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Fairs, Festivals & Shows

With a variety of fairs, festivals and country shows taking place throughout Essex, whether you're young or old, you'll be spoilt for choice.

With a variety of fairs, festivals and country shows taking place throughout Essex, whether you're young or old, you'll be spoilt for choice.

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9

Mar 2025

Wedding Showcase at Hedingham Castle
9 March 2025
11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Halstead
Hedingham Castle

20

Apr 2025

Spring Joust! Knights of Middle England
20 April 2025 - 21 April 2025
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Halstead
Hedingham Castle

4

May 2025

All About Dogs Show 2025
4 May 2025 - 5 May 2025
09:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Chelmsford
Hylands House and Estate

16

May 2025

National Flower Show 2025
16 May 2025 - 18 May 2025
09:30 AM - 04:00 PM
Chelmsford
Hylands House and Estate

25

May 2025

Knights of Royal England Joust
25 May 2025 - 26 May 2025
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Halstead
Hedingham Castle

14

Jun 2025

EA Festival 2025
14 June 2025 - 15 June 2025
10:00 AM - 06:30 PM
Halstead
Hedingham Castle

10

Aug 2025

Classic & Vintage Car Show
10 August 2025
11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Halstead
Hedingham Castle

24

Aug 2025

Knights of Albion Joust
24 August 2025 - 25 August 2025
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Halstead
Hedingham Castle

29

Aug 2025

Fairytale Fest Suffolk
29 August 2025
11:00 AM - 05:30 PM
Halstead
Hedingham Castle

9

Feb 2025

Snowdrop Sunday
9 February 2025
11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Dunmow
The Gardens of Easton Lodge

13

Feb 2025

Snowdrop Thursday at the Gardens
13 February 2025
11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Dunmow
The Gardens of Easton Lodge

16

Feb 2025

Steam Day
16 February 2025
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

16

Feb 2025

Snowdrop Sunday
16 February 2025
11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Dunmow
The Gardens of Easton Lodge

19

Feb 2025

Diesel Day
19 February 2025
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

20

Feb 2025

Snowdrop Thursday at the Gardens
20 February 2025
11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Dunmow
The Gardens of Easton Lodge

27

Feb 2025

Chappel Winter Beer Festival 2025
27 February 2025 - 1 March 2025
11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wakes Colne
East Anglian Railway Museum

8

Mar 2025

Viola & Pansy Festival 2025
8 March 2025 - 16 March 2025
Wickford
Meadow Croft Garden Centre

9

Mar 2025

Steam Day
9 March 2025
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

22

Mar 2025

Langham Handmade Spring Fair
22 March 2025
10:30 AM - 03:30 PM
Colchester
Langham Handmade Fair

9

Apr 2025

Diesel Day
9 April 2025
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

13

Apr 2025

Steam Day
13 April 2025
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

16

Apr 2025

Easter Egg Hunt at Epping Ongar Railway
16 April 2025 - 21 April 2025
Ongar
Epping Ongar Railway

20

Apr 2025

TransportFest Vehicle Show
20 April 2025
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Maldon
Museum of Power

25

Apr 2025

Spring Diesel Gala at Epping Ongar Railway
25 April 2025 - 27 April 2025
Ongar
Epping Ongar Railway

2

May 2025

Spring Craft and Design Show 2025
2 May 2025 - 5 May 2025
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Chelmsford
RHS Garden Hyde Hall

4

May 2025

Steam Day
4 May 2025 - 5 May 2025
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

25

May 2025

Transport Extravaganza
25 May 2025 - 26 May 2025
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchetser
East Anglian Railway Museum

28

May 2025

Diesel Day
28 May 2025
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

1

Jun 2025

Diesel Day
1 June 2025
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

15

Jun 2025

Steampunk Shenangians
15 June 2025
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

29

Jun 2025

Steam Day
29 June 2025
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

6

Jul 2025

Classic Car Show
6 July 2025
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Chelmsford
RHS Garden Hyde Hall

