What's On in Essex

Great Notley Country Park Junior Parkrun

Venue: Great Notley Country Park

Website: www.explore-essex.com

Join this free, weekly 2k run aimed specifically at juniors aged 4 to 14 years-old. Parkrun organise free, weekly, 2km timed runs around the world for children. They are open to everyone and take place...

Gruffalo Trail

Venue: Thorndon Country Park

Website: www.essexwt.org.uk/visit/nature-trail/gruffalo

Discover the magic of the deep dark wood with this self-led trail searching for the amazing hand crafted carvings of the Gruffalo characters. No booking required and the pathways are buggy friendly.

High Ropes Quiet Sessions

Venue: Nuclear High Ropes

Website: www.nuclearhighropes.co.uk

Embark on a uniquely tailored adventure where tranquility meets thrilling heights! The exclusive Quiet Sessions have been thoughtfully designed to cater to individuals with Special Educational Needs (SEN),...

Jigsaw Performing Arts

Venue: Chelmsford and Brentwood

Website: www.jigsaw-arts.co.uk

Jigsaw's singing, dance and drama classes are dedicated to boosting confidence, improving social and communication skills and are lots of fun! Find your place to belong this autumn, and have the chance...

Kids for a Quid

Venue: Epping Ongar Railway

Website: www.eorailway.co.uk

Keep the kids entertained on a day out with a steam and hauled heritage train service when Child tickets are just £1! Tickets offer unlimited travel on heritage steam and diesel trains and vintage London...

Laser Tag Parties

Venue: Laser Mayhem

Website: www.laser-mayhem.co.uk

Offering Laser Tag from 7+ years and Mini-Paintball from ages 8-13. Laser Mayhem activities are perfect to keep up those team bonds. The large party rooms are ideal and they also offer food packages. Call...

Little Monkeys Sessions

Venue: Nuclear High Ropes

Website: www.nuclearhighropes.co.uk

The new High Ropes Little Monkeys Sessions are crafted with your comfort in mind, offering access to the lower high ropes levels where you can build confidence at your own pace. Conquer your fears and...

Northlands Junior Parkrun

Venue: Northlands Park

Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/northlands-juniors

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds) held every Sunday at 9am. Free to join but you must register before you first go along. The aim is to have fun so go along and...

SEN Club

Venue: Time and Space in Battlesbridge

Website: www.facebook.com/sen.club.2024

SEN Club is a lively, fun club for children with special needs and their families. Activities include Lego, biscuit decorating, crafts and toys, the children also enjoy parachute games to music and a lovely...

Try a free Perform Class

Venue: Various venues

Website: www.perform.org.uk/try

Packed with fun drama-based games, singing and dancing, sessions allow reserved children to come out of their shell and give energetic children the perfect outlet to express themselves. Every child is...

Young Farmers Club

Venue: Lambourne End

Website: www.lambourne-end.org.uk/youngfarmersclub

The young farmers will be in a group of 12 and led by one member of staff along with additional team leader volunteers. The club aims to provide opportunities for young people to develop and participate...

Winter Reading Challenge

Venue: Various venues

Website: www.libraries.essex.gov.uk

Kids will take part in various exciting challenges ranging from reading to creating art to acting! They’ll choose from 12 challenges, and as they complete them, they’ll earn stickers to help the dragons...

Colchester Operatic Society – The Little Mermaid

Venue: Mercury Theatre

Website: www.mercurytheatre.co.uk

Let Colchester Operatic Society take you on an ‘under the sea’ musical adventure following the timeless tale of Ariel, a spirited young mermaid, who longs to be part of the human world. But transforming...

Pop Princesses

Venue: Towngate Theatre

Website: www.towngatetheatre.co.uk

A magical show where beautiful Princesses become Pop Stars. They just love to sing! Featuring a soundtrack of top pop hits from artists such as Taylor Swift, Meghan Trainor, Miley Cyrus, Dua Lipa and Lizzo,...

