Flora and Fauna (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

Mon 1 Jul 24

FREE taster session with the Epping Rock Choir

If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Epping?' then why not join your local Rock Choir... more >

Epping Hall, St Johns Road, Epping CM16 5JU

Mon 1 Jul 24

More Rock Choirs

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Essex

Barnards Farm - Open Garden for NGS

So much to explore! Climb the Belvedere for the wider view and take the train for a woodland adventure... more >

Barnards Farm, West Horndon CM13 3FY

Sun 30 Jun 24

Treatment

Platform in association with Headgate Studio Sessions This time transferred to the Headgate’s main Auditorium, this is another opportunity to see... more >

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

Sat 29 Jun 24

Songs From The Shows

Halstead Choral joins forces with Bocking Concert Brass for a delightfully fun evening of music from the shows!... more >

Earls Colne Village Hall, 20 York Road Earls Colne CO6 2RN

Sat 29 Jun 24

1924 Garden Party at Paycockes House, Coggeshall, Essex

The Companye of Merrie Folke are pleased to announce an exciting departure from our usual Medieval and Tudor re-enactments... more >

Paycockes House, 25 West Street, Coggeshall CO6 1NS

Sat 29 Jun 24

Music in Essex

Felicitas Chamber Choir presents a programme of music by composers who have lived in, or been influenced by, the county of Essex... more >

St John’s Church, St John’s Road, Epping CM16 5DN

Sat 29 Jun 24

Brick House - Open Garden for NGS

This recently renovated period property and garden covers 1½ acres, with a brook running through the middle... more >

Brick House, Finchingfield CM7 4JS

Sat 29 Jun 24

18 Pettits Boulevard - Open Garden for NGS

The garden (80ft x 23ft) is on three levels with an ornamental pond, patio area with shrubs and perennials, many in pots... more >

18 Pettits Boulevard, Romford RM1 4PL

Sat 29 Jun 24

Mikri Ellada - Open Garden for NGS

A small well established town garden with an interesting use of space, creating several garden rooms. Seating areas capture the sun as it moves..... more >

Mikri Ellada, Southend-on-Sea SS3 9BE

Sat 29 Jun 24

CHIGWELL, Essex 35s to 60s+ Party for Singles & Couples - Fri 28 June

Welcome to the CHIGWELL, Essex 35s to 60s Plus Party for Singles & Couples happening on Friday, 28 June at Chigwell Hall!... more >

Chigwell Hall, 159 High Road, Chigwell IG7 6BD

Fri 28 Jun 24

Join our choir in Brentwood for a FREE taster session

If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can! The Brentwood Rock Choir is led by Essex based musician and teacher Chris Burgess... more >

Brentwood County High School, Shenfield Common, Seven Arches Road, Brentwood CM14 4JF

Thu 27 Jun 24

More Rock Choirs

Loughton Astronomical Society

LAS Members leading Solar Observing: Another chance for safe viewing of the sun in white light and Hydrogen alpha... more >

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

Thu 27 Jun 24

Keeway - Open Garden for NGS

Large, mature country garden with stunning views over the River Crouch. Formal terraces surround the house with steps leading to sweeping lawns,..... more >

Keeway, nr Burnham-on-Crouch CM0 8PL

Wed 26 Jun 24

Jeffery Wilson and Christopher Weston

‘Originals’ – Jeffery Wilson and Christopher Weston perform music for Saxophones, Clarinet and Piano with the ink often still wet on the page! more >

Chelmsford Studio Theatre, Fairfield Road, Chelmsford CM1 1JG

Wed 26 Jun 24

FREE taster session with the Saffron Walden Rock Choir

If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can! The Saffron Walden Rock Choir is led by choir leader Sam Herbert... more >

Town Hall, Market Street, Saffron Walden CB10 1HZ

Tue 25 Jun 24

More Rock Choirs

FREE taster session with the Saffron Walden Rock Choir

If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can! The Saffron Walden Rock Choir is led by choir leader Sam Herbert... more >

Town Hall, Market Street, Saffron Walden CB10 1HZ

Tue 25 Jun 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'? Your friendly local Wickford choir is run by vocal tutor Chris..... more >

