A traditional cottage garden designed and planted by the owners since 2013 from a neglected and overgrown plot surrounding a C15 thatched cottage... more >

Caynton Cottage, Chelmsford CM3 3EF

Tue 4 Jun 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Essex

Stamp Club Meeting (Basildon)

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

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

Mon 3 Jun 24

Jankes House - Open Garden for NGS

A ½ acre traditional English country garden with amazing rural views. Garden has been artistically created by owner... more >

Jankes House, Colchester CO6 2AT

Sun 2 Jun 24

1 Whitehouse Cottages - Open Garden for NGS

Nestled betwixt farmland in rural Essex, is our small secret garden, that has a wonderful charm to it... more >

1 Whitehouse Cottages, Woodham Walter CM9 6LR

Sun 2 Jun 24

Live Steam Open Day (Ride on Railway)

Ilford & West Essex Model Railway Club is holding it’s usual monthly open day. This open day has train rides (usually steam) for all the family... more >

Adjacent to North Side of Chadwell Heath Station, Station Road, Chadwell Heath, Essex RM6 4BU

Sun 2 Jun 24

Maybe Dick

Herman Melville's tale of revenge and retribution on the high seas is retold in this inventive, comedic adventure! Nantucket, 1841... more >

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

Sun 2 Jun 24

MIND BODY SPIRIT Craft Festival - FOAKES HALL Dunmow, Essex - FREE U16

The Essex Mind Body Spirit Craft Fair, organized by The Essex Spiritual Centre, is an extraordinary event that celebrates creativity and... more >

FOAKES HALL, BISHOP STORTFORD ROAD, GREAT DUNMOW, ESSEX. CM6

Sat 1 Jun 24

Isabella’s Garden - Open Garden for NGS

This enchanting town garden is bursting with a profusion of colour from early spring through to the autumn months... more >

Isabella’s Garden, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 2NE

Sat 1 Jun 24

Brookfield - Open Garden for NGS

The gardens and meadow at Brookfield cover over three acres. Come in February to enjoy snowdrops and other early spring delights and in June island..... more >

Brookfield, Boreham CM3 3EB

Sat 1 Jun 24

EPPING Essex 35s to 60s Plus Party for Singles & Couples - Fri 31 May

Welcome to the EPPING Essex 35s to 60s Plus Party for Singles and Couples happening on Friday 31 May! Join us at the cozy Theydon Bois Golf Club,..... more >

Theydon Bois Golf Club, Theydon Road, Epping CM16 4EH

Fri 31 May 24

Pop up pirate workshop

Yo ho,ho me hearties. Shiver those timbers and head down to The Ironworks this Bank Holiday Monday for a Pop up Pirate workshop... more >

The Ironworks, 90 High Street, Southend SS1 1JN

Fri 31 May 24

Frozen Jr

Donovan's Academy of Dance and Theatre Arts Warm your hearts with Frozen JR.! This spectacular 60 minute musical is based on the 2013 Disney..... more >

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

Fri 31 May 24

Lakeside Fashion Show Returns

The fashion show is back! Lakeside’s Fashion Show from Friday 31st May until Sunday 2nd June, is coming to Essex and will showcase some of the..... more >

W Thurrock Way, West Thurrock, Grays RM20 2ZP

Fri 31 May 24

Deep Blue Sea - a play by Terence Rattigan

This is a gripping drama of love, betrayal, and rejection. When Hester Collyer is found by her neighbours in the aftermath of a failed suicide..... more >

Theydon Bois Village Hall Coppice Row Theydon Bois CM16 7ER

Thu 30 May 24

Loughton Astronomical Society

Elliss Sharpe and Malcolm Zack: The Transit of Venus 2004: 20 Years On. The Loughton Astronomical Society is the home of all things astronomical in..... more >

Scout Hall, Loughton Lane next to the Cricket Club. CM16 7EJ

Thu 30 May 24

Just Get Over It May Half Term

Ditch the screens for 90 minutes of obstacle #lovemud fun more >

Parsonage Farm Ongar Road Brentwood CM15 0LA

Tue 28 May 24

Steam Day

Unlimited rides on a steam train. Large model railway layout. Working signal box, Travelling Post Office carriages, shop and large free car park... more >

