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Cudmore Grove Country Park
A nature reserve of over 102 acres of unique coastal landscapes and habitat and heritage features overlooking the Colne and Blackwater Estuaries.
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Danbury Country Park
Featuring 45 acres of grade II listed park and gardens with lakes, ancient woodland, wildflower meadow and historic features. Ideal for walking, families and picnics with friends.
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Cressing Temple Barns
Experience a unique piece of history at the 13th century, Knights Templar Barns, complete with restored Tudor walled garden and Tiptree tea rooms.
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Thorndon Country Park
Colourful woodlands, birdlife, open parkland, fishing and the Gruffalo Trail make Thorndon Country Park the perfect destination for nature lovers, dog walkers and families alike.
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Weald Country Park
Famous for its deer park and Stick Man trail, Weald boasts spectacular views and space, covering over 520 acres of woodland, wildflower meadows and open grassland.
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Belhus Woods Country Park
Over 300 acres in South Essex, Belhus Woods Country Park combines ancient woodland, kid's play area, meadows and lakes with a visitor centre and café.
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Hadleigh Country Park
Hadleigh Park offers something for everyone – idyllic countryside, cycling and walking trails and magnificent views.
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Great Notley Country Park
Home to Essex's longest play trail and Sky Ropes, Great Notley Country Park offers the perfect family day out.
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Free Wetland Trail for all the family at Belhus Woods
Feb 17, 2024
Enjoy our FREE trail this February half term with the family, and discover fascinating facts about wetlands along the way!
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Charlie Owen Essex Spring Shopping Fair
Apr 20, 2024
The Charlie Owens Essex Spring Fair comes to Cressing Temple Barns
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Jaywick Martello Tower: Coastal Open 2024
Sep 12, 2024
We are now accepting applications for the Coastal Open 2024.
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Free Wetland Trail for all the family at Danbury Country Park
Feb 17, 2024
Enjoy our FREE trail this February half term with the family, and discover fascinating facts about wetlands along the way!
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Jaywick Martello Tower: Junior Coastal Open 2023
Jun 1, 2023
We are now accepting applications for the Junior Coastal Open 2023.
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Animal Mysteries Summer Trail at Hadleigh Country Park
Jul 20, 2024
Help our rangers find the animals hiding in the parks this summer holidays . . .
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Wellness Weekend Festival: Mersea Minds in Motion
Sep 27, 2024
Enjoy an energising weekend of wide ranging wellbeing sessions and outdoor activities to boost mind, body and soul on the idyllic island of Mersea.
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The Deepenings Trail at Cudmore Grove
Oct 12, 2023
Enjoy this walking trail as you explore The Deepenings.
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Welcome to Essex: A sculptural installation by Lata Upadhyaya (Chelmsford Library)
Mar 18, 2024
Welcome to Essex (2023) transforms a family of three Matryoshka dolls with the identities of the communities that call Essex home, celebrating the rich diversity of contemporary Britain and reflecting on the valuable contribution that immigration has made to British society.
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Welcome to Essex: A sculptural installation by Lata Upadhyaya (Harlow Library)
Apr 22, 2024
Welcome to Essex (2023) transforms a family of three Matryoshka dolls with the identities of the communities that call Essex home, celebrating the rich diversity of contemporary Britain and reflecting on the valuable contribution that immigration has made to British society.
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Jaywick Martello Tower: The World Around Us
Jan 6, 2024
In this exhibition Paul Destri and Alison McKinney are exhibiting their nature themed artwork inspired by their wildlife walks. The pieces on show range from wonderous landscapes to detailed animal portraits, all captured in photograph while spending time in nature and lovingly recreated in acrylics, oils, and more.
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ERO Presents: Women in medieval revolt
Feb 6, 2024
Join speaker Dr Helen Killick who will provide a comprehensive re-examination of the Peasants’ Revolt.
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ERO Presents: Sounds Familiar?
Mar 5, 2024
Join speaker Jonnie Robinson who'll give an introduction to the British Library's sound recordings of British accents and dialects.
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ERO Presents: Out of Essex
Apr 9, 2024
The Escapes and Adventures of Kitty Marshall and her Friendship with Mrs Pankhurst.
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ERO Presents: Beach Hut People
May 7, 2024
Have you ever wondered about the people who choose to spend summer days in their beach huts? Maybe you’ve taken pictures of the huts and chuckled at their cheeky names?
