Unlimited rides on our InterCity 125 HST. Large model railway layout. Working signal box, Travelling Post Office carriages, shop and large free car..... more >

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

Sat 30 Mar 24

Easter Adventure Egg Hunt

The Easter Bunny has lost all her eggs and needs your help to find them. Join us on this magical adventure as we seek to find the eggs before Icy..... more >

Chalkwell Park, Flower Gardens SS0 9TQ

Sat 30 Mar 24

Good Friday Family Fun Day

Ready for an EGGciting Easter adventure? Hop into the festive spirit on March 29th for an unforgettable Good Friday- Family Funday at Chelmsford City..... more >

Chelmsford City Racecourse CM3 1QP

Fri 29 Mar 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Essex

Braintree Village to host fun-filled activities this Easter

Braintree Village’s Creative Club is set to return to keep kids entertained for free this Easter. The Crafty Little Hen Pop-up will be open from 29th..... more >

Braintree Village, Chapel Hill, Braintree CM77 8YH

Fri 29 Mar 24

The Giant Egg Hunt

Enjoy a supersized family adventure at RHS Garden Hyde Hall this Easter, as dozens of larger-than-life eggs await discovery on the Giant Egg Hunt... more >

RHS Garden Hyde Hall Creephedge Lane, Rettendon CM3 8ET

Fri 29 Mar 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

Fri 29 Mar 24

The bright lights of Vegas are coming to Lakeside

It’s showtime! The sensational Circus Vegas is coming to Lakeside Shopping Centre this Spring! From 27 March until 14 April, the most..... more >

Lakeside Shopping Centre West Thurrock Way Grays Essex RM20 2ZP

Wed 27 Mar 24

A Man of No Importance

Book by Terrence McNally, Music by Stephen Flaherty. Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. Based on the film, “A Man of No Importance” HEADGATE THEATRE..... more >

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

Wed 27 Mar 24

CHEGO Chelmsford Guitar Orchestra

Chego 'Chego’s classical guitar players will stir the passions with their tuneful repertoire encompassing traditional melodies, American... more >

Chelmsford Studio Theatre, Fairfield Road, Chelmsford CM1 1JG

Wed 27 Mar 24

Circus Vegas

For a discount call the box office on 07494774008 or online with Ticketmaster and quote ‘ACROBAT’ Must be booked at least 24 hours before... more >

Lakeside Shopping Centre West Thurrock Grays (Beside Vue Cinema) RM20 2ZW

Wed 27 Mar 24

Stamp Club Meeting (Rayleigh)

Chairman’s Night. Meeting of Rayleigh & District Philatelic Society. All welcome to visit. Membership subscription payable for continued..... more >

Parish Rooms, Rectory Garth, Hockley Road, Rayleigh SS6 8BA

Mon 25 Mar 24

The Rhythm of Life

Come and join us for a concert of singing by the children of Cantate youth choir and the parents and friends choir of Amici Cantate... more >

Saint Nicholas School, Hobbs Cross Road, Church Gate Street CM17 0NJ

Sun 24 Mar 24

Easter Market & Artisan Craft Fair

Crafty Cow Markets is excited to announce our very 1st event in Shenfield. With a week to go to Easter come along and support your local crafts..... more >

Shenfield Parish Hall, 60 Hutton Road, Shenfield, Brentwood, Essex CM15 8LB

Sat 23 Mar 24

Return to the Forbidden Planet

“Return to the Forbidden Planet” is a high-octane intergalactic musical adventure that fuses Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” with ‘50s rock ‘n’ roll... more >

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

Thu 21 Mar 24

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 >

Princes Theatre CO15 1SE

Thu 21 Mar 24

Stamp Club Meeting (Basildon)

Letters J, K, L (Members). 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

Tue 19 Mar 24

Darkness into Light!

