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Exhibitions, Activities & Workshops

From classes, courses and exhibitions to workshops and many other Essex based activities, whatever your interest, you're sure to find an event to suit.

From classes, courses and exhibitions to workshops and many other Essex based activities, whatever your interest, you're sure to find an event to suit.

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18

Jul 2026

Timeless Treasures
18 July 2026 - 11 April 2027
10:00 AM
Chelmsford
Museum of Chelmsford

11

Oct 2026

Hylands Estate Open Day
11 October 2026
10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Chelmsford
Hylands House and Estate

11

Oct 2026

Hedingham Castle & Gardens General Admission
11 October 2026
11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Halstead
Hedingham Castle

12

Oct 2026

Memory Café
12 October 2026
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Chelmsford
Museum of Chelmsford

25

Oct 2026

Owls by Candlelight
25 October 2026 - 29 November 2026
06:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Halstead
Hedingham Castle

9

Nov 2026

Memory Café
9 November 2026
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Chelmsford
Museum of Chelmsford

7

Dec 2026

‘Keep’ Festive Illuminations Trail
7 December 2026 - 20 December 2026
04:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Halstead
Hedingham Castle

12

Dec 2026

Owls by Candlelight
12 December 2026 - 13 December 2026
06:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Halstead
Hedingham Castle

14

Dec 2026

Memory Café
14 December 2026
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Chelmsford
Museum of Chelmsford

2

Jan 2026

All Year Sculpture Trail at Markshall
2 January 2026 - 24 December 2026
10:00 AM - 03:30 PM
Colchester
Markshall Estate

3

Mar 2026

AudaTours Saffron Walden Audio Tour: Castles, Canvases & Secret Gardens
3 March 2026 - 31 December 2026
Saffron Walden
AudaTours

16

Sep 2026

Little Acorns at RHS Garden Hyde Hall
16 September 2026 - 29 December 2026
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Chelmsford
RHS Garden Hyde Hall

18

Oct 2026

The Big Rock Pool Challenge
18 October 2026
11:15 AM - 12:45 PM
Shoeburyness
The Big Rock Pool Challenge - Shoeburyness

23

Oct 2026

Ghost Hunt @ Harwich Redoubt Fort
23 October 2026 - 24 October 2026
09:00 PM - 02:00 AM
Harwich
Haunting Ghost Hunts

24

Oct 2026

Vulcan VIP Visit
24 October 2026
09:30 AM
Southend on Sea
Vulcan Restoration Trust

31

Oct 2026

Junior Ghost Hunts @ Beacon Hill Fort, Harwich
31 October 2026
05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Harwich
Haunting Ghost Hunts

31

Oct 2026

Halloween Ghost Hunts @ Beacon Hill Fort, Harwich
31 October 2026 - 1 November 2026
09:00 PM - 02:00 AM
Harwich
Haunting Ghost Hunts

7

Nov 2026

Vulcan VIP Visit
7 November 2026
09:30 AM
Southend on Sea
Vulcan Restoration Trust

14

Nov 2026

Ghost Hunt at Finchingfield Guildhall
14 November 2026
07:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Finchingfield
Haunting Ghost Hunts

15

Nov 2026

The Big Rock Pool Challenge
15 November 2026
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Shoeburyness
The Big Rock Pool Challenge - Shoeburyness

21

Nov 2026

Vulcan VIP Visit
21 November 2026
09:30 AM
Southend on Sea
Vulcan Restoration Trust

5

Dec 2026

The Big Rock Pool Challenge
5 December 2026
01:15 PM - 02:45 PM
Shoeburyness
The Big Rock Pool Challenge - Shoeburyness

All Year Sculpture Trail at Markshall

Markshall Estate
Markshall Estate, Marks Hall Road, Coggeshall, Colchester, Essex CO6 1TG - Map Directions
2 January 2026 - 24 December 2026 , 10:00 AM until 03:30 PM
2026-01-02 2026-12-24
Explore our stunning Sculpture Trail winding through the Arboretum! Can you find them all? Hunt down hidden sculptures nestled among the trees and tick them off as you go — a fun adventure for all ages!
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AudaTours Saffron Walden Audio Tour: Castles, Canvases & Secret Gardens

AudaTours
1 Catons Lane, Saffron Walden, Essex CB10 2DU - Map Directions
3 March 2026 - 31 December 2026
2026-03-03 2026-12-31
Beneath the quiet charm of Saffron Walden, revolutionaries once rallied by ancient walls and artists secretly sketched their rebellion in oil and ink. Uncover what really happened in these cobbled streets with this self-guided audio tour...
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Little Acorns at RHS Garden Hyde Hall

