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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
Exclusively for 2025, step into the enchanting world of Guess How Much I Love You with our delightful garden trail, inspired by the beloved children’s book which tells the story of two hares, Big Nutbrown Hare and Little Nutbrown Hare, who playfully…
Dates
- From:
- 28 Mar 2025to31 Dec 2025
Address
Colne Valley Railway, Colne Valley Railway, Hedingham Station, Yeldham Road, Castle Hedingham, Essex, CO9 3DZTelephone
01787461174Yeldham Road, Castle Hedingham
We are open during the October half-term for unlimited rides!
Our trains will be running on the 29th and 30th.Dates
- From:
- 29 Oct 2025to30 Oct 2025Open 10:30 - 17:00
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
01206 282939Colchester
In this creative workshop, we'll explore the stories and mythical creatures hidden in the landscape, then design and draw our own imaginative additions to complete the map.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Nov 2025Open 10:30 - 11:30
- From:
- 1 Nov 2025Open 11:30 - 12:30
- From:
- 1 Nov 2025Open 13:30 - 14:30
- From:
- 1 Nov 2025Open 14:30 - 15:30
Address
Essex, Parsonage Farm, Ongar Road, Kelvedon Hatch, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 0LATelephone
07970739037Price
Price £25.00 Per TicketOngar Road, Kelvedon Hatch
Your designated instructor is on hand with top tips to conquer the obstacles and we guarantee muddy feet. Don't forget to bring some marshmallows to toast on the roaring fire pit.
Land obstacles only including ninja steps, beat the wall, monkey…
Dates
- From:
- 30 Dec 2025Open 10:30 - 12:00
- From:
- 2 Jan 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
01206 282939Colchester
Drop in and help create a collaborative Colchester Mermaid, inspired by the Fiji mermaid in Colchester Castle's Mythical Creatures exhibition!
Dates
- From:
- 31 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 15:30
Address
Hollytrees Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGTelephone
01206 282939Colchester
Children aged 3+ can design their own Halloween masks — furry, scaly, sparkly, or spooky!
Dates
- From:
- 30 Oct 2025Open 10:30 - 12:00
- From:
- 30 Oct 2025Open 15:00 - 16:30
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
01206 282939Price
Price £3.75 Per TicketColchester
Step into the shadows of the past with this Haunted History Family Tour. Designed for families seeking both thrills and education, this spine-chilling journey combines the Castle's history with eerie tales.
Dates
- From:
- 27 Oct 2025to31 Oct 2025Open 11:00 - 11:45
- From:
- 27 Oct 2025to31 Oct 2025Open 14:30 - 15:15
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
01206 282939Colchester
Step into the fascinating—and sometimes gruesome—world of medieval medicine!
Dates
- From:
- 27 Oct 2025Open 10:30 - 12:00
- From:
- 28 Oct 2025Open 15:00 - 16:30
Address
Natural History Museum, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1DNTelephone
01206 282939Price
Price £7.50 Per TicketColchester
A special live animal meet and greet! Discover a variety of curious creatures as our mobile zoo brings fascinating live animals for you to learn about and interact with.
Dates
- From:
- 27 Oct 2025Open 09:30 - 10:15
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- 27 Oct 2025Open 10:45 - 11:30
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- 27 Oct 2025Open 12:00 - 12:45
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- 27 Oct 2025Open 13:15 - 14:30
- From:
- 27 Oct 2025Open 14:30 - 15:15
- From:
- 27 Oct 2025Open 15:45 - 16:30
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
01206 282939Colchester
Discover and enjoy playing with fun games dotted around Colchester Castle.
Dates
- From:
- 25 Oct 2025to1 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
- From:
- 2 Nov 2025Open 11:00 - 17:00
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
01206 282939Price
Price £40.00 Per TicketColchester
If you've ever wondered what Colchester Castle is like at night, this is your chance to find out. Join the team for a sleepover experience like no other.
Dates
- From:
- 26 Oct 2025Open 00:00 - 09:00
Address
Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens, Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens, Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7DBTelephone
01206 82007Elmstead Market, Colchester
Find all the pumpkins in the garden to win a prize.
Dates
- From:
- 25 Oct 2025to1 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
Address
Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park, Stubbins Hall Lane, Waltham Abbey, Enfield, EN9 2EFTelephone
01245321552Price
Price £11.99 Per TicketWaltham Abbey
Who will you spot around the farm this Halloween? Witches, wizards, vampires… Maybe even some spooky film characters?!
Dates
- From:
- 25 Oct 2025to31 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
Address
Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park, Marsh Farm Road, South Woodham Ferrers, Essex, CM3 5WPTelephone
01245321552Price
Price £2.99 Per TicketSouth Woodham Ferrers
Visit Essex' premium pumpkin picking village & Halloween shopping experience - next door to Marsh Farm in South Woodham Ferrers, Essex.
Dates
- From:
- 17 Oct 2025to31 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
Address
Museum of Chelmsford, Oaklands Park, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9AQPrice
Price £5.00 Per TicketMoulsham Street, Chelmsford
Join us this October at the Museum of Chelmsford for a crafty and fun, witches, wizards and wonder session!
Dates
- From:
- 28 Oct 2025Open 10:30 - 12:00
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- 28 Oct 2025Open 14:00 - 15:30
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- 29 Oct 2025Open 10:30 - 12:00
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- 29 Oct 2025Open 14:00 - 15:30
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- 30 Oct 2025Open 10:30 - 12:00
- From:
- 30 Oct 2025Open 14:00 - 15:30
Address
Albert Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 2BSTelephone
07889 742993Price
Price £3.00 to £5.00 Per TicketWitham
Take the train from Witham to Braintree's dinosaur exhibition at the museum
Dates
- From:
- 28 Oct 2025Open 10:30 - 16:00
Address
Adventure Island, Western Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1EETelephone
01702443400Southend-on-Sea
Halloween at Adventure Island
Dates
- From:
- 25 Oct 2025to31 Oct 2025Open 11:00 -
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.
Dates
- From:
- 16 Feb 2026to22 Feb 2026Open 10:30 - 13:00
- From:
- 16 Feb 2026to22 Feb 2026Open 13:30 - 16:00
Address
Epping Ongar Railway, North Weald, Epping, Essex, CM16 6BTTelephone
01277 365200Price
Price £10.00 to £20.00 Per TicketEpping
A spooky steam train ride for families and friends of every age. Dress up to make the most of it!
Dates
- From:
- 25 Oct 2025to31 Oct 2025Open 09:00 - 21:30
Address
Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park, Marsh Farm Road, South Woodham Ferrers, Essex, CM3 5WPTelephone
01245321552Price
Price £14.50 Per TicketSouth Woodham Ferrers
A Magical Evening of Fireworks
The firework display will start around 6:30pm
Dates
- From:
- 1 Nov 2025to2 Nov 2025Open 15:00 - 19:00
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