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Mythical Castle Creatures: Family Tour

16th February-20th June 2026

Venue: Colchester Castle

Website: https://colchester.cimuseums.org.uk/visit/colchester-castle

Join this 45-minute tour at 11am and 2.30pm and experience Colchester Castle like never before on this family-friendly tour that brings folklore and mythical creatures to life and embark on a quest to...

Forest School sessions for Home Ed: Danbury Country Park

23rd February-23rd March 2026

Venue: Danbury Country Park

Website: www.explore-essex.com

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.These sessions are run by...

Colchester Leisure World – Leisure Pool 

16th March-10th May 2026

Venue: Colchester Leisure World

Website: https://colchesterleisureworld.co.uk/our-swimming-pools/the-leisure-pool/

Perfect for families, the pool features thrilling flumes, the exhilarating Crazy River, and bubbling jacuzzis. With shallow areas for little ones and deeper sections for confident swimmers, there's something...

Easter Fun at Essex Country Parks

16th March-10th May 2026

Venue: Various locations

Website: www.explore-essex.com/blog/easter-fun-country-parks

Discover seasonal activities to put a spring in your step with Explore Essex this Easter. Pick up or download a free Easter Trail at seven country parks and Cressing Temple Barns, and help the Easter Bunny...

Essex Outdoors

16th March-10th May 2026

Venue: Bradwell (from May half term) Danbury, Harlow or Mersea

Website: www.essexoutdoors.com/school-holiday-activities

Keep 8 to 16-year-olds active and entertained and make memorable experiences in the outdoors. They'll sleep well at night and want to come back for more. Thrilling fun and all while you work. Sessions...

Family Activities at Colchester Sports Park 

16th March-10th May 2026

Venue: Cuckoo Farm Way

Website: https://colchestersportspark.co.uk/

Explore 76 acres of indoor and outdoor sports and leisure activities at Colchester Sports Park! Enjoy cycling on the floodlit track, play cricket, badminton, football, and more in our sports hall, or relax...

Harlow Leisurezone Holiday Activities

16th March-10th May 2026

Venue: Second Avenue, Harlow

Website: www.harlowleisurezone.co.uk/kids-family

#JoinInTheFun at Harlow Leisurezone with their Holiday Activities Programmes. Whether it’s a half term or a school holiday, there’s always something fun happening! Choose from many exciting activities...

Jigsaw Performing Arts Brentford

16th March-10th May 2026

Venue: Becket Keys Secondary School, Sawyers Hall Ln

Website: www.jigsaw-arts.co.uk

From babies as young as 6 months to teens of 18, Jigsaw's wide range of classes offers something for every budding performer. Join them this term and let your child take centre stage. Their journey in...

Laser Mayhem

16th March-10th May 2026

Venue: Laser Mayhem, Pryors Farm

Website: www.lasermayhem.co.uk

With over 20 Call of Duty Style playing areas, you will be amazed by our laser tag arenas, with Forts, Real Russian Battle Tanks, Planes, Helicopters and much more. Laser Mayhem is completely unique, they...

Leisure World Holiday Camps 

16th March-10th May 2026

Venue: Colchester Leisure World

Website: https://colchesterleisureworld.co.uk/kids-activities/holiday-camp/

Keep your children active and entertained during school holidays with Leisure World Holiday Camps. These OFSTED-rated camps offer a full day of supervised fun for kids aged 5-12 years. Activities include...

Oi Chelmsford! SEN Friendly Days

16th March-10th May 2026

Venue: Museum of Chelmsford

Website: www.chelmsford.gov.uk

Visit every 2nd Saturday of the month 10am to 4pm for the new SEN Friendly Day, to coincide with the 'Oi Chelmsford! Kes Gray: Chelmsford Born and Read' exhibition. This is an opportunity for visitors...

Swimming Lessons at Leisure World 

16th March-10th May 2026

Venue: Colchester Leisure World

Website: https://colchesterleisureworld.co.uk/swimming-lessons-children/

Boost your child's confidence and swimming skills with Swim England qualified instructors at Leisure World, offering lessons for all ages and abilities, from 4 months to adults. Monitor progress online...

Taylormania

25th March 2026

Venue: Chelmsford Theatre

Website: www.chelmsfordtheatre.co.uk

An award-winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary artists of our time. Katy Ellis, a self-confessed ‘Swiftie’ with an incredible live band and dancers will deliver...

