Chris's work has taken him across the UK, and to many countries around the world. He has a fresh and modern approach to mediumship, and his..... more >

14 Chapel Street North, Colchester CO2 7AT

Wed 2 Oct 24

Stamp Club Meeting (Clacton)

Bourse & 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 2 Oct 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Essex

Stamp Club Meeting (Benfleet)

British Occupation of Eritrea and Somalia (M. Carter). Meeting of Benfleet & District Philatelic Society. All welcome to visit... more >

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

Wed 2 Oct 24

FREE taster session with the Harlow Rock Choir

Do you want to find a local choir to join near you? Your friendly local Harlow choir is run by singing teacher Sally Creedon... more >

Saint Nicholas School, Hobbs Cross Road, Harlow CM17 0NJ

Tue 1 Oct 24

More Rock Choirs

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 >

Kenneth More Theatre IG1 1BT

Mon 30 Sep 24

Owlets Wedding Fair

Explore a world of wedding wonders at The Brentwood Centre in Essex! FREE ENTRY FREE CAR PARKING FREE VIP GOODY BAGS FOR THOSE WHO..... more >

The Brentwood Centre Doddinghurst Road Brentwood CM15 9NN

Sun 29 Sep 24

Fastlove - The George Michael Tribute

Direct from London’s West End, this is the world’s favourite George Michael celebration! Make new memories whilst reliving old classics, this one..... more >

Charter Hall Cowdray Avenue Colchester CO1 1YH

Sat 28 Sep 24

Nuclear Fit

Nuclear Fit is a new, high energy and exciting outdoor fitness race. Competitors start with a 1km trail run alternating with one unique..... more >

Ongar Road, Brentwood CM15 0LA

Sat 28 Sep 24

The Comedy Store

With nearly 40 years’ experience in the business and as the premier name in comedy, The Comedy Store is renowned as a breeding ground for new comedy... more >

Charter Hall Cowdray Avenue Colchester CO1 1YH

Fri 27 Sep 24

Murder: Staged

Following the success of Crime Viral’s sell out UK serial killer tour – research psychologist and psychopathy expert Cheish Merryweather will be... more >

Charter Hall Cowdray Avenue Colchester CO1 1YH

Thu 26 Sep 24

Swapsies

Jane and Jeffery ‘swap’ roles in a tour de force of music for Clarinet, Saxophones and Piano. Programme A couple from George… i... more >

Chelmsford Studio Theatre, Fairfield Road, Chelmsford CM1 1JG

Wed 25 Sep 24

Jacky (Plus)

The sold out 2022 Colchester Fringe hit is back! Antonio wants to dance, but he needs to learn to dance with a new partner-his wheelchair!... more >

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

Wed 25 Sep 24

Stamp Club Meeting (Rayleigh)

23Sep: Andy Howson and His Surprises; 14Oct: All members display The Swinging 60's; 28Oct: Competition and Bourse Night; 11Nov: Bill Wilson... more >

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

Mon 23 Sep 24

Visit the Vulcan Day

See former Royal Air Force bomber Avro Vulcan XL426 up close in its hangar at our last Visit the Vulcan Day of the year... more >

Hangar 6 South Road, London Southend Airport, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6YU

Sun 22 Sep 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

Sun 22 Sep 24

Diesel Day

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

Sun 22 Sep 24

Artists' Open Studios

Head to the top floor of Valentines Mansion where our talented makers will welcome you into their creative workspace... more >

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

Sun 22 Sep 24

FREE taster session with the Wickford Rock Choir

Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'? The Billericay Rock Choir is led by Essex based musician Dep..... more >

Ramsden Bellhouse Village Hall, Church Road, Billericay CM11 1RH

Sat 21 Sep 24

More Rock Choirs

FREE taster session with the Wickford Rock Choir

Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'? The Billericay Rock Choir is led by Essex based musician Dep..... more >

Ramsden Bellhouse Village Hall, Church Road, Billericay CM11 1RH

Sat 21 Sep 24

More Rock Choirs

Politics, Religion, Food and Death

The Crunchy Frog Players return to The Headgate with another smorgasbord of classic and newly minted original comedy sketches, seasoned with a light... more >

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

Sat 21 Sep 24

Harvest Open Day

Displays of Flowers Refreshments, Cakes, jams, chutneys and plants to buy. Free Parking more >

St Mary the Virgin Church Lane RM4 1ES

Sat 21 Sep 24

FREE taster session with the Wickford Rock Choir

If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can! The local Billericay choir is run by vocal tutor Dep Leader... more >

Ramsden Bellhouse Village Hall, Church Road, Billericay CM11 1RH

Sat 21 Sep 24

More Rock Choirs

Oblivions Maxx

OBLIVION MAXX Oblivion MaXX is not available to book as a stand alone event. To enter September’s MaXX event you must enter Oblivion eXtreme in May..... more >

Ongar Road, Brentwood, Essex CM15 0LA

Sat 21 Sep 24

Haven House Mud Run 2024

You can join our Haven House wave at 2.00pm on Saturday 21 September. The Mud Run is a fun, super muddy obstacle course with around 20 obstacles... more >

Nuclear Races, Brentwood CM15 0LA

Sat 21 Sep 24

Nuclear Blast

Nuclear Blast is a 5km obstacle loaded multi-lap course over mixed, muddy terrain suitable for all levels of fitness... more >

Ongar Road, Brentwood CM15 0LA

Sat 21 Sep 24

Nuclear Blackout

Blackout is 5km multi-lap obstacle loaded night race. This race will launch you out of your comfort zone... more >

Ongar Road, Brentwood, Essex CM15 0LA

Sat 21 Sep 24

Kopycat Killers v Scam Fender v Subarctic Monkeys v Oasis 96

TRIBUTE QUADRUPLER! The Kopycat Killers v Scam Fender v Sub-Arctic Monkeys v Oasis 96 Over 3 Hours of Tribute Band Bangers from FOUR indie..... more >