19

Jul 2025

Summer Festival at Audley End Miniature Railway
19 July 2025 - 31 August 2025
Saffron Walden
Audley End Miniature Railway

23

Jul 2025

Diesel Day
23 July 2025
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

25

Jul 2025

Lazydays Festival
25 July 2025 - 27 July 2025
Southend on Sea
Lazydays Festival

27

Jul 2025

Steam Day
27 July 2025
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

30

Jul 2025

Diesel Day
30 July 2025
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

3

Aug 2025

Steam Day
3 August 2025
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

6

Aug 2025

Diesel Day
6 August 2025
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

10

Aug 2025

Small Trains Day
10 August 2025
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Wakes Colne
East Anglian Railway Museum

13

Aug 2025

Diesel Day
13 August 2025
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

17

Aug 2025

Steam Day
17 August 2025
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

20

Aug 2025

Diesel Day
20 August 2025
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

27

Aug 2025

Diesel Day
27 August 2025
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

7

Nov 2025

Christmas Gift Fair at Hyde Hall
7 November 2025 - 9 November 2025
10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Chelmsford
RHS Garden Hyde Hall

Snowdrop Sunday

The Gardens of Easton Lodge
Easton Lodge, Little Easton, Dunmow, Essex CM6 2BD - Map Directions
9 February 2025 , 11:00 AM until 04:00 PM
2025-02-09 2025-02-09
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The first of four Snowdrop Open Days.
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Snowdrop Thursday at the Gardens

The Gardens of Easton Lodge
Easton Lodge, Little Easton, Dunmow, Essex CM6 2BD - Map Directions
13 February 2025 , 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
2025-02-13 2025-02-13
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There are swathes of snowdrops under the trees; and more snowdrops in the walled kitchen garden and the Glade.
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Steam Day

East Anglian Railway Museum
Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
16 February 2025 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2025-02-16 2025-02-16
A firm favourite with families, they’re a great opportunity to visit the Museum and have a ride in vintage wagons or carriages pulled by one of our restored Steam Engines.
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Snowdrop Sunday

The Gardens of Easton Lodge
Easton Lodge, Little Easton, Dunmow, Essex CM6 2BD - Map Directions
16 February 2025 , 11:00 AM until 04:00 PM
2025-02-16 2025-02-16
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There are swathes of snowdrops under the trees and aconites too; and more snowdrops in the walled kitchen garden and the Glade.
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Diesel Day

East Anglian Railway Museum
Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
19 February 2025 , 10:00 AM until 04:00 PM
2025-02-19 2025-02-19
Unlimited rides on a train hauled by one of our vintage Diesel Locomotives, DMU or Diesel Railbus.
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Snowdrop Thursday at the Gardens

The Gardens of Easton Lodge
Easton Lodge, Little Easton, Dunmow, Essex CM6 2BD - Map Directions
20 February 2025 , 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
2025-02-20 2025-02-20
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There are swathes of snowdrops under the trees; and more snowdrops in the walled kitchen garden and the Glade.
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Chappel Winter Beer Festival 2025

East Anglian Railway Museum
Chappel and Wakes Colne Station, Station Road, Wakes Colne, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
27 February 2025 - 1 March 2025 , 11:00 AM until 11:00 PM
2025-02-27 2025-03-01
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The Chappel Winter Festival is back again for 2025. With over 70 cask ales + Ciders & Perry. Held in the Unique Chappel Goods Shed, part of the East Anglian Railway Museum at Chappel & Wakes Colne Station.
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Viola & Pansy Festival 2025

Meadow Croft Garden Centre
Meadow Croft Garden Centre, Woodham Road, Battlesbridge, Wickford, Essex SS11 7QU - Map Directions
8 March 2025 - 16 March 2025
2025-03-08 2025-03-16
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The Viola & Pansy Festival is returning for a week full of festival favourites and this year it is bigger and better than ever!
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Steam Day

East Anglian Railway Museum
Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
9 March 2025 , 10:00 AM until 04:00 PM
2025-03-09 2025-03-09
A firm favourite with families, they’re a great opportunity to visit the Museum and have a ride in vintage wagons or carriages pulled by one of our restored Steam Engines.
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Langham Handmade Spring Fair