Felicitas Chamber Choir presents the following programme of music: J S Bach: Motet: Furchte dich nicht Zoltan Kodaly: Missa brevis Duarte Lobo:... more >

St Mary’s Church, High Road, South Woodford, London E18 2PA

Sat 16 Mar 24

Brentwood Mac

Brentwood Mac is a six-piece amalgamation of some of the finest local musicians who all love the Fleetwood Mac catalogue... more >

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

Fri 15 Mar 24

Stamp Club Meeting (Epping Forest)

Inland Revenue and National Savings (D. Noe). 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

Thu 14 Mar 24

Big Kid Circus Braintree Village

Big Kid Circus presents a brand new show 2024 Illuminations, The only all Female Globe of Death from Europe can be found here at our amazing family... more >

Braintree Village - CM77 8YH

Wed 13 Mar 24

Out of Sight ... Out of Murder

A murder mystery comedy by Fred Carmichael Peter Knight is grinding out a murder story in an old mansion where a previous author was murdered years... more >

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

Wed 13 Mar 24

Braintree Village To Host Big Kid Circus This March

For the very first time, Braintree Village will be hosting Big Kid Circus, offering guests a thrilling experience for the whole family to enjoy... more >

Braintree Village, Chapel Hill, Braintree CM77 8YH

Wed 13 Mar 24

Four Hands Make Light Work

EMMA NASH AND PHIL TOMS An evening of well-loved piano music played by Emma Nash and Phil Toms. They will be making full use of a lovely grand piano..... more >

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

Wed 13 Mar 24

Triptych

Programme Three Shakespeare Sonnets For Mezzo, Clarinet and Piano Jeffery Wilson Three Nightingale Songs The Nightingale and the... more >

Lion Walk Church, Lion Walk Precinct, Colchester, Essex CO1 1LX

Wed 13 Mar 24

A trip along the Thames in 1749 by Dr Peter Ross Tuesday 12 March 2024

Using the extraordinary fourteen-foot-long printed panorama of the north bank of the Thames created by the Buck brothers in 1749, this lecture will... more >

New Windmill Hall St Mary Lane Upminster RM14 1DF RM14 2QH

Tue 12 Mar 24

Kathryn Roberts & Sean LakemN

Duos come and duos go, and some nurture and fine tune their art and watch it grow into something totally original and captivating... more >

Hoy @ Anchor Folk Club, Estuary Club, 1386, London Rd, Leigh on Sea SS9 2UJ

Tue 12 Mar 24

Stamp Club Meeting (Rayleigh)

Sue Stacey Entertains. Meeting of Rayleigh & District Philatelic Society. All welcome to visit. Membership subscription payable for continued..... more >

Parish Rooms, Rectory Garth, Hockley Road, Rayleigh SS6 8BA

Mon 11 Mar 24

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 >

Brookside Theatre RM1 3NH

Mon 11 Mar 24

Mother's Day Treats

Surprise someone special with a delicious afternoon tea, and a glass of fizz in the charming Thatched Barn, or a wholesome carvery in the Hilltop... more >

RHS Garden Hyde Hall Creephedge Lane, Rettendon CM3 8RA

Sun 10 Mar 24

Primary School Assembly Bangers Live!

Join James for an evening of pure nostalgia, stepping back in time for some joyous singalong tunes to take you back to your Primary School days... more >

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

Sun 10 Mar 24

Track the Code – Young Artists’ Exhibition

Track the Code - where science and art come together for this special exhibition at Valentines Mansion... more >

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

Sun 10 Mar 24

Trolls and Tribulations

BOOK TICKETS FOR THIS VIA EVENTBRITE MAN vs BABY “Hilariously Funny, sweary and beneath it all really quite lovely” – Metro Matt Coyne is the... more >

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

Sat 9 Mar 24

World Book Day Party

Join us at the Ironworks for a fantastic World Book Day Party. Themed Arts and Crafts Activities Themed Fun and games Storytelling/creation..... more >

