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School Holiday Events 2024

School Holiday Events 2024

Check out what's on throughout the school holidays in Essex with these family friendly, half term & summer holiday activities and events.

Check out what's on throughout the school holidays in Essex with these family friendly, half term & summer holiday activities and events.

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30

Mar 2024

Easter Afternoon Tea
30 March 2024
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Sudbury
The Mill Hotel

31

Mar 2024

Easter Holiday Activities at Hedingham Castle
31 March 2024 - 14 April 2024
11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Halstead
Hedingham Castle

13

Apr 2024

Spring Joust! Knights of Middle England
13 April 2024 - 14 April 2024
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Halstead
Hedingham Castle

5

May 2024

All About Dogs Show 2024
5 May 2024 - 6 May 2024
09:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Chelmsford
Hylands House and Estate

5

May 2024

May Day Fair at Hedingham Castle
5 May 2024 - 6 May 2024
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Halstead
Hedingham Castle

13

Aug 2024

Adventure Cinema presents: The Greatest Showman Sing-a-Long
13 August 2024
08:45 PM - 11:00 PM
Halstead
Hedingham Castle

14

Aug 2024

Adventure Cinema presents: Top Gun (Original)
14 August 2024
09:15 PM - 11:30 PM
Halstead
Hedingham Castle

15

Aug 2024

Adventure Cinema presents: Pretty Woman
15 August 2024
08:45 PM - 11:30 PM
Halstead
Hedingham Castle

18

Aug 2024

Classic & Vintage Car Show
18 August 2024
11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Halstead
Hedingham Castle

28

Aug 2024

Teddy Bear's Picnic
28 August 2024 - 29 August 2024
11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Halstead
Hedingham Castle

20

Feb 2024

Pixie Door Trail
20 February 2024 - 28 March 2024
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Colchester
Markshall Estate

29

Mar 2024

Easter at Barleylands
29 March 2024 - 14 April 2024
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Billericay
Barleylands

29

Mar 2024

Easter Egg Hunt at Cromwell Manor
29 March 2024 - 1 April 2024
10:30 AM - 03:30 PM
Basildon
Cromwell Manor Events

29

Mar 2024

The Great Nest Trail
29 March 2024 - 28 April 2024
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
Markshall Estate

29

Mar 2024

Easter Egg Hunt at Ikea Lakeside
29 March 2024 - 14 April 2024
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Grays
IKEA Lakeside

29

Mar 2024

St-EGG-osaurus Easter at Colchester Zoo
29 March 2024 - 14 April 2024
09:30 AM
Colchester
Colchester Zoo

29

Mar 2024

Easter Egg Hunt
29 March 2024 - 1 April 2024
10:15 AM - 04:00 PM
Southend on Sea
Southend Pier & Railway

29

Mar 2024

Easter Holiday Fun at Hyde Hall
29 March 2024 - 14 April 2024
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Chelmsford
RHS Garden Hyde Hall

29

Mar 2024

Day Out With Thomas - Easter Weekend 2024
29 March 2024 - 1 April 2024
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

29

Mar 2024

Easter Egg Hunt at Epping Ongar Railway
29 March 2024 - 1 April 2024
Ongar
Epping Ongar Railway

31

Mar 2024

Clacton Pier Free Fireworks Display - Easter Sunday 2024
31 March 2024
Clacton on Sea
Clacton Pier

3

Apr 2024

Diesel Day
3 April 2024
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

7

Apr 2024

Steam Day
7 April 2024
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

10

Apr 2024

Diesel Day
10 April 2024
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

4

May 2024

Diesel Day
4 May 2024
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

5

May 2024

Steam Day
5 May 2024 - 6 May 2024
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

25

May 2024

Steam Day
25 May 2024
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

26

May 2024

Transport Extravaganza
26 May 2024 - 27 May 2024
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchetser
East Anglian Railway Museum