Langham Handmade Fair
Community Centre, School Road, Langham, Colchester, Essex CO4 5PA - Map Directions
22 March 2025 , 10:30 AM until 03:30 PM
2025-03-22 2025-03-22
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Join us for a special Spring Edition of the Langham Handmade Fair! Featuring a wonderful array of talented makers, artists, knitters and stitchers! This one will be a perfect opportunity to buy some Mother’s Day and Easter gifts!
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Diesel Day

East Anglian Railway Museum
Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
9 April 2025 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2025-04-09 2025-04-09
Unlimited rides on a train hauled by one of our vintage Diesel Locomotives, DMU or Diesel Railbus.
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Steam Day

East Anglian Railway Museum
Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
13 April 2025 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2025-04-13 2025-04-13
A firm favourite with families, they’re a great opportunity to visit the Museum and have a ride in vintage wagons or carriages pulled by one of our restored Steam Engines.
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Easter Egg Hunt at Epping Ongar Railway

Epping Ongar Railway
Ongar Station Station Approach, Ongar, Essex CM5 9BN - Map Directions
16 April 2025 - 21 April 2025
2025-04-16 2025-04-21
Join us on board the Easter Express for the longest Easter Egg Hunt in Essex! 16th, 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st April 2025.
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TransportFest Vehicle Show

Museum of Power
Hatfield Road, Langford, Maldon, Essex CM9 6QA - Map Directions
20 April 2025 , 10:00 AM until 04:00 PM
2025-04-20 2025-04-20
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Come and enjoy everything to do with transport. From buses to coaches, bicycles to motorbikes, horses to carts and of course, a variety of cars of different ages.
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Spring Diesel Gala at Epping Ongar Railway

Epping Ongar Railway
Ongar Station Station Approach, Ongar, Essex CM5 9BN - Map Directions
25 April 2025 - 27 April 2025
2025-04-25 2025-04-27
The diesel fleet come to the fore for three Spring days of fantastic action over our challenging gradients!
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Spring Craft and Design Show 2025

RHS Garden Hyde Hall
Creephedge Lane, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford, Essex CM3 8ET - Map Directions
2 May 2025 - 5 May 2025 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2025-05-02 2025-05-05
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Come along to RHS Garden Hyde Hall for the fabulous Spring Craft and Design Show and experience the garden in full bloom.
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Steam Day

East Anglian Railway Museum
Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
4 May 2025 - 5 May 2025 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2025-05-04 2025-05-05
A firm favourite with families, they’re a great opportunity to visit the Museum and have a ride in vintage wagons or carriages pulled by one of our restored Steam Engines.
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Transport Extravaganza

East Anglian Railway Museum
Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchetser, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
25 May 2025 - 26 May 2025 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2025-05-25 2025-05-26
Our Annual Transport Extravaganza never fails to impress and offers a grand day out for all the family. Get up close and personal to up to 200 classic cars, buses, commercials, agricultural vehicles and rare modern head turners.
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Diesel Day

East Anglian Railway Museum
Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
28 May 2025 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2025-05-28 2025-05-28
Unlimited rides on a train hauled by one of our vintage Diesel Locomotives, DMU or Diesel Railbus.
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Diesel Day

East Anglian Railway Museum
Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
1 June 2025 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2025-06-01 2025-06-01
Unlimited rides on a train hauled by one of our vintage Diesel Locomotives, DMU or Diesel Railbus.
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Steampunk Shenangians

East Anglian Railway Museum
Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
15 June 2025 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2025-06-15 2025-06-15
Celebrate Father's Day with a visit to the Museum, and a ride on a train hauled by a real life steam engine and take part in some Steampunk Shenanigans and browse the Steampunk Market.
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Steam Day

East Anglian Railway Museum
Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
29 June 2025 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2025-06-29 2025-06-29
A firm favourite with families, they’re a great opportunity to visit the Museum and have a ride in vintage wagons or carriages pulled by one of our restored Steam Engines.
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Classic Car Show

