What's on in Essex
If you want to discover what's on in Essex then browse the Essex events diary, it's jam packed full of ideas for all to enjoy throughout the year. The choice of entertainment on offer is tremendous, from fairs & festivals in Essex, concerts & theatre, water festivals to air shows and sporting events. See what's on at the museums, the theatres or our historic attractions. There are so many events in Essex and so much to see and do, all year round, year in and year out you will be spoilt for choice!
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Events in Essex for a great day out
1 - 4 July: 3foot People Festival at Chelmsford
Largest UK outdoor festival exclusively for children aged 5 and under. Experience this unique festival by joining the fun in Central Park.
Edward Bawden - Essex Watercolours at firstsite
25 May - 26 August at firstsite: Bawden painted watercolours throughout his life. The paintings in this exhibition depict images of Essex, from scenes of his garden to village churches and farm buildings.
20 & 21 July, 10am - 5pm at Cressing Temple. The festival is a celebration of locally produced food and drink from our region. A huge selection of producers from Essex and all over East Anglia will be offering mouth-watering produce. Celebrity chefs Paul Hollywood will entertain you on Saturday with Essex's very own version of the Great British Bake Off and on Sunday Masterchef Mark Bauman will be demonstrating for you at the festival cookery theatre. Find out more about the various producers and how you can participate in the Great Essex Bake Off by visiting the website.
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Whatever time you plan on visiting Essex, there is always something happening. Browse our database of hundreds of events taking place throughout the year. A fun day awaits you and your family.
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A host of fanatstic events will be taking place in the coming months, from festivals to concerts, reenactments and heritage days. Search here for events that interest you and spend a great day out in Essex.
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The Maldon Festival of Arts
22 June - 6 July: In addition to fine chamber music, choral music, opera and operetta, an impressive collection of performes from Britain, Italy and the USA will entertain you.
Open Gardens
Whether it be a manicured vista of lawns or flowerbeds, gardens are an important part of popular British culture. Check out these open gardens and enjoy some great days out.