Colne Valley Railway, Yeldham Road, Castle Hedingham CO9 3DZ

Mon 27 May 24

Chippins - Open Garden for NGS

Artists and plantaholics paradise packed with interest. Hostas, iris and Astrantia in spring. Stream and wildlife pond with Horace the Huge!... more >

Chippins, Bradfield CO11 2UZ

Sun 26 May 24

The Three Inch Fools UK Tour

The Three Inch Fools, known for their contemporary spin on the traditional touring troupe, are preparing for a summer that will go down in (Early... more >

Eastbury Manor House IG11 9SN

Sun 26 May 24

Bassetts - Open Garden for NGS

A two acre garden, tennis court, swimming pool surrounding an early C17 house (not open)with plants for year-round interest set on gently sloping... more >

Bassetts, Chelmsford CM3 4BZ

Sun 26 May 24

The Gates - Open Garden for NGS

A horticultural project that offers local citizens, inc vulnerable adults, an opportunity to develop new skills within a horticultural setting... more >

The Gates, Brentwood CM14 4QW

Sun 26 May 24

Laurel Cottage - Open Garden for NGS

A romantic, quintessential cottage garden. Features intimate pathways meandering through borders with an abundance of cottage garden favourites and..... more >

Laurel Cottage, Manuden CM23 1DS

Sun 26 May 24

Pygmy Goat Yoga

A fun filled yoga class, accompanied by our juvenile pygmy goats. This is a yoga class like no other, our pygmy goats are extremely friendly and..... more >

Blackwater Alpacas & Pygmy Goats, Bradwell Trout Farm, Cut Hedge Lane, Bradwell, Braintree, Essex CM77 8FR

Sat 25 May 24

Audley End Miniature Railway - Fairy Tale Fantasy May Half Term

Looking for a family adventure with the kids this half term? Join us for an enchanting journey into the forest, where you’ll encounter charming..... more >

Audley End Miniature Railway, Audley End Road, Audley End, Saffron Walden, Audley End Miniature Railway, Audley End Road, Audley End, Saffron Walden CB11 4JB

Sat 25 May 24

Coggeshall Art Group Annual Exhibition

Exhibition of works in a wide variety of styles and media by local artists. All available to buy, or just to enjoy... more >

Coggeshall Village Hall Keys Room, 23, Stoneham Street CO6 1UH

Sat 25 May 24

Celebrating 120 years of Park Inn by Radisson Palace, Southend-On-Sea

Park Inn by Radisson Palace, Southend-on-Sea, is celebrating its 120th anniversary on Thursday 23rd May with a series of events this week, including... more >

Park Inn by Radisson Palace, Southend-on-Sea SS1 2AL

Sat 25 May 24

Loughton Astronomical Society

Dr John Fisher: The Life and Work of James Bradley, The New Foundations of 18th Century Astronomy. The Loughton Astronomical Society is the home of..... more >

Scout Hall, Loughton Lane next to the Cricket Club. CM16 7EJ

Thu 23 May 24

Oak Farm - Open Garden for NGS

Informal farmhouse garden of about an acre on an exposed site. Garden designed to make most of stunning views across Colne Valley to S and W, framed..... more >

Oak Farm, Colchester CO6 2AH

Thu 23 May 24

St Osyth Priory - Open Garden for NGS

The St Osyth Priory Estate can trace its history back almost 1,400 years. It is recognised as a Registered Park and Garden County Wildlife Site,..... more >

St Osyth Priory, Clacton-on-Sea CO16 8GW

Wed 22 May 24

Macbeth

Macbeth! Beware Macduff. In this modern-day production, Duncan, his cronies, Macbeth, and his political ambition are transported into the corridors..... more >

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

Wed 22 May 24

Stamp Club Meeting (Basildon)

Me and My Collections (S. Alpe). Meeting of Basildon Philatelic Society. All welcome to visit. Membership subscription plus £1 attendance fee..... more >

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

Tue 21 May 24

Guided Tour of Valentines Mansion

Join us for a guided tour of Valentines Mansion and delve into over 320 years of fascinating history. Followed by tea and biscuits in one of our..... more >

Valentines Mansion & Gardens, Emerson Road, Ilford IG1 4XA

Mon 20 May 24

Miniature Steam Gala

Unlimited rides on a steam train. Large model railway layout. Working signal box, Travelling Post Office carriages, shop and large free car park... more >