The Bromfords School, Grange Avenue, Wickford SS12 0LZ

Tue 25 Jun 24

More Rock Choirs

4 New Row - Open Garden for NGS

Located behind a former oysterman's cottage c1875, this long, narrow garden surprisingly offers a range of garden rooms, planted with silver... more >

4 New Row, Rochford SS4 2EP

Tue 25 Jun 24

4 Boarded Row - Open Garden for NGS

A very small cottage style garden, with brick path, raised vegetable beds, summerhouse and patio overlooking a small wildlife pond and winding path... more >

4 Boarded Row, Rochford SS4 2EN

Tue 25 Jun 24

FREE taster session with the Saffron Walden Rock Choir

If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can! The Saffron Walden Rock Choir is led by choir leader Sam Herbert... more >

Town Hall, Market Street, Saffron Walden CB10 1HZ

Tue 25 Jun 24

More Rock Choirs

FREE taster session with the Epping Rock Choir

If you are wanting to find a choir you'll find a warm welcome with us in the Epping Rock Choir. The local Epping choir is run by vocal..... more >

Epping Hall, St Johns Road, Epping CM16 5JU

Mon 24 Jun 24

More Rock Choirs

FREE taster session with the Leigh-on-Sea/Southend Rock Choir

If you are wanting to join a choir you'll find just what you were looking for with us in the Leigh on Sea Rock Choir... more >

Leigh on Sea Community Centre, 71 - 73 Elm Road, Leigh on Sea SS9 1SP

Mon 24 Jun 24

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83 Harwich Road - Open Garden for NGS

Family cottage garden with a mix of fruit trees, shrubs, flowers and vegetables, growing in an organised jumble... more >

83 Harwich Road, Harwich CO12 5JA

Sun 23 Jun 24

2 Cedar Avenue - Open Garden for NGS

A large town garden with a dry front garden, pots arranged on a large patio with bulbs followed by tropical style planting... more >

2 Cedar Avenue, Wickford SS12 9DT

Sun 23 Jun 24

Stowford House - Open Garden for NGS

In this evolving garden we aim to inc as many different elements as we can, to create interest. The woodland walk leads to a tropical area; the..... more >

Stowford House, Harwich CO12 5JA

Sun 23 Jun 24

Fudlers Hall - Open Garden for NGS

Award winning, romantic two acre garden surrounding C17 farmhouse with lovely views. Many long herbaceous borders, ropes and pergolas festooned with..... more >

Fudlers Hall, Mashbury CM1 4TJ

Sun 23 Jun 24

Two Cottages - Open Garden for NGS

Magic lurks within this charming 1½ acre garden, evolved over 30 years. Many treasures hidden amongst a variety of planting... more >

Two Cottages, Chrishall SG8 8QT

Sun 23 Jun 24

Daliso Chaponda ''Feed This Black Man Again'

Malawian-born stand-up comedian Daliso Chaponda has extended his UK tour due to popular demand. The tour, 'Feed This Black Man Again', is..... more >

Palace Theatre 430 London Rd Westcliff-on-Sea Southend-on-Sea Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 9LA

Sat 22 Jun 24

17 Elm Road - Open Garden for NGS

A compact country garden beautifully maintained as a modern take on a cottage style garden. Deep borders of herbaceous plants, grasses, roses, ferns,..... more >

17 Elm Road, Clacton-on-Sea CO16 9LP

Sat 22 Jun 24

Braintree Village to host 'Tree of Pride'

In celebration of Pride Month this June, Braintree Village is hosting a ‘Tree of Pride’, inviting guests to decorate the tree with their pledges to... more >

Braintree Village, Chapel Hill, Braintree CM77 8YH

Sat 22 Jun 24

90s Party Night

Join us at the Jobserve Community Stadium for the latest of our ever popular 90's themed Party Nights!... more >

Jobserve Community Stadium, United Way, Colchester CO4 5UP

Sat 22 Jun 24

Keith Charles Psychic Cop

Psychic Cop Keith Charles has no rules, no fancy gimmicks, just one man talking to your loved ones from the Spirit World... more >

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

Sat 22 Jun 24

Mr Freezes Ice Cream Factory

Mr Freeze has gone on holiday. Can you help his son Jack Frost to come up with a new showstopping ice cream in time for the Royal Ice cream..... more >

