Some of the free entry places in England that you can visit without paying for a ticket – all you need is the knowledge

English Free Entry Attractions, Heritage Sites, Events,
Museums, Galleries. Listed by County.

England - Essex and Southend-on-Sea

There are 2 free entry listings in Essex and Southend-on-Sea

Map of the counties of England CLICK HERE

The Beecroft Art Gallery, Station Road,
Westcliff on Sea, Essex SS0 7RA

A varied collection ranging from 17th century Dutch paintings to contemporary works.

Latest Opening Times

Tel: (01702) 347418

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Epping Forest District Museum
39-41 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey
Essex, EN9 1EL

Two timber framed houses, the first dating from about 1520. The history of the Epping Forest District from the Stone Age to date.

Open: Mon 1400 - 1700, Tues 1200 - 1700,
Fri 1400 - 1700, Sat 1000 - 1700,
Sun 1400 - 1700 (1 May to 30 Sept)

Admission is free.

Tel: 01992 716882
Fax: 01992 700427

Wheelchair access is limited to the ground floor gallery area.

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Prittlewell Priory, Priory Park, Victoria Avenue, Southend on Sea, Essex

The remains of the Cluniac Priory of St. Mary's, founded in the early 12th century.

Tel (01702) 342878

Please note that the Priory is due to undergo some remedial construction work and that there will therefore be additional closures to allow this to take place.

Latest Opening Times

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Southchurch Hall Museum, Southchurch Hall Close, Southend-on-Sea, Essex

A half-timbered medieval manor house, which dates to the early 14th century. The house was restored in the late 1920s.

Admission free

Latest Opening Times

Tel: (01702) 467671

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Web: www.southendmuseums.co.uk

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Southend Central Museum and Planetarium, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea,
Essex SS2 6ES

The Southend-on-Sea Central Museum displays tell the story of the natural and human history of south east Essex.

Free Admission

Open: Tuesday to Saturday 1000 - 1700

Planetarium: Wedneday to Saturday only

The Southend Planetarium is the only public Planetarium facility in south-east England, outside of London.

It presents talks about astronomy and the sky at night. All of the presentations are given live, giving plenty of opportunity for any questions you may wish to ask.

Programmes are run most Wednesdays to Saturdays, at 1100, 1400 and 1600.

Latest Opening Times

We recommend contacting them to confirm seat availability and current programme.

Tel: 01702 434449

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Web: www.southendmuseums.co.uk

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Adventure Island - Southend
Western Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea
Essex, SS1 1EE

Open daily from 1100 - 1500 Apr - 5 Sep 2004
Then weekends until 19 Dec & all half-term week 25 - 31 Oct

Admission is free.

"you only pay if you play", and the best way to play is with an all day Super Saver wristband or Tiny Tots wristband.

Tel: 01702 443 400
Fax: 01702 601 044

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