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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
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- 29 May 2026Open 19:00 - 23:45
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- 30 May 2026Open 00:00 - 09:00
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
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
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
West Cliff Theatre, Tower Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex, CO15 1LETelephone
01255 43 33 44Price
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 Dinosaurs!
Dates
- From:
- 31 May 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00
Address
Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome, Hackmans Lane, Maldon, Essex, CM3 6RNTelephone
01245 322644Price
Price Free to £65.00 Per TicketMaldon
SOLD OUT 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…
Dates
- From:
- 24 May 2026Open 10:00 - 15:00
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
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
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
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
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- 14 Feb 2026to31 Dec 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
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- 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
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- 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
Topsail Charters, Cooks Barge Yard, The Hythe, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5HNTelephone
01621 857567The Hythe, Maldon
A two island cruise from Maldon Quay to Osea Island and back. Option to add a cheese grazing platter and glass of local wine or beer
Dates
- From:
- 23 May 2026Open 17:30 - 19:30
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- 5 July 2026Open 15:30 - 17:30
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:
- 13 June 2026Open 10:30 - 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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