Jeffery Wilson on Sax and Clarinet with John Human on the Piano perform selected jazz music from Ragtime, through Swing, and Bebop via Blues and Cool... more >

Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, . SS2 6ER

Wed 20 Nov 24

A Vintage Christmas with The Bel Canto Vintage Sisters

What can you expect from the show this year?.... The Bel Canto ladies are back with their annual Christmas concert this year, but this time they are..... more >

Wivenhoe Methodist Church 24 The Avenue, Wivenhoe CO7 9AH

Wed 20 Nov 24

Stamp Club Meeting (Basildon)

The Committee Entertains. Meeting of Basildon Philatelic Society. All welcome to visit. Membership subscription plus £1 attendance fee payable for..... more >

George Hurd Centre, Audley Way, Basildon SS14 2FL

Tue 19 Nov 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Essex

Tony Stockwell - Psychic Medium

The popular star of TV’s 6ixth Sense, Street Psychic, Psychic Private Eyes and Psychic Academy, Tony Stockwell demonstrates his belief that those who... more >

The Institute CM7 9AE

Tue 19 Nov 24

SNOW QUEEN - a play by This Is My Theatre

We welcome back 'This Is My Theatre' travelling production company, who will perform the wonderfully charming The Snow Queen play,... more >

All Saints Church, London Road, Vange, Basildon SS16 4QF

Sun 17 Nov 24

Christmas Market

Christmas Market - variety of stalls, cakes and preserves, jewellery, bags, make-up, books, Christmas decorations, raffles, tombola - refreshments... more >

Stapleford Abbotts Village Hall Stapleford Road Stapleford Abbotts, Romford. RM4 1EJ

Sun 17 Nov 24

Great Bromley Antiques and Collectors Fair

Over 20 Antiques and Collector Dealers. Jewellery, Records, Glasswear, Antiques etc. more >

Great Bromley Village Hall, Great Bromley, Essex CO7 7JA

Sun 17 Nov 24

MJ: The Legacy - Starring CJ

The look, the voice, the moves and all the hits! MJ THE LEGACY is an exceptionally authentic world class Tribute to Michael Jackson, starring CJ,..... more >

Charter Hall Cowdray Avenue Colchester CO1 1YH

Sun 17 Nov 24

Chelmsford Singers Autumn Concert: A Celebration of C V Stanford

Chelmsford Singers’ Autumn concert will be on SUNDAY, 17th November, at Chelmsford Cathedral, starting at 7pm... more >

Chelmsford Cathedral, New St CM1 1TY

Sun 17 Nov 24

Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration in Braintree

Journey to the Teatro del Silenzio (Theater of Silence) in Lajatico, a breathtaking natural amphitheater in Tuscany, as Andrea Bocelli returns to his... more >

Cineworld Braintree, Freeport Leisure, Charter Way, Braintree CM77 8YH

Sat 16 Nov 24

Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration in Basildon

Journey to the Teatro del Silenzio (Theater of Silence) in Lajatico, a breathtaking natural amphitheater in Tuscany, as Andrea Bocelli returns to his... more >

Cineworld, Festival Way, Festival Leisure Park, Basildon SS14 3WB

Sat 16 Nov 24

Langham Christmas Handmade Fair

Get into the festive spirit at our delightful and popular Christmas Handmade Fair! Join us for a joy-filled early Christmas market at our upcoming..... more >

Langham Community Centre, School Road, Langham, Near Colchester CO4 5PA

Sat 16 Nov 24

Christmas Bazaar

Christmas Bazaar with Home-made Cake Stall, Gift Stall, Prize Crackers, Treasure Map and Christmas Hamper Raffle – plus other stalls and refreshments... more >

Hockley & Hawkwell Methodist Church Main Road Hockley SS5 5BE

Sat 16 Nov 24

80's Live

Get ready as we bring you the biggest 80s party show to tour the UK – 80s Live! We will be heading down the Atlanta Highway, so bring your jukebox..... more >

Charter Hall Cowdray Avenue Colchester CO1 1YH

Fri 15 Nov 24

Fairytale of New York - The Ultimate Irish-Inspired Christmas Concert

Fairytale of New York – Coming Home for Christmas After three sell out tours, the ultimate Irish-inspired Christmas concert is back with an even... more >

