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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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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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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!

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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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,…

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 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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Colchester Chamber Choir

Bringing high quality singing of fresh and inspired choral music to Colchester and East Anglia, Colchester Chamber Choir comprises around thirty-two auditioned, mixed voices and performs…

Colchester
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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 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…

Cruise Essex

Come on board our luxurious high end Sealine F43 cruiser. Sit back and relax to either an afternoon tea or Cheese & Wine cruise. Based at Fambridge Yacht Haven set in the beautiful Crouch…

Hylands House and Estate

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

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Feb 2025

11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Hedingham Castle
Visit on selected dates for the opportunity to see our magnificent snowdrops blooming on the estate. Tickets include entry to the gardens and Castle, and the tearooms will also be open serving light refreshments.

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Feb 2025

10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Hylands House and Estate
Hylands Estate is fully open for you to explore and enjoy at your leisure. Discover more about the history of Hylands House at the monthly exhibition in the library and guided tours. Enjoy live music, family activities and delicious street food.

17

Feb 2025

11:30 AM - 03:15 PM
Hedingham Castle
Knight School is back for the February Half Term! Learn together and fight together in duels and team battles at Knight School! Using padded weapons, you will learn how to fight like a medieval knight!

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Mar 2025

06:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Hedingham Castle
Come and join the brilliant Eden Falconry for a magical evening at the historic Hedingham Castle. 2nd, 9th & 30th March 2025.

2

Mar 2025

11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Hedingham Castle
Join us for Spring Bulb walks around the historic grounds, woodlands and ancient ramparts, as nature springs to life on the estate. Explore the Castle and refuel in the tearooms. Open on selected dates throughout March.

9

Mar 2025

11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Hedingham Castle
Whether you are looking for grand and glamorous, or romantic and intimate for your wedding celebration, Hedingham Castle has everything you need to create your dream wedding.

20

Apr 2025

10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Hedingham Castle
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the thrill and majesty of medieval jousting at Hedingham Castle this April for our first joust of the year!

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May 2025

09:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Hylands House and Estate
The UK’s favourite dog event for dogs of all shapes and sizes will be making a grand return to Hylands Park in Essex for the early May Bank Holiday weekend in 2025!

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May 2025

09:30 AM - 04:00 PM
Hylands House and Estate
Back for its 10th anniversary year, the National Flower Show returns to the stunning grounds of Hylands House in May 2025 for a three-day gardening extravaganza!

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May 2025

10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Hedingham Castle
Get ready for an epic battle of strength and valour as The Knights of Royal England return to Hedingham Castle over the Bank Holiday weekend!

14

Jun 2025

10:00 AM - 06:30 PM
Hedingham Castle
EA Festival is back at Hedingham Castle this summer with a star-studded line-up that includes legendary jurist Jonathan Sumption, top Chinese food expert Fuchsia Dunlop and Nobel Prize Winner Venki Ramakrishnan.

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Jun 2025

07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Hedingham Castle
Elinor Dashwood has a lot of good Sense. Her sister Marianne Dashwood has an excess of Sensibility. Together they make a snappy title for Jane Austen's classic novel of scandals, scoundrels and severely sprained ankles.

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Lunch Box
Love Thy Burger
Colchester
£ 6.90
Valentine's at The Mill
The Mill Hotel
Sudbury
£ 169.00
Valentine’s Package – £169.00 per couple
Valentine's at The Kingscliff
The Kingscliff Hotel
Holland on Sea
£ 169.00
Valentine’s Package – £169.00 per couple
Valentines at The George
The George Hotel
Colchester
£ 169.00
Valentine’s Package – £169.00 per couple
Beer Deal
Love Thy Burger
Colchester
£ 5.50
Meal Deal
Love Thy Burger
Colchester
£ 4.90
Kid's Eat Free!
Clacton Pier
Clacton on Sea

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