An unexpected hidden, magical, part-walled garden showing how much can be achieved in a small space. An oasis of calm with densely planted rich, lush..... more >

The Delves, Chigwell IG8 8AZ

Sun 28 Jul, Sun 15 Sep

Stamp Club Meeting (Rayleigh)

22Jul: All members display Acquired in 2023; 12Aug: Bourse Night; 9Sep: All members display Roaring '40s... more >

Parish Rooms, Rectory Garth, Hockley Road, Rayleigh SS6 8BA

Mon 12 Aug, Mon 9 Sep

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Essex

Frinton Summer Theatre - Annie Get Your Gun

Theatre-lovers will get plenty of bang for their buck on the Essex coast this summer as Frinton Summer Theatre presents another packed season of... more >

Frinton Summer Theatre The Big Top Tent The Greensward Frinton-on-Sea Seafront CO13 9PR

Tue 20 Aug to Sun 25 Aug, Tue 27 Aug to Sun 1 Sep

Bedroom Farce

You mean to tell me while I’m – giving you my all – you’re lying there thinking about floorboards? Set over the course of one evening, through a..... more >

Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch, Billet Lane, Hornchurch RM11 1QT

Wed 28 Aug to Sat 21 Sep

BBC Gardeners' World Autumn Fair

The BBC Gardeners’ World Autumn Fair, in association with English Heritage, takes place at Audley End House and Gardens from 30 August – 1 September... more >

Audley End House and Gardens, Audley End Road, Audley End, Saffron Walden CB11 4JF

Fri 30 Aug to Sun 1 Sep

30 Queens Road - Open Garden for NGS

A medium sized family garden with seperate zones. The front of the garden is a space for children to play... more >

30 Queens Road, Rayleigh SS6 8JX

Sat 31 Aug and Sun 1 Sep

Classic Car Show

Our annual show for car enthusiasts of all ages returns! View a vast array of classic cars and chat with their owners... more >

RHS Garden Hyde Hall Creephedge Lane, Rettendon, Chelmsford CM3 8ET

Sun 1 Sep

Barnards Farm - Open Garden for NGS

So much to explore! Climb the Belvedere for the wider view and take the train for a woodland adventure... more >

Barnards Farm, West Horndon CM13 3FY

Sun 1 Sep

Laurel Cottage - Open Garden for NGS

A romantic, quintessential cottage garden. Features intimate pathways meandering through borders with an abundance of cottage garden favourites and..... more >

Laurel Cottage, Manuden CM23 1DS

Sun 1 Sep

Stamp Club Meeting (Frinton)

2Sep2024: Andy Soutar displays Missent Mail to St. helena and another display, 16Sep2024: Simon Martin-Redman displays Wankaner & Sarawak Registered..... more >

Room 5, Frinton Community Centre, Soken House, The Triangle, Frinton-on-Sea CO13 0AU

Mon 2 Sep, Mon 16 Sep, Mon 7 Oct, Mon 21 Oct

Stamp Club Meeting (Basildon)

Malta (I. McElwain). Meeting of Basildon Philatelic Society. All welcome to visit. Membership subscription plus £1 attendance fee payable for..... more >

George Hurd Centre, Audley Way, Basildon SS14 2FL

Mon 2 Sep

Stamp Club Meeting (Clacton)

Middle East Forces (M. Carter). Meeting of Clacton Philatelic Society. All welcome to visit. Membership subscription payable for continued..... more >

Clacton Indoor Bowls Club, Valley Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 6NA

Wed 4 Sep

Long House Plants - Open Garden for NGS

A beautiful garden - yes, but one with a purpose. Long House Plants has been producing homegrown plants for more than 10 years and here is a chance..... more >

Long House Plants, Romford RM4 1LD

Wed 4 Sep

Stamp Club Meeting (Benfleet)

2d. Blues (A. Davis). Meeting of Benfleet & District Philatelic Society. All welcome to visit. Membership subscription payable for continued..... more >

Jubilee Hall, St Barnabas Church, Church Road, Hadleigh, Benfleet SS7 2EJ

Wed 4 Sep

The Confessions of Sweeney Todd

An original one-man performance featuring an audience with the infamous Demon Barber of Fleet Street himself, Sweeney Todd!... more >

Headgate Theatre, 14 Chapel Street North, Colchester CO2 7AT

Wed 4 Sep

Stamp Club Meeting (Witham)

The Treasurer Entertains (I. Kelly). Meeting of Witham Philatelic Society. All welcome to visit. Membership subscription payable for continued..... more >