Children's Mental Health Week

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk

Place2Be created Children's Mental Health Week to empower, equip and give a voice to all children and young people in the UK. This year they're partnering with Here4You, supported by The Walt Disney Company...

Great Notley Country Park Junior Parkrun

Venue: Great Notley Country Park

Website: www.explore-essex.com

Join this free, weekly 2k run aimed specifically at juniors aged 4 to 14 years-old. Parkrun organise free, weekly, 2km timed runs around the world for children. They are open to everyone and take place...

Gruffalo Trail

Venue: Thorndon Country Park

Website: www.essexwt.org.uk/visit/nature-trail/gruffalo

Discover the magic of the deep dark wood with this self-led trail searching for the amazing hand crafted carvings of the Gruffalo characters. No booking required and the pathways are buggy friendly.

High Ropes Quiet Sessions

Venue: Nuclear High Ropes

Website: www.nuclearhighropes.co.uk

Embark on a uniquely tailored adventure where tranquility meets thrilling heights! The exclusive Quiet Sessions have been thoughtfully designed to cater to individuals with Special Educational Needs (SEN),...

Laser Tag Parties

Venue: Laser Mayhem

Website: www.laser-mayhem.co.uk

Offering Laser Tag from 7+ years and Mini-Paintball from ages 8-13. Laser Mayhem activities are perfect to keep up those team bonds. The large party rooms are ideal and they also offer food packages. Call...

Leisure World Holiday Camps

Venue: Leisure World Colchester, Highwoods and Colchester Sports Park

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

Leisure World Holiday Camps deliver action-packed days full of fun, creativity, and learning. OFSTED-rated camps ensure top-quality care and safety with passionate, experienced staff dedicated to making...

Little Monkeys Sessions

Venue: Nuclear High Ropes

Website: www.nuclearhighropes.co.uk

The new High Ropes Little Monkeys Sessions are crafted with your comfort in mind, offering access to the lower high ropes levels where you can build confidence at your own pace. Conquer your fears and...

Northlands Junior Parkrun

Venue: Northlands Park

Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/northlands-juniors

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds) held every Sunday at 9am. Free to join but you must register before you first go along. The aim is to have fun so go along and...

SEN Club

Venue: East Hanningfield Village Hall

Address: The Tye, East Hanningfield

Website: www.facebook.com/sen.club.2024

SEN Club is a lively, fun club for children with special needs and their families. There are a variety of activities for children to explore including toys, crafts and biscuit decorating. The children...

Try a free Perform Class

Venue: Various venues

Website: www.perform.org.uk/try

Packed with fun drama-based games, singing and dancing, sessions allow reserved children to come out of their shell and give energetic children the perfect outlet to express themselves. Every child is...

Young Farmers Club

Venue: Lambourne End

Website: www.lambourne-end.org.uk/youngfarmersclub

The young farmers will be in a group of 12 and led by one member of staff along with additional team leader volunteers. The club aims to provide opportunities for young people to develop and participate...

Number Day

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.nspcc.org.uk

Take part in 'Dress up for Digits' and have a fun-filled day of maths activities and games while raising money to support services such as Speak out Stay safe and Childline. For more information and to...

Seashore Science Lab at the Naze Wilder Families Club

Venue: The Naze Nature Discovery Centre

Website: www.essexwt.org.uk

Calling all budding scientists, geographers, geologers, and other curious minds! Explore and discover our fascinating coast as we adventure along the strandline, where the land meets the sea on the hunt...

Tap Factory

Venue: Chelmsford Theatre

Website: www.chelmsfordtheatre.co.uk

Prepare to be captivated as eight male performers deliver a unique blend of dance, acrobatics, music and comedy, creating a show that appeals to audiences of all ages. With live music and mesmerising choreography,...

Belfairs Saturday Forest Fun

Venue: Belfairs Nature Discovery Centre

Website: www.essexwt.org.uk

An afternoon of hands-on exploration and discovery for the over 5's in the wintery woodland. Look for signs of winter (and possibly the start of spring?!), enjoy natural crafts, and see if you can create...