Charter Hall Cowdray Avenue Colchester CO1 1YH

Thu 14 Nov 24

The Games Afoot - or Holmes for the Holidays

It’s another Ken Ludwig play, and another murder mystery - this time a seasonal one! Acclaimed actor of the 1930s, William Gillette, invites his..... more >

The Little Theatre, The Drive, Harold Wood RM3 0DU

Wed 13 Nov 24

Remembrance Sunday Service

The Town Mayor of Maldon Maldon's Act of Remembrance & wreath laying more >

The War Memorial, High Street, Maldon. CM9 5PF

Sun 10 Nov 24

Ceilidh/Barn Dance Fun

Come join our fun ceilidh/barn dance - with great music and dances from England, Ireland, Scotland, USA, Canada and Poland... more >

Coggeshall Village Hall, Stoneham Street, Coggeshall, . CO6 1UH

Sat 9 Nov 24

Rollerworld Presents: Roll With Us

Come Roll with Us… Rollerworld is back in action, teaming up with Charter Hall and Colchester Events again for a thrilling day and night of... more >

Charter Hall Cowdray Avenue Colchester CO1 1YH

Sat 9 Nov 24

Market & Artisan Craft Fair

Crafty Cow Markets are excited to announce we are back at St Laurence Church Hall, Upminster this November... more >

St Laurence Church Hall, Corbet’s Tey Road, Upminster RM14 2BB

Sat 9 Nov 24

Walk Right Back

After phenomenal sell out tours, Walk Right Back is... BACK! From the Producers of That'll Be The Day, the show tells the story of the most..... more >

Westcliff Theatre, Clacton-on-Sea CO15 1LE

Fri 8 Nov 24

Stamp Club Meeting (Witham)

Annual General Meeting & Bring and Buy. Meeting of Witham Philatelic Society. All welcome to visit. Membership subscription payable for continued..... more >

Spring Lodge Community Centre, Powers Hall End, Witham CM8 2HE

Thu 7 Nov 24

Another Goodbye

Another Goodbye is a gentle exploration into the inevitability of death that we all encounter at some point during our lives, and the challenges we... more >

Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester CO1 1NF

Wed 6 Nov 24

It's a wonderful Life

Colchester Theatre Group Based on the critically acclaimed Frank Capra movie, Mary Elliott Nelson's reimagining is a joyful story of love,... more >

Headgate Theatre, 14 Chapel Street North, Colchester CO2 7AT

Wed 6 Nov 24

Stamp Club Meeting (Clacton)

Bourse & The Leeward Islands and Antarctica (B.S. Clark). Meeting of Clacton Philatelic Society. All welcome to visit... more >

Clacton Indoor Bowls Club, Valley Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 6NA

Wed 6 Nov 24

Stamp Club Meeting (Benfleet)

An evening of Cinderellas (A. Howson). Meeting of Benfleet & District Philatelic Society. All welcome to visit... more >

Jubilee Hall, St Barnabas Church, Church Road, Hadleigh, Benfleet SS7 2EJ

Wed 6 Nov 24

Grand Fireworks Display @ Braintree Rugby Club

Once again Braintree Rugby Club will be hosting their annual fireworks display on Guy Fawkes Night, Sunday 5th November... more >

Braintree Rugby Club, Beckers Green Road, Braintree CM7 3PR

Tue 5 Nov 24

King Cole's Kittens Firework Spectacular!

King Coel’s Kittens are delighted to share some amazing news with you! The 53rd Colchester Fireworks Spectacular is all set to take place in 2024,..... more >

Castle Park, High Street CO1 1TJ

Tue 5 Nov 24

Join our choir in Braintree for a FREE taster session

Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'? Your local Braintree choir is run by singer/pianist Hollie Heard... more >

Marks Farm Community Centre, Dunstable Drive, Braintree CM7 3LT

Tue 5 Nov 24

More Rock Choirs

Stamp Club Meeting (Basildon)

Bells - An Essex Postcard Publisher (J.W.J. Copeland).. Meeting of Basildon Philatelic Society. All welcome to visit... more >

The Place (Pitsea Leisure Centre), Northlands Pavement, Pitsea SS13 3DU

Mon 4 Nov 24

Market & Artisan Craft Fair

Crafty Cow Markets are excited to announce we are back at the Chantry Centre Billericay this November... more >

