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Address
RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Creephedge Lane, Rettendon, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8ETTelephone
01245 402019Price
Price £6.00 to £18.40 per adultRettendon, Chelmsford
Discover the Spooky Secrets of Plants at RHS Garden Hyde Hall this October Half Term
Families can uncover the spooky side of nature this October half term at RHS Garden Hyde Hall, near Chelmsford. From potion-making adventures and creepy crawly…
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Dates
- From:
- 24 Oct 2026to1 Nov 2026
Address
Hanningfield Waterside Park, Hanningfield Reservoir, Giffords Lane, South Hanningfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8HXTelephone
+44 (0)1268712182Price
Price £2.50 Per TicketSouth Hanningfield, Chelmsford
Leave the mess to us and let your kids imaginations run wild at our craft club.
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Dates
- From:
- 27 Oct 2026Open 11:00 - 13:00
Address
RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Creephedge Lane, Rettendon, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8ETTelephone
01245 402019Price
Price £7.50 per child to £18.50 per adultRettendon, Chelmsford
Join us at RHS Garden Hyde Hall for a sparkling festival of lights for all the family.
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Dates
- From:
- 26 Nov 2026to30 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
Address
RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Creephedge Lane, Rettendon, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8ETTelephone
01245 402019Price
Price £15.70 per child to £18.40 per adultRettendon, Chelmsford
Get into the festive spirit with a visit to the Christmas Gift Fair at RHS Garden Hyde Hall. Discover a wonderful selection of unique gifts from talented independent makers and artisans, with stalls featuring jewellery, accessories, photography,…
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Dates
- From:
- 6 Nov 2026to8 Nov 2026
Address
RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Creephedge Lane, Rettendon, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8ETTelephone
01245 402019Price
Price £5.00 to £16.80 Per TicketRettendon, Chelmsford
Step into the enchanting world of The Wind in the Willows. From 14 February to December 2026, you’re invited to join Mole, Ratty, Toad and Badger on a magical journey across all five RHS Gardens.
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Dates
- From:
- 14 Feb 2026to31 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Address
Museum of Chelmsford, Oaklands Park, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9AQTelephone
+44124560570Price
FreeMoulsham Street, Chelmsford
Join us every 2nd Saturday of the month, all day (10am to 5pm), for our SEN Friendly Days.
This is an opportunity for visitors with additional or sensory needs to enjoy the museum with friends and carers, in a more relaxed atmosphere. Sound effects…
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Dates
- From:
- 14 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Address
Chelmsford Theatre, Chelmsford Theatre, Fairfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1JGTelephone
01245 605600Fairfield Road, Chelmsford
Expect magic, mayhem, royal balls, fairy godmothers, major glow ups and a touch of ugly! Will our Cinders ever make it to the ball? It's very likely, but you'd better come along just in case!
Dates
- From:
- 27 Nov 2026to3 Jan 2027
Address
Chelmsford Theatre, Chelmsford Theatre, Fairfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1JGTelephone
+441245606505Fairfield Road, Chelmsford
A laugh-out-loud comedy whodunnit featuring four actors, a dozen characters and a whole load of chaos.
Dates
- From:
- 28 Jan 2027to30 Jan 2027
Address
Chelmsford Cathedral, New Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1TYPrice
Price £34.00 Per TicketChelmsford
Experience the magic of Christmas with a live 16-piece orchestra performing festive favourites and iconic film music, accompanied by a stunning light show in an unforgettable seasonal concert.
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Dates
- From:
- 24 Nov 2026Open 21:30 - 22:45
- From:
- 24 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 20:15
Address
Chelmsford Theatre, Chelmsford Theatre, Fairfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1JGTelephone
01245 606 505Price
Price £31.00 Per TicketFairfield Road, Chelmsford
One of the biggest names in comedy, Ed Byrne, returns with a brand-new show and absolutely No Dramas as he hits the road in 2027.