February Half Term

Venue: Colchester Zoo

Website: www.colchesterzoologicalsociety.com

This February half term, enjoy a week filled with daytime activities suitable for children of all ages! Plus learn just what it takes to care for endangered species with the return of the Keeper on the...

Grange Farm Family Forest Fun

Venue: Roding Valley Meadows Nature Reserve

Website: www.essexwt.org.uk

Spend a marvelous afternoon exploring nature - look for mini beasts, get making in the mud kitchen, build dens, climb trees, be creative with craft, and enjoy a campfire (weather permitting). This event...

Guess How Much I Love You™ – A Garden Adventure

Venue: RHS Garden Hyde Hall

Website: www.rhs.org.uk

Explore the Guess How Much I Love You™ – A Garden Adventure trail following Little Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare around the garden. Investigate colours, textures and shapes found in the garden,...

Half Term History Makers

Venue: Audley End House and Gardens

Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk

Join characters from the past for heritage-inspired hijinks and hands-on shenanigans at Audley End this half term. This event is included in the standard entry price. Book online and save 15%.

Knightzzz at The Museum

Venue: Colchester Castle

Website: www.colchester.cimuseums.org.uk

If you’ve ever wondered what Colchester Castle is like at night, this is your chance to find out. Join the team for a sleepover experience like no other. Set up camp in your chosen spot and prepare for...

Roman Gods Trail

Venue: Colchester Castle

Website: www.colchester.cimuseums.org.uk

Go for a journey through Colchester Castle, where the myths and legends of Roman gods come to life. Take on the trail as a family or individually and uncover the secrets of ancient deities, their rituals,...

The Dinosaur That Pooped A Rock Show

Venue: Chelmsford Theatre

Website: www.chelmsfordtheatre.co.uk

Adapted from the best-selling books by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter, the whole family will have a poopy good time enjoying a brand new story for the stage. Featuring new songs by Tom and Dougie, a lot...

Snowdrop Walks

Venue: Hedingham Castle

Website: www.hedinghamcastle.co.uk

The snowdrops are peeking out from beneath their leafy blanket to mark the beginning of spring. Tickets include entry to the ancient grounds and Norman Castle Keep, with the tearooms open serving light...

Craft Workshops

Venue: RHS Garden Hyde Hall

Website: www.rhs.org.uk

Get stuck into three fun craft activities in the Hilltop Lodge. 45-minute sessions at 10.15am, 11.15am, 12.45pm and 1.30pm, also 19 Feb. £2.50 per child. Recommended for ages 3+ (must be accompanied...

Face painting

Venue: RHS Garden Hyde Hall

Website: www.rhs.org.uk

Trudles Doodles face painting is back by popular demand. Choose from a range of designs to transform into your favourite character or animal.10.15am – 2.30pm, also 19 Feb. £5 per child. First come,...

Half Term Havoc - Spring into Springtime

Venue: Museum of Power

Website: www.museumofpower.org.uk

Stone Painting, Make a Paper Flower, Make a Puppet, Springtime Hunt, Experiments, Puzzles and more….

Knight School - Medieval Combat

Venue: Hedingham Castle

Website: www.hedinghamcastle.co.uk

Learn together and fight together in duels and team battles at Knight School! Using padded weapons, you will learn how to fight like a medieval knight! In each 1 hour session, be coached in combat techniques...

Play in a Day 5-10

Venue: Chelmsford Theatre

Website: www.chelmsfordtheatre.co.uk

Empower Arts bring an exciting, jam packed Play in a Day session to Chelmsford Theatre. Participants will start the day with warm up games and icebreaker activities to get to know their fellow performers,...

Pop Divas Live!

Venue: Chelmsford Theatre

Website: www.chelmsfordtheatre.co.uk

Pop Divas Live! Gives you the chance to sing and dance along to some of your favourite pop hits. Featuring songs from all of their favourite female stars including Taylor Swift, Little Mix, Ariana Grande,...