The Ironworks, 90 High Street, Southend SS1 1JN

Sat 9 Mar 24

Viola & Pansy Festival

VIOLA & PANSY FESTIVAL 2024 The Viola & Pansy Festival is returning for a week full of festival favourites - 9th - 17th March... more >

Meadow Croft Garden Centre, Woodham Road, Battlesbridge, Wickford, Essex SS11 7QU

Sat 9 Mar 24

Stamp Seminar (AEPS)

Seminar on the study of Postal History. Any level of collector welcome. Organiser: Ray How (Chairman). more >

Henry Dixon Hall, Henry Dixon Road, Rivenhall End, Witham, Essex CM8 3HR

Sat 9 Mar 24

Chigwell, Essex 35s-60s+ Party for Singles & Couples - Friday 8 March

Welcome to the CHIGWELL, Essex 35s to 60s Plus Party for Singles & Couples happening on Friday, 8th March at Chigwell Hall!... more >

Chigwell Hall, 159 High Road, Chigwell IG7 6BD

Fri 8 Mar 24

Stamp Club Meeting (Witham)

PAIFORCE (M. Carter). Meeting of Witham Philatelic Society. All welcome to visit. Membership subscription payable for continued participation... more >

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

Thu 7 Mar 24

Musclebound

Confident and provocative, Rosy Carrick is great at sex. In fact, her onstage career has long been based around her gleeful frankness on the subject... more >

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

Thu 7 Mar 24

That'll Be The Day

That’ll Be The Day will be rocking ‘n’ rolling across the UK this spring as the legendary show continues on its tour, completing its 38th year on the... more >

Cliffs Pavilion, Station Rd, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea SS0 7RA

Thu 7 Mar 24

Stamp Club Meeting (Clacton)

Bourse and Members’ displays. Meeting of Clacton Philatelic Society. All welcome to visit. Membership subscription payable for continued..... more >

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

Wed 6 Mar 24

Stamp Club Meeting (Benfleet)

Canvey to Tibet and Back Again! (H. Tabeart). Meeting of Benfleet & District Philatelic Society. All welcome to visit... more >

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

Wed 6 Mar 24

Bert's House

Step inside the ‘delightful’ abode of Dunedin Guest House, run by tightfisted but kind-hearted Bert. It would be his seaside paradise, if it weren’t..... more >

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

Mon 4 Mar 24

Stamp Club Meeting (Basildon)

Visiting society (to be confirmed). 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

Mon 4 Mar 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 Mar 24

Menopause Party

Dolly Slatemen, the working wo-man’s pub landlady (alias of real-life Essex pub landlady Debbie Baisden), brings the menopause party to the masses... more >

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

Sat 2 Mar 24

Purple Feather Events MBS Fair Weeley

A brilliant day out with lovely people. Plenty of stalls with a variety of products to treat yourself... more >

Weeley Village Hall, Clacton rd, Weeley. CO16 9DN

Sat 2 Mar 24

Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Internationally famous gardens, inc dry, damp, shade, reservoir and woodland areas. The result of over 60 years of hard work and application of the..... more >

Beth Chatto’s Plants & Gardens, Colchester CO7 7DB

Sat 2 Mar 24

Market & Artisan Craft Fair

Crafty Cow Markets is excited to announce our 1st event of 2024 and our very first event in Hornchurch... more >

Holy Cross Church, 260 Hornchurch Road, (At the Junction of Park Lane) RM11 1PX

Sat 2 Mar 24

Grimm Busters

Fairy Tales have played an integral role in storytelling throughout history. However, the creators feel left out of the picture!... more >

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

Fri 1 Mar 24

New Hall School music scholars and 6th form musicians

A Level musicians from New Hall School offer a programme of recital music for piano, flute, trumpet, cello and voice. more >

Chelmsford Studio Theatre, Fairfield Road, Chelmsford CM1 1JG

Wed 28 Feb 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!