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Garon Castle Adventures
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Garon Castle Adventures

 Southend on Sea
Things to Do
The Big Rock Pool Challenge - Shoeburyness
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The Big Rock Pool Challenge - Shoeburyness

 Shoeburyness
Activities
Essex Wildlife Trust
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Essex Wildlife Trust

 Colchester
Nature & Wildlife
Cart and Wagon Shed
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Cart and Wagon Shed

 Shoeburyness
Museums in Essex
Vintage Verse
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Vintage Verse

 Saffron Walden
Theatres in Essex
Your Billericay BID
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Your Billericay BID

 Billericay
Things to Do
The Fickle Pickle Club
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The Fickle Pickle Club

 Westcliff on Sea
Arts, Culture & Entertainment
The Essex Golf & Country Club
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The Essex Golf & Country Club

 Colchester
Spas & Wellbeing
Clarendon Fine Art
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Clarendon Fine Art

 Epping
Things to Do for Free in Essex
Charisma Beauty Lounge
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Charisma Beauty Lounge

 Hornchurch
Spas & Wellbeing
Great Baddow Recreation Ground
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Great Baddow Recreation Ground

 Chelmsford
Things to Do for Free in Essex
Acorn Villages
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Acorn Villages

 Manningtree
Charities
Southend Theatres
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Southend Theatres

 Southend on Sea
Theatres in Essex
AudaTours
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AudaTours

 Nottingham
Sightseeing & Tours
ELHAP
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ELHAP

 Woodford Bridge
Charities
Chelmsford City Council - Community Sport & Wellbeing Team
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Chelmsford City Council - Community Sport & Wellbeing Team

 Chelmsford
Activities
Roydon Village Hall
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Roydon Village Hall

 Epping
Charities
Haunting Ghost Hunts
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Haunting Ghost Hunts

 Clacton on Sea
Sightseeing & Tours
SSR Airport Transfers
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SSR Airport Transfers

 Romford
Sightseeing & Tours
Blue Garden Cafe
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Blue Garden Cafe

 Clacton on Sea
Restaurants & Places to Eat
HOFS (Hadleigh Old Fire Station)
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HOFS (Hadleigh Old Fire Station)

 Hadleigh
Arts, Culture & Entertainment
Cordwell Events
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Cordwell Events

 Basildon
Event Organisers & Promoters
Mercury Theatre
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Mercury Theatre

 Colchester
Theatres in Essex
Stane Street Players
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Stane Street Players

 Colchester
Arts, Culture & Entertainment
Model Railway Quest
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Model Railway Quest

 Clacton on Sea
Steam & Miniature Railway Attractions in Essex
Vulcan Restoration Trust
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Vulcan Restoration Trust

 Southend on Sea
Attractions
Southend Museums
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Southend Museums

 Southend on Sea
Museums in Essex
Maldon Promenade Zoo
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Maldon Promenade Zoo

 Maldon
Animal Attractions & Zoos in Essex
Kelvedon Labour Club
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Kelvedon Labour Club

 Kelvedon
Things to Do
Sober IS Fun
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Sober IS Fun

 Chelmsford
Event Organisers & Promoters
Harold's Park Wildland
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Harold's Park Wildland

 Waltham Abbey
Nature & Wildlife
Eat Shop Play Mersea
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Eat Shop Play Mersea

 Mersea Island
Things to Do
Mersea Barns
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Mersea Barns

 Colchester
Restaurants & Places to Eat
Basildon Operatic Society
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Basildon Operatic Society

 Basildon
Arts, Culture & Entertainment
Branch Out Socialise Chelmsford
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Branch Out Socialise Chelmsford

 Chelmsford
Event Organisers & Promoters
Essex Makers Markets - Brentwood
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Essex Makers Markets - Brentwood

 Brentwood
Things to Do for Free in Essex
Avenue Baptist Church
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Avenue Baptist Church

 Westcliff on Sea
Things to Do
The Chipping Hill Singers
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The Chipping Hill Singers

 Maldon
Event Organisers & Promoters
VR Escape Ltd
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VR Escape Ltd

 Hockley
Adventure & Theme Parks in Essex
Maldon Carnival
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Maldon Carnival

 Maldon
Family Fun
Southend Operatic and Dramatic Society
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Southend Operatic and Dramatic Society

 Westcliff on Sea
Arts, Culture & Entertainment
Chelmsford Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society
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Chelmsford Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society

 Chelmsford
Arts, Culture & Entertainment
Kicks Football Challenge
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Kicks Football Challenge

 Grays
Activities
Garon Castle Adventures

Garon Castle Adventures

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Address: Garon Park, Eastern Avenue, Southend on Sea, Essex SS2 4FA
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Phone: 01702 601701
Garon Castle Adventures is a mini golf experience that brings the rich history of Essex to life! Tee off through castle-inspired courses filled with historical landmarks, local legends, and interactive surprises—fun for families, friends, and history » More Info
The Big Rock Pool Challenge - Shoeburyness