Belfairs Home Education

26th March 2026

Venue: Belfairs Nature Discovery Centre

Website: www.essexwt.org.uk

In relaxed outdoor settings, Belfairs run a number of home education groups where children can be themselves and work together to develop social skills and to foster a deep understanding of wildlife and...

Brick Endangered Trail

27th March-13th April 2026

Venue: Romford Town Centre

Website: https://romfordbid.co.uk/events/brick-engangered-trail

The trail spans key locations across Romford, including The Brewery, The Liberty, The Mercury Mall, and Romford Shopping Hall, along with selected stores. Families can pick up a trail map and submit their...

Robin Hood The Greatest Pantomime Adventure

27th March-2nd April 2026

Venue: Harlow Playhouse

Website: www.harlowplayhouse.co.uk

Join Robin Hood and his band of Merry Folk as they outwit the wicked Sheriff of Rottingham, save the townsfolk, and help our hero win the hand of the fair Maid Marion. Packed with toe-tapping tunes, dazzling...

Easter Detectives Trail

28th March-12th April 2026

Venue: RHS Hyde Hall

Website: www.rhs.org.uk

The trail challenges families to uncover the truth, follow the clues hidden throughout the beautiful spring garden, and solve the mystery of who framed the Easter Bunny. The Detective packs include colouring...

Easter Eggstravagnza

28th March-12th April 2026

Venue: Clacton Pier

Website: www.clactonpier.co.uk

From meeting the Easter Bunny daily in Discovery Bay to taking part in our seaside Easter egg hunt, there’s something magical in store for everyone. Take part in our daily Golden Egg hunt, where one...

Easter Holidays

28th March-12th April 2026

Venue: Colchester Zoo

Website: www.colchesterzoologicalsociety.com

Eggs-plore the wonders of wildlife this Spring and enjoy a day out at the Zoo with the whole family whilst also supporting endangered species from across the globe. Plus, the Wild Vibe Crew return with...

Easter Trail

28th March-12th April 2026

Venue: Natural History Museum

Website: colchester.cimuseums.org.uk/events

Follow clues around the museum, complete a fun worksheet, and uncover fascinating facts as you explore natural history in this interactive, hands-on adventure designed for curious young visitors. Free.

Tiny Planet

28th March 2026

Venue: Chelmsford Theatre

Website: www.chelmsfordtheatre.co.uk

This is a truly unique piece of puppet theatre for the whole family. Tiny Planet carries the echos of The Little Prince, inviting you on a journey to explore how we all can sometimes feel impossibly small...

Easter Pantomime - Mother Goose

29th March 2026

Venue: Princes Theatre

Website: www.princestheatre.co.uk

Anton Benson Productions return to Clacton with another EGGcellent Easter Panto full of song, dance, splendid sets, colourful costumes and lots and lots of laughs.Will Mother Goose fall foul of Demon Vanity's...

Ice Age Adventure Live

29th March 2026

Venue: West Cliff Theatre

Website: www.westcliffclacton.co.uk

Brace yourselves for a mammoth mission in the frozen world of Ice Age Adventure Live! Journey back in time to meet incredible prehistoric animals in the coolest family show this side of the arctic circle....

Costumed Character

30th March 2026

Venue: Colchester Castle

Website: colchester.cimuseums.org.uk/events

Meet a medieval costumed character and step back into life at the Castle! Join our friendly historical character and enjoy simple medieval style games, pick up a sticker, and discover what everyday life...

Easter Adventures at Essex Wildlife Trust

30th March-12th April 2026

Venue: Multiple locations with Essex Wildlife Trust

Website: www.essexwt.org.uk

Follow the Easter trails, get creative with Easter crafts, try your hand at pond dipping, see what you can find on fossil hunts, and explore the woods in true wild style. Enjoy a whole host of activities...

Easter Kids City Camps and Courses

30th March-10th April 2026

Venue: Riverside Leisure Centre, Chelmsford Sport and Athletics Centre, South Woodham Ferrers Leisure Centre, Dovedale Leisure Centre

Website: www.chelmsford/gov.uk/getin

From 30 March to 10 April, at Chelmsford leisure centres, kids can jump, race and create their way through the Easter City Camps and courses. With everything from gymnastics and trampolining to scuba diving,...

