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Chelmsford Museum

Chelmsford Museum sits at the heart of the city’s beautiful Oaklands Park. As well as hosting Essex Regiment Museum in the stunning redeveloped Oaklands House, it is free to visit where you…

Chelmsford
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Seal Watching Harwich

Seal Watching Harwich is a magical wildlife experience loved by both adults and children. Book your 2 hour trip for the whole family. Excellent reviews and Seals Guaranteed!

Hedingham Castle

The 900 year old Norman keep of Hedingham Castle stands in 160 acres of spectacularly beautiful landscaped gardens and woodland where the Lindsay family, descendants of the original owners,…

Hylands House and Estate

Hylands Estate is a prestigious grade II* listed public park encompassing 574 acres of historic parkland.

Chelmsford
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The Kingscliff Hotel

Where the meadows and creeks of the Tendring Peninsula meet the sea, a hidden corner of Essex awaits – barely an hour from London but a million miles away.

Holland on Sea
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Harbour Ferry Boat Rides

Great fun for all the ages. Excellent reviews and a hit with children, cyclists and water lovers alike.

The George Hotel

Stay, Explore and Discover the Fully refurbished Essex based Iconic hotel with 500 years of history and character. Quirky Rooms, Bar, Restaurant, Afternoon Tea room and Event space for…

Colchester
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Love Thy Burger

Love Thy Burger is Colchester's go-to independent Burger joint. Our Chef's press each patty on site daily with our custom beef blend supplied by local butchers.

Colchester
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Tea at The George

Here at Tea at The George, we invite you to join us and be served up a cup of history as you discover an unforgettable tea party, inspired by Victorian elegance and eclectic design.

Colchester
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Newland Hall Fishing Lakes

The four day/night ticket fishing lakes at Newlands total approximately 10 acres. They are all very well managed, very tidy and are heavily stocked. There is ample close by parking, toilets,…

Chelmsford
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The Mill Hotel

History and modernity meet here, with soothing, contemporary interiors complementing the mill’s original features, among them the waterwheel itself – an atmospheric centerpiece in the…

Colchester Chamber Choir

Colchester Chamber Choir is a small, very friendly and supportive choir and we are always looking for new members.

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Oct 2024

02:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Hylands House and Estate
Method Studio Architects know the design and planning process can be complicated. So to make this easier, our afternoon workshop can help you understand what to expect from the process. This workshop is completely free!

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Oct 2024

06:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Hedingham Castle
Come and join the brilliant Eden Falconry for a magical evening at the historic Hedingham Castle. 13th & 20th October, 10th & 17th November, 1st & 8th December, and 12th, 19th & 26th January.

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Oct 2024

12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Hedingham Castle
Come and meet Anne Neville, Wife and Queen of that most famous or infamous of King Richard III.

17

Oct 2024

02:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Hylands House and Estate
Method Studio Architects know the design and planning process can be complicated. So to make this easier, our afternoon workshop can help you understand what to expect from the process. This workshop is completely free!

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Oct 2024

07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Hedingham Castle
Join us in the Castle for a magical up close and personal evening with Eden Falconry and their beautiful kestrel, hawks, buzzards and everyone's favourite - the Eurasian Eagle Owl, Big Alice!

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Oct 2024

10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Hylands House and Estate
Hylands House opens its doors to reveal the secrets behind its history with an exhibition displayed in the library – this month’s exhibition is ‘World War I and II/Military Hospital’.

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Oct 2024

11:30 AM - 03:00 PM
Hedingham Castle
Get Spooky with author Lisa Wakely at our Halloween Creative Writing Workshop.

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Oct 2024

02:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Hylands House and Estate
Method Studio Architects know the design and planning process can be complicated. So to make this easier, our afternoon workshop can help you understand what to expect from the process. This workshop is completely free!

27

Oct 2024

11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Hedingham Castle
Do you have a young Witch or Wizard? Brightworth’s are opening their doors again this Halloween half term to welcome a new class into their School of Magic.

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Nov 2024

10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Hylands House and Estate
Hylands House opens its doors to reveal the secrets behind its history with an exhibition displayed in the library – this month’s exhibition is ‘People who worked at Hylands’.

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Nov 2024

04:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Hylands House and Estate
Following last year’s sell out success, the magical outdoor light trail is returning to Hylands Estate in Chelmsford this winter with even more illuminated installations for all the family to enjoy. (Excluding Christmas and Boxing Day)

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Dec 2024

11:00 AM
Hedingham Castle
The puppet show is 40 minutes long and the workshop is approximately 1 hour. This is an indoor seated performance in the Ballroom Marquee, which is fully accessible.

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