Welcome to your essential guide to what's on for children and families over the next few months in and around Romford. We also regularly post events, things to do and other news on Facebook and Instagram. If you are looking for Holiday Clubs and Camps we have a dedicated section for those. This page is updated regularly so do check regularly.
**As well as this guide, we have an amazing list of ideas to keep everyone happy this summer - check it out here
If you are running an event for families or children that you would like to list here please complete our online form to send us the details.
We do our best to ensure dates, timings and details about events on this page are accurate. However, to avoid unnecessary disappointment please do double check details before setting off!
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Saturday 27th July
Community Big Summer Blow Out
St Ursula's Primary School
Sat 27th July 2024
10am - 4pm
Save the date.
Start your summer with a bang!
Come and join the fun with all day wristband
And entertainment.
See you all there!
Slime Workshop
MyPlace Community Centre
Sat 27th July 2024
10am - 2pm
Let's Slime it!
One stop drop & shop
2 HOUR Workshop
Ages 4-11yrs
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Kids' Rip Collage Workshop
Hobbycraft Romford
Sat 27th July 2024
various
Get creative in a whole new way! This workshop introduces kids to paper ripping techniques that allow them to layered coloured paper to create amazing pictures. They'll love discovering how scrap paper can spark their creativity.
This is a great way to encourage their creative flair, with an expert Hobbycraft colleague on hand to guide them through each step. They'll have everything they need to make a wonderful landscape scene, complete with trees and a sunrise.
This workshop is designed to encourage children to get making. It's a great project for trying at home even after they've completed their first rip collage.
By the end of the workshop, their masterpiece will be ready to put on display!
Workshop suitable for ages... Read more
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My Pet Pals Workshop
Pets at Home
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
2pm
**This event is running at the Romford Store &The Gallows Corner Store.
Our much loved My Pet Pals workshops will be returning for Summer in a Pets at Home store near you. Running from the 20th July until the 1st September, come and join in this fun workshop all about Syrian Hamsters! Learn all about how to care for a Syrian Hamster and design your own hamster home, while also getting involved in some crafts and colouring!
Our My Pet Pals workshops help to teach children how rewarding pets can be and how to care for them, making sure you and your children are all clued up on pet welfare and responsible pet ownership - you'll get a truly hands-on approach to pet care.
Kids will receive activity sheets, a My Pet Pals certificate, and there is a chance... Read more
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East Herts Miniature Railway - Summer Gala
Van Hage
Sat 27th July 2024 - Sun 28th July 2024
11am - 4:30pm
Our next Gala will be held on 27th and 28th July 2024 - Summer Gala - Home Fleet. It will feature our Home Fleet of locomotives along with a few visiting engines owned by our volunteers.
Open Day at Wanderers Haven Animal Sanctuary
Wanderers Animal Sanctuary
Sat 27th July 2024
11:30am - 4:30pm
OPEN DAY
SATURDAY 27TH JULY 2024
11.30 - 4.30PM
BROOKMANS PARK DRIVE, FRONT LANE, CRANHAM, UPMINSTER, ESSEX RM14 1LW
07763646257 [email protected]
*FOOD AND DRINK AVAILABLE ALL DAY
*HOMEMADE CAKES *TOMBOLA
*TAROT CARDS *RAFFLE
*FACE PAINTING *LOTS OF THINGS TO BUY INCL ITEMS FOR YOUR PETS
*MEET THE TEAM AND SEE WHAT WORK WE DO WITH OUR MANY RESCUE ANIMALS
*WEATHER PERMITTING*
*DOGS WELCOME*
*CAR PARKING AVAILABLE IN ST PETERS HALL, FRONT LANE RM14 1LW*
*BUS NEEDED 248*
Day of Discovery - Festival of Archealogy
Rainham Hall National Trust
Sat 27th July 2024
11am - 4:30pm
Free, drop in, no booking required.
There's so much to discover in our local community. Come on in and start exploring.
Mammoths would have been wandering around this area around 400,000 years ago. Imagine if you could see those in the gardens at Rainham Hall today. One of the people who lived at Rainham Hall collected fossils and bones and helped find the best specimen of a Mammoth skull in the UK in Ilford. It's now kept at the Natural History Museum.
Delve into the history of the former Rainham Hall tenants with our selection of items found in the hall and gardens then have a go at making your own clay pot. Dig for fossils or see if you can release our ice age animals who have been frozen in time.
