Top Things to do in Essex
Top Hotels in Essex
- 1. Hampton By Hilton London Stansted Airport
- 2. Novotel London Stansted Airport
- 3. Premier Inn London Stansted Airport hotel
- 4. Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport
- 5. Travelodge Stansted Great Dunmow
- 6. The George Hotel
- 7. Roslin Beach Hotel
- 8. The County Hotel
- 9. Premier Inn Thurrock East hotel
- 10. London Chigwell, BW Signature Collection by Best Western
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10 Farms in Essex That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Essex, United Kingdom including Boydells Dairy Farm, Imperial Bird of Prey Academy, Butlers Farm Alpacas, Wash Farm, Fennes Fisheries, Pets' Corner, Fox Burrow Farm, Hasty's Adventure Farm, McLauchlans of Boxted, Calcott Hall.
Restaurants in Essex
1. Boydells Dairy Farm
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 318 reviews
Reviewed By TheodosiaRussell - London, United Kingdom
Have been wanting to take my son here for years and finally was able to! Staff were lovely, very happy and friendly! One told us about the pregnant cow aswell! Animals had plenty of room, they were all very very happy to receive food!! I was really impressed with costs aswell, 50p for a cup of food was very cheap and to visit was also very well priced aswell as the little shop! Our favourites was the baby goat and the cows! There were plenty of hand wash stations to and reminders about distancing with a one way system, masks were own in the small shop to. The only thing I would suggest is taking some food for a picnic or if there could be a little food van if that was possible, we had no idea there was an area you could go and have lunch so was abit gutted as it was a lovely area to sit in! Thankyou for a lovely day!
2. Imperial Bird of Prey Academy
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 352 reviews
Welcome to the Imperial Bird of Prey Academy. We are the leading Bird of Prey Centre in Essex, based at Barleylands Farm & Craft Village, Billericay. We are open to the public 362 days of the year, where you can enjoy our daily flying displays in our purpose built flying arena. In addition, Barleylands Farm & Craft Village offers both indoor and outdoor activities for children, craft shops and tearooms, creating a fantastic day out in Essex for all the family. We offer a wide range of experience days, which are both fun and educational, catering for all ages and abilities, making them the perfect gift. Our friendly team will make your experience both personal and enjoyable giving you plenty of hands on time with our amazing birds of prey – making your visit to the Imperial Bird of Prey Academy truly memorable. A day you will never forget. For that special occasion, why not have our birds of prey come to you? At the Imperial Bird of Prey Academy, we are able to offer tailor-made school visits, static bird displays, educational talks and so much more.... We look forward to seeing you soon!
Reviewed By BoardingPass544923
My husband thoroughly enjoyed his belated 60th birthday present of a half day experience. He was able to handle and learn about a wide variety of birds of prey. The experience was great value for money and he would recommend to all.
3. Butlers Farm Alpacas
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 27 reviews
At Butlers Farm you will find lots of lovely alpacas, as well as The Alpaca Shop which is full of wonderful alpaca fleece and fibre products. We welcome visitors to the farm and shop, and we also run 'Alpaca Experience' days which includes walking with the alpacas. Please contact us for further information.
4. Wash Farm
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By annemJ4848NU - Halstead, United Kingdom
We have been picking strawberries here for years. They are the sweetest and the best. Far better than forced supermarket tasteless ones. There are lots of other soft fruits e g raspberries, blackberries, gooseberries etc. Lovely family run business. Asparagus in season too. ????
5. Fennes Fisheries
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
6. Pets' Corner
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 297 reviews
A farm yard atmosphere with a range of domesticated animals and some exotics. FREE ENTRY with a donation box and a gift shop where the monies from these contribute to the running.
Reviewed By HilaryD404 - Epping, United Kingdom
This is a beautifully run area of Harlow Park with farm animals, pets and exotic fish and reptiles to interest children of all ages. My grandchildren are always enchanted. The information presented means it is also very educational.
7. Fox Burrow Farm
8. Hasty's Adventure Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 145 reviews
Reviewed By Guardamar1957 - Rainham, United Kingdom
Took our grandsons it is a great family run farm plenty to do lots of things to do climbing digging in the sand building blocks going down the different slides great play area Would definitely recommend to go good prices and booking online
9. McLauchlans of Boxted
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Traditional family farming for great tasting strawberries, raspberries, gooseberries, red- and blackcurrants, and broad beans. Fresh fruit in season to pick your own in June and July; freshly frozen fruit available from the farm shop throughout the year. Sign up to our fruit news email so you don't miss a berry!
Reviewed By Intensefoodie
When we arrived we were unsure of where to go as we have never been to this family farm before. A lovely lady came over to us and welcomed us and gave an insight of where to pick the best strawberries that we desired. Off we went to patch A where they had lovely sized, coloured, sweet strawberries. We spent about half an hour here and we really enjoyed ourselves plus the strawberries are delicious!! Thank you very much, will definitely be returning!
10. Calcott Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By MeringueHume - Sydney, Australia
We had a lovely lunch in the restaurant, attended to by a very friendly staff. Food was excellent and reasonably priced. We then did shopping at the wonderful farm shop, wonderful produce in all departments. Nice little play area for children with seating outside which enables you to enjoy your meal whilst keeping an eye on the children at the playground.
