Larkabout · Things to do

Things to do in and around Essendon, rain or shine.

47 attractions, museums, parks and activities within 10 km of Essendon, nearest and best known first.

01 · Days out

Days out, worth the whole day.

The big names: studio tours, stately homes, wildlife parks and estates worth a whole day. 7 around Essendon.

02 · Family

Zoos, farms, soft play, splash parks and places that work for small legs. 11 around Essendon.

03 · Activities

Bowling, escape rooms, climbing, karting, trampolines, mini golf, pools and leisure centres. 12 around Essendon.

04 · Museums and heritage

Local museums, galleries, Roman St Albans, cathedrals, castles and historic houses. 14 around Essendon.

05 · Parks and nature

Country parks, woods, commons, lakes and nature reserves. Most are free. 14 around Essendon.

06 · Rainy day

Indoors and dry: museums, activities, pools and soft play. The best 18 of 24 around Essendon.

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