Charter Hall Cowdray Avenue Colchester CO1 1YH

Fri 20 Sep 24

Ben Elton: Authentic Stupidity

Following the huge success of Ben Elton’s critically acclaimed sold-out UK tour in 2019, which marked his return to live comedy after a fifteen year... more >

Charter Hall Cowdray Avenue Colchester CO1 1YH

Thu 19 Sep 24

Audley End House - Open Garden for NGS

Sweeping C18 parkland wraps around C19 formality in the parterre. Explore the enchanting Elysian Garden and the Capability Brown landscape setting..... more >

Audley End House, Saffron Walden CB11 4JF

Wed 18 Sep 24

Stamp Club Meeting (Basildon)

Pages From My Collection (Members). Meeting of Basildon Philatelic Society. All welcome to visit. Membership subscription plus £1 attendance fee..... more >

George Hurd Centre, Audley Way, Basildon SS14 2FL

Tue 17 Sep 24

East Anglian Railway Museum

Heritage Open Day: The East Anglian Railway Museum dates back to 1969. The Museum is an open air site based at Chappel and Wakes Colne Railway..... more >

Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester CO6 2DS

Sun 15 Sep 24

Colchester Cemetery

Heritage Open Day: Colchester Cemetery is a beautiful and peaceful green space. This is a rare opportunity to explore its history with an expert..... more >

Mersea Road, Colchester CO2 8RU

Sun 15 Sep 24

Colne Valley Postal History Museum

Heritage Open Day: A privately owned Postal History Museum in the heart of East Anglia. Hands-on history for everything post & telephone related!... more >

109 Head Street, Halstead CO9 2AZ

Sun 15 Sep 24

Diesel Day

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

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

Sun 15 Sep 24

Bobbit's Hole Nature Reserve

Heritage Open Day: Discover Bobbit's Hole Nature Reserve this Heritage Open Days. A small nature reserve situated between a pub and a..... more >

Bobbit’s Hole Nature Reserve, rear of Asda Superstore, Main Road, Harwich CO12 3HJ

Sun 15 Sep 24

Gray's Summer House

Heritage Open Day: Gray's Summer House in Castle Park in Colchester was built by the town's MP Charles Gray in 1731... more >

Castle Park, Colchester CO1 1TJ

Sun 15 Sep 24

Hylands House Open Day

Heritage Open Day: Hylands House will be open with a theme of Hylands Families Exhibition on â€œHylands Familiesâ€... more >

London Road, Chelmsford CM2 8WQ

Sun 15 Sep 24

Furzelea - Open Garden for NGS

Country garden of just under an acre designed, planted and maintained over time to showcase the seasons with colour, scent, texture and form... more >

Furzelea, Danbury CM3 4JR

Sun 15 Sep 24

St Mary's with St Leonard - Broomfield Parish Church Open Day

Heritage Open Day: Talks on the 11th Century church building and local artist Rosemary Rutherford, tours of the church walls outside and the... more >

Church Green, Chelmsford CM1 7BD

Sun 15 Sep 24

Gosbecks Archaeological Park

Heritage Open Day: A guided walk around this remarkable archaeological site which features prominently in the story of Iron Age and Roman Colchester,... more >

Gosbecks Archaeological Park, Maldon Road, Colchester CO3 4RN

Sun 15 Sep 24

'Brutal but Beautiful': University of Essex Architecture Tour

Heritage Open Day: This guided walk led by curator Jessica Twyman focuses on the 1960s architecture of the University of Essex... more >

Art Exchange, University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ

Sun 15 Sep 24

St John's Green Primary School

Heritage Open Day: Drop-in and join our History Ambassadors for a tour of the late Victorian School, built in 1898 by architects Goodey & Cressall... more >

St. Johns Green, Colchester CO2 7HE

Sat 14 Sep 24

St Martin's Church, Colchester

Heritage Open Day: St Martin's is a medieval church with an impressive 14th century roof, wall paintings and a Norman tower damaged in the 1648... more >

West Stockwell Street, Colchester CO1 1HN

Sat 14 Sep 24

St Stephen's Church, Great Wigborough

Heritage Open Day: This Medieval church was badly damaged during the Colchester Earthquake of 1884 and was subsequently rebuilt... more >

St Stephen’s Church, Church Lane, Great Wigborough, Colchester CO5 7RL

Sat 14 Sep 24

Colchester Castle Museum

Heritage Open Day: A much loved museum in the picturesque Castle Park, this is the annual opportunity to explore this fascinating building free of... more >

Castle Park, Colchester CO1 1TJ

Sat 14 Sep 24

Dick Nunn's Smithy

Heritage Open Day: A wonderfully atmospheric smithy where the eccentric Victorian blacksmith Dick Nunn spent his working life... more >

Swan Yard, Rear of 35 East Street, Coggeshall, Colchester CO6 1SJ

Sat 14 Sep 24

Colchester's Roman Circus 2004-2024

Heritage Open Day: Colchester's Roman Circus archaeological remains will be open to the public to celebrate 20 years since its modern discovery... more >

Roman Circus Visitor Centre, Roman Circus Walk, Colchester CO2 7GZ

Sat 14 Sep 24

Quaker Meeting House

Heritage Open Day: An opportunity to visit the meeting house of the Colchester Quakers who have been active in the area for centuries... more >

6 Church Street, Colchester CO1 1NF

Sat 14 Sep 24

Colchester Town Hall

Heritage Open Day: Colchester possesses one of the finest and most imposing town halls in England which reveals in its architecture the history of... more >

High Street, Colchester CO1 1FR

Sat 14 Sep 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!