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Jaywick Martello Tower: Growing up, digging deep: The story of Scouts, food and farming
Mar 2, 2024
Food is central to our lives. We all eat it, talk about it and most of us have a go at cooking or even growing it.
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Helen Rollason: A Vintage Day Out
Jul 14, 2024
Shoppers and classic vehicle enthusiasts, start your engines as Helen Rollason Cancer Charity invites vintage and retro lovers to roll back the years and dress to impress for the Vintage Weekend.
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One Day Willow Bird Sculpture course with Jo Hammond
May 25, 2024
Join experienced tutor Jo Hammond for this workshop at Cressing Temple Barns.
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The Gruffalo and Friends 25th Birthday Colouring Competition
Feb 3, 2024
Win £50 of goodies every month with our colouring competition
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Animal Mysteries Easter Trail: Thorndon
Mar 29, 2024
Enjoy our Eggscellent Easter Trails at the Essex Country Parks this school holiday
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Animal Mysteries Easter Trail: Weald
Mar 29, 2024
Enjoy our Eggscellent Easter Trails at the Essex Country Parks this school holiday
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Animal Mysteries Easter Trail: Great Notley
Mar 29, 2024
Enjoy our Eggscellent Easter Trails at the Essex Country Parks this school holiday
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Animal Mysteries Easter Trail: Hadleigh
Mar 29, 2024
Enjoy our Eggscellent Easter Trails at the Essex Country Parks this school holiday
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Animal Mysteries Easter Trail: Cudmore Grove
Mar 29, 2024
Enjoy our Eggscellent Easter Trails at the Essex Country Parks this school holiday
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Animal Mysteries Easter Trail: Danbury
Mar 29, 2024
Enjoy our Eggscellent Easter Trails at the Essex Country Parks this school holiday
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Animal Mysteries Easter Trail: Cressing Temple Barns
Mar 29, 2024
Enjoy our Eggscellent Easter Trails at the Essex Country Parks this school holiday
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ERO Presents: ‘Welcome To Essex’, remembering the USAAF
Apr 27, 2024
In the spring of 1944, the United States Army Air Force reached peak strength in Essex during the run-up to the hotly anticipated invasion of Europe — D-Day.
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ERO Presents Special: The Printed Maps of Essex, 1576-1805
May 25, 2024
Join speaker Peter Walker for this talk that covers the history of maps of Essex.
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Essex Book Festival: Midsummer Madness Family Fun Day
Jun 23, 2024
Pack your picnic and make a beeline for this free family fun day.
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One Day Flower Basket course with Jo Hammond
Jun 8, 2024
Learn how to weave a gently curving, elegant basket, ideal for picking flowers
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In The Wind at Jaywick Martello Tower
Apr 23, 2024
You are invited to make banners and bunting flags collaboratively in an art workshop.
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Jaywick Martello Tower: Creative Net
May 1, 2024
Free workshops on the first Wednesday of every month. Everybody welcome.
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Jaywick Martello Tower: Natural Surroundings
May 2, 2024
This exhibition by artist Duffy Tomei is inspired and focuses on the beauty of our natural surroundings.
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Essex Book Festival: How We Live in Essex Through the Seasons
Jun 3, 2024
Step into an interdisciplinary world of poetry, sustainable textiles, illustrations, photography, performance, community collaborations, and workshops.
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Essex Book Festival: How We Live In Essex: Poetry Workshop
Jun 5, 2024
Free workshops on the first Wednesday of every month. Everybody welcome.
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Essex Book Festival: How We Live In Essex: Coastal Plant Botanical Drawing Workshop
Jun 8, 2024
Learn about the plants that live on the Essex coast and have a go at drawing them yourself, with the exhibition illustrator Louisa Charrington
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Essex Book Festival: How We Live In Essex: Live Poetry Performance
Jun 8, 2024
Lelia Ferro’s poetry performed by professional actors at the atmospheric Martello Tower.
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Essex Book Festival: Sea, Sky and Landscape Photography Workshop
Jun 9, 2024
Sea, Sky, and Landscape photography workshop with Dan Sceats.
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Essex Book Festival: Textiles Workshop with Clare Sams
Jun 12, 2024
Explore netting and knotting using sustainable plant fibres with exhibition textiles artist Clare Sams.
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Essex Book Festival: Poetry Performance Workshop: How We Live in Essex
Jun 15, 2024
Learn to lift the words off the page and sharpen your performance techniques in this fun and friendly workshop, hosted by theatre director Sofia Bagge and a professional actor.