Spring Lodge Community Centre, Powers Hall End, Witham CM8 2HE

Thu 5 Sep

Loughton Astronomical Society

Dr Chris Crowe: The Hubble Space Telescope - 25 years of Discoveries. The Loughton Astronomical Society is the home of all things astronomical in..... more >

Scout Hall, Loughton Lane next to the Cricket Club. CM16 7EJ

Thu 5 Sep

The Paul Simon Story - Shades of Simon

An evening of live music with outstanding five-piece band 'Shades of Simon' presenting the story and classic songs of Paul Simon in their... more >

Headgate Theatre, 14 Chapel Street North, Colchester CO2 7AT

Fri 6 Sep

Vulcan Summer Taxi-Run 2024

Join us at our Vulcan Summer Taxi-Run and see Vulcan XL426 blast down the London Southend Airport runway on Saturday 7 September... more >

London Southend Airport, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS2 6YF

Sat 7 Sep

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Moverons - Open Garden for NGS

Tranquil four acre garden in touch with its surroundings and stunning estuary views. A wide variety of planting in mixed borders to suit different..... more >

Moverons, Brightlingsea CO7 0SB

Sat 7 Sep and Sun 8 Sep

Street Eats 'n' Beats Festival

STREET FOOD | BOUTIQUE BARS | COOL BEATS A boutique dance music festival for all the family with DJ's, Street food trucks, pop up boutique... more >

Central Park Chelmsford Essex CM2 0RW

Sat 7 Sep

Heritage Weekend at All Saints Church Vange

Heritage Weekend - A display of buildings from 'then & now' around the Basildon Area. This display is supplied by Basildon..... more >

All Saints Church, London Road, Vange, Basildon SS16 4PX

Sat 7 Sep and Sun 8 Sep

18 Pettits Boulevard - Open Garden for NGS

The garden (80ft x 23ft) is on three levels with an ornamental pond, patio area with shrubs and perennials, many in pots... more >

18 Pettits Boulevard, Romford RM1 4PL

Sat 7 Sep and Sun 8 Sep

Loxley House - Open Garden for NGS

On entering the rear garden you will be surprised and delighted by this town garden. A colourful patio with pots and containers... more >

Loxley House, Brentwood CM15 9EL

Sat 7 Sep and Sun 8 Sep

Sandy Lodge - Open Garden for NGS

A stunning garden with views over Halstead; there is something to see every day. A ¾ acre garden created over 12 years... more >

Sandy Lodge, Halstead CO9 2QL

Sun 8 Sep

Oak Farm - Open Garden for NGS

Informal farmhouse garden of about an acre on an exposed site. Garden designed to make most of stunning views across Colne Valley to S and W, framed..... more >

Oak Farm, Colchester CO6 2AH

Sun 8 Sep

Stamp Club Meeting (Epping Forest)

Details and date/time of this meeting were not available at the time of writing. Please contact society before travelling... more >

Main Hall, Roding Valley High School, Alderton Hill (entry from Brook Road), Loughton, IG10 3JA

Tue 10 Sep, Tue 8 Oct

Stamp Club Meeting (Chelmsford)

10Sep24: Members display New Acquisitions; 24Sep24: Giles du Boulay displays Prussian Danzig 1793-1920; 8Oct24: Norman Sharpe displays My Favourite... more >

Christ Church United Reform Church, 164 New London Road, Chelmsford CM2 0AW

Tue 10 Sep, Tue 24 Sep, Tue 8 Oct, Tue 22 Oct

Dedicated to Dolly - A Dolly Parton Tribute Act

Step into the world of country music nostalgia with our mesmerising Dolly Parton Tribute Act! This enchanting performance pays homage to the iconic..... more >

Jobserve Community Stadium, United Way, Colchester CO4 5UP

Fri 13 Sep

Furzelea - Open Garden for NGS

Country garden of just under an acre designed, planted and maintained over time to showcase the seasons with colour, scent, texture and form... more >

Furzelea, Danbury CM3 4JR

Sun 15 Sep

Join our choir in Leigh-on-Sea/Southend for a FREE taster session

If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can! The Leigh on Sea Rock Choir is led by vocal teacher Chris Burgess... more >

Leigh on Sea Community Centre, 71 - 73 Elm Road, Leigh on Sea SS9 1SP

Mon 16 Sep, Mon 23 Sep, and more dates until Mon 4 Nov

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Join our choir in Epping for a FREE taster session

Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'? The Epping Rock Choir is led by local vocal coach Sally Creedon... more >

