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Address
RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Creephedge Lane, Rettendon, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8ETTelephone
01245 402019Price
Price £5.00 to £16.80 Per TicketRettendon, Chelmsford
Get ready for a week of fun, laughter, and friendly competition as we celebrate the joys of spring. Gather your family and friends for an unforgettable day of exhilarating games and activities in the great outdoors. Will you rise to the challenge?
Dates
- From:
- 23 May 2026to31 May 2026
Address
ESSEX, COLCHESTER, Layer-de-la-Haye, Colchester, Essex, CO7 0JATelephone
+447502225652Price
Price £8.80 Per TicketLayer-de-la-Haye, Colchester
Pancake day is coming - let's celebrate with a mini party and some pancakes!
Dates
- From:
- 14 Apr 2026Open 10:15 - 11:45
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- 14 Apr 2026Open 12:30 - 14:00
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- 14 Apr 2026Open 14:30 - 16:00
Address
The Naze Nature Discovery Centre, Old Hall Lane, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, CO14 8LEPrice
Price £5.64 Per TicketWalton-on-the-Naze
Discover our super coastal wildlife with this family session, combining a coastal search with science lab activities
Dates
- From:
- 8 Apr 2026Open 13:30 - 15:30
Address
Langdon ewt, Lower Dunton Road, Basildon, Essex, CO7 0JATelephone
07502225652Price
Price £8.80 Per TicketLower Dunton Road, Basildon
Join us for this Spring-themed fun in the woodland with the freedom to explore, play, and learn through nature.
Dates
- From:
- 8 Apr 2026Open 14:00 - 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
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
01206 282939Price
FreeColchester
Costumed medieval character meets at Colchester Castle. Mon, Wed & Fri, 3–4:30pm, 30 March–10 April. Games, stickers & history for all ages. Included with admission, no booking needed.
Dates
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- 8 Apr 2026Open 15:00 - 16:30
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- 10 Apr 2026Open 15:00 - 16:30
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
01206 282939Price
Price £3.75 Per TicketColchester
Join our fun, interactive tour and uncover more than 2,000 years of fascinating history. From Roman origins to medieval life, you'll explore the Castle's incredible past through stories, hands‑on activities and real objects to handle.
Perfect for…
Dates
- From:
- 6 Apr 2026to10 Apr 2026Open 11:00 - 11:45
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
01206 282939Price
Price £1.00 to £10.00 Per TicketColchester
Discovery Detectives: dinosaur-themed crafts, quizzes, trails & mini tours. Ages 5–12. 31 March, 2, 7 & 9 April, 10:30am–12pm. £10/child, £1/adult. Admission separate.
Dates
- From:
- 9 Apr 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
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 £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
Cammas Hall, Needham Green, Hatfield Broad Oak, Essex, CM22 7JTPrice
Price £5.00 to £8.95 Per TicketNeedham Green, Hatfield Broad Oak
Step into a magical world of wonder this Easter at Cammas Hall Farm with our Fairy Tale Easter Trail!
Dates
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- 8 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
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- 9 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
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- 10 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
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- 11 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
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- 12 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Address
Cliffs Pavilion, Station Road, Southend, Essex, SS0 7RATelephone
0343 310 0030Southend
Back by popular demand, Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli are returning to Southend in the Olivier award-nominated live stage show, Bluey's Big Play.
Dates
- From:
- 8 Apr 2026to12 Apr 2026
Address
Epping Ongar Railway, Ongar Station,, Station Approach, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9BNTelephone
01277 365200Price
Price £12.00 to £17.50 Per TicketStation Approach, Ongar
An enchanting day out with Wonderful Wizards and Fabulous Fairies. Join in with our cast of characters by coming dressed as your own favourite character
Dates
- From:
- 3 Apr 2026to12 Apr 2026Open 09:30 - 16:30
Romford
This Easter, Romford town centre hosts the free Brick Endangered Trail. Explore 18 life-sized endangered animals made from toy bricks, enjoy interactive fun, photo opportunities, and follow the trail to win prizes.
Dates
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- 27 Mar 2026to13 Apr 2026
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
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
Layer Marney Tower, Layer Marney, Colchester, Essex, CO5 9USTelephone
01206 330784Price
Price £7.00 to £12.00 Per TicketColchester
Entrance tickets include a tractor ride to visit the Lambs and, if they are not too full, a chance to bottle feed them.It is possible to get an Entrance ticket without a Tractor ride for those who just want to join you for the day. Tickets to see…
Dates
- From:
- 28 Mar 2026to12 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
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
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
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