Attractions - Discover Essex for less
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Take advantage of the £2 capped single bus fare & Discover more of the attractions around Essex!
The Moot Hall
Maldon’s historic High Street is easily accessible using the 31, 331, 332 and 75 bus services and offers boutique shops, great places to eat and drink and fascinating historic buildings such as Maldon’s 600-year-old Moot Hall. This Grade 1 Listed building has a narrow, spiral staircase leading to a rooftop with stunning views of the town and river. You can find out more about the Moot Hall, which has been a manor house, prison, courthouse, council chamber and wedding venue, on a pre-booked guided tour. For more info, please visit: The Moot Hall - Historic House in Maldon, Maldon - Visit Maldon District
Crouch Ridge Vineyard
Did you know that Althorne is in the heart of Essex wine country? Crouch Ridge Vineyard is just one of the many growers of fine grapes in this sunny part of England. To taste some of the delicious wines just take a 15-minute walk along the footpaths from the service 31 or 331 stop at Althorne Post Office.
For more info, please visit: Crouch Ridge Vineyard - Vineyard in Nr Chelmsford, Maldon - Visit Maldon District.
Wibblers Brewery, Taproom & Kitchen 
Find out more about how beer is made and enjoy a delicious meal and a pint at Wibblers Brewery, Taproom & Kitchen in Southminster, less than 10 minutes’ walk from the Southminster High Street stop on First Essex service 31 or 331. You can even get hands-on and pre-book a brewery experience day!
More info, please visit: Wibblers Brewery, Taproom and Kitchen - Brewery in Southminster, Maldon - Visit Maldon District
Mangapps Railway Museum
Mangapps Railway Museum in Burnham-on-Crouch includes unlimited rides along a ¾ mile standard gauge track on vintage carriages pulled by historic steam and diesel engines. It’s open daily during summer school holidays and is less than a 10-minute walk from the Burnham Cemetery stop on services 31, 331 or 332. More info, please visit: Mangapps Railway Museum - Museum - Transport in Burnham-on-Crouch, Burnham-on-Crouch - Visit Maldon District
Combined Military Services Museum
Maldon’s Combined Military Services Museum tells the story of the British fighting forces from the medieval period to the present day and has a host of exhibits from spy cameras to a Viking sword. The museum is a five-minute walk from the Tesco bus stop on the 75 and 73 bus route and 15 minutes from the All Saints Church stop on the 31/331/332 routes. More info: Combined Military Services Museum - Museum in Maldon, Maldon - Visit Maldon District
Southend Seafront
Head to Southend for sun, sea and fun. Explore what the pier has to offer, build sandcastles and hop on the rides at Adventure Island.
Service: All services into Southend centre
Riverside Leisure Centre
Catch services 47, C8 or C11 (Nearest stops are Victoria Road or Tesco, Springfield Road) and discover a Summer of fun for kids of all ages, with great value school holiday camps, courses & fun activities
More info: Riverside Leisure Centre (chelmsford.gov.uk)
Colchester Zoo 
Explore the wonders of wildlife and discover over 160 of the rarest and most endangered animals on the planet. With over 60 acres of parkland and lakes to explore at Colchester Zoo, experience a wild adventure like no other as you journey from the African plains at Kingdom of the wild to walking underwater at Playa Patagonia to spot Sea Lions dive and swim above you. Enjoy HUGE SAVINGS when you pre-book tickets in advance at www.colchesterzoo.org.
Catch services 75 to get there or put this postcode into the journey planner on our app: CO3 0SL
JumpStreet
Jump Street is an ideal spot for family days out, group outings and kids' parties. With 2 centres and over 80,000 square feet of exciting and unique activities they have something for everyone.
Catch services 47, 71 or 371 to get there or put this postcode into the journey planner on our app: CM2 6UA
Basildon Towngate Theatre 
Towngate Theatre is the hub for the arts at the heart of Basildon. A home for an exciting programme of drama, musicals, comedy, gigs and children's theatre; that builds to fever pitch for panto season at Christmas time. Also boasting a modern and vibrant Theatre Cafe Bar with an extensive food and drink menu available throughout the day and in the evenings. The Towngate offers Essex a fantastic alternative night out, bringing the best of touring productions to the heart of St Martin's Square, Basildon.
Catch any Basildon services to get there or put this postcode into the journey planner on our app: SS14 1DL