Epping Hall, St Johns Road, Epping CM16 5JU

Mon 16 Sep, Mon 14 Oct, Mon 11 Nov

More Rock Choirs

Stamp Club Meeting (Basildon)

Pages From My Collection (Members). Meeting of Basildon Philatelic Society. All welcome to visit. Membership subscription plus £1 attendance fee..... more >

George Hurd Centre, Audley Way, Basildon SS14 2FL

Tue 17 Sep

Join our choir in Great Dunmow for a FREE taster session

Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'? The local Great Dunmow choir is run by singer/pianist Hollie..... more >

Foakes Hall, Foakes House, 47 Stortford Road, Great Dunmow CM6 1DG

Tue 17 Sep, Tue 1 Oct, Tue 22 Oct, Tue 5 Nov

More Rock Choirs

FREE taster session with the Wickford Rock Choir

Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'? The Wickford Rock Choir is led by singer/pianist Chris Burgess... more >

The Bromfords School, Grange Avenue, Wickford SS12 0LZ

Tue 17 Sep, Tue 1 Oct, Tue 8 Oct, Tue 15 Oct, Tue 22 Oct

More Rock Choirs

FREE taster session with the Saffron Walden Rock Choir

If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can! The Saffron Walden Rock Choir is led by vocal teacher Sam Herbert... more >

Saffron Walden County High School, Audley End Road, Saffron Walden CB11 4UH

Tue 17 Sep, Tue 24 Sep, Tue 15 Oct, Tue 22 Oct, Tue 5 Nov

More Rock Choirs

Audley End House - Open Garden for NGS

Sweeping C18 parkland wraps around C19 formality in the parterre. Explore the enchanting Elysian Garden and the Capability Brown landscape setting..... more >

Audley End House, Saffron Walden CB11 4JF

Wed 18 Sep

FREE taster session with the Colchester Rock Choir

If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the local Rock Choir... more >

Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester CO1 1PT

Wed 18 Sep, Wed 2 Oct, Wed 9 Oct, Wed 23 Oct, Wed 6 Nov

More Rock Choirs

FREE taster session with the Chelmsford Rock Choir

If you are wanting to find a local choir to join you'll find a happy place with us in the Chelmsford Rock Choir... more >

Beaulieu Community Centre, Beaulieu Square, Centenary Way, Chelmsford CM1 6AU

Thu 19 Sep, Thu 26 Sep, and more dates until Thu 14 Nov

More Rock Choirs

Nuclear Blackout

Blackout is 5km multi-lap obstacle loaded night race. This race will launch you out of your comfort zone... more >

Ongar Road, Brentwood, Essex CM15 0LA

Sat 21 Sep

Oblivions Maxx

OBLIVION MAXX Oblivion MaXX is not available to book as a stand alone event. To enter September’s MaXX event you must enter Oblivion eXtreme in May..... more >

Ongar Road, Brentwood, Essex CM15 0LA

Sat 21 Sep

Politics, Religion, Food and Death

The Crunchy Frog Players return to The Headgate with another smorgasbord of classic and newly minted original comedy sketches, seasoned with a light... more >

Headgate Theatre, 14 Chapel Street North, Colchester CO2 7AT

Sat 21 Sep

Nuclear Blast

Nuclear Blast is a 5km obstacle loaded multi-lap course over mixed, muddy terrain suitable for all levels of fitness... more >

Ongar Road, Brentwood CM15 0LA

Sat 21 Sep

Haven House Mud Run 2024

You can join our Haven House wave at 2.00pm on Saturday 21 September. The Mud Run is a fun, super muddy obstacle course with around 20 obstacles... more >

Nuclear Races, Brentwood CM15 0LA

Sat 21 Sep

Artists' Open Studios

Head to the top floor of Valentines Mansion where our talented makers will welcome you into their creative workspace... more >

Valentines Mansion & Gardens, Emerson Road, Ilford IG1 4XA

Sun 22 Sep

Visit the Vulcan Day

See former Royal Air Force bomber Avro Vulcan XL426 up close in its hangar at our last Visit the Vulcan Day of the year... more >

Hangar 6 South Road, London Southend Airport, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6YU

Sun 22 Sep

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Isabella’s Garden - Open Garden for NGS

This enchanting town garden is bursting with a profusion of colour from early spring through to the autumn months... more >

Isabella’s Garden, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 2NE

Sun 22 Sep

Stamp Club Meeting (Rayleigh)