28

May 2024

Steam Day
28 May 2024
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

29

May 2024

Diesel Day
29 May 2024
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

20

Jul 2024

Summer Holidays at Colchester Zoo
20 July 2024 - 1 September 2024
09:30 AM - 06:00 PM
Colchester
Colchester Zoo

31

Jul 2024

Diesel Day
31 July 2024
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

4

Aug 2024

Steam Day
4 August 2024
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

7

Aug 2024

Diesel Day
7 August 2024
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

14

Aug 2024

Diesel Day
14 August 2024
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

26

Oct 2024

Fright Week at Epping Ongar Railway
26 October 2024 - 31 October 2024
Epping
Epping Ongar Railway

30

Oct 2024

Diesel Day
30 October 2024
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

30

Oct 2024

Halloween at The Museum of Power
30 October 2024 - 3 November 2024
09:30 AM - 03:00 PM
Maldon
Museum of Power

2

Nov 2024

Diesel Day
2 November 2024
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

Pixie Door Trail

Markshall Estate
Markshall Estate, Marks Hall Road, Coggeshall, Colchester, Essex CO6 1TG - Map Directions
20 February 2024 - 28 March 2024 , 10:00 AM until 04:00 PM
2024-02-20 2024-03-28
There’s something magical about this time of the year, sweetly scented blooms, delicate white snowdrops sweeping our woodland’s floors, and now pixie doors have appeared in Markshall’s Arboretum!
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Easter at Barleylands

Barleylands
Barleylands Road, Billericay, Essex CM11 2UD - Map Directions
29 March 2024 - 14 April 2024 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2024-03-29 2024-04-14
Step in to Spring throughout the Easter Holidays at Barleylands Farm Park with baby animals galore!
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Easter Egg Hunt at Cromwell Manor

Cromwell Manor Events
Cromwell Manor, Pitsea, Basildon, Essex CM7 1FW - Map Directions
29 March 2024 - 1 April 2024 , 10:30 AM until 03:30 PM
2024-03-29 2024-04-01
Enjoy the Easter celebrations this year at Cromwell Manor as the Easter bunny is waiting to hop its way over to you for photos and chocolatey treats.
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The Great Nest Trail

Markshall Estate
Markshall Estate, Marks Hall Road, Coggeshall, Colchester, Essex CO6 1TG - Map Directions
29 March 2024 - 28 April 2024 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2024-03-29 2024-04-28
Something big is coming to the Arboretum and Gardens this March. Head out into the Arboretum and eggsplore beautiful blossom, trees from every temperate zone and natural play areas as you discover the giant nests.
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Easter Egg Hunt at Ikea Lakeside

IKEA Lakeside
Heron Way, West Thurrock, Grays, Essex RM20 3WJ - Map Directions
29 March 2024 - 14 April 2024 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2024-03-29 2024-04-14
Join the quest to ‘crack’ the code on our Easter Egg Hunt trail around the store!
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St-EGG-osaurus Easter at Colchester Zoo

Colchester Zoo
Maldon Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex CO3 0SL - Map Directions
29 March 2024 - 14 April 2024 , 09:30 AM
2024-03-29 2024-04-14
Over the past few months, you may have noticed some BIG new arrivals! This Easter, journey around our BRAND-NEW Dinosaur Realm and discover these reptiles from the past.
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Easter Egg Hunt

Southend Pier & Railway
Western Esplanade, Southend on Sea, Essex SS1 1EE - Map Directions
29 March 2024 - 1 April 2024 , 10:15 AM until 04:00 PM
2024-03-29 2024-04-01
The Easter Bunny has visited Southend Pier! Come along from Friday 29 March – Monday 1 April to take part in the eggs-cellent Easter Egg Hunt!
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Easter Holiday Fun at Hyde Hall

RHS Garden Hyde Hall
Creephedge Lane, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford, Essex CM3 8ET - Map Directions
29 March 2024 - 14 April 2024 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2024-03-29 2024-04-14
Come on a giant Easter egg hunt and enjoy fun family activities at RHS Garden Hyde Hall.
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Day Out With Thomas - Easter Weekend 2024

