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Address
Hollytrees Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGTelephone
01206 282939Colchester
Come face‑to‑face with a real dinosaur as a spectacular six‑metre‑long skeleton makes its world debut in this unmissable exhibition of discovery.
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 3 Apr 2026to1 Nov 2027Open 10:00 - 17:00
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
+44 (0)1206 282920Price
Price £8.50 to £13.95 Per TicketColchester
A spectacular six-metre Moon sculpture by Luke Jerram, combining NASA imagery, light and sound in an immersive installation inside Colchester Castle.
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Dates
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- 24 July 2026to31 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Address
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
- From:
- 28 July 2026to11 Apr 2027Open 10:00 - 17:00
Address
Orsett Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 5DXTelephone
+44 1375 382555Price
FreeGrays
FREE exhibition and event 'Toys Through Time' showcases the most iconic toys from the past hundred years and our event will give you the chance to meet the characters behind them.
Dates
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- 1 Aug 2026to29 Oct 2026Open 09:00 - 17:00
Address
Southend Central Museum & Planetarium, Southend-on-Sea, Victoria Avenue, Southend, Essex, SS2 6EWTelephone
+447455244107Price
Price £2.50 to £4.50 Per TicketVictoria Avenue, Southend
An immersive exhibition on the history of Southend's rich entertainment heritage.
Venue
Dates
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- 1 Aug 2026to2 May 2027Open 11:00 - 17:00
Address
The Bell, The Street, Purleigh, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 6QJTelephone
01621 828348Purleigh, Chelmsford
The Purleigh Bell is located on one of the few hills in Essex with panoramic views bridging the Blackwater to the Crouch. Serving local ales, wines and excellent food since the sixteenth century, the inglenook fireplaces, beams and friendly ghosts…
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- 9 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 15:30
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- 10 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 15:30
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- 11 Sept 2026Open 12:00 - 18:00
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- 12 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 18:00
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- 13 Sept 2026Open 12:00 - 18:00
Address
Natural History Museum, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1DNTelephone
01206 282931Price
FreeColchester
Explore rarely seen fossil collections and help support the redevelopment of Colchester Natural History Museum through this free hands-on heritage experience.
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Dates
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- 16 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 12:30
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- 16 Sept 2026Open 14:00 - 16:30
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- 18 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 12:30
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- 18 Sept 2026Open 14:00 - 16:30
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- 30 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 12:30
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- 30 Sept 2026Open 14:00 - 16:30
Address
The Bell, The Street, Purleigh, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 6QJTelephone
+44 (0)1621 828348Purleigh, Chelmsford
Charles H. Traub has been a photographer and educator for over 50 years. His work is represented in major museums and collections around the world. He has published 17 books, Find him on Instagram @charlestraub
Dates
- From:
- 19 Sept 2026Open 12:00 - 14:00
Address
Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 713700Price
FreeHigh Street, Colchester
Step inside a giant painting and get lost in a landscape inspired by the Essex coast.
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Dates
- From:
- 19 Sept 2026to17 Jan 2027
Address
Museum of Chelmsford, Oaklands Park, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9AQPrice
FreeMoulsham Street, Chelmsford
As part of this year's 2026 Heritage Open Days, our museum will be open once again for free all weekend!
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Dates
- From:
- 19 Sept 2026to20 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
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
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