23Sep: Andy Howson and His Surprises; 14Oct: All members display The Swinging 60's; 28Oct: Competition and Bourse Night; 11Nov: Bill Wilson... more >

Parish Rooms, Rectory Garth, Hockley Road, Rayleigh SS6 8BA

Mon 23 Sep, Mon 14 Oct, Mon 28 Oct, Mon 11 Nov

Party for Singles & Couples

Come join us for a fun-filled evening at Chigwell Golf Club, 156 High Road, Chigwell, Essex IG7 5BH! Whether you're single or part of a couple,..... more >

CHIGWELL GOLF CLUB, 156 HIGH ROAD, CHIGWELL IG7 5BH

Fri 27 Sep

Nuclear Fit

Nuclear Fit is a new, high energy and exciting outdoor fitness race. Competitors start with a 1km trail run alternating with one unique..... more >

Ongar Road, Brentwood CM15 0LA

Sat 28 Sep

Owlets Wedding Fair

Explore a world of wedding wonders at The Brentwood Centre in Essex! FREE ENTRY FREE CAR PARKING FREE VIP GOODY BAGS FOR THOSE WHO..... more >

The Brentwood Centre Doddinghurst Road Brentwood CM15 9NN

Sun 29 Sep

Tony Stockwell - Psychic Medium

The popular star of TV’s 6ixth Sense, Street Psychic, Psychic Private Eyes and Psychic Academy, Tony Stockwell demonstrates his belief that those who... more >

Kenneth More Theatre IG1 1BT

Mon 30 Sep

Things to do around Essex

Essex, a county in the East of England, offers a diverse range of activities for a memorable day out. Whether you're interested in history, nature, or family-friendly adventures, there's something for everyone. Let's explore some of the best things to do in Essex:

1. Colchester Zoo:
- Colchester Zoo is a must-visit for animal lovers. With over 270 species set in 60 acres of beautiful parkland and lakes, it's constantly developing and has won many awards for its conservation work. Explore enclosures like the walk-through butterfly enclosure and the Rainbow Lorikeet area. Don't miss the state-of-the-art "Bears of the Rising Sun" enclosure housing sun bears Jo Jo and Srey Ya. Encounter Komodo Dragons, white rhinos, giraffes, and more at the "Kingdom of the Wild" exhibit¹.

2. Tours of Colchester:
- Join historical tours of Colchester, Britain's oldest recorded town. Explore its rich heritage, including Roman ruins, medieval architecture, and charming streets. Visit the Colchester Castle, a Norman keep with fascinating exhibits. Don't miss the historic walking tours and outdoor escape games.

3. Explore Southend-on-Sea:
- Head to Southend-on-Sea for a classic British seaside experience. Enjoy the sandy beaches, stroll along the promenade, and visit the iconic Southend Pier, the longest pleasure pier in the world. Explore Adventure Island amusement park and try the thrilling rides.

4. Discover Green Island Gardens:
- Green Island Gardens in Ardleigh is a hidden gem. Explore the enchanting gardens, featuring exotic plants, sculptures, and tranquil ponds. It's a peaceful oasis away from the hustle and bustle.

5. Partyman World of Play:
- If you're with kids, visit Partyman World of Play in Basildon. This indoor play center offers slides, ball pits, and climbing frames. It's perfect for a fun-filled family day out.

6. Bridge End Garden in Saffron Walden:
- Bridge End Garden in Saffron Walden is a restored Victorian garden. Admire the colorful flowerbeds, ornamental hedges, and historic features. It's a tranquil spot for a leisurely walk.

7. Imperial Bird of Prey Academy:
- Experience the thrill of falconry at the Imperial Bird of Prey Academy in Billericay. Get up close to majestic birds of prey and learn about their behavior and conservation. Enjoy flying displays and photo opportunities.

8. Go Bananas:
- For active fun, visit Go Bananas in Colchester. This indoor soft play center has slides, climbing frames, and a separate area for toddlers. It's a great option for families with young children.

9. Thames & Medway Estuary Helicopter Tour:
- Take to the skies on a helicopter tour from Southend-on-Sea. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Thames and Medway Estuary, spotting landmarks from above. It's a unique way to explore the coastline.

10. Historic Walking Tour of Colchester:
- Join a guided walking tour of historic Colchester. Learn about its Roman past, medieval architecture, and fascinating stories. Combine it with a visit to the local farmers' market for a complete experience.

Remember to check opening hours and any booking requirements for these attractions. Whether you're interested in wildlife, history, or family fun, Essex promises an enjoyable and diverse day out!