Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Mersea Island

We've collected top 10 mentioned free attractions in Mersea Island from other articles such as The Crazy Tourist, thomsonlocal.com, Trip101.

Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Mersea Island

Highwoods Country Park
Highwoods Country Park
4.7 (985 ratings)4.5 (220 ratings)
Meadow & forest country park with a lake, play areas, Nordic walking trail & a community garden.
174 Turner Rd, Colchester, CO4 5JR, United Kingdom
ParkNature & ParksNature & Wildlife Areas
Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
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"A mere half a mile from Colchester’s train station, High Woods Country Park is a Green Flag-winning patchwork of meadows, woodland, scrub, meadows and lakes. The park is within the town’s limits but on the signposted walking trails it will be hard to believe you’re not out in the countryside. Much of this land once belonged to the Medieval Forest of Kingswood, prized for its timber, while the innumerable sweet chestnuts were planted in the last 200 years."
Southend Pier and Railway
Southend Pier and Railway
4.5 (1191 ratings)4 (1789 ratings)
Seasonal museum on the pier with 19th- & early-20th-century train cars, slot machines & costumes.
Western Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2EE, United Kingdom
Historical landmarkSights & LandmarksPiers & Boardwalks
Mentioned by travelaboutbritain.com
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"Located at the pier's entrance, this living museum portrays the history of the pier and life in the resort. Just outside the museum you can take the famous electric train to the end of the Pier, where you will find a Lifeboat Centre, cafe and shop. Opening times: daily from 10:15am - Admission Charges for Museum & TrainLocation: Western Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1HTel: 01702 611214Website:southend.gov.uk/pier"
Mentioned by thesevenhotels.com
About Southend – The Seven Hotel
"Extending 1.34 miles (2.16 km) into the Thames Estuary, it is the longest pleasure pier in the world. Sir John Betjeman once said that “the Pier is Southend, Southend is the Pier."
Jimmy's Farm & Wildlife Park
Jimmy's Farm & Wildlife Park
4.4 (2085 ratings)4 (1535 ratings)
Wildlife park with tapirs & a reptile house, plus casual eateries & a shop selling farm produce.
Pannington Hall Ln, Wherstead, Ipswich IP9 2AP, United Kingdom
Wildlife parkSights & LandmarksFamily restaurantFarmGarden centerShopping mallWedding venueZoo
Chalkwell Park
Chalkwell Park
4.4 (1588 ratings)4.5 (126 ratings)
297-hectare park featuring ornamental gardens & a cafe, plus 2 playgrounds & athletic courts/fields.
Chalkwell Ave, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 8NL, United Kingdom
ParkNature & ParksGarden
Sealife Adventure
Sealife Adventure
4.2 (2371 ratings)4 (697 ratings)
Sea life aquarium with sharks in walk-through tunnel tank, plus rays, turtles and insect displays.
Eastern Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2ER, United Kingdom
AquariumNature & Parks
Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
15 Best Things to Do in Southend (Essex, England
"Southend has the most visited aquarium in the southeast of England, at Sea Life Adventure on the Eastern Esplanade. There are 40 displays to take in, featuring clownfish, rays, sharks, starfish, sea snakes, otters, penguins, dwarf caiman, poison art frogs and giant snails. Kids will have every chance to get involved at the Interactive Education Room, which has two rockpools where they’ll be able to touch a crab and starfish."
Mentioned by Essex Explored
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"Despite the name, Sea Life Adventure, isn’t actually affiliated with the SEALIFE global chain. It is still a fairly large aquarium though!. Unlike Clacton’s ‘Seaquarium’, Sea Life Adventure showcases marine life and animals that can be found around the world, as well as those native to the UK."
Mentioned by thesevenhotels.com
About Southend – The Seven Hotel
"The Aquarium hosts like to talk about all of their family of creatures, they are passionate about the animals in the aquarium and want to share that passion with you!"
Leigh Cliffs East
Leigh Cliffs East
4.6 (224 ratings)
20 Cliff Parade, Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 1AS, United Kingdom
Park
Felixstowe Pier
Felixstowe Pier
4.3 (2752 ratings)3.5 (222 ratings)
Pier Bight, Felixstowe, United Kingdom
Sights & LandmarksHistoric Sites
Southend Cliff Gardens
Southend Cliff Gardens
4 (55 ratings)
Clifftown Parade, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea SS1 1DL, UK
ParkNature & ParksGardens
Mentioned by Essex Explored
11 Best Things To Do In Southend Essex
"Along the ‘cliffs’ between Adventure Island, and you guessed it, the Cliffs Pavilion, is the Cliff Gardens. This is an alternative to walking along the seawall, however it is obviously a little steeper in places!. There are paths and benches where you can sit and people watch!"
Hadleigh Castle
Hadleigh Castle
4.6 (806 ratings)4.5 (230 ratings)
Ruined 1200s castle, refortified by Edward III in the Hundred Years War, affording marsh views.
Castle Ln, Hadleigh, Benfleet SS7 2AP, United Kingdom
CastleSights & LandmarksHeritage buildingHistorical landmarkHistoric SitesPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
15 Best Things to Do in Southend (Essex, England
"In open countryside to the west of Southend, Hadleigh Castle is a former royal residence atop a London clay hill surveying the flat landscape to the south and east. The castle was first constructed at the start of the 13th century in the reign of Henry III. In that time its role was mainly defensive, guarding the estuary. Later, in the Hundred Years’ War Hadleigh Castle was remodelled as both a stronghold against the French and a home for King Edward III who spent a lot of time here during the last years of his reign in the 14th century."
Mentioned by thesevenhotels.com
About Southend – The Seven Hotel
"Hadleigh Castle is a ruined fortification in the English county of Essex, overlooking the Thames Estuary from south of the town of Hadleigh. The romantic ruins of a royal castle overlooking the Essex marshes is the perfect place for a historical day out."
St Laurence Park
St Laurence Park
4.2 (38 ratings)
6UY, Eastwoodbury Ln, Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
Park