At 11.30am, 1.00pm and 2.45pm we welcome a posse... Read more
Barking Fire Station Open Day
Barking Fire Station
Sat 27th July 2024
10pm - 4pm
Barking fire station open day.
King Edward's Road
Sat 27 July - Come bring the kids, have some fun.
Food
Fun
Wet a fire fighter
Meet the blue watch.👍🏻
Summer of Games
Rainham Hall National Trust
Wed 24th July 2024 - Sun 28th July 2024
11am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 24 July to Sunday 1 September (closed Monday and Tuesday)
Rainham Hall Community Garden Summer of Games
Free to join the games. No need to book, drop in between 11am and 4.30pm Wednesday to Sunday. Café open on site. Additional ticket required for tours of Rainham Hall.
Rainham Hall Summer of Games takes you through the years from traditional archery and bowling to ribbon twirling and table tennis.
Great for individual play, with friends, or bring a group and see who wins a place on our winner's podium at the end of the day.
There's something for everyone to enjoy
Explorer Backpacks
Valence House
Tue 23rd July 2024 - Thu 5th September 2024
10am - 4pm
Explore Valence House Museum with our interactive backpacks, filled with fun, sensory, toy themed activities.
Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday, 10am-4pm. Please note the museum is closed between 12pm and 1pm.
Suitable for ages 3 and up. FREE. Drop in.
Hopefield's Summer of Fun
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary
Mon 22nd July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10am - 4pm
We're putting the fun into summer here at Hopefield and can't wait to welcome you all down for 6 weeks of school break adventure!
Join us for daily activities including inflatables, soft play bus, arts 'n' crafts, ethical animal encounters and so much more.
Max's Café will be open and serving up an array of tasty plant-based treats including jacket potatoes, sandwiches, baguettes, freshly baked items from Norwegian Bakers, as well as a range of hot and cold drinks.
But wait! There's more! Buy a ticket to explore our 53 acres and to say hello to our rescued residents and we'll give you a FREE return visit too! Double the fun for half the price!
So what are you waiting for? Book your tickets to our Summer of Fun TODAY! ... Read more
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Bubble 'n' Bop Children's Festival at Marsh Farm
Marsh Farm
Sun 21st July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10.00am - 5.00pm
Don't miss Marsh Farm's summer children's festival 'Bubble 'n Bop' it's bursting with bubbles and exploding with excitement.
There will be so much going on including our BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure to Explore, the much loved foam machine, our popular Splash Pool & Beach, our Train Ride, Fairground Rides & so much more!
Ticket includes Activity Book worth £16.99 & Free Festival Lanyard!
Enjoy a fun-packed day of family festival fun including...
🦖BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure
🏖️ The Beach
🚂 Ride the Train
🧖🏼 Foam Party
🐷 Adorable Animals
🤪 Adventure Play
⛱️ Sand Pit Fun
🍔 Takeaway Food & Drink
🕺 Bubble 'n Bop Disco
🎠 Carousel,... Read more
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Rough Magic
Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at Shakespeare's Globe
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sat 24th August 2024
11:00, 13:30, 15:00
Join us in the world of Shakespeare's magical characters as Macbeth's wonderfully wayward Weird Sisters cook up a supernaturally silly adventure of their own.
Following the Olivier Award-nominated, 'fantastically funny' ★★★★★ (Broadway World) Midsummer Mechanicals, Shakespeare's Globe and Splendid Productions present a brand-new family show, Rough Magic, in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse this summer.
'Round about the cauldron go;
In the magic creatures throw...'
The Weird Sisters need all the help they can get from their audience of supernatural apprentices (that's you!) and invite you to come along to the show dressed as your favourite magical creature. Fairies, witches, ghosts, or monsters - wherever you belong!
... Read more
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Summer Spectacular
Willows Activity Farm
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
9:30-5pm
Join us this Summer for a packed programme of summertime fun!
Come and get lost in our a-maze-ing Maize Maze but make sure you find your way out to enjoy our splash-tastic Puddle Play Park where you're guaranteed a splashing good time so don't forget a change of clothes and your towel.
Our daily programme includes adventure play, funfair rides, tractor ride, farmyard animals, indoor soft play - for one all-inclusive price.
Summer Multi Ticket 2024
Enjoy visit after visit this summer with the Willows Summer 2024 Multi Ticket.
