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I know it seems very early to be talking about Christmas BUT lots of events are starting to get booked up already. You'll find everything you need right here on Mum's guide to Romford. This webpage will be updated regularly with new information so keep checking!
Just click the links below for more details,
Primary School open days are slowly starting to be announced. As this happens they will be added to the list. Keep checking the link below.
To see the full list of secondary school open events which includes times of head teacher talks and booking information
You will also find all the information and links you need to complete your child's application here
Check out what’s happening via our what’s on guide but don’t forget to check out pumpkin picking venues too! Lots to do over the half term break!
Frightening Fun & Scary Snacks
Updated 28/08/24
The Pumpkin Field
28th September
- 2nd November
The Green Barn, Wickford
Spook Fest at Aldenham Country Park
12th October
- 3rd November
Aldenham Country Park, Boreham Wood
Halloween Festival 2024
26th October
- 3rd November
Old Macdonalds Farm, Weald Road
Halloween Special at Audley End Miniature Railway
26th October
- 3rd November
Audley End Miniature Railway, Saffron Walden
Halloween Festival 2024
26th October
- 3rd November
Old Macdonalds Farm, Weald Road
Halloween Family Adventure at Whipsnade Zoo
26th October
- 3rd November
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, Dunstable
Shriek Week
26th October
- 3rd November
Colchester Zoo, Colchester
Halloween at Wyvernwood
26th October
- 3rd November
Wyvernwood, Colchester
Spooktacular Hunt
(FREE)
29th October
- 2nd November
Valence House Museum, Margery Road, Dagenham.
Half Term Spooky Going's on
30th October
- 3rd November
Museum of Power, Maldon
Ghostly Games
(FREE)
30th October
- 3rd November
Rainham Hall, Rainham
Half Term Spooky Going's on
30th October
- 3rd November
Museum of Power, Maldon
Half Term Spooky Going's on
30th October
- 3rd November
Museum of Power, Maldon
A Place For Me?
30th October
- 2nd November
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch, Billet Lane
Barlaylands Family Fireworks
1st November
- 3rd November
Barleylands Farm, Billericay
Chelmsford Round Table Charity Fireworks
2nd November
Admirals Park, Chelmsford
Magical Evening of Fireworks at Marsh Farm
2nd November
- 3rd November
Marsh Farm, South Woodham Ferrers
FREE Southend Seafront Fireworks
(FREE)
2nd November
Southend Seafront, Southend On Sea
The Alchemist's Apprentice
2nd November
Valence House Museum, Margery Road, Dagenham.
Mum Time Disco
2nd November
Collier Row Methodist Church, 91 Clockhouse Ln
Diesel Days
2nd November
East Anglian Railway Museum, Colchester
Bonfire and fireworks night at Harlow Town Park
(FREE)
3rd November
Harlow Town Park, Harlow
Steam Day
3rd November
Chappel and Wakes Colne Station, Colchester
Harrow Lodge Primary PTA Fireworks Spectacular
4th November
Harrow lodge primary school, Rainsford way or Barton rd
Guy Fawkes Night Fireworks
(FREE)
5th November
Clacton Pier, Clacton-on-Sea
Harold Wood PTA Fireworks
8th November
Harold Wood Primary School, Harold Wood
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