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Address
RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Creephedge Lane, Rettendon, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8ETTelephone
01245 402019Price
Price Free per child to £16.80 per adultRettendon, Chelmsford
Delight in vibrant cut-daffodil displays.
Dates
- From:
- 24 Mar 2026to25 Mar 2026
Address
RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Creephedge Lane, Rettendon, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8ETTelephone
01245 402019Price
Price £5.00 to £16.80 Per TicketRettendon, Chelmsford
Get ready for a week of fun, laughter, and friendly competition as we celebrate the joys of spring. Gather your family and friends for an unforgettable day of exhilarating games and activities in the great outdoors. Will you rise to the challenge?
Dates
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- 23 May 2026to31 May 2026
Address
Cliffs Pavilion, Station Road, Southend, Essex, SS0 7RATelephone
0343 310 0030Southend
Back by popular demand, Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli are returning to Southend in the Olivier award-nominated live stage show, Bluey's Big Play.
Dates
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- 8 Apr 2026to12 Apr 2026
Address
Stubbins Hall Ln, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 2EFTelephone
01992 892781Price
Price £8.50 Per TicketWaltham Abbey
For only £8.50 per person, your whole family can enjoy a day full of fun and adventure. Create magical memories with your family that won't break the bank.
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- 14 Feb 2026to22 Feb 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Address
Essex, Grays, 612 The Quay, West Thurrock, Essex, RM20 2ADTelephone
01708983960612 The Quay, West Thurrock
We know you are excited by the NEW SpongeBob movie, so guess what? You can meet a SpongeBob character on select days! Will it be SpongeBob Square Pants himself or his side kick and best friend Patrick? Can you catch all the jellyfish at Patrick's…
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- 14 Feb 2026to22 Feb 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Address
Palace Theatre, 430 London Road, Southend, Essex, SS0 9LATelephone
01353 725026Southend
THE GREATEST PANTOMIME ADVENTURE – EASTER 2026 TOUR!
Dates
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- 9 Apr 2026
Address
Cammas Hall, Needham Green, Hatfield Broad Oak, Essex, CM22 7JTPrice
Price £5.00 to £8.95 Per TicketNeedham Green, Hatfield Broad Oak
Step into a magical world of wonder this Easter at Cammas Hall Farm with our Fairy Tale Easter Trail!
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- 31 Mar 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
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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
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
01206282939Price
Price £3.95 to £13.50 Per TicketColchester
Step inside the historic and impressive Colchester Castle this summer and embark on a magical story quest by visiting its enchanting Mythical Creatures exhibition!
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- 26 July 2025to22 Feb 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
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- 26 July 2025to22 Feb 2026Open 11:00 - 17:00
Address
Hedingham Castle, Castle Hedingham, HALSTEAD, Essex, CO9 3DJTelephone
01787460261Price
Price Free to £22.95 Per TicketHALSTEAD
An enchanting experience for budding witches and wizards set in the ancient castle.
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- 16 Feb 2026to22 Feb 2026Open 10:30 - 13:00
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- 16 Feb 2026to22 Feb 2026Open 13:30 - 16:00
Address
Museum of Chelmsford, Oaklands Park, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9AQTelephone
01245 605700Moulsham Street, Chelmsford
Join us every second Saturday of the month for 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.
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- 14 Mar 2026Open 10:30 - 16:00
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- 11 Apr 2026Open 10:30 - 16:00
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- 9 May 2026Open 10:30 - 16:00
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- 13 June 2026Open 10:30 - 16:00
Address
Colchester Zoological Society, Maldon Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0SLTelephone
01206 331292Stanway, Colchester
This February half term, enjoy a week filled with daytime activities suitable for children of all ages!
Dates
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- 14 Feb 2026to22 Feb 2026Open 09:30 - 17:00
Address
Museum of Chelmsford, Oaklands Park, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9AQTelephone
01245 605700Moulsham Street, Chelmsford
Join local author Sade Fadipe for a free storytelling session.
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- 21 Feb 2026Open 10:30 - 11:00
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- 21 Feb 2026Open 11:30 - 12:00
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- 21 Feb 2026Open 13:30 - 14:00
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- 21 Feb 2026Open 14:30 - 15:00
Address
Layer Marney Tower, Layer Marney, Colchester, Essex, CO5 9USTelephone
01206 330784Price
Price £7.00 to £12.00 Per TicketColchester
Entrance tickets include a tractor ride to visit the Lambs and, if they are not too full, a chance to bottle feed them.It is possible to get an Entrance ticket without a Tractor ride for those who just want to join you for the day. Tickets to see…
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- 28 Mar 2026to12 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
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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- 31 Mar 2026Open 11:00 - 13:00
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- 7 Apr 2026Open 11:00 - 13:00
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- 26 May 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
Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park, Marsh Farm Road, South Woodham Ferrers, Essex, CM3 5WPTelephone
01245 321552Price
Price £9.95 Per TicketSouth Woodham Ferrers
Get ready for a high-energy K-Pop celebration packed with music, colour and a full day of unforgettable family fun at Marsh Farm, this February Half Term.
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- 14 Feb 2026to22 Feb 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Address
Essex Fire Museum, Grays Fire Station, Hogg Lane, Grays, Essex, RM17 5QSTelephone
+441376576847Price
FreeHogg Lane, Grays
A fun day for all the family where you can check out our old fire engines, artefacts, arts and crafts, water squirting and lots more.
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- 22 Feb 2026Open 10:30 - 16:00
Address
Hedingham Castle, Castle Hedingham, HALSTEAD, Essex, CO9 3DJTelephone
01787460261Price
Price £17.50 to £24.00 Per TicketHALSTEAD
Get ready for an epic display of strength and valour as the Knights of Royal England return to Hedingham Castle! An unforgettable day packed with fun, history and high-octane excitement!
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- 24 May 2026to25 May 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Address
Hopefield, Brentwood, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9BZTelephone
01277201110Price
Price £13.00 to £15.00 Per TicketBrentwood
Celebrate Easter with a cracking family day out at Hopefield Animal Sanctuary & Visitor Centre in Brentwood, Essex. Our Easter Fun Weekend returns for three action-packed days filled with live entertainment, Easter activities, and family-friendly…
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- 4 Apr 2026to6 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Address
Hopefield, Brentwood, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9BZTelephone
01277201110Price
Price £8.00 to £10.00 Per TicketBrentwood
Taking place over the early May bank holiday (2nd–4th May), this is the ultimate family festival in Essex, combining live entertainment, children's activities, great food, and the chance to meet hundreds of rescued animals — all included in one…
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- 2 May 2026to4 May 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
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