East Anglian Railway Museum
Chappel Station, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
29 March 2024 - 1 April 2024 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2024-03-29 2024-04-01
Thomas the Tank Engine is pulling into the station and he’s bringing loads of bubble fun to Day Out With Thomas: Bubble Tour across the Easter Weekend from Friday 29th March to Monday 1st April at East Anglian Railway Museum.
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Easter Egg Hunt at Epping Ongar Railway

Epping Ongar Railway
Ongar Station Station Approach, Ongar, Essex CM5 9BN - Map Directions
29 March 2024 - 1 April 2024
2024-03-29 2024-04-01
Join us on board the Easter Express for the longest Easter Egg Hunt in Essex!
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Clacton Pier Free Fireworks Display - Easter Sunday 2024

Clacton Pier
1 North Sea, Clacton Pier, Clacton on Sea, Essex CO15 1QX - Map Directions
31 March 2024
2024-03-31 2024-03-31
With regular FREE displays throughout the year, come get the best seat in town.
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Diesel Day

East Anglian Railway Museum
Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
3 April 2024 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2024-04-03 2024-04-03
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
7 April 2024 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2024-04-07 2024-04-07
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
10 April 2024 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2024-04-10 2024-04-10
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
4 May 2024 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2024-05-04 2024-05-04
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
5 May 2024 - 6 May 2024 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2024-05-05 2024-05-06
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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Steam Day

East Anglian Railway Museum
Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
25 May 2024 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2024-05-25 2024-05-25
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
26 May 2024 - 27 May 2024 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2024-05-26 2024-05-27
Our popular Transport Extravaganza returns for 2024 during the Spring Bank Holiday.
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Steam Day

East Anglian Railway Museum
Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
28 May 2024 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2024-05-28 2024-05-28
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
29 May 2024 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2024-05-29 2024-05-29
Unlimited rides on a train hauled by one of our vintage Diesel Locomotives, DMU or Diesel Railbus.
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Summer Holidays at Colchester Zoo

Colchester Zoo
Maldon Road, Colchester, Essex CO3 0SL - Map Directions
20 July 2024 - 1 September 2024 , 09:30 AM until 06:00 PM
2024-07-20 2024-09-01
Colchester Zoo Summer Celebrations are set to be sizzling! Keep the kids entertained this summer by visiting throughout the school holidays.
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Diesel Day

East Anglian Railway Museum
Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
31 July 2024 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2024-07-31 2024-07-31
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
4 August 2024 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2024-08-04 2024-08-04
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
7 August 2024 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2024-08-07 2024-08-07
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
14 August 2024 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2024-08-14 2024-08-14
Unlimited rides on a train hauled by one of our vintage Diesel Locomotives, DMU or Diesel Railbus.
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Fright Week at Epping Ongar Railway

Epping Ongar Railway
North Weald Station, Station Road, North Weald Bassett, Epping, Essex CM16 6BT - Map Directions
26 October 2024 - 31 October 2024
2024-10-26 2024-10-31
Dress up in your scariest outfit and join our full size ghost train as we promise some Halloween fun with the living dead!
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Diesel Day

East Anglian Railway Museum
Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
30 October 2024 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2024-10-30 2024-10-30
Unlimited rides on a train hauled by one of our vintage Diesel Locomotives, DMU or Diesel Railbus.
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Halloween at The Museum of Power

Museum of Power
Hatfield Road, Langford, Maldon, Essex CM9 6QA - Map Directions
30 October 2024 - 3 November 2024 , 09:30 AM until 03:00 PM
2024-10-30 2024-11-03
Join us at the Museum of Power this half term for some spooky Halloween fun!
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Diesel Day

East Anglian Railway Museum
Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
2 November 2024 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2024-11-02 2024-11-02
Unlimited rides on a train hauled by one of our vintage Diesel Locomotives, DMU or Diesel Railbus.
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