The Big Rock Pool Challenge - Shoeburyness

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Address: East Beach, Shoeburyness, Essex SS3 9AD
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The Big Rock Pool Challenge is an exciting community-driven initiative combining citizen science with coastal exploration to protect and celebrate marine biodiversity. Our hubs around the UK hold free monthly community rock pooling events. » More Info
Essex Wildlife Trust

Essex Wildlife Trust

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Address: Abbotts Hall, Maldon Road, Great Wigborough, Colchester, Essex CO5 7RZ
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Phone: 01621 862978
Essex Wildlife Trust protects wildlife through landscape conservation, education on our nature reserves and discovery centres and campaigns that help to give wildlife a greater voice in our county. » More Info
Cart and Wagon Shed

Cart and Wagon Shed

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Address: Warrior Square Road, Shoeburyness, Essex SS3 9PZ
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Shoeburyness heritage and community centre, located on the Shoebury Garrison and next to Gunners Park. Grade II listed building. » More Info
Vintage Verse

Vintage Verse

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Address: The Old Sun Inn, Church Street, Saffron Walden, Essex CB10 1JW
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Vintage Verse is a one-man touring theatre company specialising in performances of classic literature drawn directly from original texts. » More Info
Your Billericay BID

Your Billericay BID

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Address: Billericay
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Your Billericay is a Business Improvement District (BID) initiative, proudly funded by local businesses to enhance the experience of residents, visitors, workers, and entrepreneurs alike when visiting Billericay High Street and surrounding areas. » More Info
The Fickle Pickle Club

The Fickle Pickle Club

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Address: 228 London Road, Westcliff on Sea, Essex SS0 7JG
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Located at 228 London Road (next to the Cricketers pub) in Westcliff on Sea, Essex, The Fickle Pickle Club is a vibrant entertainment venue steeped in musical history. » More Info
The Essex Golf & Country Club

The Essex Golf & Country Club

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Address: Earls Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2NS
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Phone: 01787 224466
Whether you’re a keen gym goer, golfer, lane swimmer, or simply someone who loves the buzz of a group exercise class, our exceptional facilities and premium services at The Essex will help you to prioritise your wellness and live life to the fullest. » More Info
Clarendon Fine Art

Clarendon Fine Art

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Address: 196-198 High Street, Epping, Essex CM16 4AQ
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Phone: 01992 570998
With over 80 galleries across the UK, Clarendon Fine Art offers a wide range of contemporary and modern art, including original and limited edition pieces, and provides exceptional advisory and art care services. » More Info
Charisma Beauty Lounge

Charisma Beauty Lounge

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Address: 79 Station Lane, Hornchurch, Greater London RM12 6JU
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Phone: 01708 607930
Charisma Beauty Lounge is a top-rated beauty salon in Hornchurch, Essex, offering a wide range of premium treatments including HydraFacial, hydro facial, face massage, Dermalogica facials, microneedling facial, eyebrow microblading, eyelash lift ... » More Info
Great Baddow Recreation Ground

Great Baddow Recreation Ground

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Address: Baddow Road, Chelmsford, Essex CM2 7RL
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Phone: 01245 472937
Award-winning Green Flag recreation ground in Chelmsford offering sports pitches, children's play facilities, open green space, wildlife areas and community events. A welcoming destination for recreation, relaxation and family enjoyment. » More Info
Acorn Villages

Acorn Villages

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Address: Clacton Road, Mistley, Manningtree, Essex CO11 2NJ
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Phone: 01206 394124
Acorn Village is a charity and is a pioneering example of a lived-experience-led community, building a local solution to a social issue. The Village was established for adults with learning disabilities to create a community where everyone belongs. » More Info
Southend Theatres

Southend Theatres

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Address: Station Road, Southend on Sea, Essex SS0 7QS
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Phone: 01483 247400
Trafalgar’s portfolio of 21 venues includes Trafalgar Theatre in the West End and Olympia Theatre in London, the Theatre Royal Sydney in Australia, Bradford Live, Eastbourne Theatres, Southend Cliffs Pavilion, Glasgow Pavilion, G Live Guildford... » More Info
AudaTours

AudaTours

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Address: Nottingham
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Self-guided walking tours in over 1000 cities. Explore at your own pace with professional narration. » More Info
ELHAP

ELHAP

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Address: 119 Roding Lane North, Woodford Bridge, Greater London IG8 8NA
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Phone: 0208 550 2636 Mobile: 07780 399432
ELHAP is a magical adventure playground for children and young people with disabilities and additional needs. Our five-acre woodland in Redbridge plays host to an ancient orchard, a nature reserve and the biggest specialist adventure playground ... » More Info
Chelmsford City Council - Community Sport & Wellbeing Team

