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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
Colne Valley Railway, Colchester, Yeldham Road, Castle Hedingham, Essex, CO4 9FFYeldham Road, Castle Hedingham
We are open during the May Half Term! 25th - 31st May 2026
Dates
- From:
- 27 May 2026to28 May 2026
- From:
- 30 May 2026to31 May 2026
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
Summer Holiday Activities
Oceans, Rivers and SeasDates
- From:
- 23 July 2026to27 Aug 2026Open 09:30 - 16:00
Address
Nickelodeon Adventure Lakeside, Thurrock Lakeside Shopping Centre, 612 The Quay, West Thurrock, Essex, RM20 2ADTelephone
01708 983960612 The Quay, West Thurrock
Pre-book online in advance now and SAVE up to 25% off!
Dates
- From:
- 23 May 2026to31 May 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
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
Colne Valley Railway, Colne Valley Railway, Hedingham Station, Yeldham Road, Castle Hedingham, Essex, CO9 3DZYeldham Road, Castle Hedingham
We are hosting the 2nd Colne Valley Doggie Day. We will be having a 15-category dog show, along with winning dogs receiving a rosette and a goodie bag.
Dates
- From:
- 31 May 2026Open 10:30 - 17:00
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
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
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:
- 31 May 2026Open 10:30 - 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
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:
- 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
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:
- 31 May 2026Open 10:30 - 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
- From:
- 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
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