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EO Bradwell Jul22 2110

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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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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:
    • July 31, 2026
    • August 3, 2026
    • August 4, 2026
    • August 5, 2026
    • August 6, 2026
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  • 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 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:
    • August 3, 2026
    • August 4, 2026
    • August 5, 2026
    • August 6, 2026
    • August 7, 2026
    • (continued …)
  • 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 Bradwell: Sailing Experience Days

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

  • Dates:
    • August 3, 2026
    • August 4, 2026
    • August 5, 2026
    • August 6, 2026
    • August 7, 2026
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  • Venue: Essex Outdoors Bradwell
  • Times: 10:00am - 4:30pm
  • For the whole family
  • Price: £260 for up to seven people (minimum age seven)
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Jaywick Martello Tower Summer Talks: Railways and Scenery In New Zealand

Join Adrian Wright for a two-part illustrated talk portraying a journey using New Zealand's three long-distance passenger trains.

  • Dates:
    • August 18, 2026
    • August 25, 2026
  • Venue: Jaywick Martello Tower
  • Times: 6:30pm - 7:30pm
  • For the whole family
  • Price: £3.00
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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:
    • 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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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:
    • September 5, 2026
    • October 10, 2026
    • November 7, 2026
    • December 5, 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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Woodland Play under five's Forest School: Danbury Country Park

Join us for woodland play sessions, aimed at the under-5's. Activities include forest crafts and building dens.

  • Dates:
    • September 14, 2026
    • September 21, 2026
    • September 28, 2026
    • October 5, 2026
    • October 12, 2026
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  • Venue: Danbury Country Park
  • Times: 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • For under 5s
  • Price: £9.00 per child, siblings £5.00
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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:
    • September 14, 2026
    • September 21, 2026
    • September 28, 2026
    • October 5, 2026
    • October 12, 2026
    • (continued …)
  • 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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North Essex Astronomical Society at Great Notley

North Essex Astronomical Society is one of the larger astronomical societies in the UK with over 200 members. They are also one of the few providing members with access to a full-sized observatory at a dark-sky location

  • Dates:
    • September 19, 2026
    • October 24, 2026
    • November 14, 2026
    • December 12, 2026
  • Venue: Great Notley Country Park
  • Times: 7:00pm - 9:30pm
  • For the whole family
  • Price: Free
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Cressing Temple Barns: Charlie Owen Autumn Shopping Fair

Come along to the extremely popular and well established Autumn Fair at Cressing Temple Barns.

  • Dates: September 26 - 27, 2026
  • Venue: Cressing Temple Barns
  • Times: 10:00am - 4:00pm
  • For the whole family
  • Price: Adults £6.00, concessions £5.00 and children free (Advance discounted tickets available).
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