Heritage Open Day: The Industrial Heritage Fair contains stands and talks from organisations around Essex that have an interest in the Industrial... more >

Grange Barn, Grange Hill, Coggeshall, Colchester CO6 1RE

Sat 14 Sep 24

Hollytrees Museum

Heritage Open Day: Hollytrees is the best 18th-century house in Colchester and has been a museum since 1929... more >

Hollytrees Museum, High Street, Colchester CO1 1UG

Sat 14 Sep 24

All Saints Cressing Church

Heritage Open Day: Join us for our Heritage Open Day, and try your hand at brass rubbing, bell ringing, view the Saxon footings, try on some... more >

All Saints Church, Church Road, Cressing, Braintree CM77 8PQ

Sat 14 Sep 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Essex

Holy Trinity Church, Bradwell - Braintree

Heritage Open Day: Discover a small church with its unique atmosphere. Open 14th and 15th September between 1000 and 1700... more >

Church Road, Bradwell, Braintree CM77 8EP

Sat 14 Sep 24

St Mary's Church, Bocking

Heritage Open Day: Join us for history talks, trips up the Tower. See the ringing room and more. We look forward to welcoming people to visit our..... more >

St Mary’s Church, Church Street, Braintree CM7 5JY

Sat 14 Sep 24

ALL SAINTS' CHURCH, STISTED

Heritage Open Day: Open Church coincides with Friends of Essex Churches Ride and Stride on the 14th September 10.00-17... more >

Church Walk, off The Street, Stisted, Braintree CM77 8AW

Sat 14 Sep 24

Art Nouveau Church St Mary the Virgin Great Warley

Heritage Open Day: Wonderful arts and crafts Church. Building dating from 1902. Design William Reynolds-Stevens, Architect Charles Harrison Townsend,..... more >

St Mary the Virgin Church, Great Warley Street, Great Warley, Brentwood CM13 3JP

Sat 14 Sep 24

St Helen's Chapel

Heritage Open Day: St Helen's is a medieval chapel in the heart of Colchester's historic Dutch Quarter... more >

St Helen’s Lane, Colchester CO1 1UR

Sat 14 Sep 24

St John's Orthodox Church (former Garrison Church)

Heritage Open Day: St John's Church was built in 1856 at the time of the Crimean War as the place of worship for Colchester military garrison... more >

St John’s Orthodox Church, Military Road, Colchester CO1 2AN

Sat 14 Sep 24

St Johns Moulsham Street Open Day

Heritage Open Day: Join us for displays of the history of the church building, of the organ, a display about the Mildmay Almshouses and a display... more >

Moulsham Street, Chelmsford CM2 0JD

Sat 14 Sep 24

Mersea Roman Barrow

Heritage Open Day: The Roman Barrow Mound is an excavated burial chamber, the contents of which are in Mersea Museum... more >

Barrow Barn, 7A East Mersea Road, West Mersea, Colchester CO5 8SL

Sat 14 Sep 24

Maldon & Heybridge Heritage Harbour Association - On the Quayside

Heritage Open Day: Visit Maldon & Heybridge Heritage Harbour, a national Heritage Harbour and climb aboard a Thames Barge, the Steam Tug Brent as... more >

The Hythe, 4 Brockley Cottages, Maldon CM9 6QX

Sat 14 Sep 24

Thames Barges Thistle and Hydrogen

Heritage Open Day: Climb aboard these iconic vessels and explore the heritage that is The Thames Barges - synonymous with Maldon... more >

Cooks Yard, The Hythe, Maldon CM9 5HN

Sat 14 Sep 24

Maldon & Heybridge Heritage Harbour in association with Maldon Little Ships Club - Barges, youth and

Heritage Open Day: Three talks - Maldon Barges - past and present; Meet our future with youngsters from Topsail Charters; Film Wind, Tide and Oar as... more >

Maldon Little Ship Club, The Hythe, Maldon CM9 5HN

Sat 14 Sep 24

Thomas Plume Library exhibition Routes, Networks and Connections

Heritage Open Day: The Thomas Plume library presents an exhibition of maps, some dating back to the 1500's, on Routes, Networks and... more >

Market Hill, Maldon CM9 4PZ

Sat 14 Sep 24

Harwich Maritime Museum

Heritage Open Day: Museum showing Harwich maritime heritage housed in the old Low Lighthouse. Extensive refurbishment is allowing visitors to..... more >