The Summer 2024 Multi-Ticket is valid until 31st August 2024 and allows up to 10 visits in this period.
Our 'Ten Times the Fun' Multi-Tickets are available to purchase until 30th July 2024.... Read more
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Summer Magic Trail
Thorndon Countryside Park CM13 3RZ
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
Can you find the magical creatures hiding in Thorndon Country Park (CM13 3RZ), Weald Country Park (CM14 5QS) or Belhus Woods Country Park (RM15 4XJ) this summer?
Pick up* or download a FREE Summer Magic Trail sheet from Saturday 20 July until Sunday 1 September.
Find fairies, trolls, and maybe even unicorns, who live deep in the hidden corners of the Essex Country Parks. Count up your answers and send them in to enter our prize draw to WIN a goody bag and Explorer Pass (worth £85).
Discover the enchanted fairy doors to cast a magic spell, have fun with the selfie board and see what else you can spy with our Summer Spotters Guide.
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Gaia at Colchester Castle
Colchester Castle
Fri 19th July 2024 - Sun 15th September 2024
This summer, Colchester Castle is thrilled to welcome Gaia, a captivating six-metre diameter touring artwork that brings the Earth's beauty to an unprecedented scale. Developed in collaboration with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Bluedot, and the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres, Gaia is a mesmerizing installation that offers a unique and immersive perspective on our planet.
Crafted by the talented artist Luke Jerram, Gaia is adorned with intricate 120dpi NASA imagery, displaying the Earth's surface in remarkable detail. Visitors to the Castle will have the extraordinary opportunity to witness our planet floating in three dimensions, fostering a profound connection to the Earth.
Drawing inspiration from the Overview Effect, a transformative... Read more
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Heritage Summer Time Trail (London)
Various Locations
Sat 15th June 2024 - Sun 4th August 2024
JOURNEY THROUGH TIME TRAIL
Embark on a trail of innovation and creativity from Victoria to Strand, passing through Westminster and Whitehall. From 15 June, you can visit 11 London-themed sculptures, painted by artists from the London art agency, Artiq. Each sculpture is linked to augmented reality, exploring London's rich heritage and vibrant evolution.
Trail Locations:
*Teacup - Victoria Embankment Gardens
*Telephone Box - Westminster Cathedral Piazza
*Guard - The Guards Museum (arriving Monday 24 June, 10am to 4pm daily)
*Crown - St James's Park
*Pocket Watch - QEII Centre
*Postbox - The Supreme Court
*Rain Boots - Victoria Tower Gardens
*Taxi - King Charles Island (close to Trafalgar Square)... Read more
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Sunday 28th July
Summer Family Fun Day
Cottons Park
Sun 28th July 2024
1pm - 5pm
Put it in your diary!
Sunday 28th July
1.00pm to 5.00pm
Cottons Park, Romford
Rick n roll mascots, Punch and Judy show, circus skills, dancing, crafts, stalls, refreshments, food, cakes, books, games, ice cream and hopefully sunshine!!! We look forward to welcoming you. Free entry to all 😍☀️☀️☀️💚💚💚
My Pet Pals Workshop
Pets at Home
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
2pm
**This event is running at the Romford Store &The Gallows Corner Store.
Our much loved My Pet Pals workshops will be returning for Summer in a Pets at Home store near you. Running from the 20th July until the 1st September, come and join in this fun workshop all about Syrian Hamsters! Learn all about how to care for a Syrian Hamster and design your own hamster home, while also getting involved in some crafts and colouring!
Our My Pet Pals workshops help to teach children how rewarding pets can be and how to care for them, making sure you and your children are all clued up on pet welfare and responsible pet ownership - you'll get a truly hands-on approach to pet care.
Kids will receive activity sheets, a My Pet Pals certificate, and there is a chance... Read more
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Little Monkeys - at Nuclear High Ropes
Nuclear High Ropes
Sun 28th July 2024
10am - 11am
Little Monkeys Sessions
Embark on a thrilling adventure designed especially for the cautious daredevils among us! Our 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 challenge yourself as you navigate through the exciting obstacles. The supportive and encouraging environment ensures that even the most nervous participants can enjoy the adrenaline rush without feeling overwhelmed.
