Essex: News - October 2025

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Businesses Bring Christmas To Brentwood, Shenfield And Ingatestone High Streets

21st October 2025

Three free festive events will take place in Brentwood, Shenfield and Ingatestone High Streets this November and December, from Brentwood Connected, the Business Improvement District (BID), funded by town centre businesses in the three town centres, and supported by Brentwood Borough Council. On Saturday...

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Foxes Farm turns pink for 10 year anniversary

20th October 2025

This October, families across Essex are set to experience something truly unique as Foxes Farm marks ten years of its pumpkin patch with a bold new twist. To celebrate a decade of autumn traditions, the fields have turned pink for the first time ever, creating one of the most Instagrammable pumpkin...

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Triple The Spooky Fun This Halloween With Brentwood Connected

14th October 2025

Three free Halloween events will take place in Brentwood, Shenfield and Ingatestone High Streets this half term, courtesy of Brentwood Connected, the Business Improvement District (BID) which is funded by town centre businesses. On Thursday 30 October from 10am-4pm, a Trick or Treat Trail will take...

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For festive fun, hold a Reindeer Run!

11th October 2025

1 November - 22 December The Reindeer Run is a sponsored run, jog or walk for nurseries, schools and youth groups, that raises money for Farleigh Hospice. Getting involved couldn’t be easier: you pick the date, distance and location and Farleigh will provide everything else to make your event...

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Enjoy over 24,000 courses for free with Essex Library Service!

7th October 2025

Did you know an Essex library card unlocks career growth, creative skills, new hobbies and personal wellness? With a library card, members can enjoy access to over 24,000 expert-led courses on a fantastic range of topics through LinkedIn Learning, completely free of charge. Boasting around 60 new...

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Discover a hidden history this Halloween

6th October 2025

Step into the shadows of history this Halloween and discover stories that have shaped Markshall for over 1,000 years. From the powerful Honywood family to the legacy of Thomas Phillips Price and tales of the Second World War, the estate is alive with echoes of the past. The much-loved Halloween Trail...

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Shrek The Musical – This Christmas at Charter Hall!

1st October 2025

Make this Christmas one to remember as Shrek The Musical takes to the stage at Charter Hall, Colchester! Starring television favourite Danny John-Jules (Red Dwarf, Death in Paradise) as the hilarious Donkey, alongside the hugely talented Joseph Rawlings as the mighty Shrek, this festive family spectacular...

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