Chantry Centre, Chantry Way, Billericay CM11 2AP

Sat 2 Nov 24

Charity Evening of Clairvoyance

Charity Evening of Clairvoyance in aid of Reptile Reserve Sanctuary With Mediums Barbara Laurent, Billy Wakeling, John Chafer Saturday 2nd... more >

South Ockendon Village Social Club, Canterbury Parade, South Ockendon, Essex RM15 6NU

Sat 2 Nov 24

Queen Champions - bringing Queen's Greatest Hits to Leigh-On-Sea

Queen Champions - bringing Queen's Greatest Hits to Leigh-on-Sea Queen Champions are coming to Leigh Community Centre, Saturday 2nd November... more >

71 – 73 Elm Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex SS9 1SP

Sat 2 Nov 24

Elmstead's Big Bang Fireworks Festival

Looking for a family-friendly fireworks night? Check out Elmstead's Big Bang Fireworks Festival, which includes live music, food, bar, glo..... more >

Elmstead Cricket Club, Church Road, Elmstead Market CO7 7AW

Sat 2 Nov 24

Nuclear Fallout

Fallout is our Nuclear winter beast… The one you need to train for – take it for granted and it’ll bite you... more >

Ongar Road, Brentwood, Essex CM15 0LA

Sat 2 Nov 24

Craft & Gift Fair

Craft and Gift Fair at Tendring District Scout Centre, Valley Road, Clacton. It is open from 10am – 2pm with FREE entry and FREE car parking... more >

Tendring District Scout Centre, Valley Road, Clacton on Sea, Essex CO15 6NA

Sat 2 Nov 24

NSPCC Book Fair

This Annual Book Sale provides a unique opportunity to browse and purchase from a choice of many thousands of books, jigsaws, games CDs and... more >

Stanway School Winstree Road Colchester CO3 0QA

Sat 2 Nov 24

Mind Body & Spirit Event

Mind Body & Spirit Event, in aid of Reptile Reserve Sanctuary. Healing and private readings available, stalls, Aura Photography, 11am till 4pm..... more >

South Ockendon Village Social Club, Canterbury Parade, South Ockendon, Essex RM15 6NU

Sat 2 Nov 24

Halloween Kid's Fancy Dress Disco

HALLOWEEN KID’S FANCY DRESS DISCO THURSDAY 31st OCTOBER 2024 This is during Half Term... more >

Sir James Hawkey Hall, Broomhill Road, Woodford Green, Essex. IG8 OBG IG8OBG

Thu 31 Oct 24

Half-Term Activity – Traditional African-Caribbean Storytelling

Come and immerse yourself in an hour of fascinating storytelling with Jane Grell who will captivate you with songs, games, poems and stories from the... more >

Valentines Mansion Emerson Road IG1 4XA

Wed 30 Oct 24

A Place For Me?

A family musical that tells the story of the Windrush community through the eyes of a child It’s 1950... more >

Queens Theatre Hornchurch, Billet Lane, Hornchurch RM11 1QT

Wed 30 Oct 24

The Ugly Duckling - The Perfect Family Ballet - Cancelled

***ALL TICKETS NOW JUST £9 with code DANCE9*** An engaging tale of love and acceptance Feeling different, teased by his friends and not accepted... more >

Billericay Theatre 34 Radford Way Billericay CM12 0BT

Tue 29 Oct 24

Meet the Animals!

Join us this October Half Term for a FREE spookily experience with some interesting animals. Get up close to a range of creepy creatures, plus we..... more >

Festival Way, Basildon, United Kingdom SS14 3WB

Mon 28 Oct 24

Frinton Children's Festival

Join us for the first Frinton Children's Festival. A week of fun for all the family. We are thrilled to be able to host some exciting..... more >

The Mcgrigor Hall and The Essex Skipper CO13

Mon 28 Oct 24

FREE Dogs Trust Family Fun Workshop - All Saints Church, Vange

FREE - Dogs Trust Family Fun Workshop Monday 28th October 10:30am - 12 noon Join us for a FREE, fun, family workshop to learn all about staying... more >

All Saints Church, London Road, Vange, Basildon SS16 4QF

Mon 28 Oct 24

Out of the Blue Ukulele Band playing at Human Kind Cafe

Out of the Blue will be playing a set of well known songs at the Human Kind Cafe in Billericay. The Human Kind cafe has been set up for the local..... more >

Human Kind Cafe, 111 High Street, Billericay CM12 9AJ

Sun 27 Oct 24

Halloween Spooktacular 2024 at Audley End Miniature Railway

Climb aboard our Halloween Express for a journey deep into the spooky woods, where you'll meet a coven of witches and some familiar Halloween... more >

Audley End Rd, Audley End, Saffron Walden CB11 4JB

Sat 26 Oct 24

Treat the family to a world of spooky fun this October half term!

