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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
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
Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome, Flambirds Chase, Hackmans Lane, Nr Maldon, Essex, CM3 6RJTelephone
+44 (0)1245 322644Price
Price Free to £12.00 Per TicketHackmans Lane, Nr Maldon
Get out in the fresh air this half term and explore some of Essex's beautiful wildlife, in the unspoiled setting of Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome. Join our Nature Guides for fun drop-in sessions focusing on the birds, bugs and mammals that make…
Dates
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- 29 May 2026Open 10:00 - 15:00
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- 21 June 2026Open 10:00 - 15:00
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- 26 July 2026Open 10:00 - 15:00
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- 30 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 15:00
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.
Dates
- From:
- 26 May 2026Open 10:30 - 16:00
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- 31 May 2026Open 10:30 - 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
Colchester Zoological Society, Maldon Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0SLTelephone
01206331292Stanway, Colchester
This May half term, get wild about animals and enjoy a week filled with daytime activities!
Dates
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- 23 May 2026to31 May 2026Open 09:30 - 17:30
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!
Dates
- From:
- 24 May 2026to25 May 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Address
Hedingham Castle, Castle Hedingham, HALSTEAD, Essex, CO9 3DJTelephone
01787460261Price
Price £14.00 to £18.00 Per TicketHALSTEAD
Join the critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company on a breathless race through the centuries in this delightfully inventive show that tells the entire story of Britain in under 2 hours.
Dates
- From:
- 7 Aug 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
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…
Dates
- From:
- 2 May 2026to4 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
Museum of Power, Museum of Power - Steam Pumping Station, Hatfield Road, Langford, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6QATelephone
01621 843183Price
Price £5.00 to £23.50 Per TicketLangford, Maldon
Half Term Fun - The Future of Power
Dates
- From:
- 28 May 2026Open 09:30 - 16:00
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
Audley End Enchanted Railway, Withersfield, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB9 7RYTelephone
01799 510726Saffron Walden
A magical May Bank Holiday
Dates
- From:
- 2 May 2026to4 May 2026Open 09:00 - 17:30
Address
Audley End Enchanted Railway, Audley End, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4JBTelephone
01799 510726Saffron Walden
We are so excited to share that we will be welcoming The Gruffalo back to our Enchanted Railway this May!
Dates
- From:
- 23 May 2026to25 May 2026Open 09:00 - 17:30
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
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- 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
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
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
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- 28 May 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
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
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.
Dates
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- 26 May 2026Open 11:00 - 13:00
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- 4 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 13:00
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- 11 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 13:00
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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
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