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26

Jun 2026

State Fayre
26 June 2026 - 28 June 2026
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Chelmsford
Hylands House and Estate

27

Jun 2026

Garg's Animal Encounters
27 June 2026
10:30 AM - 12:45 PM
Hatfield Broad Oak
Cammas Hall Farm

28

Jun 2026

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

9

Jul 2026

The Pantaloons present Sherlock Holmes & the Hounds of the Baskervilles
9 July 2026
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Halstead
Hedingham Castle

12

Jul 2026

Hylands Estate Open Day
12 July 2026
10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Chelmsford
Hylands House and Estate

12

Jul 2026

Helen Rollason Charity Event: Timeless at the Castle
12 July 2026
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Halstead
Hedingham Castle

18

Jul 2026

Iron Age Day
18 July 2026
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Chelmsford
Museum of Chelmsford

19

Jul 2026

Garg's Animal Encounters
19 July 2026
10:30 AM - 12:45 PM
Hatfield Broad Oak
Cammas Hall Farm

21

Jul 2026

Summer Holiday Hoard Heroes: Treasure
21 July 2026 - 30 July 2026
Chelmsford
Museum of Chelmsford

23

Jul 2026

Garg's Animal Encounters
23 July 2026
10:30 AM - 12:45 PM
Hatfield Broad Oak
Cammas Hall Farm

26

Jul 2026

Classic & Vintage Car Show
26 July 2026
11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Halstead
Hedingham Castle

26

Jul 2026

Country Hoedown
26 July 2026
11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Hatfield Broad Oak
Cammas Hall Farm

28

Jul 2026

Open-air Theatre: The Jungle Book
28 July 2026
04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Halstead
Hedingham Castle

4

Aug 2026

Summer Holiday Hoard Heroes: Celts
4 August 2026 - 13 August 2026
Chelmsford
Museum of Chelmsford

7

Aug 2026

The Pantaloons present The (Almost) Complete History of Britain
7 August 2026
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Halstead
Hedingham Castle

7

Aug 2026

Garg's Animal Encounters
7 August 2026
10:30 AM - 12:45 PM
Hatfield Broad Oak
Cammas Hall Farm

9

Aug 2026

Hylands Estate Open Day
9 August 2026
10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Chelmsford
Hylands House and Estate

11

Aug 2026

Fairytale Fest Suffolk
11 August 2026
11:00 AM - 05:30 PM
Halstead
Hedingham Castle

18

Aug 2026

Summer Holiday Hoard Heroes: Become a Curator
18 August 2026 - 27 August 2026
Chelmsford
Museum of Chelmsford

23

Aug 2026

Open-air Theatre: Romeo & Juliet
23 August 2026
04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Halstead
Hedingham Castle

30

Aug 2026

Knights of Albion Joust
30 August 2026 - 31 August 2026
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Halstead
Hedingham Castle

4

Sep 2026

A Curious Adventure: The Alice in Wonderland Drone Spectacular
4 September 2026 - 5 September 2026
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Chelmsford
Hylands House and Estate

13

Sep 2026

Hylands Estate Open Day
13 September 2026
10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Chelmsford
Hylands House and Estate

10

Oct 2026

Garg's Animal Encounters
10 October 2026
10:30 AM - 12:45 PM
Hatfield Broad Oak
Cammas Hall Farm

11

Oct 2026

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

16

Oct 2026

Hylands Fear Fest
16 October 2026 - 1 November 2026
05:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Chelmsford
Hylands House and Estate

22

Oct 2026

Garg's Animal Encounters
22 October 2026
10:30 AM - 12:45 PM
Hatfield Broad Oak
Cammas Hall Farm

27

Nov 2026

Enlightened 2026
27 November 2026 - 2 January 2027
04:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Chelmsford
Hylands House and Estate

2

Jan 2026

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

15

Apr 2026

Little Acorns at RHS Garden Hyde Hall
15 April 2026 - 15 July 2026
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Chelmsford
RHS Garden Hyde Hall

20

Jun 2026

Tudor Midsummer at Kentwell Hall
20 June 2026 - 28 June 2026
11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Sudbury
Kentwell Hall and Gardens

26

Jun 2026

Music through the Decades
26 June 2026
07:45 PM - 09:35 PM
Colchester
Headgate Theatre

27

Jun 2026

Essex County Craft Show 2026
27 June 2026 - 28 June 2026
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Ingatestone
Prestige County Events

27

Jun 2026

Dino Discovery Day
27 June 2026
09:30 AM - 05:30 PM
Colchester
Colchester Zoological Society

27

Jun 2026

Danbury Village Summer Fete
27 June 2026
12:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Danbury
Danbury Leisure Centre

4

Jul 2026

1920's Weekend at Paycocke's House and Gardens
4 July 2026 - 5 July 2026
11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Colchester
The Companye of Merrie Folke

5

Jul 2026

Steampunk Shenangians
5 July 2026
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

