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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:
- 25 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 13:00
- From:
- 27 Oct 2026Open 11:00 - 13:00
Address
Natural History Museum, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1DNTelephone
+44 (0)1206 282920Price
FreeColchester
Free dinosaur and fossil-themed colouring sheets and activities for children, available daily at the Natural History Museum this summer.
Dates
- From:
- 25 July 2026to30 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
+44 (0)1206 282920Price
Price £3.95 Per TicketColchester
A family-friendly tour exploring Moon myths and superstitions through stories and activities, inspired by Museum of the Moon. Suitable for ages 3+.
Dates
- From:
- 21 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 11:45
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
+44 (0)1206 282920Price
FreeColchester
Meet a costumed Roman at Colchester Castle and discover life in Roman Britain through stories, games and informal drop-in encounters.
Dates
- From:
- 25 Aug 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00
- From:
- 27 Aug 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
+44 (0)1206 282939Price
Price £1.00 to £10.00 Per TicketColchester
A summer holiday club inspired by Museum of the Moon, packed with crafts, games, mini tours and hands-on activities for ages 5–10.
Dates
- From:
- 21 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
Address
RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Creephedge Lane, Rettendon, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8ETTelephone
01245 402019Price
Price £6.00 per child to £18.40 per adultRettendon, Chelmsford
Brick Explorers combines outdoor exploration, wildlife learning and imaginative play, creating a summer experience the whole family can enjoy together.
Dates
- From:
- 18 July 2026to31 Aug 2026
Address
Hollytrees Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGTelephone
+44 (0)1206 282920Price
Price £5.00 Per TicketColchester
A dinosaur-themed trail for young children at Hollytrees Museum. Solve clues, explore and earn a prize. Suitable for ages 2–5.
Dates
- From:
- 21 July 2026to1 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
+44 (0)1206 282920Price
Price £5.00 Per TicketColchester
A Moon-inspired family trail at Colchester Castle. Follow clues, solve puzzles and earn a themed prize. Suitable for ages 5+.
Dates
- From:
- 21 July 2026to1 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Address
The Lounge Bar at The Rayleigh Club, Hullbridge Road, Hullbridge, Essex, SS6 9QSTelephone
+441702232377Hullbridge
Before you know it, it'll be August Bank Holiday… and we've got the perfect family day out waiting for you!
Dates
- From:
- 29 Aug 2026to31 Aug 2026Open 07:00 - 18:00
Address
Adventure Island, Western Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1EETelephone
01702 443400Southend-on-Sea
Prepare for a spook-tacular week of Halloween thrills...
Dates
- From:
- 24 Oct 2026to31 Oct 2026Open 11:00 -
Address
Adventure Island, Western Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1EETelephone
01702 443400Price
Price £10.00 Per TicketSouthend-on-Sea
Adventure Island presents Wonderland at Funtopia Indoor Amusement Park
Dates
- From:
- 28 Nov 2026to29 Nov 2026Open 10:00 -
- From:
- 5 Dec 2026to6 Dec 2026Open 10:00 -
- From:
- 12 Dec 2026to13 Dec 2026Open 10:00 -
- From:
- 19 Dec 2026to24 Dec 2026Open 10:00 -
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
01206 282939Colchester
A visit to Colchester Castle is better than ever before with interactive displays and star exhibits, like the Colchester Gladiator Vase and Fenwick Hoard of Roman treasure.
Have a go at building a Norman archway, dressing as an Iron Age Briton,…
Dates
- From:
- 29 July 2026to31 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
+44 (0)1206 282920Price
FreeColchester
A summer challenge for Annual Pass holders across Colchester Castle, Hollytrees Museum and the Natural History Museum, inspired by Discover: Museum Wonders.
Dates
- From:
- 21 July 2026to1 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
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:
- 30 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 16:00
Address
Stantons Farm, Black Notley, Black Notley, Essex, CM778NHTelephone
01376388380Price
Price £7.50 to £9.50 Per TicketBlack Notley
Enjoy a family day out at Stantons Farm Petting Farm & Animal Experiences
Dates
- From:
- 18 July 2026to31 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Address
91 High Street, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7EJTelephone
01268 773535Price
FreeRayleigh
The Romans. A new exhibition at Rayleigh Town Museum. Step into a Roman Market and try on a toga. Find out about the local connection to The Romans. Press Talking Tiles to find out more. Museum open Wed Fri Sat 10am to 4pm Free Entry
Dates
- From:
- 12 Aug 2026to29 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Address
Cammas Hall Farm, Cammas Hall Farm, Needham Green, Hatfield Broad Oak, Essex, CM22 7JTPrice
Price £5.00 to £8.50 Per TicketNeedham Green, Hatfield Broad Oak
Thursday 13th August
Thursday 20 August
Thursday 27th August11am & 2pm
Party Monsters Entertainment is packed with non-stop fun, laughter and magical entertainment that will keep children smiling from start to finish. A great day to enjoy during…
Dates
- From:
- 27 Aug 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
Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, Colchester, Essex, CO11YHTelephone
01206 282000Colchester
Looking for the ultimate way to cool off this summer? Head to Leisure World's Leisure Pool for a day packed with water-filled fun!
Dates
- From:
- 29 July 2026to31 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 18:00
Address
Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 713700Price
FreeHigh Street, Colchester
Get making, moving and munching with Holiday Fun in Colchester over the school holidays!
Our drop-in creative activities for families change daily and are available from 10am-2:30pm. Outdoor sports activities for children are a great way to keep…
Dates
- From:
- 18 July 2026to29 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 14:30
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