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Address
Go Ape Chelmsford, Hylands Park, Greenbury Way, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8FSTelephone
01603 895500Price
Price £26.95 Per TicketGreenbury Way, Chelmsford
This summer reconnect with nature - and each other as you take on high ropes, conquer wobbly crossings, and soar along thrilling ziplines in the incredible Hylands Park.
Dates
- From:
- 20 July 2026to6 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Address
138–140 Hamlet Court Road, westcliff on sea, Westcliff-on-sea, Essex, SS0 7LWTelephone
01702 345 373Price
Price £7.00 Per TicketWestcliff-on-sea
CIRCUS SKILLS FOR KIDS!
Roll up, roll up for a summer of fun, laughter and circus magic!
Join us for our exciting Circus Skills for Kids sessions where children can learn new skills, build confidence, make friends and have lots of fun!
Dates
- From:
- 22 July 2026to26 Aug 2026Open 11:15 - 12:15
Address
Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens, Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens, Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7DBTelephone
+441206822007Price
Price £2.95 to £16.00 Per TicketElmstead Market, Colchester
Enjoy our trail around the Garden, find out Mr Frogs age to win a prize! (NOT OPEN SUNDAYS & MONDAYS)
Dates
- From:
- 18 July 2026to29 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Address
The Gardens of Easton Lodge, Little Easton, Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6 2BBPrice
Price Free to £5.50 Per TicketGreat Dunmow
A tranquil garden, with plenty of shade, activities for children, dogs on leads and picnics welcome, drinks and homemade cakes on sale.
Dates
- From:
- 27 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
- From:
- 3 Sept 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
Address
Cammas Hall Farm, Cammas Hall Farm, Needham Green, Hatfield Broad Oak, Essex, CM22 7JTPrice
Price £6.00 Per TicketNeedham Green, Hatfield Broad Oak
Brave our Dinosaur Maize Maze!
Dates
- From:
- 4 Aug 2026to31 Aug 2026Open 10:00 -
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
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:
- 30 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 15:00
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
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
Nuclear Wild Forest Activity Centre, Parsonage Farm, Ongar Road, Kelvedon Hatch, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 0LATelephone
01277586734Price
Price £21.50 Per TicketOngar Road, Kelvedon Hatch
Make a splash this summer at our award-winning obstacle course, the perfect introduction to water-based obstacles
Dates
- From:
- 23 July 2026to28 Aug 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
- From:
- 14 Feb 2026to31 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Address
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary, Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9BZTelephone
01277 201110Price
Price £6.50 to £8.50 Per TicketBrentwood
Meet rescued animals, enjoy inflatables, soft play, mascots, trails and more – all included in your ticket. Plus, every paying child receives a FREE return voucher for 2026!
Dates
- From:
- 18 July 2026to28 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Address
Nickelodeon Adventure, Lakeside, 612 The Quay, West Thurrock, Essex, RM20 2ADTelephone
01708983960612 The Quay, West Thurrock
SAVE up to 25% online when pre-booking two days in advance!
Dates
- From:
- 25 July 2026to6 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Address
High street, Southend, Essex, SS1 1LHTelephone
+441702212489Price
FreeSouthend
Southend City Jam returns, transforming Southend's city centre and seafront into a vibrant open-air gallery.
Dates
- From:
- 28 Aug 2026to31 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Address
Museum of Chelmsford, Oaklands Park, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9AQTelephone
+44124560570Price
Price £5.00 Per TicketMoulsham Street, Chelmsford
We're having a summer of Iron Age discovery!
Come to the Museum of Chelmsford to learn more about the Great Baddow Hoard and the people who would have handled these Iron Age gold coins. With three sessions to choose from and join in with, from…
Dates
- From:
- 25 Aug 2026to27 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
- From:
- 25 Aug 2026to24 Sept 2026Open 13:30 - 15:00
Address
128 Gloucester Avenue, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9LGTelephone
+441245 979 481Chelmsford
Creative balloon workshops for groups of 8–10 children aged 8–11. Perfect for birthdays, clubs and youth groups, with every child taking home their own balloon creations.
Dates
- From:
- 30 Aug 2026to30 Aug 2027Open 11:00 - 12:00
Address
Museum of Chelmsford, Oaklands Park, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9AQTelephone
+44124560570Price
FreeMoulsham Street, Chelmsford
On Thursdays throughout the summer holidays, join our tour guide Rachel as she returns with one of her popular talks as Mrs Wells, the wife of the former Oaklands House owner Fred Wells.
Dates
- From:
- 6 Aug 2026to3 Sept 2026Open 11:00 - 11:30
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
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