Events Around Essex

Barleylands Farm Park is seeking animal lovers to come down and meet our wonderful animals this summer.

Marvel at the building and construction of our new huge medieval Catapult Climb the Towers that would guard against attack from enemies Watch and join in with the amazing firing of our famous full-size medieval Perrier Catapult Children’s free colouring-in cards of various siege weapons Children’s colouring

This summer, over 200 paintings, drawings, prints and sculptures have been submitted by local artists, students and members of Colchester Art Society into this Open exhibition which celebrates the variety of creativity in Colchester and surrounding areas.

A full day of action packed supervised children’s activities for children in school years 7-11. Ideal for working parents. Activities include fun in the Leisure Pool, trips to RollerWorld and Tenpin, multi sports, trampolining and a trip to the cinema. Book online at colchesterleisureworld.co.uk/holidayfun

A full day of action packed supervised activities for children in school years 1-6, which includes swimming as a core part of the day’s activities. Ideal for working parents. Book online at colchesterleisureworld.co.uk/holidayfun

Hornchurch & Upminster Fundraising Group for Little Havens Children’s Hospice are having their Summer Quiz on Monday 20th Aug

Get making this Summer with Firstsite’s Holiday Fun! This summer Firstsite is offering MAKE, an opportunity to sculpt, draw and build a range of artworks based on the current exhibitions at Firstsite. MAKE will be running daily with new activities available each week.

Come and make some beautiful natural art in the forest. Join the learning team and get arty. Using natural materials make masterpieces on the forest floor just like Andy Goldsworthy, let your imagination run wild. Take home a 50 Things scrapbook and stickers. Booking Not Needed. Children and family event.

An Evening of Clairvoyance, Private one-to-one readings £7 (Tarot and Angel cards), Psychic Surgery by donation only with Healing Hearts Psychic Surgeons limited slots between 6-8pm , crystal jewellery & other Stalls, Luxury raffle £1, FREE refreshments including cakes, biscuits and freshly baked sausage rolls .

Unlimited rides on a diesel train, garden railway (weather permitting) and large model railway layout. Working signal box, exhibition centre, Travelling Post Office carriages, buffet carriage, shop and large free car park.

Golden Jubilees (Members’ displays). Organised by Basildon Philatelic Society. Contact for details: Alan Taylor (Secretary).

Whether you are a bouncing beginner or an advanced acrobat, this coaching session is for mixed ability – suitable for all aged 11-16yrs. Find out more and see our full summer programme online or call to book.

Free Creative workshops for young people (8-16 yrs). Booking is essential as places are limited. Make a cardboard seabird of your choice, using a range of sculpture techniques. Why not join us for our other Summer Workshops too?

Upstairs in Saffron Walden Town Hall. FREE ENTRY. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Crafts, collectables, Fossils, etc., etc. "You never know what you might find".

This workshop is for children aged 6 - 14 years old.A selection of seeds and materials will be provided to create the animal shapes and potato seed heads. These creations will grow well on a window sill or in the garden. This workshop is from 10am - midday.

Weekly walk around the beautiful countryside in Coggeshall every Wednesday morning. We meet in the car park at The Woolpack, Church Street at 9.45 for a 1 hour walk followed by coffee and biscuits. All walking abilities welcome, dogs on leads.

Come and make awesome dens in the forest. Join the learning team and learn how to build shelters. Work as a team and make a fabulous den using dead wood and natural materials without damaging the forest Take home a 50 Things scrapbook and stickers. Booking Not Needed. Children and family event. Dogs on leads welcome.

Unlimited rides on a steam train, garden railway (weather permitting) and large model railway layout. Working signal box, exhibition centre, Travelling Post Office carriages, buffet carriage, shop and large free car park.

A chat and a drink with like minded people

When Farmer Hoggett wins Babe, an orphaned piglet, at the village fair he has no idea of the incredible series of events he has begun. Adopted by Hoggett’s faithful sheepdog, Fly, the little pig soon settles into farmyard life.

Make your own police car, police dog, police horse and 1960s police box from card! Can you make up a story using what you’ve made? Suitable for all ages.

Is your child starting prehistory in school in September? Explore the fascinating world of prehistoric Britain! Learn about life in the Palaeolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic periods. Look at and handle early technology, including original and replica hand tools, weapons and a quern stone.

Art and Science workshops for children