Reeking Romans- A sensory Family Tour

Venue: Colchester Castle

Website: www.colchester.cimuseums.org.uk

This immersive experience takes you into the depths of the Roman past. As you explore the castles historic Roman vaults, you will get a chance to hear stories from the past, hold historic objects and sniff...

Science Museum Live!

Venue: Harlow Playhouse

Website: www.harlowplayhouse.co.uk

Experience the brand-new stage show from Mark Thompson Productions which will ignite your curiosity, fuel your imagination and inspire you in new and exciting ways. This family production is sure to capture...

The Sand Dragon

Venue: Harlow Playhouse

Website: www.harlowplayhouse.co.uk

While on holiday Edie and her Daddy find a magical pebble on the beach that can grant you one wish. Can you guess what Edie wished for? Well why not find out by watching Theatrix Arts perform this magical...

Visit the Armoury

Venue: Colchester Castle

Website: www.colchester.cimuseums.org.uk

Step into the past, where a costumed character will guide you through a fascinating exploration of medieval and roman weaponry and armour. Visitors will also have a unique opportunity to view and, in some...

Abberton Brilliant Bird Boxes and Feathered Fun

Venue: Abberton Reservoir Nature Discovery Park

Website: www.essexwt.org.uk

It’s national nest box week and the perfect time to think about all things bird! There will be plenty to do, including a natural craft to take home with you, toasting a snack on the fire (weather permitting),...

Bedfords Bird Boulevard

Venue: Bedfords Park Nature Discovery Visitor Centre

Website: www.essexwt.org.uk

Explore the Bedfords Bird Boulevard and enjoy a fun and exciting craft.You will be given a map and invited to explore the Frosty Forest, on a journey to find the bird eggs scattered throughout. Who knows...

Create a Creature: Craft session

Venue: Hollytrees Museum

Website: www.colchester.cimuseums.org.uk

Inspired by Margaret Cavendish and the exciting new exhibition little ones have the chance to expand their imagination and craft a creature of their own. Drop in sessions running from 10.30am – 12pm...

Infinity Box

Venue: Saffron Walden Museum

Website: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org

Create a magical star-filled infinity box inspired by rocket one hour workshops at 10.10am, 11.15am and 2pm. £7.50 per child. Pre-book or drop in.

Pirates Love Underpants

Venue: Chelmsford Theatre

Website: www.chelmsfordtheatre.co.uk

Join a swashbuckling party of pirates on their quest to find the fabled Pants of Gold for the Captain’s Treasure chest. Filled with music, puppetry and glittering pants of gold, arr’ you ready to set...

Princess Live!

Venue: Harlow Playhouse

Website: www.harlowplayhouse.co.uk

Princess Live! is the ultimate hour long princess pop party, featuring your favourite fairy-tale royalty in this all singing all dancing hour long concert show. The ticket also includes a photo opportunity...

SIX Workshop

Venue: Chelmsford Theatre

Website: www.chelmsfordtheatre.co.uk

Commencing with a high energy warm up, participants will then learn a little more about the characters they will be depicting, the wives of Henry the eighth, before jumping into the routine prepared by...

Storytelling walk

Venue: RHS Garden Hyde Hall

Website: www.rhs.org.uk

Enjoy an interactive storytelling adventure walk around the garden with capitvating storyteller Mike Dodsworth.Sessions at 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm and 2.30pm, meet at Welcome Building. Recommended...

Abbotts Hall Wilder Holiday Club

Venue: Abbotts Hall

Website: www.essexwt.org.uk

An exciting programme of activities designed for children who love wildlife and time outdoors.There will be plenty of opportunities for nature discovery, learning new skills, and following your interests...

Comedy Club 4 Kids

Venue: Harlow Playhouse

Website: www.harlowplayhouse.co.uk

Since 2005, the Comedy Club 4 Kids has been getting the best stand-ups and sketch acts from the international circuit to do their thing for an audience of children and their families… but without the...

Fingringhoe Code Breakers

Venue: Fingringhoe Wick Nature Discovery Park Visitor Centre

Website: www.essexwt.org.uk

Calling all aspiring secret agents! Are you ready to crack all the codes and conquer the challenges hidden throughout the reserve? There may even be a small reward for your special service! Recommended...