Family Tours

30th March-3rd April 2026

Venue: Colchester Castle

Website: colchester.cimuseums.org.uk/events

Join a 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...

Fossil Day

30th March 2026

Venue: Natural History Museum

Website: colchester.cimuseums.org.uk/events

Dig into the past this Easter! Enjoy expert talks, fun fossil themed crafts and worksheets, and bring your own discoveries for identification. A brilliant hands on holiday activity for budding palaeontologists...

Grange Farm Easter Family Forest Fun

30th March 2026

Venue: Grange Farm Centre

Website: www.essexwt.org.uk

Fun in the forest for all the family to enjoy. Hang out in hammocks, design a den, get messy in the mud kitchen and so much more! Look for mini beasts, get making in the mud kitchen, build dens, climb...

Langdon Lake Explorers

30th March 2026

Venue: Langdon Nature Discovery Park

Website: www.essexwt.org.uk

Discover what lives in and around the lake through bird watching, lake dipping, and a craft! Families will enjoy a guided wildlife walk, learning how to use bat detectors to search for and identify bats,...

Belfairs Woodland Fairies and Elves

31st March 2026

Venue: Belfairs Nature Discovery Centre

Website: www.essexwt.org.uk

Let's find what fairies and elves call Belfairs Woodland their home this Easter school holiday. Use the magic to turn ordinary sticks into magical wands, hone your magic skills, mix a fairy potion, and...

Discovery Detectives: Kids Club

31st March 2026

Venue: Colchester Castle

Website: colchester.cimuseums.org.uk/events

Join Colchester Castle this Easter for a roaring adventure into the world of dinosaurs! Each week, young explorers will uncover a different dino through themed crafts, quizzes, games and museum trails....

Easter Egg Hunt

31st March 2026

Venue: Haven House

Website: www.havenhouse.org.uk

Go along to this Easter Egg Hunt on Tuesday 31 March at Haven House Children's Hospice. A relaxed family friendly event for younger children with a woodland trail, craft activities and time to play.

Musical Theatre: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

31st March 2026

Venue: Chelmsford Theatre

Website: www.chelmsfordtheatre.co.uk

Join Chelmsford Theatre for a whimsical musical theatre workshop inspired by the classic show Chitty Chitty Bang Bang! Perfect for young performers, this high-energy session is packed with singing, dancing,...

Musical Theatre: Matilda

31st March 2026

Venue: Chelmsford Theatre

Website: www.chelmsfordtheatre.co.uk

Join Chelmsford Theatre for a magical morning of mischief, music, and theatre in a Matilda the Musical workshop! Inspired by the hit West End and Broadway show, this fun-filled workshop invites young performers...

Oi! It's the Easter Holidays!

31st March-9th April 2026

Venue: Museum of Chelmsford

Website: www.chelmsford.gov.uk

Oi kids! Oi grown-ups! Come stomp and explore,Where dinosaurs rule and there’s fun galore! Inspired by Kes Gray and his dino delight, We’re painting, crafting, and digging all right! Based on the Oi...

Street Dance Workshops

31st March 2026

Venue: Cliffs Pavilion

Website: https://trafalgartickets.com/

Within these classes explore street and K-pop styles of dance, to some family favourite songs of the moment! These workshops will take place in the auditorium of the Cliffs Pavilion. Parents/carers are...

Toto the Ninja Cat – Family Storytelling Drop-In

31st March 2026

Venue: Mercury Theatre

Website: www.mercurytheatre.co.uk

These fun, interactive storytelling sessions are in celebration of the upcoming Mercury Original, Toto the Ninja Cat and the Great Snake Escape. This event is purr-fect for all the family to enjoy and...

Zog

31st March-2nd April 2026

Venue: Queen's Theatre

Website: www.queens-theatre.co.uk

A Roaring, Soaring Musical for Brave Little Dragons Everywhere! This charming smash-hit show, from the producers of Stick Man and Zog and the Flying Doctors and featuring joyful songs by Joe Stilgoe with...

Easter Egg Hunt with Pirate Pete

1st April 2026

Venue: Havering Museum

Website: www.haveringmuseum.org.uk

Join Havering Museum to become a Pirate, learn about the Pirate Code and share some of Pirate Pete’s Chocolate Treasure. Go dressed as a Pirate and you might win a prize. 11.30am-12.30pm. Visit the website...

