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Things to do in Eastern

Across Eastern there are 762 days out recorded in 11 towns, with options spanning country parks & forests, playgrounds and museums. Colchester has the most to choose from, followed by Luton and Watford.

The mix includes 522 free to visit, 130 indoor and 525 outdoors, so there is something whatever the weather. Pick an area below to see what is closest to you.

Better-known places in Eastern include Woburn Safari Park, Woodside Animal Farm & Leisure PArk, Shepreth Wildlife Park, Colchester Zoo and Wyvernwood, each with its own page showing location and nearby alternatives.

What’s on offer in Eastern

  1. 01
    Country Parks & Forests
    Woodland trails and open countryside — including Barton Hills Entrance and Lydekker Park.
    251 places
  2. 02
    Playgrounds
    Outdoor play areas and swings — including Lidlington Childrens Playground and Wharley End Play Area.
    196 places
  3. 03
    Museums
    Galleries and exhibitions — including Pitstone Green Museum and Leighton Buzzard Railway Museum.
    58 places
  4. 04
    Gardens
    Planted grounds and glasshouses — including Priory Gardens and Pond Gardens.
    51 places
  5. 05
    Swimming Pools
    Lane swimming and family sessions — including Oasis Beach Pool and Subtropical Swimming Paradise.
    24 places
  6. 06
    Art Galleries
    Changing art exhibitions — including Hightown Community Sports And Arts Centre and UK Centre For Carnival Arts.
    19 places

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Good to know

How many things are there to do in Eastern?

This guide maps 762 places to visit across Eastern, spread across 11 towns. Browse the areas on this page to narrow them down by the kind of day out you want.

What are the best-known attractions in Eastern?

Recognisable names in Eastern include Woburn Safari Park, Woodside Animal Farm & Leisure PArk, Shepreth Wildlife Park and Colchester Zoo. Each has its own page with location, attributes and nearby alternatives.

Where can I find free things to do in Eastern?

522 of the places listed for Eastern are free to enter, among them parks, beaches and nature spots. The "Free things to do" view gathers them together.

What is there to do in Eastern on a rainy day?

130 indoor options are recorded across Eastern — soft play, museums, bowling and the like — so a wet day need not stop a visit. The "Indoor" view lists them.

Is the information on Eastern kept up to date?

Listings are drawn from open mapping data and refreshed as places are added or change. Opening hours and prices are best confirmed with each venue before visiting.