Hanningfield Bird Box Building

Venue: Hanningfield Reservoir Nature Discovery Park Visitor Centre

Website: www.essexwt.org.uk

Learn the basics of birdhouse construction! A fun and hands-on workshop where creativity meets conservation! Adults will need to be comfortable using tools such as hammers and nails. Due to the nature...

Junk Model Robot

Venue: Saffron Walden Museum

Website: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org

Make your own mechanical mate with junk robot craft. 3 minute workshop starting at 10.10am, 10.40am, 11.20am, 12 noon and 2pm. £2.30 per child. Pre-book or drop in.

Langdon Family Forest Fun

Venue: Langdon Nature Discovery Park

Website: www.essexwt.org.uk

Enjoy swinging in the hammock, be creative with craft, dig in the mud kitchen, look for minibeasts, and so much more! Finish the session around the campfire. Advance booking is essential and children must...

Relaxed Opening

Venue: Colchester Castle

Website: www.colchester.cimuseums.org.uk

These sessions are suitable for visitors with ASD, providing an opportunity for them to explore the museum at a quieter time. They aim to minimise sensory stimulation in the galleries by turning off audio...

Rude Science

Venue: Cliffs Pavilion

Website: www.trafalgartickets.com/cliffs-pavilion-southend

Brace yourselves for BBC Gastronaut Stefan Gates’ revolutionary, high-tech, highly-explosive new show, packed with outrageous science stunts. The show transforms complex biology, physics and chemistry...

Snow White and Rose Red

Venue: Mercury Theatre

Website: www.mercurytheatre.co.uk

Loosely based on the original tale by Brothers Grimm, the Let’s All Dance Ballet Company breathe fresh life into this quirky story. With their signature lovely dancing, clear narrative and larger-than-life...

Thameside Spring Scientists

Venue: Thameside Nature Discovery Park

Website: www.essexwt.org.uk

Put on an imaginary lab coat and become a scientist! Enjoy some fun in the woods, where you can take part in some exciting experiments and make your own slime. This event is recommended for ages 5 and...

Ingrebourne Family Forest Fun

Venue: Ingrebourne Nature Discovery Centre

Website: www.essexwt.org.uk

A morning of wintery woodland fun for all the family. Get stuck in looking for signs of winter, explore, create natural crafts, and weather-permitting finish toasting a snack together on the fire. (Food...

Langdon Wilder Holiday Club

Venue: Langdon Nature Discovery Centre

Website: www.essexwt.org.uk

An exciting programme of activities designed for children who love wildlife and time outdoors.You can take part in everything from fire lighting to den building, natural crafts to tool use, and pond dipping...

LDN Wrestling

Venue: Princes Theatre

Website: www.princestheatre.co.uk

Back, bigger than ever before are the super heros and villains of LDN Wrestling! You've seen it on TV, now experience the magic and atmosphere of wrestling live in person. See the top stars of LDN battle...

Thameside Bird Feeders

Venue: Thameside Nature Discovery Park

Website: www.essexwt.org.uk

Drawing birds into your garden is simple: enhance the natural food sources with bird feed, and enjoy your new flying visitors. Drop in anytime between 2-3.30pm to make some bird feeders you can hang in...

Thameside Family Forest Fun

Venue: Thameside Nature Discovery Park

Website: www.essexwt.org.uk

A morning full of fun in this wonderful woodland setting. Enjoy swinging in the hammock, be creative with craft, dig in the mud kitchen, look for minibeasts, and so much more. Finish the session around...

The Brick People

Venue: Chelmsford Theatre

Website: www.chelmsfordtheatre.co.uk

Consisting of various LEGO® activity tables such as creating a mosaic using LEGO® dots and others featuring led activities like a speed challenge or tower building, where names of the builders are entered...

The Dinosaur that Pooped a Rock Show

Venue: Harlow Playhouse

Website: www.harlowplayhouse.co.uk

Adapted from the number 1 best-selling books by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter, the whole family will have a poopy good time enjoying a brand, new story for the stage. Featuring new songs by Tom and Dougie,...

