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  1. Address

    Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJ

    Telephone

    01206 282939

    Price

    Price £1.00 to £10.00 Per Ticket

    Colchester

    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:
    31 Mar 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
    From:
    2 Apr 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
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    7 Apr 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
    From:
    9 Apr 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00

    Add Discovery Detectives: Kids Club to your Itinerary

  2. Address

    Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJ

    Telephone

    01206 282939

    Price

    Price £3.75 Per Ticket

    Colchester

    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:
    30 Mar 2026to3 Apr 2026Open 11:00 - 11:45
    From:
    6 Apr 2026to10 Apr 2026Open 11:00 - 11:45

    Add Family Tours: Castle Life to your Itinerary

  3. Address

    Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJ

    Telephone

    01206 282939

    Price

    Free

    Colchester

    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

    From:
    30 Mar 2026Open 15:00 - 16:30
    From:
    1 Apr 2026Open 15:00 - 16:30
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    3 Apr 2026Open 15:00 - 16:30
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    6 Apr 2026Open 15:00 - 16:30
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    8 Apr 2026Open 15:00 - 16:30
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    10 Apr 2026Open 15:00 - 16:30

    Add Costumed Characters to your Itinerary

  4. Address

    Chelmsford Theatre, Chelmsford Theatre, Fairfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1JG

    Telephone

    +441245606505

    Fairfield Road, Chelmsford

    Direct from London's West End. Over the last few years Science has led the way in getting our lives back to normal. Now, the UK's favourite science team are back and more explosive than ever!

    Dates

    From:
    6 Apr 2026

    Add Ministry of Science Live to your Itinerary

  5. Address

    Chelmsford Theatre, Chelmsford Theatre, Fairfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1JG

    Telephone

    +441245606505

    Fairfield Road, Chelmsford

    Join us for an exciting one-day musical theatre workshop dedicated to the timeless classic, Les Misérables!

    Dates

    From:
    3 Apr 2026

    Add Musical Theatre Intensive: Les Mis to your Itinerary

  6. Address

    Abberton, Layer-de-la-Haye, Colchester, Essex, CO7 0JA

    Telephone

    07502225652

    Price

    Price £8.80 Per Ticket

    Layer-de-la-Haye, Colchester

    What treasures can we find around the reserve? From bugs to colours and textures - let's find out

    Dates

    From:
    31 Mar 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
    From:
    31 Mar 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00

    Add Abberton Wild Treasures to your Itinerary

  7. Address

    Brentwood, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9BZ

    Telephone

    01277201110

    Price

    Price £8.50 to £9.50 Per Ticket

    Brentwood

    Discover the ultimate Easter adventure this school holiday and make magical memories at Hopefield Animal Sanctuary! From 28th March – 12th April, we're bringing you a fun-filled, family-friendly Easter experience packed with egg-citing activities…

    Dates

    From:
    28 Mar 2026to12 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Add Easter Holidays at Hopefield to your Itinerary

  8. Address

    Tower Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex, CO15 1LE

    Telephone

    01255 433344

    Price

    Price £18.50 Per Ticket

    Clacton-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…

    Dates

    From:
    31 May 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00

    Add Dinosaur Adventure Live to your Itinerary

  9. Address

    Epping Ongar Railway, Ongar Station,, Station Approach, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9BN

    Telephone

    01277 365200

    Price

    Price £12.00 to £17.50 Per Ticket

    Station 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

    Add Wonderful Wizards and Fabulous Fairies to your Itinerary

  10. Address

    Hopefield Animal Sanctuary, Brentwood, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9BZ

    Telephone

    01277201110

    Price

    Price £13.00 to £15.00 Per Ticket

    Brentwood

    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

    Add End of Summer Carnival to your Itinerary

  11. Address

    Hopefield, Brentwood, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9BZ

    Telephone

    01277201110

    Price

    Price £13.00 to £15.00 Per Ticket

    Brentwood

    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

    From:
    4 Apr 2026to6 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Add Easter Fun Weekend to your Itinerary

  12. Address

    Museum of Chelmsford, Oaklands Park, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9AQ

    Telephone

    01245 605700

    Moulsham 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:
    11 Apr 2026Open 10:30 - 16:00
    From:
    9 May 2026Open 10:30 - 16:00
    From:
    13 June 2026Open 10:30 - 16:00

    Add Oi Chelmsford! SEN Friendly Days to your Itinerary

  13. Address

    Colchester Zoological Society, Maldon Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0SL

    Telephone

    01206331292

    Stanway, Colchester

    This May half term, get wild about animals and enjoy a week filled with daytime activities!

    Dates

    From:
    23 May 2026to31 May 2026Open 09:30 - 17:30

    Add May Half Term to your Itinerary

  14. Address

    Hopefield, Brentwood, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9BZ

    Telephone

    01277201110

    Price

    Price £8.00 to £10.00 Per Ticket

    Brentwood

    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

    Add Bank Holiday Family Festival to your Itinerary

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