Musical Theatre Workshop: Hairspray

1st April 2026

Venue: Chelmsford Theatre

Website: www.chelmsfordtheatre.co.uk

Chelmsford Theatre are looking forward to meeting ‘The Nicest Kids in Town’ at their Hairspray musical theatre workshop! You will get the chance to explore songs through acting, dance and song with...

Musical Theatre Workshop: Shrek The Musical

1st April 2026

Venue: Chelmsford Theatre

Website: www.chelmsfordtheatre.co.uk

Join Chelmsford Theatre for a fun-filled half-day "Shrek The Musical" themed workshop, where young explorers will embark on a magical adventure through the swamp. This high energy, fun and funky musical...

Relaxed Opening

1st April 2026

Venue: Colchester Castle

Website: colchester.cimuseums.org.uk/events

Special sessions designed for visitors with autism or other sensory sensitivities so they can enjoy the museum in a calm and relaxed atmosphere. Also 8 April. 9.30-10.30am.

Try Scuba Diving this Easter Holiday

1st April 2026

Venue: South Woodham Ferrers Leisure Centre

Website: www.chelmsford.gov.uk

This fun session will show children aged 8-16 the basics of scuba diving under the guidance of the Orca Scuba Academy Diving instructors. The course starts in the classroom with a safety briefing, and...

Wonderful Wizards and Fantastic Fairies

1st April 2026

Venue: Epping Ongar Railway

Website: www.eorailway.co.uk

Join Epping Ongar for an enchanting day out with Wonderful Wizards and Fabulous Fairies, alongside steam hauled train services operated by 6989 Wightwick Hall, in its unique red livery fresh from an appearance...

Easter Holiday Fun – The Power of Communication and Egg Hunt

2nd April 2026

Venue: Museum of Power

Website: www.museumofpower.org.uk

Explore why communication is so powerful and exciting on earth, in space and in the animal kingdom through engaging interactive themed activities and crafts. The Easter egg hunt and crafts will complete...

Inflatable Fun

2nd April 2026

Venue: South Woodham Ferrers Leisure Centre

Website: www.chelmsford.gov.uk

In this hour of non-stop adrenaline, children can test themselves and go up against their friends on South Woodham Ferrers' twin-track inflatable obstacle course. See who can complete the course fastest...

Thameside Easter Family Forest Fun

2nd April 2026

Venue: Thameside Nature Discovery Park

Website: www.essexwt.org.uk

Enjoy swinging in the hammock, be creative with easter crafta, dig in the mud kitchen, look for minibeasts, and much more! Finish the session around the cosy campfire (weather permitting).

Toto The Ninja Cat and the Great Snake Escape

2nd-18th April 2026

Venue: Mercury Theatre

Website: www.mercurytheatre.co.uk

A brand-new family musical for everyone over the age of 5! Based on Dermot O’Leary’s best-selling children’s book, illustrated by Nick East, this purr-fectly thrilling tale is filled with original...

Alice in Wonderland at The Meadows

3rd April 2026

Venue: The Meadows

Website: https://themeadows.co.uk

Taking place in Centre Square between 10am and 4pm, there’ll be storytelling with Alice, cupcake decorating at the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, and a fun game of flamingo croquet. It will be a day to create...

Discover Exhibition

3rd April-1st November 2027

Venue: Hollytrees Museum

Website: colchester.cimuseums.org.uk/events

A major new exhibition launches at Hollytrees Museum with fascinating objects and stories from the past to discover, including a BIG surprise arriving over Easter weekend—keep an eye on Colchester Museums’...

Easter Magical Memories

3rd-6th April 2026

Venue: Epping Ongar Railway

Website: www.eorailway.co.uk

Board the Easter Express and make some magical memories. Find all the eggs that the Easter Bunny has hidden all along the line. Running the length of the railway track, from Ongar through to Coopersale,...

Thameside Egg-cellent Easter

3rd April 2026

Venue: Thameside Nature Discovery Park

Website: www.essexwt.org.uk

Spring into the Easter school holiday at Thameside with Egg-cellent Easter! Follow the Easter trail to collect your prize and enjoy a session of pond dipping. Children must be accompanied by an adult....

The Tiger Who Came to Tea

3rd-5th April 2026

Venue: Chelmsford Theatre

Website: www.chelmsfordtheatre.co.uk

Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos. Don’t miss this stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem......