Best Dinner Places to Eat in Mersea Island

The Basilica Restaurant
The Basilica Restaurant
5 (43 ratings)
65 Hamlet Ct Rd, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 7EY, United Kingdom
Restaurant
Hank's Colchester
Hank's Colchester
4.7 (22 ratings)
7 Culver St W, Colchester, CO1 1JG, United Kingdom
RestaurantVegan restaurant
Shoeburyness Hotel
Shoeburyness Hotel
4.5 (277 ratings)
1 High St, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea SS3 9AJ, United Kingdom
Restaurant

Best Spas in Mersea Island

David Lloyd Ipswich
David Lloyd Ipswich
4.2 (151 ratings)
The Havens, Ransomes Industrial Estate, Ipswich IP3 9SJ, United Kingdom
Physical fitness programGymSpa and health clubSwimming poolTennis club
Roslin Retreat
Roslin Retreat
5 (218 ratings)
Thorpe Esplanade, Thorpe Bay, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 3BG, United Kingdom
SpaMassage therapist
Bannatyne
Bannatyne
4 (400 ratings)
Luxury spa retreat in a neo-Jacobean manor house with a spa and a fitness centre, plus free Wi-Fi.
Kingsford Park, Layer Rd, Colchester, CO2 0HS, United Kingdom
Spa and health clubGymRestaurant

Top Best Chinese Restaurants in Mersea Island

ROYAL WOK
ROYAL WOK
3.4 (34 ratings)
405 London Rd, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 7HU, United Kingdom
Chinese takeawayChinese restaurantDelivery Chinese restaurantDelivery RestaurantTakeout Restaurant
Wok&Go
Wok&Go
3.8 (49 ratings)
99 High St, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1HS, United Kingdom
Noodle shopAsian fusion restaurantAsian restaurantChinese restaurantChinese takeawayFast food restaurantMalaysian restaurantDelivery RestaurantThai restaurant
Asian Station
Asian Station
4 (38 ratings)
10 Earls Hall Parade, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6NW, United Kingdom
Chinese takeawayChinese restaurantThai restaurant

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Mersea Island

Caledonian Caravan
3.7 (27 reviews)
Caledonian Caravan
caravan
$85 /night
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Recharge yourself
Recharge yourself
house
$113.6 /night
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GreyFriars
4.5 (1364 reviews)
GreyFriars
hotel
$128.25 /night
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