Ready for a PAW-some Halloween? Visit Nickelodeon Adventure this October half term for some family friendly fun!... more >

Thurrock Lakeside Shopping Centre, 612 The Quay, West Thurrock, Grays RM20 2AD

Sat 26 Oct 24

Halloween Cheesy Bingo Party

The Ultimate Cheesy Party Experience…Halloween Style! A mix of bingo and a whole load of the cheesiest party music you ever heard!... more >

Charter Hall Cowdray Avenue Colchester CO1 1YH

Sat 26 Oct 24

Mind Body & Soult Event

Mind Body and Soul event stalls, Reiki healing, Tarot Reading. Crystal Healing, Private Readings, Mediums, Psychics, Tarot, Aura Photography 11am..... more >

Castle Green , Gale Street. Dagenham, Essex RM9 4UN

Sat 26 Oct 24

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Things to do around Essex

Essex, a county in the East of England, offers a diverse range of activities for a memorable day out. Whether you're interested in history, nature, or family-friendly adventures, there's something for everyone. Let's explore some of the best things to do in Essex:

1. Colchester Zoo:
- Colchester Zoo is a must-visit for animal lovers. With over 270 species set in 60 acres of beautiful parkland and lakes, it's constantly developing and has won many awards for its conservation work. Explore enclosures like the walk-through butterfly enclosure and the Rainbow Lorikeet area. Don't miss the state-of-the-art "Bears of the Rising Sun" enclosure housing sun bears Jo Jo and Srey Ya. Encounter Komodo Dragons, white rhinos, giraffes, and more at the "Kingdom of the Wild" exhibit¹.

2. Tours of Colchester:
- Join historical tours of Colchester, Britain's oldest recorded town. Explore its rich heritage, including Roman ruins, medieval architecture, and charming streets. Visit the Colchester Castle, a Norman keep with fascinating exhibits. Don't miss the historic walking tours and outdoor escape games.

3. Explore Southend-on-Sea:
- Head to Southend-on-Sea for a classic British seaside experience. Enjoy the sandy beaches, stroll along the promenade, and visit the iconic Southend Pier, the longest pleasure pier in the world. Explore Adventure Island amusement park and try the thrilling rides.

4. Discover Green Island Gardens:
- Green Island Gardens in Ardleigh is a hidden gem. Explore the enchanting gardens, featuring exotic plants, sculptures, and tranquil ponds. It's a peaceful oasis away from the hustle and bustle.

5. Partyman World of Play:
- If you're with kids, visit Partyman World of Play in Basildon. This indoor play center offers slides, ball pits, and climbing frames. It's perfect for a fun-filled family day out.

6. Bridge End Garden in Saffron Walden:
- Bridge End Garden in Saffron Walden is a restored Victorian garden. Admire the colorful flowerbeds, ornamental hedges, and historic features. It's a tranquil spot for a leisurely walk.

7. Imperial Bird of Prey Academy:
- Experience the thrill of falconry at the Imperial Bird of Prey Academy in Billericay. Get up close to majestic birds of prey and learn about their behavior and conservation. Enjoy flying displays and photo opportunities.

8. Go Bananas:
- For active fun, visit Go Bananas in Colchester. This indoor soft play center has slides, climbing frames, and a separate area for toddlers. It's a great option for families with young children.

9. Thames & Medway Estuary Helicopter Tour:
- Take to the skies on a helicopter tour from Southend-on-Sea. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Thames and Medway Estuary, spotting landmarks from above. It's a unique way to explore the coastline.

10. Historic Walking Tour of Colchester:
- Join a guided walking tour of historic Colchester. Learn about its Roman past, medieval architecture, and fascinating stories. Combine it with a visit to the local farmers' market for a complete experience.

Remember to check opening hours and any booking requirements for these attractions. Whether you're interested in wildlife, history, or family fun, Essex promises an enjoyable and diverse day out!