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Essex Book Festival: Live Poetry Performance: How We Live in Essex
Jun 15, 2024
Lelia Ferro’s poetry performed by professional actors at the atmospheric Martello Tower.
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Essex Book Festival: Spoken Word Evening: How We Live in Essex
Jun 15, 2024
Exhibition finale featuring Boho Banter.
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Essex Book Festival: Poetry Workshop: How We Live in Essex
Jun 16, 2024
Poetry Workshop with Lelia Ferro.
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Jaywick Martello Tower: We Are Music
Apr 15, 2024
Are you, or someone you know, interested in joining a band? Are you a part of a band and want to improve your musical skills as a group?
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Jaywick Martello Tower: We Are Music DJ Sessions
Apr 15, 2024
Are you ready to unleash your inner DJ superstar?
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Essex Book Festival: Super Short Story Competition
Apr 22, 2024
Young people across Essex are being invited to join a Super Short Story competition!
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May Half Term Forest School at Danbury Country Park
May 28, 2024
Enjoy our Family Forest School for all generations this May half term holiday
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Brotherly, Otherly, Disorderly: Access Rider Workshop – an introduction at JMT
May 10, 2024
To support their show ‘Brotherly, Otherly, Disorderly, Vijay Patel will be at Jaywick Martello Tower.
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Brotherly, Otherly, Disorderly: Screening at JMT
May 12, 2024
Join Vijay Patel and his brother Jayden for a screening of their show, Brotherly, Otherly, Disorderly, a neurodivergent pop concert.
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Gardening Guardians: Volunteer events at JMT
May 11, 2024
Got a few minutes to spare to help Jaywick Martello Tower? Come help us remove weeds and plant a legacy.
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Sweet Beef Creative Writing Workshop at JMT
May 21, 2024
Join Sweet Beef at Jaywick Martello Tower for a creative writing workshop exploring the theme of work.
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Matipo Arts: Asha and the Troll (Cressing Temple Barns)
Jun 23, 2024
Back in the olden times, when children could do as they pleased, there was a house, on the edge of the forest.
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Matipo Arts: Asha and the Troll (Harlow Museum)
Jun 1, 2024
Back in the olden times, when children could do as they pleased, there was a house, on the edge of the forest.
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Essex Summer Food and Craft Fair at Cressing Temple Barns
Jun 15, 2024
Come and enjoy the Essex Food and Craft Fair at the historic Cressing Temple Barns and organised by Charlie Owen Events.
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CANCELLED: The Hay Wain at Cressing Temple Barns
Aug 23, 2024
Please note: This event has now been cancelled.
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Marion Gibson in conversation with Syd Moore: Witchcraft: A History in 13 Trials
Jun 25, 2024
The world of witch hunts and witch trials sounds antiquated, relics of an unenlightened and brutal age.
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Creative Walk of Cherry Orchard Jubilee Country Park
Jun 29, 2024
Join artist duo Close and Remote for a leisurely adventure in Cherry Orchard Jubilee Country Park.
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Ever wanted to be an archaeologist?
Jul 22, 2024
Want take part in a week long archaeological training excavation at Weald Country Park?
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Tree Treasure Trail around Wivenhoe Park
Jul 20, 2024
Join Artist Elaine Tribley on a journey of discovery, taking in the parkland's most beautiful trees.
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Painting in the Park
Jul 27, 2024
Join Art Exchange for Painting in the Park with Suffolk based artist Claudia Bose.
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Instant (almost!) cyanotype photography
Aug 3, 2024
Come along and join Art Exchange in creating instant (almost!) photographs of plants and flowers foraged in Wivenhoe Park.
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Foraging in Wivenhoe Park
Aug 10, 2024
Join Lora Aziz – wildcrafter, artist and author – for a foraging walk around Wivenhoe Park, followed by arts activities back at Art Exchange.
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Walking with Wild Writer James Canton
Aug 17, 2024
Come on a walk around Wivenhoe Park, led by wild writer James Canton.
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Animal Crackers – sculptures in the park
Aug 24, 2024
Join artists Clare Iles and Tom Armstrong and create your own sculptures out in Wivenhoe Park.
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Circus Skills in the Park
Aug 31, 2024
Join us in Wivenhoe Park honing your circus skills - it's going to be fun for everyone!
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Brightlingsea Lido: Art Workshop
Jul 18, 2024
Join artist Chrissie Richards for an art workshop at Brightlingsea’s Lido Café.