Brightworths Dragon Trainers

Venue: Hedingham Castle

Website: www.hedinghamcastle.co.uk

An exhilarating new show from the creators of Brightworths School of Magic that’s bursting with fiery fun and adventure! Step into the magical world of dragons, full of interactive spells, thrilling...

Milkshake Live on Holiday

Venue: Harlow Playhouse

Website: www.harlowplayhouse.co.uk

Join your favourite Milkshake! friends on Holiday with Dora, Pip and Posey, Blue from Blues Clues and You!, Milo, Milkshake! Monkey plus two of your Milkshake! presenters for an all-new adventure! It’s...

Musical Theatre: Matilda 5-9

Venue: Chelmsford Theatre

Website: www.chelmsfordtheatre.co.uk

Participants will learn a fun routine full of singing and dancing to the much loved songs from the West End and Broadway hit. Taking place in the professional setting of our Theatre Studio, participants...

Musical Theatre: School of Rock 9-13

Venue: Chelmsford Theatre

Website: www.chelmsfordtheatre.co.uk

A fun, lively and energetic musical theatre workshop focusing on School of Rock: The Musical, perfect for those between 9 and 13 years old.Participants will learn a fun routine full of singing and dancing...

Naze Family Fossil Discovery

Venue: The Naze Nature Discovery Centre

Website: www.essexwt.org.uk

Go along to The Naze to discover why their cliffs are so special. This introduction tells you about The Naze geology and where to find fossils before heading out on a group fossil hunt. Take a bag or bucket...

Planting workshops

Venue: RHS Garden Hyde Hall

Website: www.rhs.org.uk

Visit the Hilltop Lodge to get your hands dirty in this fun planting activity, where you’ll learn how to make a paper pot, create your own plant label, plant carrot seeds and discover how to take care...

Breathe

Venue: Chelmsford Theatre

Website: www.chelmsfordtheatre.co.uk

Breathe explores the inner workings of trees, all beautifully realised through a combination of puppetry, detailed sets and live camera work. Underscored through a truly unique blend of thumping Drum and...

Cirque Enchantment

Venue: Towngate Theatre

Website: www.towngatetheatre.co.uk

This magical production features superb choreography, breathtaking live vocals and mesmerising circus performers. With an eclectic and iconic musical soundtrack including Wings, Mad World, Sweet Dreams,...

Jurassic Earth

Venue: Harlow Playhouse

Website: www.harlowplayhouse.co.uk

Meet the rangers as they take you on a journey through Jurassic Earth, introducing their herd of the most incredible Dinosaur species to have ever lived! A thrilling, fun-filled 75 minute family show suitable...

Pop Princesses

Venue: Princes Theatre

Website: www.princestheatre.co.uk

This is the children’s pop concert with a big difference. Featuring a soundtrack of top pop hits from artists such as Taylor Swift. Meghan Trainor and Miley Cyrus, Dua Lipa and Lizzo, plus a few of the...

The Olivia Rodrigo Experience

Venue: Charter Hall

Website: www.colchester-events.co.uk

After exploding onto the music scene in 2021, Olivia Rodrigo has produced a catalogue of anthems especially for the younger generations.The Olivia Rodrigo Experience is a tribute to the Pop Rock Sensation...

Winter Bus Running Day

Venue: Epping Ongar Railway

Website: www.eorailway.co.uk

Winter rides around the local area with a variety of vintage buses! The traditional Winter bus running event will see a selection of vintage buses from friends at the London Bus Company and other visiting...

Home Education Forest School sessions

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. Children have the opportunity...

Abberton Home Education Bows and Arrows

Venue: Abberton Reservoir Nature Discovery Park

Website: www.essexwt.org.uk

This is a themed drop-off home education session for age 8+. Each session has a theme, where we will complete activities and engage with nature, based on the month's topic. This is a relaxed session where...

Family Forest School

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...