Harwich Maritime Museum, The Green, Harbour Crescent, Harwich CO12 3NL

Sat 14 Sep 24

Parndon Mill Open Studios

Over twenty studios in this idyllic setting will open their doors to offer an insight into the creative process and a chance to see the amazing... more >

Parndon Mill, Parndon Mill Lane, Harlow CM20 2HP

Sat 14 Sep 24

St Laurence Church, Upminster

Heritage Open Day: An opportunity to look around this beautiful and historic church. There will be a display of current and historical information, a..... more >

St. Laurence Church, Corbets Tey Road, Upminster RM14 2BB

Sat 14 Sep 24

Visitor Information Centre - Ha'penny Pier

Heritage Open Day: Town Information Centre & Mayflower exhibition The information centre is based in the old ticket office on Ha'penny Pier... more >

The Quay, Harwich CO12 3HH

Sat 14 Sep 24

Harwich Lifeboat Museum

Heritage Open Day: Discover this Local Lifeboat museum this Heritage Open Days. Former Lifeboat building dating from 1876 housing a 37ft lifeboat..... more >

Harwich Lifeboat Museum, Angelgate, Harwich CO12 3EJ

Sat 14 Sep 24

Rayleigh Windmill

Heritage Open Day: Guided Tours, Presentations and Real Life 19th Century Millers! Everyone is welcome to come and explore this 215 year old, Grade..... more >

Rayleigh Windmill, Bellingham Lane, Rayleigh SS6 7ED

Sat 14 Sep 24

High Lighthouse

Heritage Open Day: 90ft Lighthouse with great views out to sea. The most recent addition of The Harwich Society, the building is being set up as a..... more >

High Lighthouse, West Street, Harwich CO12 3DQ

Sat 14 Sep 24

Foresters

Heritage Open Day: Discover what is believed to be the oldest building in Harwich. The building is a timber framed and plastered house which was..... more >

Foresters, 5 Church Street, Harwich CO12 3DR

Sat 14 Sep 24

Explore & Discover: Open House at St. Maryâ€™s Church Old Harlow

Heritage Open Day: St. Maryâ€™s Church will be open to explore and discover a little bit of history on your doorstep, and enjoy a delicious cream..... more >

Churchgate Street, Harlow CM17 0JT

Sat 14 Sep 24

Harwich Museum

Heritage Open Day: Harwich is a historic and distinctive town steeped in a wealth of history. Our museum is housed within the former Bernard Uniform..... more >

Anglia House, Main Road, Harwich CO12 3FN

Sat 14 Sep 24

Redoubt Fort

Heritage Open Day: Discover this impressive Napoleonic Fort. 180 feet diameter circular fort built in 1808 to defend Harwich against invasion by..... more >

Main Road, Harwich CO12 3LT

Sat 14 Sep 24

RDF Radar Tower

Heritage Open Day: WWII Radio Direction Finding (RDF/Radar) Tower Built in 1941, the RDF tower houses a very rare survivor from WWII, a type 287... more >

Barrack Lane, Harwich CO12 3NP

Sat 14 Sep 24

Historic Harwich Walk

Heritage Open Day: Discover Historic Harwich on this Guided walk. Guided walking tour lasting approximately 90 minutes... more >

Ha’ penny Pier Visitor Centre, The Quay, Harwich CO12 3HH

Sat 14 Sep 24

Christopher Jones House

Heritage Open Day: This is the home of the master of the Mayflower, a majority of which is still in original condition... more >

Christopher Jones House, 21, Kings Head Street, Harwich CO12 3EE

Sat 14 Sep 24

Treadwheel Crane

Heritage Open Day: Discover the Two wheel Treadwheel Crane - only known example in UK! This 17th century wooden treadwheel crane, which was manned by..... more >

Treadwheel Crane, Harwich Green, St. Helen’s Green, Harwich CO12 3EJ

Sat 14 Sep 24

ROMFORD, Essex 35s to 60s+ Party for Singles & Couples - Friday 13 Sep

Welcome to the ROMFORD, Essex Over 35s to 60s Plus Party for Singles & Couples! Get ready to mingle, dance and have a great time with like-minded..... more >

Romford United Services & Social Club, 28 Mawney Road, Romford RM7 7HB

Fri 13 Sep 24

Dedicated to Dolly - A Dolly Parton Tribute Act

Step into the world of country music nostalgia with our mesmerising Dolly Parton Tribute Act! This enchanting performance pays homage to the iconic..... more >

