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Address
RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Creephedge Lane, Rettendon, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8ETTelephone
01245 402019Price
Price Free per child to £16.80 per adultRettendon, Chelmsford
Delight in vibrant cut-daffodil displays.
Dates
- From:
- 24 Mar 2026to25 Mar 2026
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
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- 23 May 2026to31 May 2026
Address
Fingringhoe Wick Nature Discovery Park, South Green Road, Fingringhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO5 7DNPrice
Price £8.80 Per TicketFingringhoe, Colchester
May half-term wildlife activities for children in the woodland!
Dates
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- 17 Feb 2026Open 10:30 - 12:30
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
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- 8 Apr 2026to12 Apr 2026
Address
Nuclear Essex, Parsonage Farm, Ongar Road, Kelvedon Hatch, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 0LATelephone
07970739037Price
Price £25.00 Per TicketOngar Road, Kelvedon Hatch
Gladiators are you ready? You have 90 minutes to take on beat the wall, hang tough, crawl through tyres, climb ramps and swing on the monkey bars. Muddy feet guaranteed on the mud jump course.
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- 17 Feb 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
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- 19 Feb 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
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.
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- 17 Feb 2026Open 11:00 - 13:00
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- 31 Mar 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 Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
01206 282939Price
Price £3.75 Per TicketColchester
Experience Colchester Castle like never before on this family-friendly tour that brings folklore and mythical creatures to life. Join us as we embark on a quest to discover dragons, unicorns and other creatures.
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- 17 Feb 2026Open 11:00 - 11:45
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- 17 Feb 2026Open 14:30 - 15:15
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- 19 Feb 2026Open 14:30 - 15:15
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- 20 Feb 2026Open 14:30 - 15:15
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
01206 282939Colchester
Get hands-on with history in Colchester Castle's Armoury! Discover the fascinating world of historic weaponry.
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- 17 Feb 2026Open 15:00 - 16:30
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- 19 Feb 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
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- 20 Feb 2026Open 15:00 - 16:30
Address
Hollytrees Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGTelephone
01206 282939Colchester
Meet a costumed member of staff and explore real objects used by Georgian servants.
Dates
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- 19 Feb 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
Address
Hollytrees Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGTelephone
01206 282939Colchester
Make a fun craft inspired by toys from the past and enjoy hands-on history together in this family-friendly activity.
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- 20 Feb 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
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- 20 Feb 2026Open 15:00 - 16:30
Address
Hopefield, Brentwood, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9BZTelephone
01277201110Price
Price £13.00 to £15.00 Per TicketBrentwood
Celebrate Easter with a cracking family day out at Hopefield Animal Sanctuary & Visitor Centre in Brentwood, Essex. Our Easter Fun Weekend returns for three action-packed days filled with live entertainment, Easter activities, and family-friendly…
Dates
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- 4 Apr 2026to6 Apr 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…
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- 2 May 2026to4 May 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Address
Colne Valley Railway, Colne Valley Railway, Hedingham Station, Yeldham Road, Castle Hedingham, Essex, CO9 3DZYeldham Road, Castle Hedingham
Keep the Kids Entertained This February Half Term 2026 – For Just £1
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- 18 Feb 2026Open 10:30 - 17:00
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- 21 Feb 2026Open 10:30 - 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 £8.00 Per TicketLangford, Maldon
Half Term - The Power of Spring
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- 19 Feb 2026Open 09:30 - 15:00
Address
Stubbins Hall Ln, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 2EFTelephone
01992 892781Price
Price £8.50 Per TicketWaltham Abbey
For only £8.50 per person, your whole family can enjoy a day full of fun and adventure. Create magical memories with your family that won't break the bank.
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- 14 Feb 2026to22 Feb 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Address
Essex, Grays, 612 The Quay, West Thurrock, Essex, RM20 2ADTelephone
01708983960612 The Quay, West Thurrock
We know you are excited by the NEW SpongeBob movie, so guess what? You can meet a SpongeBob character on select days! Will it be SpongeBob Square Pants himself or his side kick and best friend Patrick? Can you catch all the jellyfish at Patrick's…
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- 14 Feb 2026to22 Feb 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Address
Palace Theatre, 430 London Road, Southend, Essex, SS0 9LATelephone
01353 725026Southend
THE GREATEST PANTOMIME ADVENTURE – EASTER 2026 TOUR!
Dates
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- 9 Apr 2026
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!
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- 31 Mar 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
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- 1 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
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- 12 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
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
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
01206282939Price
Price £3.95 to £13.50 Per TicketColchester
Step inside the historic and impressive Colchester Castle this summer and embark on a magical story quest by visiting its enchanting Mythical Creatures exhibition!
Dates
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- 26 July 2025to22 Feb 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
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- 26 July 2025to22 Feb 2026Open 11:00 - 17:00
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