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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 TicketRettendon, Chelmsford
Get set for a week packed with outdoor fun and games at RHS Garden Hyde Hall. Challenge friends and family to supersized classics, including four in a row, tumbling blocks, dominoes, hook‑and‑ring, bean bag toss, and noughts & crosses.
Dates
- From:
- 23 May 2026to31 May 2026
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
01206 282939Price
Price £40.00 Per TicketColchester
Knightzzz sleepover at Colchester Castle: historical characters, exclusive tour, activities, hot chocolate & breakfast. Ages 5+, adults must attend. 29 May 7pm–30 May 9am. From £40/person.
Dates
- From:
- 29 May 2026Open 19:00 - 23:45
- From:
- 30 May 2026Open 00:00 - 09:00
Address
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary, Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9BZTelephone
01277 201110Brentwood
Whether you're exploring the sanctuary, letting the kids burn off some energy, or enjoying a quiet moment in our children's library, it's the perfect family day out this half term.
Dates
- From:
- 26 May 2026to31 May 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Address
Prittlewell Priory, Priory Park, Victoria Avenue, Southend, Essex, SS2 6NBPrice
Price £6.50 to £8.00 Per TicketVictoria Avenue, Southend
Pop down to Prittlewell Priory during May half term for 'Wildlife Weekend', a fun family event with bird of prey meet and greets, a flying display, games, crafting, face painting, an activity trail and more!
Dates
- From:
- 30 May 2026to31 May 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
Address
Colne Valley Railway, Colchester, Yeldham Road, Castle Hedingham, Essex, CO4 9FFTelephone
07843284009Yeldham Road, Castle Hedingham
We are open during the May Half Term! 25th - 31st May 2026
Dates
- From:
- 25 May 2026
- From:
- 27 May 2026to28 May 2026
- From:
- 30 May 2026to31 May 2026
Address
Audley End Enchanted Railway, Audley End, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB9 7RYTelephone
01799 510726Saffron Walden
Our Fairies and Elves will host you for a few days, with your chance to make your own magic wand and visit our stage show with Melody and Thorn!
Here's what else to expect
– Hop on board our enchanted train, and ride into the woods
- Find scenes of…Dates
- From:
- 26 May 2026to29 May 2026Open 09:00 - 17:30
Address
Nuclear Essex - Nuclear Wild Forest Outdoor Activity Centre, Parsonage Farm, Ongar Road, Kelvedon Hatch, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 0LATelephone
01277-586-734Price
Price £24.00 Per TicketOngar Road, Kelvedon Hatch
90 minutes of action packed obstacle and muddy fun. Children will bounce, climb, crawl, jump and slide their way around the obstacle course
Dates
- From:
- 26 May 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
- From:
- 28 May 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
Address
Audley End Enchanted Railway, Audley End, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4JBTelephone
01799 510726Saffron Walden
Book your Audley End Enchanted Railway event tickets. For the first time at Audley End Enchanted Railway, we are so excited to share that Bluey will be joining us this May! Join us on the 30th & 31st May for your chance to see the blue heeler pup,…
Dates
- From:
- 30 May 2026to31 May 2026Open 09:00 - 17:30
Address
Go Ape Chelmsford, Hylands Park, Greenbury Way, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8FSTelephone
01603 895500Price
Price £21.95 Per TicketGreenbury Way, Chelmsford
Looking for things to do this May half term in Essex? Head to Go Ape at Hylands Park, Chelmsford for an unforgettable outdoor adventure. Open throughout the school holidays and bank holiday, Go Ape offers three thrilling high ropes experiences…
Dates
- From:
- 25 May 2026to31 May 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Address
Cammas Hall Farm, Cammas Hall Farm, Needham Green, Hatfield Broad Oak, Essex, CM22 7JTPrice
Price £9.95 Per TicketNeedham Green, Hatfield Broad Oak
Calling all Dinosaur explorers! Explore the woods and keep a lookout for all things dinosaur, as you make your way along the trail. Keep your eyes peeled and ears sharp as there will be surprises along the way...Visit the stamping stations and find…
Dates
- From:
- 26 May 2026to31 May 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Address
Beecroft Art Gallery, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 6EXTelephone
+441702215999Price
Price £3.00 Per TicketSouthend-on-Sea
A special family friendly screening of 'Happy Feet' (2006), part of our 'Kids Flicks' series at the Beecroft Cinema Club.
Dates
- From:
- 27 May 2026Open 10:30 - 13:00
Address
Cammas Hall Farm, Cammas Hall Farm, Needham Green, Hatfield Broad Oak, Essex, CM22 7JTPrice
Price £4.95 to £9.95 Per TicketNeedham Green, Hatfield Broad Oak
Dust off your boots – it's hoedown time! Get ready for a rootin'-tootin' day out at Cammas Hall Farm with our Country Hoedown event!
Dates
- From:
- 26 July 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00
Address
Colne Valley Railway, Colchester, Yeldham Road, Castle Hedingham, Essex, CO4 9FFTelephone
07843284009Yeldham Road, Castle Hedingham
Enjoy unlimited HST travel, 30-minute departures, and onboard dining. The highlight: a live power car swap at 1pm, plus bookable cab rides in 43082. Dogs and first-class comfort welcome!
Dates
- From:
- 23 May 2026Open 10:30 - 17:00
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.
Dates
- From:
- 3 Apr 2026to1 Nov 2027Open 10:00 - 17:00
Address
Hythe Quay, Centaur, Hythe Quay, Maldon, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5HNTelephone
+447587141054Price
FreeMaldon
The Festival will have a number of Shanty Groups attending from across the South East. The event runs from 12 noon until 5:30pm and then there is an evening concert at St Mary's Church from 7:00 pm to 9:00pm. The Festival is Free but donations would…
Dates
- From:
- 30 May 2026Open 12:00 - 21:00
Address
Easton Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 2BSTelephone
+447889742993Price
Price £3.00 to £5.00 Per TicketWitham
Join us on a football themed train to visit Braintree Museum's summer football exhibition
Dates
- From:
- 28 July 2026Open 10:30 - 16:00
Address
Hopefield Animal sanctuary, Brentwood, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9BZTelephone
01277201110Price
Price £8.00 to £10.00 Per TicketBrentwood
Perfect for families with children of all ages, our Bank Holiday Bonanza combines action-packed entertainment, hands-on activities, and up-close experiences with our rescued animals – all set within the heart of our sanctuary.
Dates
- From:
- 23 May 2026to24 May 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Address
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary, Brentwood, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9BZTelephone
01277201110Price
Price £13.00 to £15.00 Per TicketBrentwood
Make the most of the bank holiday weekend and celebrate the End of Summer Carnival with three unforgettable days of excitement, laughter, and family-friendly entertainment. Set within the beautiful surroundings of our animal sanctuary, this…
Dates
- From:
- 29 Aug 2026to31 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
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.
Dates
- From:
- 14 Feb 2026to31 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Address
Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome, Hackmans Lane, Maldon, Essex, CM3 6RNTelephone
01245 322644Price
Price Free to £65.00 Per TicketMaldon
Wings & Wheels is one of the highlights in the calendar at Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome, combining all the thrills of an air show, with an array of vintage planes performing in the skies (weather permitting), plus classic and vintage cars filling…
Dates
- From:
- 24 May 2026Open 10:00 - 15:00
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