Chelmsford City Council - Community Sport & Wellbeing Team

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Address: Duke Street, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 1JE
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Phone: 01245 606569
We are the Community Sport & Wellbeing Team at Chelmsford City Council. We run various free or low cost community focused activities and events across Chelmsford. » More Info
Roydon Village Hall

Roydon Village Hall

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Address: Harlow Road, Roydon, Epping, Essex CM19 5HH
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Roydon Village Hall hosts a number of events and clubs, including a food and craft market every second Saturday of the month, 9.30am-1pm. Refreshments provided and free parking available. » More Info
Haunting Ghost Hunts

Haunting Ghost Hunts

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Address: Clacton on Sea
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Mobile: 07964 396210
Why are we called Haunting Ghost Hunts you ask? Well, simply put its because our events are memorable. We are not looking to traumatise you, just to make it an event to remember. For ghost hunts in Essex, we are hard to beat for value for money. » More Info
SSR Airport Transfers

SSR Airport Transfers

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Address: Romford
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Mobile: 07547 770927
SSR Airport Transfers offers reliable transfers from Romford to all major London airports. Spacious 9-seater Mercedes Vito, ideal for families, groups, and business travellers with plenty of luggage space. » More Info
Blue Garden Cafe

Blue Garden Cafe

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Address: St John's Road, Clacton on Sea, Essex CO16 8DY
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Mobile: 07808 647029
We are an independent, family run café, with our motto being 'Simple Food, Done Well'. Our community is at the heart of everything we do, using local sourced fresh produce! We support local charities & aim to provide a hub for all to enjoy! » More Info
HOFS (Hadleigh Old Fire Station)

HOFS (Hadleigh Old Fire Station)

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Address: High Street, Hadleigh, Essex SS7 2PA
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HOFS (Hadleigh Old Fire Station) is a cultural hub for artists, heritage and the community, promoting new ideas and creativity in the heart of Hadleigh, Essex. Check out our events and workshops! » More Info
Cordwell Events

Cordwell Events

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Address: Basildon
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Mobile: 07894 055919
Cordwell Events is an event coordinator based in Essex, organising local antique, vintage and craft fairs. Known for organising the Battlesbridge Antiques, Vintage and Crafts Fair at the outdoor showground of Battlesbridge Antiques Centre. » More Info
Mercury Theatre

Mercury Theatre

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Address: Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex CO1 1PT
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Phone: 01206 577006
The Mercury Theatre is a theatre in Colchester, producing highly regarded original work under the title "Mercury Originals" and also receiving touring shows. The theatre has two auditoria, and is led by Steve Mannix. » More Info
Stane Street Players

Stane Street Players

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Address: 12 York Road, Earls Colne Village Hall, Earls Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2RN
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Phone: 0333 666 3366
Local Amateur Drama Group for Earls Colne and Halstead. Stane Street Players has been going strong since 1975 when a group of friends in Marks Tey decided to put on a village pantomime. » More Info
Model Railway Quest

Model Railway Quest

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Address: Valence Way, Clacton on Sea, Essex CO15 6DH
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Mobile: 07799 783993
Model Railway Quest is for everyone who is passionate about model railways. Created and presented by Dawn Quest - a model railway enthusiast, TV producer and journalist, it features model railway shows, interviews with leading figures in the ... » More Info
Vulcan Restoration Trust

Vulcan Restoration Trust

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Address: Hangar 5 London Southend Airport, Southend on Sea, Essex SS2 6YU
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Mobile: 07781 445453
Vulcan Restoration Trust is a registered charity that owns and maintains an ex-Royal Air Force bomber, Avro Vulcan B2 XL426, at London Southend Airport, Essex. The Trust opens XL426 to the public at its Visit the Vulcan Days and other special events. » More Info
Southend Museums

Southend Museums

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Address: Victoria Avenue, Southend on Sea, Essex SS2 6EW
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Phone: 01702 212345
With four exciting venues, Southend Museums is a publicly funded established service with a varied collecting remit, and dynamic programme of activity. » More Info
Maldon Promenade Zoo

Maldon Promenade Zoo

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Address: Maldon Promenade Park, Maldon, Essex CM9 5JQ
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Mobile: 07930 243225
Nestled within the picturesque grounds of the renowned Maldon Promenade Park in Essex, Maldon Promenade Zoo offers an unforgettable wildlife experience for the whole family. » More Info
Kelvedon Labour Club

Kelvedon Labour Club

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Address: 75 High Street, Victorian House, Kelvedon, Essex CO5 9JL
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Phone: 01376 570589
Here at Kelvedon Labour Club we are very proud of the facilities we have to offer our members, with two main bar areas, a large function hall, courtyard area, covered smoking area and a large enclosed garden. » More Info
Sober IS Fun