RHS Garden Hyde Hall
Creephedge Lane, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford, Essex CM3 8ET - Map Directions
6 July 2025 , 10:00 AM until 04:00 PM
2025-07-06 2025-07-06
Discover a great day out for car enthusiasts at RHS Garden Hyde Hall, where we will open our grounds to some very special classic and sports car clubs.
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Summer Festival at Audley End Miniature Railway

Audley End Miniature Railway
Audley End Road, Audley End, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11 4JB - Map Directions
19 July 2025 - 31 August 2025
2025-07-19 2025-08-31
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This summer, embark on a magical journey of discovery! Visit Audley End Miniature Railway to encounter the enchanted creatures who inhabit our woodlands. Hop on our brand-new Electric Train and zoom around our Woodland Racetrack.
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Diesel Day

East Anglian Railway Museum
Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
23 July 2025 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2025-07-23 2025-07-23
Unlimited rides on a train hauled by one of our vintage Diesel Locomotives, DMU or Diesel Railbus.
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Lazydays Festival

Lazydays Festival
Priory Park, Victoria Avenue, Southend on Sea, Essex SS2 6ND - Map Directions
25 July 2025 - 27 July 2025
2025-07-25 2025-07-27
Lazydays, a fully independent festival where you can explore new music or listen to your favourite artist, discover your new favourite craft drink, or relax with family and friends.
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Steam Day

East Anglian Railway Museum
Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
27 July 2025 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2025-07-27 2025-07-27
A firm favourite with families, they’re a great opportunity to visit the Museum and have a ride in vintage wagons or carriages pulled by one of our restored Steam Engines.
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Diesel Day

East Anglian Railway Museum
Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
30 July 2025 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2025-07-30 2025-07-30
Unlimited rides on a train hauled by one of our vintage Diesel Locomotives, DMU or Diesel Railbus.
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Steam Day

East Anglian Railway Museum
Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
3 August 2025 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2025-08-03 2025-08-03
A firm favourite with families, they’re a great opportunity to visit the Museum and have a ride in vintage wagons or carriages pulled by one of our restored Steam Engines.
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Diesel Day

East Anglian Railway Museum
Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
6 August 2025 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2025-08-06 2025-08-06
Unlimited rides on a train hauled by one of our vintage Diesel Locomotives, DMU or Diesel Railbus.
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Small Trains Day

East Anglian Railway Museum
Chappel and Wakes Colne Station, Station Road, Wakes Colne, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
10 August 2025 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2025-08-10 2025-08-10
Our popular Small Trains Day is back for 2025 – but it’s not just small trains – one of our full sized steam locomotives and a Diesel locomotive will also be in action with unlimited rides all day on our demonstration line.
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Diesel Day

East Anglian Railway Museum
Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
13 August 2025 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2025-08-13 2025-08-13
Unlimited rides on a train hauled by one of our vintage Diesel Locomotives, DMU or Diesel Railbus.
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Steam Day

East Anglian Railway Museum
Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
17 August 2025 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2025-08-17 2025-08-17
A firm favourite with families, they’re a great opportunity to visit the Museum and have a ride in vintage wagons or carriages pulled by one of our restored Steam Engines.
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Diesel Day

East Anglian Railway Museum
Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
20 August 2025 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2025-08-20 2025-08-20
Unlimited rides on a train hauled by one of our vintage Diesel Locomotives, DMU or Diesel Railbus.
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Diesel Day

East Anglian Railway Museum
Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
27 August 2025 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2025-08-27 2025-08-27
Unlimited rides on a train hauled by one of our vintage Diesel Locomotives, DMU or Diesel Railbus.
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Christmas Gift Fair at Hyde Hall

RHS Garden Hyde Hall
RHS Hyde Hall, Creephedge Lane, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford, Essex CM3 8ET - Map Directions
7 November 2025 - 9 November 2025 , 10:00 AM until 03:00 PM
2025-11-07 2025-11-09
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The Christmas Gift Fair at RHS Garden Hyde Hall is the perfect opportunity to buy unique gifts for family and friends from small independent traders.
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