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Essex Outdoors Harlow: Stand Up Paddle Board Taster Session

Fun, challenging and great for fitness, Stand Up Paddleboards (SUPs) have it all.

  • Dates:
    • April 21, 2026
    • May 5, 2026
    • May 12, 2026
    • May 19, 2026
    • May 26, 2026
  • Venue: Essex Outdoors Harlow
  • Times: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • For the whole family
  • Price: Adult: £18.00, young person (eight to 17-years-old) £14.00
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Forest School sessions for Home Ed: Danbury Country Park

Aimed at home educated children, this series of six sessions at Danbury Country Park includes nature activities, forest crafts, imagination, physical play and building things.

  • Dates:
    • April 27, 2026
    • May 11, 2026
    • May 18, 2026
  • Venue: Danbury Country Park
  • Times: 12:30pm - 2:30pm
  • Primary School aged children
  • Price: Now booking for the New Year 2026. Sibling discounts available.
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Family Forest School: Danbury Country Park

Don’t let the children have all the fun, connecting with nature is beneficial for everyone. Come and join us at our Family Forest School sessions.

  • Dates:
    • May 2, 2026
    • June 6, 2026
  • Venue: Danbury Country Park
  • Times: 11:00am - 2:00pm
  • For the whole family
  • Price: £10 for the first child. £6 for siblings. Accompanying adults Free. Under 18 months free.
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Temple at War: Keeping History Alive

Temple at War is a two day military and vintage event packed full of everything to create one of the largest interactive and immersive historic re-enactment events in the south east of England whilst being totally family friendly.

  • Dates:
    • May 9 - 10, 2026
  • Venue: Cressing Temple Barns
  • Times: 9:00am - 4:00pm
  • For the whole family
  • Price: Saturday and Sunday tickets: £10.00 to £53.00. Weekend ticket: £17.00 to £72.00.
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Essex Outdoors School Holiday Activity Days: Bradwell

Our action packed activity day experiences run at our Bradwell Centre during the school holidays and are the ideal way for young people aged 8-16 to try exciting new experiences in the outdoors.

  • Dates:
    • May 26, 2026
    • May 27, 2026
    • May 28, 2026
  • Venue: Essex Outdoors Bradwell
  • 8-16
  • Price: Price: £40.00 per child per day. Buy four days get the fifth free. To book this offer please call the centre on 01621 776256.
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Essex Outdoors School Holiday Activity Days: Danbury

Our action packed activity day experiences run at our Danbury Centre during the school holidays and are the ideal way for young people aged 8-16 to try exciting new experiences in the outdoors.

  • Dates:
    • May 26, 2026
    • May 27, 2026
    • May 28, 2026
    • May 29, 2026
  • Venue: Essex Outdoors Danbury
  • Times: 8:30am - 5:00pm
  • 8-16
  • Price: Price £40.00 per child per day.
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Essex Outdoors School Holiday Activity Days: Harlow

Our action-packed activity day experiences run at our Harlow Centre during the school holidays and are the ideal way for young people aged 8-16 to try exciting new experiences in the outdoors.

  • Dates:
    • May 26, 2026
    • May 27, 2026
    • May 28, 2026
    • May 29, 2026
  • Venue: Essex Outdoors Harlow
  • Times: 9:00am - 5:00pm
  • 8-16
  • Price: £40.00 for the whole day. Book four days, get a fifth day free. (Individuals and siblings only).
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Essex Outdoors Bradwell: Sailing Experience Days

Take to the water in a keelboat to experience a day on the River Blackwater with your family.

  • Dates:
    • May 26, 2026
    • May 27, 2026
    • May 28, 2026
    • May 29, 2026
    • July 23, 2026
    • July 24, 2026
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  • Venue: Essex Outdoors Bradwell
  • Times: 10:00am - 4:30pm
  • For the whole family
  • Price: £250 for up to seven people (minimum age seven)
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Cressing Temple Barns: World's Edge Fantasy Fayre

World’s Edge is an unusual village. It spins through space and time, picking up inhabitants as it goes. Walk into World’s Edge and you might encounter fae, mermaids, starfighters or people from the distant reaches of history.

  • Dates: June 13 - 14, 2026
  • Venue: Cressing Temple Barns
  • Times: 10:00am - 7:00pm
  • For the whole family
  • Price: Saturday: Adults (over 16-years-old) £31.50, children (seven to 15-years-old) £21.25, under seven-years-old, £11.00, under 18 months, free. Sunday: Adults (over 16-years-old) £37.50, children (seven to 15-years-old) £26.25, under seven-years-old, £11.00, under 18 months, free.
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Essex Outdoors Bradwell: RYA Adults Sailing Weekend

Get ready to set sail from our Royal Yachting Association Training centre at Bradwell Waterside in Essex.

  • Dates:
    • July 18 - 20, 2026
    • September 4 - 6, 2026
    • September 5 - 7, 2026
    • September 6 - 8, 2026
  • Venue: Essex Outdoors Bradwell
  • Times: 12:00am - 12:00am
  • For adults
  • Price: RYA Adults sailing weekend Residential Package* (2 nights accommodation and all meals) £399 RYA Adults sailing weekend Day-based Package £299
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Essex Outdoors Bradwell: RYA Youth Sailing Week

The coast is your host with the Royal Yacht Association Youth Sailing Week.

  • Dates:
    • July 27 - 31, 2026
    • August 10 - 14, 2026
    • August 24 - 28, 2026
  • Venue: Essex Outdoors Bradwell
  • Times: 12:00am - 12:00am
  • Teenagers
  • Price: RYA Youth sailing week Residential Package* (four nights accommodation and all meals) £449 RYA Youth sailing week day-based Package £349
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