RHS Garden Hyde Hall
Creephedge Lane, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford, Essex CM3 8ET - Map Directions
16 September 2026 - 29 December 2026 , 10:30 AM until 12:00 PM
2026-09-16 2026-12-29
Join the Education Team for Little Acorns, RHS Garden Hyde Hall's monthly pre-school garden and craft club, which aims to engage children aged 2 – 5 years with the natural world around them.
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The Big Rock Pool Challenge

The Big Rock Pool Challenge - Shoeburyness
Rampart Terrace, East Beach, Shoeburyness, Essex SS3 9AD - Map Directions
18 October 2026 , 11:15 AM until 12:45 PM
2026-10-18 2026-10-18
The Big Rock Pool Challenge, run by the Rock Pool Project, invites people across the UK to become citizen scientists by exploring a local rock pool. It’s an enjoyable and welcoming way to connect with nature and have fun!
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Ghost Hunt @ Harwich Redoubt Fort

Haunting Ghost Hunts
Harwich Redoubt Fort, Harwich, Essex CO12 3LT - Map Directions
23 October 2026 - 24 October 2026 , 09:00 PM until 02:00 AM
2026-10-23 2026-10-24
A guest led paranormal exploration of this historic fort in Harwich. With groups averaging 6 people and real equipment this is a quality event. Get in the mood for Halloween!
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Vulcan VIP Visit

Vulcan Restoration Trust
Hangar 5 London Southend Airport, Southend on Sea, Essex SS2 6YU - Map Directions
24 October 2026 , 09:30 AM
2026-10-24 2026-10-24
Vulcan VIP Visits are your opportunity to experience XL426 in her hangar at London Southend Airport away from the crowds and are ideal for enthusiasts and photographers.
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Junior Ghost Hunts @ Beacon Hill Fort, Harwich

Haunting Ghost Hunts
Beacon Hill Fort, Barrack Lane, Harwich, Essex CO12 3FR - Map Directions
31 October 2026 , 05:00 PM until 08:00 PM
2026-10-31 2026-10-31
A perfect introduction into paranormal research for budding ghost hunters. Learn how to stay safe, within the law and how to use the tools. All 12-17 year olds must be accompanied by an adult (over 18) with a valid ticket.
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Halloween Ghost Hunts @ Beacon Hill Fort, Harwich

Haunting Ghost Hunts
Beacon Hill Fort, Barrack Lane, Harwich, Essex CO12 3FR - Map Directions
31 October 2026 - 1 November 2026 , 09:00 PM until 02:00 AM
2026-10-31 2026-11-01
Explore this amazing venue while spirits roam on Halloween. With 3.5 acres of tunnels, gun emplacements and bunkers there's so much here. The fort houses a fine display of large guns, military uniforms, local artefacts and displays.
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Vulcan VIP Visit

Vulcan Restoration Trust
Hangar 5 London Southend Airport, Southend on Sea, Essex SS2 6YU - Map Directions
7 November 2026 , 09:30 AM
2026-11-07 2026-11-07
Vulcan VIP Visits are your opportunity to experience XL426 in her hangar at London Southend Airport away from the crowds and are ideal for enthusiasts and photographers.
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Ghost Hunt at Finchingfield Guildhall

Haunting Ghost Hunts
Finchingfield Guildhall, Church Hill, Finchingfield, Essex CM7 4NN - Map Directions
14 November 2026 , 07:00 PM until 11:00 PM
2026-11-14 2026-11-14
Set next to a graveyard, this historic house is as atmospheric as it is beautiful. Join us on this ghost hunt for a night of spooky exploration at Finchingfield Guildhall, if you dare!
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The Big Rock Pool Challenge

The Big Rock Pool Challenge - Shoeburyness
Rampart Terrace, East Beach, Shoeburyness, Essex SS3 9AD - Map Directions
15 November 2026 , 10:15 AM until 11:45 AM
2026-11-15 2026-11-15
The Big Rock Pool Challenge, run by the Rock Pool Project, invites people across the UK to become citizen scientists by exploring a local rock pool. It’s an enjoyable and welcoming way to connect with nature and have fun!
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Vulcan VIP Visit

Vulcan Restoration Trust
Hangar 5 London Southend Airport, Southend on Sea, Essex SS2 6YU - Map Directions
21 November 2026 , 09:30 AM
2026-11-21 2026-11-21
Vulcan VIP Visits are your opportunity to experience XL426 in her hangar at London Southend Airport away from the crowds and are ideal for enthusiasts and photographers.
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The Big Rock Pool Challenge

The Big Rock Pool Challenge - Shoeburyness
Rampart Terrace, East Beach, Shoeburyness, Essex SS3 9AD - Map Directions
5 December 2026 , 01:15 PM until 02:45 PM
2026-12-05 2026-12-05
The Big Rock Pool Challenge, run by the Rock Pool Project, invites people across the UK to become citizen scientists by exploring a local rock pool. It’s an enjoyable and welcoming way to connect with nature and have fun!
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