5

Jul 2026

Open Day at Remus Horse Sanctuary
5 July 2026
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Ingatestone
Remus Memorial Horse Sanctuary

11

Jul 2026

Essex Summer Fest
11 July 2026 - 12 July 2026
12:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Hornchurch
Havering Mind

18

Jul 2026

Summer Holidays at Colchester Zoo
18 July 2026 - 31 August 2026
09:30 AM - 06:00 PM
Colchester
Colchester Zoological Society

18

Jul 2026

Summer Festival at Audley End Enchanted Railway
18 July 2026 - 31 August 2026
Saffron Walden
Audley End Enchanted Railway

22

Jul 2026

Diesel Day
22 July 2026
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

22

Jul 2026

Play in the Park
22 July 2026 - 21 August 2026
10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Chelmsford
Chelmsford City Council - Community Sport & Wellbeing Team

25

Jul 2026

Clacton Pier Free Fireworks Display - Summer Holidays
25 July 2026
Clacton on Sea
Clacton Pier

25

Jul 2026

Magic Weekend at Kentwell Hall
25 July 2026 - 26 July 2026
11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Sudbury
Kentwell Hall and Gardens

25

Jul 2026

Live Music in the Vines with The Lost Gooseberries
25 July 2026
04:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Colchester
Thorrington Mill Vineyard

27

Jul 2026

Picnic in the Park
27 July 2026 - 31 July 2026
10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Chelmsford
Chelmsford City Council - Community Sport & Wellbeing Team

29

Jul 2026

Diesel Day
29 July 2026
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

1

Aug 2026

Festival of Wheels 2026
1 August 2026 - 2 August 2026
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Ipswich
Motorshow Events

1

Aug 2026

WW1 Bringing the Boys Home at Kentwell Hall
1 August 2026 - 2 August 2026
11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Sudbury
Kentwell Hall and Gardens

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
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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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Little Acorns at RHS Garden Hyde Hall

RHS Garden Hyde Hall
Creephedge Lane, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford, Essex CM3 8ET - Map Directions
15 April 2026 - 15 July 2026 , 10:30 AM until 12:00 PM
2026-04-15 2026-07-15
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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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Tudor Midsummer at Kentwell Hall

Kentwell Hall and Gardens
High Street, Long Melford, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 9BA - Map Directions
20 June 2026 - 28 June 2026 , 11:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2026-06-20 2026-06-28
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Step back in time almost 500 years at Kentwell Hall for our Tudor Midsummer to experience everyday life in Tudor Suffolk.
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Music through the Decades

Headgate Theatre
12-14 Chaple Street North, Colchester, Essex CO2 7AT - Map Directions
26 June 2026 , 07:45 PM until 09:35 PM
2026-06-26 2026-06-26
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Join Colne Endeavour Band for a high-energy summer concert! Enjoy a first half packed with fabulous 1940s favourites, followed by a journey through the decades with dazzling show tunes, Hollywood hits, iconic film and TV soundtracks, timeless...
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Essex County Craft Show 2026

Prestige County Events
Ingatestone Hall, Ingatestone, Essex CM4 9NR - Map Directions
27 June 2026 - 28 June 2026 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2026-06-27 2026-06-28
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This summer, over 100 talented craftspeople and skilled artisans will be showcasing their handmade products at the Essex County Craft Show 2026, taking place for the second year running within the beautiful grounds of Ingatestone Hall.
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Dino Discovery Day

Colchester Zoological Society
Maldon Road, Colchester, Essex CO3 0SL - Map Directions
27 June 2026 , 09:30 AM until 05:30 PM
2026-06-27 2026-06-27
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Take a step back in time at Dino Discovery Day... Prehistoric fun for all at Colchester Zoo.
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Danbury Village Summer Fete

Danbury Leisure Centre
Main Road, Danbury, Essex CM3 4NQ - Map Directions
27 June 2026 , 12:00 PM until 05:00 PM
2026-06-27 2026-06-27
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A fun day out for all the family at a traditional village fete on the field behind Danbury Leisure Centre. Live entertainment, inflatables, food, drink & market with lots of free activities for all!
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1920's Weekend at Paycocke's House and Gardens

The Companye of Merrie Folke
25 West Street, Coggeshall, Colchester, Essex CO6 1NS - Map Directions
4 July 2026 - 5 July 2026 , 11:00 AM until 04:00 PM
2026-07-04 2026-07-05
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Come and have a spiffy time with The Companye of Merrie Folke as we turn the clocks of Paycocke's House and Gardens back to 1926.
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Steampunk Shenangians

East Anglian Railway Museum
Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
5 July 2026 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2026-07-05 2026-07-05
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Ladies and gentlemen, we cordially invite you to join us at the East Anglian Railway Museum for this, our Annual Steampunk Shenangians fair hosted in conjunction with the League of Essexordinary Gentlemen.
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Open Day at Remus Horse Sanctuary