The Ironworks, 90 High Street, Southend SS1 1JN

Sat 22 Jun 24

EPPING, Essex 35s - 60s+ Party for Singles & Couples - Friday 21 June

Welcome to the EPPING Essex 35s to 60s Plus Party for Singles and Couples happening on Friday 21 June!... more >

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

Fri 21 Jun 24

Whitney Houston Tribute Night

We are proud to welcome Nya King to the Jobserve Community Stadium, with her electrifying tribute to Whitney Houston... more >

Jobserve Community Stadium, United Way, Colchester CO4 5UP

Fri 21 Jun 24

Loughton Astronomical Society

LAS Members leading Solar Observing: Celebrate the Summer Solstice - safe viewing of the sun in white light and Hydrogen alpha... more >

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

Thu 20 Jun 24

Harwich Festival of the Arts 2024

Join us for 10 days of Arts fun with Live Music (Classical, Indie, Jazz, Folk), Art Exhibitions & Trails, Theatre, Film, Comedy, Drag, Dance, Poetry,... more >

Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre & across Harwich & Dovercourt CO12 4AJ

Thu 20 Jun 24

Hyde Hall Live

Enjoy three nights of live music in the beautiful surroundings of Hyde Hall. Jukebox Jets - Thursday 20 June 2024 The Jukebox Jets will see you..... more >

RHS Garden Hyde Hall Creephedge Lane, Rettendon CM3 8ET

Thu 20 Jun 24

We Found Love Aboard the SS Farndale Avenue

Dragon Theatre Company’s June production is the wonderfully madcap ‘We Found Love and an Exquisite Set of Porcelain Figures Aboard the SS Farndale... more >

Havering Road Methodist Church Hall, Moray Way, Rise Park, Essex RM1 4YD

Thu 20 Jun 24

FREE taster session with the Colchester Rock Choir

If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the local Colchester Rock Choir... more >

Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester CO1 1PT

Wed 19 Jun 24

More Rock Choirs

FREE taster session with the Great Dunmow Rock Choir

Do you want to learn to sing near you? The Great Dunmow Rock Choir is led by choir leader Hollie Heard... more >

Foakes Hall, Foakes House, 47 Stortford Road, Great Dunmow CM6 1DG

Tue 18 Jun 24

More Rock Choirs

Stamp Club Meeting (Basildon)

Philatelic Exhibitions & Trade Fairs (D. Connell). Meeting of Basildon Philatelic Society. All welcome to visit... more >

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

Tue 18 Jun 24

160 Chignal Road - Open Garden for NGS

A relatively new garden transformed from a rough piece of grass. The five year old garden goes from floral and leafy planting slowly transforming..... more >

160 Chignal Road, Chelmsford CM1 2JD

Tue 18 Jun 24

Moynes Farm - Open Garden for NGS

A traditional, large country garden and two acre woodland, opening for the first time for the National Garden Scheme... more >

Moynes Farm, Colchester CO7 8RA

Tue 18 Jun 24

FREE taster session with the Wickford Rock Choir

If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Wickford?' then why not join your local Rock Choir... more >

The Bromfords School, Grange Avenue, Wickford SS12 0LZ

Tue 18 Jun 24

More Rock Choirs

FREE taster session with the Saffron Walden Rock Choir

Are you looking to find a choir? The Saffron Walden Rock Choir is led by Essex based musician and teacher Sam Herbert... more >

Saffron Walden County High School, Audley End Road, Saffron Walden CB11 4UH

Tue 18 Jun 24

More Rock Choirs

FREE taster session with the Leigh-on-Sea/Southend Rock Choir

Are you looking to find a choir? The local Leigh on Sea choir is run by vocal coach Chris Burgess... more >

Leigh on Sea Community Centre, 71 - 73 Elm Road, Leigh on Sea SS9 1SP

Mon 17 Jun 24

More Rock Choirs

FREE taster session with the Leigh-on-Sea/Southend Rock Choir

If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can! The Leigh on Sea Rock Choir is led by vocal teacher Chris Burgess... more >

Leigh on Sea Community Centre, 71 - 73 Elm Road, Leigh on Sea SS9 1SP

Mon 17 Jun 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!