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Workshop: One Day Bread Basket course with Jo Hammond
Sep 14, 2024
This is a great opportunity to work with one of East Anglia’s best willow workers. Weave a sturdy, characterful basket, great for serving bread.
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Summer Magic Trail at Thorndon Country Park
Jul 20, 2024
Add a touch of summer magic to the school holidays with our Summer Magic Trails at the Essex Country Parks...
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Jaywick Martello Tower: Holland Art Society
Jul 22, 2024
Join Holland Art Society for this amazing exhibition!
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Jaywick Martello Tower: Wild Jaywick
Aug 8, 2024
The Wild Jaywick exhibition celebrates the release of the Wild Jaywick booklet.
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Jaywick Martello Tower: Creative Net - Ice Lolly Brooches
Aug 7, 2024
Free workshops on the first Wednesday of every month.
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Jaywick Martello Tower: Character Design Workshop
Aug 12, 2024
Come along for this free workshop in character design.
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Summer Talk 2024: The Rise and Fall of the Colchester Bay Trade
Jul 30, 2024
Discover insights into Colchester’s rich history.
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Jaywick Martello Tower: Summer Talk 2024 - Beach Hut People
Aug 13, 2024
Have you ever wondered about the people who choose to spend summer days in their beach huts?
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Jaywick Martello Tower Summer Talk 2024: Mapping the Colne
Aug 27, 2024
Artist Jane Stewart has been Mapping the River Colne for the last couple of years.
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The Gruffalo's Big Birthday Bash
Sep 14, 2024
Meet The Gruffalo at his Big Birthday Bash at Thorndon Country Park
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Doorstep Duets at Jaywick Martello Tower
Sep 3, 2024
New Adventures presents Doorstep Duets 2024, bringing the joy and wonder of dance to communities across the South East.
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Family Forest School at Danbury Country Park
Mar 11, 2023
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.
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Woodland Play at Danbury Country Park
Sep 13, 2021
Join us for woodland play sessions, aimed at the under-5's. Activities include forest crafts and building dens.
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Home Education Forest School sessions at Danbury Country Park
Nov 1, 2021
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.
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Beeleigh Steam Mill: Heritage Open Days
Sep 7, 2024
Visit Beeleigh Steam Mill, one of the most attractive and fascinating in East Anglia.
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Stock Tower Mill: Heritage Open Days
Apr 14, 2024
Visit Stock Tower Mill, a popular five-storey Grade II listed tower mill.
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Mountnessing Post Mill: Heritage Open Days
Apr 21, 2024
Visit Mountnessing Post Mill, the nearest Essex mill to London.
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Essex Outdoors: School Holiday Activity Days - Danbury
May 28, 2024
Action-packed kids holiday club activity days at Essex Outdoors Danbury.
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Essex Outdoors School Holiday Activity Days: Mersea
May 28, 2024
Action-packed kids holiday club activity days run at our four Essex Outdoors centres during the school holidays.
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Essex Outdoors School Holiday Activity Days - Harlow
May 28, 2024
Action-packed activity day experiences run at our Harlow Centre during the school holidays.
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Family Wild Wednesdays at Danbury Country Park
Aug 7, 2024
Free family fun in the great outdoors this summer
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Alderford Water Mill - Heritage Open Day
Apr 14, 2024
Alderford water mill is open on the second Sunday of each month from April through to October.
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Essex Outdoors Bradwell: Sailing Experience Days
Apr 20, 2024
Take to the water in a keelboat to experience a day on the River Blackwater with your family.
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Essex Outdoors Bradwell: Family Powerboating Experience Days
Apr 20, 2024
Take to the water on a powerboat to experience a day on the River Blackwater with your family.
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Essex Outdoors Harlow: High Ropes Hexagon Adventure
Jun 22, 2024
Discover two exciting, pay and play, outdoor climbing activities at Harlow High Adventure. Providing fun for all the family or just the kids in a safe environment.
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Cressing Temple Barns: Charlie Owen Autumn Shopping Fair
Sep 28, 2024
Come along to the extremely popular and well established Autumn Fair at Cressing Temple Barns.
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Essex Outdoors School Holiday Activity Days: Harlow
Apr 2, 2024
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.
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Essex Outdoors School Holiday Activity Days: Bradwell
May 28, 2024
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.
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Essex Outdoors School Holiday Activity Days: Danbury
Jul 24, 2024
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.
