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Number of results: 15
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
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
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 £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
Tower Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex, CO15 1LETelephone
01255 433344Price
Price £18.50 Per TicketClacton-On-Sea
The Greatest Prehistoric Show on Earth
A dinosaur show 65 million years in the making… Are you ready for the BRAND NEW ADVENTURE. Join our intrepid rangers on a quest to recover the data crystal, restore power to the island and save the…
Dates
- From:
- 31 May 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00
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
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
- From:
- 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
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
- From:
- 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
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
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
Museum of Power, Museum of Power - Steam Pumping Station, Hatfield Road, Langford, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6QATelephone
01621 843183Price
Price £5.00 to £30.00 Per TicketLangford, Maldon
Essex Faery Fayre
Dates
- From:
- 19 July 2026Open 10:00 - 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
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.
Dates
- From:
- 9 May 2026Open 10:30 - 16:00
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- 13 June 2026Open 10:30 - 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
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