Knights of Middle England Joust

5th-6th April 2026

Venue: Hedingham Castle

Website: www.hedinghamcastle.co.uk

Prepare for an unforgettable spectacle as the magnificent Knights of Middle England charge onto the Hedingham battleground, displaying breathtaking skill, courage and chivalry as they compete to be crowned...

Ministry of Science Live

6th April 2026

Venue: Chelmsford Theatre

Website: www.chelmsfordtheatre.co.uk

Join the presenters as they dive deep into the world of science and look at how science shapes the modern world we live in with a few loud bangs along the way! Expect 20ft liquid nitrogen clouds, exploding...

Bluey's Big Play

8th-12th April 2026

Venue: Cliffs Pavilion

Website: https://trafalgartickets.com/

Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli are returning to Southend in the Olivier award-nominated live stage show. Featuring brilliantly created puppets, this theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® award-winning children’s...

Comedy Club 4 Kids

8th April 2026

Venue: Queen's Theatre

Website: www.queens-theatre.co.uk

The show is family-friendly but without any patronising idiocy. In fact, it’s just like a normal comedy club, but it’s on during the day, kids are allowed in, and thus there is a higher-than-usual...

Family Theatre Tour

8th April 2026

Venue: Mercury Theatre

Website: www.mercurytheatre.co.uk

Step through the doors and enter the magical world behind the scenes at the Mercury Theatre. Along the way, you will take part in a fun scavenger hunt, see amazing props and costumes up close, and even...

Fun Easter Crafts Activities

8th April 2026

Venue: Havering Museum

Website: www.haveringmuseum.org.uk

Fun Easter crafts to explore, Egg-citing/ Egg-straordinary Fun crafts where you can be creative and let your imagination explode. 11.30am-12.30pm. £4 per child. Book tickets online.

Musical Theatre Masterclasses

8th April 2026

Venue: Palace Theatre

Website: https://trafalgartickets.com/

This Easter Holiday, Ailish will be using her wealth of experience to work with young people aged 6–17. Within these classes explore singing, dancing, and acting, all taking inspiration from well-known...

Parkour Adventure

8th April 2026

Venue: Chelmsford Sport and Athletics Centre 

Website: www.chelmsford.gov.uk

Join this exciting Parkour session, where your child will explore the art of movement in a fun and safe environment. The experienced coaches will guide them through a series of playful obstacles designed...

Sweet and Sour

8th April 2026

Venue: Queen's Theatre

Website: www.queens-theatre.co.uk

Get ready for an electrifying night of pop anthems, heartbreak hits, and fierce rival vibes at Sweet and Sour. Featuring a powerhouse live band and dynamic dancers, this show brings every beat and lyric...

Thameside Wild Evening Out

8th April 2026

Venue: Thameside Nature Discovery Park

Website: www.essexwt.org.uk

Discover the wildlife of Thameside as the sun sets, with bug hunting, forest fun, and a campfire (weather permitting - you will receive an email of food suggestions for toasting after booking). Suitable...

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

9th-12th April 2026

Venue: Princes Theatre

Website: www.princestheatre.co.uk

Take a fantastic musical adventure with an out-of-this-world car that flies through the air and sails the seas. Based on the beloved 1968 film version of Ian Fleming's children's book, and featuring an...

Roars and Rhymes

9th April 2026

Venue: Natural History Museum

Website: colchester.cimuseums.org.uk/events

Little ones aged 5 and under can enjoy friendly storytelling, lively sing along songs and simple games during this 45 minute session in Colchester’s Natural History Museum. It’s the perfect interactive...

Robin Hood - The Greatest Easter Pantomime Adventure

9th April 2026

Venue: Palace Theatre

Website: https://trafalgartickets.com/

Join Robin Hood and his band of Merry Folk as they outwit the wicked Sheriff of Rottingham, save the townsfolk, and help our hero win the hand of the fair Maid Marion – all in true panto style! Packed...

There’s A Monster in Your Show

9th-10th April 2026

Venue: Queen's Theatre

Website: www.queens-theatre.co.uk

A high-energy 50-minute adventure featuring lively original music, this show is the perfect introduction to live theatre. Expect plenty of playful fun for your littlest ones as their favourite characters...