Dates
- From:
- 7 Mar 2027Open 20:00 - 22:00
Address
Museum of Chelmsford, Oaklands Park, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9AQPrice
FreeMoulsham Street, Chelmsford
Join us to discover more about a series of rich burials recently discovered near Chelmsford and find out what they tell us about elite society in Late Iron Age and Roman Essex.
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Dates
- From:
- 7 Nov 2026Open 14:00 -
Address
128 Gloucester Avenue, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9LGTelephone
+441245 979 481Chelmsford
Creative balloon workshops for groups of 8–10 children aged 8–11. Perfect for birthdays, clubs and youth groups, with every child taking home their own balloon creations.
Dates
- From:
- 30 Aug 2026to30 Aug 2027Open 11:00 - 12:00
Address
Marsh Farm, Marsh Farm Road, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 5WPTelephone
01245321552Price
Price £12.95 to £40.00 Per TicketSouth Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford
Come and Explore
Marsh Farm's Winter Light Trail in Essex
Step into a world of wonder this winter as Marsh Farm transforms into a dazzling after-dark light trail.Dates
- From:
- 21 Nov 2026to20 Feb 2027Open 16:30 - 19:00
Address
Museum of Chelmsford, Oaklands Park, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9AQMoulsham Street, Chelmsford
A talk which will take a deeper look at the contents of the hoard, what it can tell us about Iron Age coinage and explore the possible reasons for its burial.
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Dates
- From:
- 23 Jan 2027Open 14:00 -
Address
Downham Hall, Castledon Road, Downham, Essex, CM11 1LGTelephone
+44 (0)1268 422464Price
Price £75.00 Per TicketCastledon Road, Downham
Various dates in November and 1st December | 6.45pm arrival for 7pm start, finishing at 9.30pm.
Dates
- From:
- 22 Nov 2026Open 18:30 - 21:30
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- 23 Nov 2026Open 18:30 - 21:30
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- 24 Nov 2026Open 18:30 - 21:30
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- 29 Nov 2026Open 18:30 - 21:30
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- 30 Nov 2026Open 18:30 - 21:30
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- 1 Dec 2026Open 18:30 - 21:30
Address
Downham Hall, Castledon Road, Downham, Essex, CM11 1LGTelephone
+44 (0)1268 422464Price
Price £40.00 Per TicketCastledon Road, Downham
We have dates for Festive Afternoon Tea starting from the last weekend in November and throughout December.
Fridays 12pm – 4pm, Saturdays 12pm – 4pm.
Dates
- From:
- 27 Nov 2026to31 Dec 2026
Address
Downham Hall, Castledon Road, Downham, Essex, CM11 1LGTelephone
+44 (0)1268 422 464Price
Price £39.50 Per TicketCastledon Road, Downham
From 1st December – 23rd December
Wednesday to Saturday, 12pm – 3pm
2 courses £39.50 | 3 courses £45Dates
- From:
- 1 Dec 2026to23 Dec 2026
Address
Downham Hall, Castledon Road, Downham, Essex, CM11 1LGTelephone
+44 (0)1268 422464Price
Price £55.00 Per TicketCastledon Road, Downham
Friday 18th December | 6.45pm – 10pm
£55 per personDates
- From:
- 18 Dec 2026Open 18:45 - 22:00
Address
Downham Hall, Castledon Road, Downham, Essex, CM11 1LGTelephone
+44 (0)1268 422 464Castledon Road, Downham
Thursday 31st December
See in the new year at Downham Hall for a night to remember.
Murder Mystery and New Year's Eve Party
6.45pm arrival for 7pm start, until 12.45am.Dates
- From:
- 31 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 23:45
Address
Go Ape Chelmsford, Hylands Park, Greenbury Way, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8FSTelephone
01603 895500Price
Price £31.95 Per TicketGreenbury Way, Chelmsford
Looking for an evening Autumn activity? Take on Go Ape Chelmsford's high ropes after dark
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Dates
- From:
- 16 Oct 2026to8 Nov 2026Open 18:00 - 19:00
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