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Great Notley Country Park Junior Parkrun
Jun 23, 2024
Join this free, weekly 2k run aimed specifically at juniors aged 4 to 14 years-old.
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Jaywick Martello Tower: Spring Talks
Mar 1, 2024
Join us at Jaywick Martello Tower for our 2024 series of Spring Talks.
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Family Forest School at Great Notley Country Park
Mar 2, 2024
Following the success of Spooky Forest School in 2023, we are pleased to confirm a brand NEW Family Forest School running once a month on Saturdays at Great Notley Country Park.
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North Essex Astronomical Society at Great Notley
Feb 17, 2024
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
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Temple at War: Keeping History Alive
May 11, 2024
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.
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*Sold Out* Easter Forest School at Thorndon Country Park - featuring The Gruffalo
Apr 3, 2024
Join us for this special session of Forest School as part of our Gruffalo 25th birthday celebrations
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Animal Mysteries Easter Trail: Belhus Woods
Mar 29, 2024
Enjoy our Eggscellent Easter Trails at the Essex Country Parks this school holiday
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Summer Magic Trail at Belhus Woods Country Park
Jul 20, 2024
Add a touch of summer magic to the school holidays with our Summer Magic Trails at the Essex Country Parks...
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Summer Magic Trail at Great Notley Country Park
Jul 20, 2024
Add a touch of summer magic to the school holidays with our Summer Magic Trails at the Essex Country Parks...
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Summer Magic Trail at Cressing Temple Barns
Jul 20, 2024
Add a touch of summer magic to the school holidays with our Summer Magic Trails at the Essex Country Parks...
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Summer Magic Trail at Danbury Country Park
Jul 20, 2024
Add a touch of summer magic to the school holidays with our Summer Magic Trails at the Essex Country Parks...
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Summer Magic Trail at Cudmore Grove Country Park
Jul 20, 2024
Add a touch of summer magic to the school holidays with our Summer Magic Trails at the Essex Country Parks...
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Summer Magic Trail at Weald Country Park
Jul 20, 2024
Add a touch of summer magic to the school holidays with our Summer Magic Trails at the Essex Country Parks...
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Jaywick Martello Tower: Summer Family Drop-in Workshops
Jul 28, 2024
Join Colin McAllister this summer and build your confidence in drawing!
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Cressing Temple Barns: A Midsummer Nights Dream
Aug 10, 2024
The event by the Companye of Merrie Folke sees their return to the Cressing Temple Barns.
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Hot Box: Sounds Good Festival
Sep 13, 2024
Organised by the city’s beloved not-for-profit venue, Hot Box, this two-day event will showcase the vibrant energy of Chelmsford’s and the UK’s emerging and established artists, with a few surprise acts also lined up.
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Essex Summer of Culture Guide 2024
We are delighted to share the Summer of Culture guide, full of exciting upcoming events for Essex communities to enjoy and fantastic creative activities. Connect with each other and the natural world around you.
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The Gruffalo and Friends Colouring Competition
Celebrate 25 years of The Gruffalo with us in 2024
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Opportunities
Arts, Culture and Heritage Opportunities in Essex
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Essex Explorer Magazine
Discover the Essex Explorer magazine, a seasonal magazine with fascinating features, spotlight articles, inspirational lifestyle ideas, competitions and all of the latest news from across our Essex Country Parks and places.
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Animal Mysteries Summer Trail at Hadleigh Country Park
Help our rangers find the animals hiding in the parks this summer holidays . . .
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Arts and Cultural Fund FAQs
Find answers to commonly asked questions below before applying.
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Car parking
Essex Country Park car parking income is reinvested into the upkeep and development of the parks and protection of the wildlife within.
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Our parks and places
Discover some of the best country parks and places for a great family day out in Essex. The mix of open spaces, kids play areas, lakes and woodland in the Essex Country Parks provide the perfect spaces to walk, run and play whatever your age.
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Essex Explorer Magazine Competition Terms and Conditions
Win a Powerboat Experience Day worth £300
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Something exciting is happening: Landscape restoration at Weald Country Park
Restoring the landscapes of our past for the future.
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Summer Magic Trail Competition to win an Explorer Pass
Find the magic number and enter our prize draw to win an Explorer Pass worth £85
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Cressing Temple Barns - works FAQs
When you visit Cressing Temple Barns you are likely to notice changes to the roofs in the 13th century Wheat and Barley buildings.
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Explorer pass
Save money on car parking and more with the Essex Country Parks Explorer Pass
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