfleet

Located close to Grays Essex, a nature reserve set around several lakes with purpose made walkways, some suitable for wheelchair users.

Cared for by English Heritage, The 16th century fort, originally built by Henry VIII, has undergone many changes over several hundred years until WWII. This is a large fort, ideal for a family day out with museum and exhibitions as well as being able to tour the fort.