Sober IS Fun

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Address: Chelmsford
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Mobile: 07493 336332
Provider of Alcohol-Free Events & Professional Alcohol-Free Comedy Clubs. Our high quality events are perfect for those living a sober or healthier lifestyle, and also for those who do still drink alcohol but simply fancy time off the booze... » More Info
Harold's Park Wildland

Harold's Park Wildland

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Address: Harold’s Park Wildland, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, Essex EN9 2SF
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Harold's Park Wildland is Nattergal's 206-hectare rewilding site in Essex, where former farmland is being transformed into thriving wood pasture. Rich in history and close to London, it's a place where wildlife, Nand people can reconnect. » More Info
Eat Shop Play Mersea

Eat Shop Play Mersea

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Address: Mersea Island
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Mobile: 07708 771748
Whether you are a welcome visitor or a resident Mersea Island, use our guides for all things Mersea. WE GUIDE...YOU EXPLORE... Connecting curious locals and travellers with the very best independent businesses in in our community. » More Info
Mersea Barns

Mersea Barns

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Address: East Road, East Mersea, Colchester, Essex CO5 8TQ
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Phone: 01206 384198
Mersea Barns offers a charming café restaurant serving local dishes, a well-stocked shop with regional treats, and luxury glamping. Located on Essex's coast, it’s the perfect spot for delicious food, unique gifts, and a peaceful rural escape. » More Info
Basildon Operatic Society

Basildon Operatic Society

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Address: Towngate Theatre, Basildon, Essex SS14 1DL
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Phone: 01268 205300
BasOp is a local amateur musical theatre society, bringing people of all ages and backgrounds together to perform in the Basildon community. » More Info
Branch Out Socialise Chelmsford

Branch Out Socialise Chelmsford

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Address: Great Baddow Millennium Community Centre, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, Essex CM2 9RL
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Mobile: 07835 513707
Social events, creative workshops and interesting things to do in Chelmsford. Come with friends or on your own, meet people and try something different. » More Info
Essex Makers Markets - Brentwood

Essex Makers Markets - Brentwood

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Address: Merrymeade Chase, Brentwood, Essex CM15 9FE
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Mobile: 07493 057297
Join us Monthly at Merrymeade Tea Room, Brentwood, Essex for an Amazing Monthly Makers Market with Essex Makers Markets » More Info
Avenue Baptist Church

Avenue Baptist Church

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Address: Milton Road, Westcliff on Sea, Essex SS0 7JX
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Avenue Baptist Church is a welcoming church in Westcliff-on-Sea made up of local people of all ages and backgrounds, who are learning together to love and trust one another under God’s love. » More Info
The Chipping Hill Singers

The Chipping Hill Singers

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Address: Maldon
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Phone: 01621 840446 Mobile: 07530 371710
The Chipping Hill Singers are a male voice choir singing traditional folksongs, shanties, and rounds. » More Info
VR Escape Ltd

VR Escape Ltd

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Address: The Colour Barn, Lower Road, Hockley, Essex SS5 5LT
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Phone: 01702 412733
A VR experience venue in Hockley, offering immersive escape rooms and action-packed VR adventures. Teams step into virtual worlds to solve puzzles, complete challenges, and work together before time runs out. » More Info
Maldon Carnival

Maldon Carnival

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Address: Maldon
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Mobile: 07791 123612
Celebrating Community Spirit at Maldon Carnival. Every year, the Maldon Carnival brings colour, excitement, and a strong sense of community to the historic town of Maldon in Essex. This much-loved event attracts residents and visitors alike. » More Info
Southend Operatic and Dramatic Society

Southend Operatic and Dramatic Society

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Address: Westcliff on Sea
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We are an amateur society based in Southend on sea and perform two full-scale musicals a year. Founded in 1890 Southend Operatic and Dramatic Society (affectionately known as SODS) is one of the fifth oldest societies in the country. » More Info
Chelmsford Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society

Chelmsford Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society

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Address: Young Gen HQ, Meteor Way, off Waterhouse Lane, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 2RL
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Welcome to CAODS – Chelmsford's leading amateur musical and dramatic society. Providing local audiences with West End style quality productions since November 1920, CAODS uses professional directors and musicians to support its talented amateur cast. » More Info
Kicks Football Challenge

Kicks Football Challenge

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Address: Orsett Showground, Rectory Road, Orsett, Grays, Essex RM16 3JU
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Mobile: 07362 297276
The KICKS Football Challenge isn’t your usual football experience. We built it for anyone who loves the game — no matter your age or ability. From kids taking their very first kick to adults who’ve been playing for years, it’s about getting involved. » More Info