Jobserve Community Stadium, United Way, Colchester CO4 5UP

Fri 13 Sep 24

Harlowbury Chapel

Heritage Open Day: See Harlow's oldest building. A Norman chapel built in 1180 in the grounds of Harlowbury Manor... more >

Harlowbury Manor, Old Road, Harlow CM17 0HE

Thu 12 Sep 24

Snooker English Open

The 2024 BetVictor English Open will run from September 12-22. Tickets are on sale now - for details click here... more >

The Brentwood Centre Doddinghurst Road, Brentwood CM15 9NN

Thu 12 Sep 24

Social Steps Ballroom Dance And Social Club

Half Price Throughout September. Are you a Ballroom Dancer? Are you looking for a great night out in a warm and friendly atmosphere... more >

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

Thu 12 Sep 24

The Minories - 'One Square Mile'

Heritage Open Day: The Minories is an historic building used for art exhibitions. For this year's festival it hosts a school's project..... more >

74 High Street, Colchester CO1 1UE

Thu 12 Sep 24

SirishKumar Manji and Jeffery Wilson

Sirish and Jeffery improvise their way around some original music combining rhythmic life with textural delight... more >

Chelmsford Studio Theatre, Fairfield Road, Chelmsford CM1 1JG

Wed 11 Sep 24

Arts Society Havering - La Serenissima-Golden Era of Music in Venice

Patrick will explore the rich musical traditions of Venice. Claudio Monteverdi not only transformed the music at the Basilica of San Marco but also..... more >

The New Windmill Hall, St Marys Lane Upminster RM14 2QH

Tue 10 Sep 24

Stamp Club Meeting (Chelmsford)

10Sep24: Members display New Acquisitions; 24Sep24: Giles du Boulay displays Prussian Danzig 1793-1920; 8Oct24: Norman Sharpe displays My Favourite... more >

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

Tue 10 Sep 24

Stamp Club Meeting (Epping Forest)

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

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

Tue 10 Sep 24

St Mary-at-the-Walls Church (Colchester Arts Centre)

Heritage Open Day: St Mary-at-the-Walls has a rich history, both as a church and, more recently, as the Colchester Arts Centre... more >

Church Street, Colchester CO1 1NF

Mon 9 Sep 24

Cannock Mill

Heritage Open Day: There has been a mill on this site since the Middle Ages, although the present building was only constructed in 1845... more >

Cannock Mill House, Old Heath Road, Colchester CO2 8AA

Sun 8 Sep 24

St Giles Masonic Centre

Heritage Open Day: Originally a Norman church, St Giles has had many later additions including a wooden tower built in 1819... more >

St John’s Green, Colchester CO2 7EZ

Sun 8 Sep 24

The Nottage, Wivenhoe

Heritage Open Day: A maritime institute and museum established in 1896 in memory of Capt. Charles G. Nottage and, since 1947, located in a former..... more >

The Nottage Maritime Institute, The Quay, Wivenhoe, Colchester CO7 9BX

Sun 8 Sep 24

Siege Walk

Heritage Open Day: A guided tour exploring the Colchester places and people at the time of the English Civil War Siege in 1648... more >

War Memorial, High Street, Colchester CO1 1TJ

Sun 8 Sep 24

St Mary's Church, Wivenhoe

Heritage Open Day: St Mary's is a largely mid-Victorian church in the heart of the picturesque riverside town of Wivenhoe... more >

Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, High Street, Wivenhoe, Colchester CO7 9BD

Sun 8 Sep 24

Sandy Lodge - Open Garden for NGS

A stunning garden with views over Halstead; there is something to see every day. A ¾ acre garden created over 12 years... more >

Sandy Lodge, Halstead CO9 2QL

Sun 8 Sep 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

Sun 8 Sep 24

Bourne Mill

Heritage Open Day: Elizabethan pleasure house and watermill with working waterwheel. A delightful piece of late Elizabethan playfulness, built for..... more >

Bourne Mill, Bourne Road, Colchester CO2 8RT

Sun 8 Sep 24

Chelsmford History Rock Snake

Heritage Open Day: Add to Chelmsford History Rock Snake or attend one of two painting sessions. Chelmsfordâ€™s first history themed rock snake is..... more >

Boleyn Gardens, Chelmsford CM1 6EB

Sun 8 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!