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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 7 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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Blake House Craft Centre
Blake End, Nr Braintree, Essex, CM77 6RA

Wander around the fine variety of art and craft shops in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere, where there really is something for everyone! From a basket of flowers to ballet shoes, from dolls houses to diamond bracelets and from electric guitars to elegant fabrics, you can treat yourself or find the perfect gift. Mini golf also available and seasonal maize maze.

Free Entry.

Open all year round, 7 Days a week, 1000 - 1700. (Individual shop days/hours vary)

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www.blakehousecraftcentre.co.uk

Tel: 01376 344123



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.


Hadleigh Castle Country Park, Castle Lane, Hadleigh, Essex

3⁄4 mile S of A13 at Hadleigh

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Free admission
Open all year round at any reasonable time.

Years of neglect and the effects of land subsidence had left the castle in ruins by the 17th century, but two towers constructed in the era of Edward III still remain.

The English painter John Constable visited Hadleigh in 1814 and made a minute drawing of the castle as preparation for ten oil sketches and a single painting.Historic architecture in parkland - The romantic ruins of a once royal castle overlooking the Essex marshes and Thames estuary.

The English painter John Constable visited Hadleigh in 1814 and made a minute drawing of the castle as preparation for ten oil sketches and a single painting.


Paper Mill Lock, North Hill, Little Baddow, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 4BS

Canalside & Country Walks - MAP

Gongoozling

Free Admission
Free Parking.
Coaches welcome

Round off your visit with a visit to the tea rooms where you can refresh yourself with tea, coffee, lunch and home made cake. Open daily from 10.00 throughout the year.

Tel: 01245 225520 - Website


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


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: Wednesday 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


 

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


The Wick Country Park, Tresco Way, Wickford, Essex. SS12

The Wick Country Park comprises 50 acres of former agricultural land. Over 2km of easy access trails take you around the site. The trails lead you past old hedgerows, the five acre lake, ponds, WWII pillboxes and recent woodland plantings. Bridges and boardwalks allow the trails to continue over the North Benfleet brook.

The park is open every day from 09.00 until dusk and car parking is available. Toilets are accessible in the Pavilion when the ranger is in attendance.

A play area just inside the entrance to the park is suitable for children up to the age of about seven or eight. Parking bays and picnic tables are adjacent to the play area so that parents can keep a watchful eye on their children as they play.

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www.FriendsOfTheWickCountryPark.co.uk

2009 Events.

• 19th April - Wick Country Park, Tresco Way, Wickford, Essex. SS12 - Spring Bird Watch -10.30 – 12.30
Listen and look for woodland birds, with tips from the Ranger on observation and identification. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Dogs welcome on a lead.

• 7th June - Wick Country Park, Tresco Way, Wickford, Essex. SS12 - Paws in the Park 11.00 – 16.00
Calling all dogs! Bring your owners and join in some canine capers. Fun dog show, agility display, children’s quiz, stalls, exhibits and lots more. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Dogs welcome on a lead.

• 2nd August – Wick Country Park, Tresco Way, Wickford, Essex. SS12 - Nature Quest – 11.00 – 16.00
A family fun day. Be a nature detective, explore the Park and investigate the underwater world of Pond Dipping. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Dogs welcome on a lead.

• 16th August – Wick Country Park, Tresco Way, Wickford, Essex. SS12 - Crickets & Dragonflies – 14.00 – 16.00
Try your hand at catching and identifying those noisy yet often elusive Bush Crickets. Then turn your search to the skies for nature’s ace flyers, the dragonflies. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Dogs welcome on a lead.



Below this line, in the grey area, we are adding alternative days out to the free listings that DoFreeStuff is renowned for. This is to help you plan your family days out. The attractions listed below make a charge for admission!

 

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