Colne Valley Railway, Yeldham Road, Castle Hedingham CO9 3DZ

Sun 19 May 24

May Cottage - Open Garden for NGS

A quintessential English country garden divided into separate areas with three ponds, a stream and a small waterfall... more >

May Cottage, Frinton-on-Sea CO13 0DU

Sun 19 May 24

Longyard Cottage - Open Garden for NGS

Longyard Cottage is an interesting ¾ of an acre garden situated within yards of an SSSI site, a C11 church, a myriad of footpaths... more >

Longyard Cottage, Waltham Abbey EN9 2DA

Sun 19 May 24

Miniature Steam Gala

Unlimited rides on a diesel train. Large model railway layout. Working signal box, Travelling Post Office carriages, shop and large free car park... more >

Colne Valley Railway, Yeldham Road, Castle Hedingham CO9 3DZ

Sat 18 May 24

Plant Bring And Buy Sale Hosted by Epping Horticultural society

Come along and bring a plant and swap it for another. This is a lovely community event. A chance to meet like minded gardening enthusiast people in..... more >

Market garden terrace Epping in bloom community garden Epping (rear of M&S) CM16 4BL

Sat 18 May 24

Elvis Legacy Tribute Night

Ladies and Gentlemen, Elvis is in the building! Mark Summers makes his long awaited return to the Jobserve Community Stadium with his Elvis Legacy..... more >

Jobserve Community Stadium, United Way, Colchester CO4 5UP

Sat 18 May 24

Clavering Friends of St. Clare Hospice - Spring Fayre 18th May 2024

The Spring Fayre is held in aid of St. Clare Hospice, Hastingwood. Items for sale include toys, books, CDs, jewellery, bric-a-brac, kitchenware,..... more >

Clavering Village Hall, Hill Green, Clavering, Saffron Walden CB11 4QS

Sat 18 May 24

Vulcan Twilight Taxi Run 2024 - Sold Out

Join us as the sun sets at London Southend Airport on Saturday 18 May for our Vulcan Twilight Taxi-Run... more >

London Southend Airport, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS2 6YF

Sat 18 May 24

Music in May

Platform Musicals celebrates it's 30th anniversary with a special show featuring highlights from a range of their past productions including... more >

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

Fri 17 May 24

Haven House Sparkle Walk

Grab your friends and family and walk 10k for your local children's hospice. Every step you make will help care for seriously ill children... more >

The White House High Road Woodford Green IG8 9LB

Fri 17 May 24

Loughton Astronomical Society

Tony Sizer: Have I Got Astronomers for You. Tony is a former teacher of Chemistry, Science and Astronomy and a former part time astronomer and..... more >

Scout Hall, Loughton Lane next to the Cricket Club. CM16 7EJ

Thu 16 May 24

Who Framed The Easter Bunny? - An Interactive Family Adventure

Rayleigh Operatic and Dramatic Society (RODS) present an interactive family adventure ‘Who Framed the Easter Bunny?... more >

The Mill Arts & Events Centre, Bellingham Lane, Rayleigh SS6 7ED

Thu 16 May 24

Stamp Club Meeting (Colchester)

Details and date/time of this meeting were not available at the time of writing. Please contact society before travelling... more >

Room 7, Wilson Marriage Centre, Barrack Street, Colchester CO1 2LR

Thu 16 May 24

Terry Hiscock and Roger Trevitt

The return of Terry Hiscock and Roger Trevitt to the Chelmsford Studio Theatre. Their folk inspired Guitar and Vocals have charmed us many times. more >

Chelmsford Studio Theatre, Fairfield Road, Chelmsford CM1 1JG

Wed 15 May 24

Stamp Club Meeting (Epping Forest)

Annual General Meeting, Competition and Bring & Buy.. Meeting of Epping Forest & District Philatelic Society. All welcome to visit... more >

Main Hall, Roding Valley High School, Alderton Hill (entry from Brook Road), Loughton, IG10 3JA

Tue 14 May 24

Stamp Club Meeting (Chelmsford)

14May24: John Copeland displays Postcards: Postal Regulations and Rates; 28May24: Alan Moorcroft displays Aspects of Local History; 11Jun24: Ray How... more >

Christ Church United Reform Church, 164 New London Road, Chelmsford CM2 0AW

Tue 14 May 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!