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Days out in Essex Adventure Island This small seaside themepark has over 40 exciting rides. Option to purchase individual tickets for rides or to buy a wristband for unlimited access. Contact: 01702 443400 Address: Sunken Gardens, Western Esplanade, Southend, Essex SS1 1EE Web: www.adventureisland.co.uk Castle Point Transport Museum A wide collection of vehicles, including buses, coaches and commercial vehicles. Contact: 01268 684272 Address: The Old Bus Garage, 105 Point Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 7TP Web: - Colchester Natural History Museum This museum has hands on displays, animals and a nature reserve. Entry is free. Contact: 01206 282941 Address: Colchester, Essex Web: www.colchestermuseums.org.uk Colchester Zoo Colchester Zoo is home to over 200 species of animal, include 41 endangered breeds. The zoo is part of the European Endangered species breeding programme. Click here to read about animal adoption schemes. Contact: 01206 331292 Address: Maldon Road, Colchester, Essex, C03 OSL Web: www.colchester-zoo.co.uk Colne Valley Railway A large collection of steam and diesal engines in a recreation of a vintage station, set in pretty countryside surroundings. Click here to read about A Day Out With Thomas events. Contact: 01787 461174 Address: Castle Hedingham, Essex, CO9 3DZ Web: www.colnevalleyrailway.co.uk Page 1 | 2 | 3 | 4