There's A Monster In Your Show

Venue: Palace Theatre

Website: www.trafalgartickets.com/palace-theatre-southend

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

Calm at The Castle

Venue: Colchester Castle

Website: www.colchester.cimuseums.org.uk

Join Colchester Castle on the first Sunday of the month for a little calm at Colchester Castle. These sessions are suitable for visitors with ASD, providing an opportunity for them to explore the museum...

RBO: Swan Lake

Venue: Chelmsford Theatre

Website: www.chelmsfordtheatre.co.uk

Prince Siegfried chances upon a flock of swans while out hunting. When one of the swans turns into a beautiful woman, Odette, he is immediately enraptured. But, she is under a spell that holds her captive,...

The Little Mermaid

Venue: Towngate Theatre

Website: www.towngatetheatre.co.uk

Packed with dazzling sets, colourful characters, astounding choreography, original music, and heaps of audience participation. Guaranteed to make a splash with the whole family, this energetic and shrimp-ly...

World Book Day

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.worldbookday.com

Join in this celebration of authors, illustrators, books and (most importantly) a celebration of reading. World Book Day is about celebrating books and reading all year round. Visit the website for activities...

British Science Week 2025

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.britishscienceweek.org

British Science Week is a ten-day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths which takes place each March. The theme for 2025 is 'Change and adapt'. Visit the website to download the activity...

KS1 Science Home Education Session (5 - 7 years)

Venue: RHS Garden Hyde Hall

Website: www.rhs.org.uk

Take your home-educated children to RHS Garden Hyde Hall for a morning of discovery and garden exploration led by their Education Officers. These educational workshops are curriculum-adjacent and designed...

Tap Factory

Venue: Towngate Theatre

Website: www.towngatetheatre.co.uk

Prepare to be captivated as eight extraordinary male performers deliver a sensational blend of dance, acrobatics, music and comedy, creating a show that appeals to audiences of all ages. This mind-blowing...

Strictly Air Ambulance

Venue: Brentwood Centre

Address: Essex

Website: www.ehaat.org

The Essex and Herts Air Ambulance Trust (EHAAT) is delighted to announce the return of its annual fundraiser, Strictly Air Ambulance, now celebrating its thirteenth consecutive year. This spectacular...

Tap Factory

Venue: West Cliff Clacton

Website: www.westcliffclacton.co.uk

Prepare to be captivated as eight extraordinary male performers deliver a sensational blend of dance, acrobatics, music, and comedy, creating a show that appeals to audiences of all ages.This mind-blowing...

Science Sunday

Venue: Museum of Power

Website: www.museumofpower.org.uk

Part of National Science Week: Wild & Wacky Demonstrations with ‘Mad Professor Jones’, CHAOS Science, Star with our Stormtroopers, Miniature Railway, Model Village & lots more….Adult £9, Children...

Great Big School Clean 2025

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.keepbritaintidy.org

Join the Great Big School Clean this spring and be part of the #BigBagChallenge - make a big difference to care for the places and the planet we love. Pledge as a school and you’ll receive a...

Red Nose Day

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.comicrelief.com

The funniest day of the year is back on 21 March 2025. Get ready to feel good, give big and do something funny for money. Times are tough but if you can give just a little bit it will go to people in the...

Strawberries In The Snow

Venue: Colchester Arts Centre

Website: www.colchesterartscentre.com

Hers is an adventure through the seasons from crisp white paper pages to bright colourful pop-up scenes in a show about the changes in the seasons, unseasonal weather patterns, overcoming adversity and...

Tinkerbell, Hook & the Golden Treasure

Venue: Towngate Theatre

Website: www.towngatetheatre.co.uk

When Peter Pan goes missing in search of buried treasure, Tinkerbell decides that as his best friend, she must try and find him. With help from her friends in Neverland, she sets sail for the spooky and...

Schools Football Week 2025

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.schoolsfootball.org/campaigns-and-events/schools-football-week

Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of this fantastic campaign celebrating the importance of schools’ football, competitive or otherwise, to pupils across England and provides teachers and coaches...