Out and about

Here at Go Bananas children can have an amazing adventure whilst travelling through the Aztec ruins of Funky Monkey’s jungle home! There are many sights to see and challenges to conquer throughout the 3 levels of the Aztec Adventure area.

This vineyard not only produces more than 20,000 bottles of distinguished wine a year, but its own beer too. Come and taste them for yourself!

Taking you on an eye-opening journey through British military history, from medieval swords to the real life inspiration for James Bond to modern tanks.

Look inside a typical weatherboarded fisherman’s cottage as you explore life in the past on Mersea Island, based around fishing, oystering and boat building.

One of Europe’s finest zoos is waiting for you, with 60 acres of parkland packed with over 270 species of rare and wonderful beasts including white rhino and elephants.

A glorious English country garden created out of a wasteland and now brimming over with a wonderful array of plants adapted to the Scree, Gravel, Woodland and Water areas.

A near perfectly preserved Norman castle – with the biggest Norman keep in Europe. Built on a Roman temple, so you can discover 2,500 years of history in one superb attraction.

Jump Street is a world where the wall becomes the floor and the rules of gravity no longer apply. It’s packed with lots of things to do with kids and the family, it takes the rush of getting airborne and combines it with a variety of games and challenges.

Sail away from West Mersea harbour aboard the Lady Grace for a delightful short voyage. You can even book the boat for your own fishing or bird watching trip.