Remus Memorial Horse Sanctuary
Little Farm, Buttsbury, Ingatestone, Essex CM4 9NZ - Map Directions
5 July 2026 , 01:00 PM until 04:00 PM
2026-07-05 2026-07-05
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Join us for our Open Day on Sunday 5 July from 1 until 4pm. Meet our wonderful animals – including lots of horses, ponies and donkeys, and many goats, sheep and cats. Plus, we have many stalls selling gifts, books and bric-a-brac.
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Essex Summer Fest

Havering Mind
Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch, Greater London RM11 1JU - Map Directions
11 July 2026 - 12 July 2026 , 12:00 PM until 10:30 PM
2026-07-11 2026-07-12
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Essex Summer Fest features an exciting mix of both named and tribute acts, bringing to life some of the biggest and best-loved artists of all time. Across the weekend, festivalgoers can enjoy high quality live tribute performances covering...
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Summer Holidays at Colchester Zoo

Colchester Zoological Society
Maldon Road, Colchester, Essex CO3 0SL - Map Directions
18 July 2026 - 31 August 2026 , 09:30 AM until 06:00 PM
2026-07-18 2026-08-31
Join us at Colchester Zoological Society for the Summer Holidays! This summer, enjoy a wild adventure filled with daytime activities suitable for children of all ages!
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Summer Festival at Audley End Enchanted Railway

Audley End Enchanted Railway
Audley End Road, Audley End, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11 4JB - Map Directions
18 July 2026 - 31 August 2026
2026-07-18 2026-08-31
Get ready for the most exciting family adventure of the summer – Audley End Enchanted Railway’s brand-new Summer Festival is HERE, and it’s bursting with fun, joy, and unforgettable moments.
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Diesel Day

East Anglian Railway Museum
Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
22 July 2026 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2026-07-22 2026-07-22
Unlimited rides on a train hauled by one of our vintage Diesel Locomotives, DMU or Diesel Railbus.
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Play in the Park

Chelmsford City Council - Community Sport & Wellbeing Team
Various Parks in Chelmsford, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 2EH - Map Directions
22 July 2026 - 21 August 2026 , 10:00 AM until 03:00 PM
2026-07-22 2026-08-21
Play in the Park runs activity sessions at multiple community venues during the Easter and summer school holidays, for children aged between 3 and 11.
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Clacton Pier Free Fireworks Display - Summer Holidays

Clacton Pier
1 North Sea, Clacton Pier, Clacton on Sea, Essex CO15 1QX - Map Directions
25 July 2026
2026-07-25 2026-07-25
Experience Spectacular Free Fireworks Displays at Clacton Pier in 2026! Completely free! Enjoy a magical night without spending a penny on tickets.
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Magic Weekend at Kentwell Hall

Kentwell Hall and Gardens
High Street, Long Melford, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 9BA - Map Directions
25 July 2026 - 26 July 2026 , 11:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2026-07-25 2026-07-26
A Truly Magical Weekend at Kentwell Hall. From sorcery and trickery to alchemy and fairies, a wonderful day of magic lies in store for you. The House and gardens will be open, with magic round every corner.
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Live Music in the Vines with The Lost Gooseberries

Thorrington Mill Vineyard
Mill Farm, Brightlingsea Road, Thorrington, Colchester, Essex CO7 8JJ - Map Directions
25 July 2026 , 04:30 PM until 10:00 PM
2026-07-25 2026-07-25
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After a spectacular evening last year, we are delighted to welcome back The Lost Gooseberries for some live music in the vines in 2026.
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Picnic in the Park

Chelmsford City Council - Community Sport & Wellbeing Team
Melbourne Park, Salerno Way, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 2EH - Map Directions
27 July 2026 - 31 July 2026 , 10:00 AM until 03:00 PM
2026-07-27 2026-07-31
FREE week long festival of activities for children aged 3-11yrs. With a different theme each day, we have sports, games, inflatables, climbing wall, crafts, food workshops and loads more.
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Diesel Day

East Anglian Railway Museum
Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
29 July 2026 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2026-07-29 2026-07-29
Unlimited rides on a train hauled by one of our vintage Diesel Locomotives, DMU or Diesel Railbus.
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Festival of Wheels 2026

Motorshow Events
Trinity Park, Felixstowe Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP3 8UH - Map Directions
1 August 2026 - 2 August 2026 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2026-08-01 2026-08-02
Searching for the PERFECT summer holiday adventure for the kids? Look no further! Festival of Wheels is back and it's going to be the BEST family weekend in 2026!
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WW1 Bringing the Boys Home at Kentwell Hall

Kentwell Hall and Gardens
High Street, Long Melford, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 9BA - Map Directions
1 August 2026 - 2 August 2026 , 11:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2026-08-01 2026-08-02
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Bringing The Boys Home pulls together over 100 medical and military living historians to portray the full evacuation chain of WW1.
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