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RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Creephedge Lane, Rettendon, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8ETTelephone
01245 402019Rettendon, Chelmsford
A celebration of all things home-grown! Discover the delights of growing your own fresh produce as we celebrate the humble journey from field to fork at RHS Garden Hyde Hall. Enjoy live talks and cookery demonstrations, explore the food market, take…
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- 2 Oct 2026to4 Oct 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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- 14 Feb 2026to31 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
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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- 18 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 13:00
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- 25 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 13:00
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- 27 Oct 2026Open 11:00 - 13:00
Address
RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Creephedge Lane, Rettendon, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8ETTelephone
01245 402019Price
Price £6.00 per child to £18.40 per adultRettendon, Chelmsford
Brick Explorers combines outdoor exploration, wildlife learning and imaginative play, creating a summer experience the whole family can enjoy together.
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Dates
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- 18 July 2026to31 Aug 2026
Address
RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Creephedge Lane, Rettendon, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8ETTelephone
01245 402019Price
Price £5.00 per child to £16.80 per adultRettendon, Chelmsford
Held over the bank holiday weekend this craft event will showcase the very best contemporary craftmakers and artists in the UK and will give the public the opportunity to view and purchase direct from talented designer makers who have a real passion…
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Dates
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- 28 Aug 2026to31 Aug 2026
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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- 26 Nov 2026to30 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
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
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- 24 Nov 2026Open 21:30 - 22:45
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- 24 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 20:15
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!
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- 27 Nov 2026to3 Jan 2027
Address
Downham Hall, Castledon Road, Downham, Essex, CM11 1LGTelephone
01268 422464Castledon Road, Downham
Enjoy an evening of murder mystery at Downham Hall while enjoying a delicious 2-course meal at our 2AA Rosette awarded restaurant.
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- 21 Aug 2026Open 18:45 - 22:00
Address
Go Ape Chelmsford, Hylands Park, Greenbury Way, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8FSTelephone
01603 895500Price
Price £26.95 Per TicketGreenbury Way, Chelmsford
This summer reconnect with nature - and each other as you take on high ropes, conquer wobbly crossings, and soar along thrilling ziplines in the incredible Hylands Park.
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- 20 July 2026to6 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
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Museum of Chelmsford, Oaklands Park, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9AQTelephone
+44124560570Moulsham Street, Chelmsford
An exhibition shining a light on the lives of the Caribbean Windrush community, and those who left an indelible mark on Chelmsford.
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- 28 July 2026to1 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
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Museum of Chelmsford, Oaklands Park, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9AQTelephone
+44124560570Moulsham Street, Chelmsford
A dazzling new exhibition inspired by gold, mystery and remarkable discoveries.
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Dates
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- 28 July 2026to11 Apr 2027Open 10:00 - 17:00
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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- 12 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
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- 12 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
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- 10 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
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- 14 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Address
Museum of Chelmsford, Oaklands Park, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9AQTelephone
+44124560570Price
Price £5.00 Per TicketMoulsham Street, Chelmsford
We're having a summer of Iron Age discovery!
Come to the Museum of Chelmsford to learn more about the Great Baddow Hoard and the people who would have handled these Iron Age gold coins. With three sessions to choose from and join in with, from…
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- 18 Aug 2026to20 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
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- 18 Aug 2026to20 Aug 2026Open 13:30 - 15:00
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- 25 Aug 2026to27 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
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- 25 Aug 2026to24 Sept 2026Open 13:30 - 15:00
Address
Museum of Chelmsford, Oaklands Park, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9AQTelephone
+44124560570Price
Price £4.00 to £6.00 Per TicketMoulsham Street, Chelmsford
Join us at the museum for Boris Bear Cubs - perfect for your youngest museum fans under 5 years old! Our sessions take place in the Wells Suite on the first floor of the museum which is a lovely larger space with more room to play.
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- 10 Sept 2026Open 10:30 - 11:30
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- 24 Sept 2026Open 10:30 - 11:30
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- 8 Oct 2026Open 10:30 - 11:30
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- 22 Oct 2026Open 10:30 - 11:30
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- 5 Nov 2026Open 10:30 - 11:30
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- 19 Nov 2026to20 Nov 2026Open 10:30 - 11:30
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- 3 Dec 2026Open 10:30 - 11:30
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- 17 Dec 2026Open 10:30 - 11:30
Address
Museum of Chelmsford, Oaklands Park, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9AQTelephone
+44124560570Price
Price £6.30 Per TicketMoulsham Street, Chelmsford
Wildlife crime threatens biodiversity across the globe – but forensic science is a powerful tool in the fight to stop it.
Go beyond TV crime myths, magnifying glasses and Sherlock Holmes, and discover how real forensic techniques are used to…
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Dates
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- 26 Sept 2026Open 11:00 -
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.
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- 30 Aug 2026to30 Aug 2027Open 11:00 - 12:00
Address
Chelmsford Theatre, Chelmsford Theatre, Fairfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1JGTelephone
01245 606 505Price
Price £23.50 Per TicketFairfield Road, Chelmsford
Experience the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town that welcomed them with open arms.
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- 23 Sept 2026to26 Sept 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00
Address
Museum of Chelmsford, Oaklands Park, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9AQPrice
Price £6.30 Per TicketMoulsham Street, Chelmsford
Whether you are interested in history, science, art or just love a good story, this talk will certainly have something for everyone.
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Dates
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- 27 Feb 2027Open 14:00 -
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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- 23 Jan 2027Open 14:00 -
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