Harlow Ballet presents Cinderella

10th-11th April 2026

Venue: Harlow Playhouse

Website: www.harlowplayhouse.co.uk

A delightful, family-friendly production featuring beautiful scenery, stunning costumes and elegant tutus throughout. Set to the glorious music of Strauss, this enchanting ballet promises a magical theatre...

Family Forest School

11th April 2026

Venue: Danbury Country Park

Website: www.explore-essex.com

Create lasting memories around the campfire, explore the native flora and fauna, swing in a hammock, challenge yourself to the rope ladder or just chill by the stream.These sessions run one Saturday each...

Indigo Moon Theatre Presents: Gaby Gulliver’s Travels

11th April 2026

Venue: Harlow Playhouse

Website: www.harlowplayhouse.co.uk

Told through shadow theatre, unfolding before your eyes, this new puppetry production explores how it feels to be big or small. How will Gaby treat the tiny people when she’s a Giant? How will Gaby survive...

K-Pop Party

12th April 2026

Venue: Charter Hall

Website: https://colchester-events.co.uk/event/k-pop-party

Full of the biggest hits and fan-favourite tracks from the smash-hit film K-Pop Demon Hunters.. this high-energy, family-friendly show brings the world of K-pop to life. Electrifying performances, iconic...

Owls by Candlelight

12th April 2026

Venue: Hedingham Castle

Website: www.hedinghamcastle.co.uk

During this fantastic experience, you will see a variety of owls and witness these beautiful birds demonstrating their natural abilities, including flying in the Castle’s impressive Banquetting Hall....

Forest School sessions for Home Ed: Danbury Country Park

13th April-18th May 2026

Venue: Danbury Country Park

Website: www.explore-essex.com

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.These sessions are run by...

Flowers And Friendship Bracelets

18th April 2026

Venue: Palace Theatre

Website: https://trafalgartickets.com/

‘Shake it Off’ to Taylor Swift; sing along to ‘Flowers’ with Miley Cyrus, dust off all your best dance moves and Hot To Go! With Chappell Roan, and not forgetting the unstoppable Sabrina Carpenter...

Sublime Science

18th April 2026

Venue: Queen's Theatre

Website: www.queens-theatre.co.uk

Packed with hands-on experiments, dazzling demonstrations, and crowd favourite activities like slime making, sherbet creation, and rocket launches, it’s the perfect way to ignite curiosity and inspire...

A Star Wars Improv Show: The One-Man Made-Up Movie

25th April 2026

Venue: Colchester Arts Centre

Website: https://colchesterartscentre.ticketsolve.com/

Fresh from a sell-out residency at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the new and acclaimed show embarks on its 2026 tour. Based solely on your suggestions, Jon will improvise an entirely new Star Wars film...

WiFi Wars

25th April 2026

Venue: Towngate Theatre

Website: www.towngatetheatre.co.uk

From classic TV game shows to zen-like word puzzles, from retro video games to modern first person shooters, WiFi Wars has something for everyone in its truly original whistlestop tour of all the ways...

Tales From Acorn Wood

2nd-3rd May 2026

Venue: Palace Theatre

Website: https://trafalgartickets.com/

Based on the favourite stories by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler brought to life on stage for the first time in an enchanting lift-the-flap experience.

There's A Monster In Your Show

3rd-4th May 2026

Venue: Chelmsford Theatre

Website: www.chelmsfordtheatre.co.uk

Tom Fletcher’s interactive adventures for big imaginations are leaping from page to stage, as the beloved Who’s in Your Book? series tours the UK in a brand-new musical show.A high-energy 50-minute...

Wild Keep Weekend

3rd-4th May 2026

Venue: Hedingham Castle

Website: www.hedinghamcastle.co.uk

From fascinating performances and captivating storytelling, to experiential workshops and inspiring conversations, there is something for everyone to discover. Learn a new craft, breathe in the great outdoors,...

Riki Cycle

16th May 2026

Venue: Queen's Theatre

Website: www.queens-theatre.co.uk

An environmentally conscious, live-action musical performance with puppetry, songs and interactive recycling. Riki Cycle is in training, and with help from his puppet friends Ali, Woodz and Tic, he learns...

The Essex Young Farmers’ Show 2026

17th May 2026

Venue: Boyton Hall, Roxwell

Website: www.essexyoungfarmers.com

Enjoy horse displays and experience thrilling main ring entertainment, this fantastic event promises a full day of excitement for all ages. The popular Children’s Education Area returns once again, packed...

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