Heathrow Airport 1 hr 15
House on the Hill Museum (16 min)
Venue showcasing a personal collection of 70,000+ toys ranging from Victorian items to modern games. Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker (33 min)
Large underground bunker with self-guided tours, a Cold War history museum, canteen & ropes course. Paradise Wildlife Park (33 min)
Family zoo area with 400+ animals, a soft play area and petting zoo, plus accommodation options. Lee Valley Park Farms (31 min) The Gardens Of Easton Lodge (26 min)
Lush ornamental gardens dating from the Tudor era with guided tours, kids' crafts and tea pavilion. Scott's Grotto (24 min) Royal Gunpowder Mills (36 min)
Old gunpowder factory with an armory, science demos & tractor tours, open for events & group visits. Epping Ongar Railway (26 min) The Gibberd Garden (12 min)
Charming garden featuring 14 acres of manicured lawns, flower beds, sculpture & ceramic pots. Harlow Town Park (17 min)
Sprawling 164-acre park featuring a bandstand, paddling pool, skate park & several gardens. Mountfitchet Castle & Norman Village (16 min)
Reconstructed medieval castle and Norman settlement, plus a toy museum, closed during winter. Mountfichet Castle (16 min)
Castle & Norman village replicas on a historical site with rescued animals, a tea room & gift shop. National Trust - Hatfield Forest (18 min)
Tranquil, ancient royal hunting grounds with grass paths, a forest walk and 1200-year-old trees. RSPB Rye Meads (21 min)
Nature reserve, birdwatching, wildlife, and nature Henry Moore Foundation (Henry Moore Studios & Gardens) (18 min)
Former home & workspace of a famed 20th-century sculptor, plus sprawling grounds with outdoor art. | 