But the excitement doesn't end there! Brace yourself for the grand finale - the Big Zip Wire. Soar through the air and feel the exhilaration as you zip across the sky, conquering heights and fears in one unforgettable moment.... Read more
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Essex Fire Museum - Family Open day
Essex Fire Museum (Grays Fire Station)
Sun 28th July 2024
10.30am to 4.00pm
Come along to our family open day and enjoy our museum trails, arts and crafts, fire safety room, old fire engines and water squirting. The museum is free entry but visits must be pre-booked as we are on the site of a working fire station.
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East Herts Miniature Railway - Summer Gala
Van Hage
Sat 27th July 2024 - Sun 28th July 2024
11am - 4:30pm
Our next Gala will be held on 27th and 28th July 2024 - Summer Gala - Home Fleet. It will feature our Home Fleet of locomotives along with a few visiting engines owned by our volunteers.
Summer of Games
Rainham Hall National Trust
Wed 24th July 2024 - Sun 28th July 2024
11am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 24 July to Sunday 1 September (closed Monday and Tuesday)
Rainham Hall Community Garden Summer of Games
Free to join the games. No need to book, drop in between 11am and 4.30pm Wednesday to Sunday. Café open on site. Additional ticket required for tours of Rainham Hall.
Rainham Hall Summer of Games takes you through the years from traditional archery and bowling to ribbon twirling and table tennis.
Great for individual play, with friends, or bring a group and see who wins a place on our winner's podium at the end of the day.
There's something for everyone to enjoy
Explorer Backpacks
Valence House
Tue 23rd July 2024 - Thu 5th September 2024
10am - 4pm
Explore Valence House Museum with our interactive backpacks, filled with fun, sensory, toy themed activities.
Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday, 10am-4pm. Please note the museum is closed between 12pm and 1pm.
Suitable for ages 3 and up. FREE. Drop in.
Hopefield's Summer of Fun
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary
Mon 22nd July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10am - 4pm
We're putting the fun into summer here at Hopefield and can't wait to welcome you all down for 6 weeks of school break adventure!
Join us for daily activities including inflatables, soft play bus, arts 'n' crafts, ethical animal encounters and so much more.
Max's Café will be open and serving up an array of tasty plant-based treats including jacket potatoes, sandwiches, baguettes, freshly baked items from Norwegian Bakers, as well as a range of hot and cold drinks.
But wait! There's more! Buy a ticket to explore our 53 acres and to say hello to our rescued residents and we'll give you a FREE return visit too! Double the fun for half the price!
So what are you waiting for? Book your tickets to our Summer of Fun TODAY! ... Read more
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Bubble 'n' Bop Children's Festival at Marsh Farm
Marsh Farm
Sun 21st July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10.00am - 5.00pm
Don't miss Marsh Farm's summer children's festival 'Bubble 'n Bop' it's bursting with bubbles and exploding with excitement.
There will be so much going on including our BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure to Explore, the much loved foam machine, our popular Splash Pool & Beach, our Train Ride, Fairground Rides & so much more!
Ticket includes Activity Book worth £16.99 & Free Festival Lanyard!
Enjoy a fun-packed day of family festival fun including...
🦖BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure
🏖️ The Beach
🚂 Ride the Train
🧖🏼 Foam Party
🐷 Adorable Animals
🤪 Adventure Play
⛱️ Sand Pit Fun
🍔 Takeaway Food & Drink
🕺 Bubble 'n Bop Disco
🎠 Carousel,... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Rough Magic
Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at Shakespeare's Globe
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sat 24th August 2024
11:00, 13:30, 15:00
Join us in the world of Shakespeare's magical characters as Macbeth's wonderfully wayward Weird Sisters cook up a supernaturally silly adventure of their own.
Following the Olivier Award-nominated, 'fantastically funny' ★★★★★ (Broadway World) Midsummer Mechanicals, Shakespeare's Globe and Splendid Productions present a brand-new family show, Rough Magic, in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse this summer.
'Round about the cauldron go;
In the magic creatures throw...'
The Weird Sisters need all the help they can get from their audience of supernatural apprentices (that's you!) and invite you to come along to the show dressed as your favourite magical creature. Fairies, witches, ghosts, or monsters - wherever you belong!
... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Summer Spectacular
Willows Activity Farm
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
9:30-5pm
Join us this Summer for a packed programme of summertime fun!
Come and get lost in our a-maze-ing Maize Maze but make sure you find your way out to enjoy our splash-tastic Puddle Play Park where you're guaranteed a splashing good time so don't forget a change of clothes and your towel.
Our daily programme includes adventure play, funfair rides, tractor ride, farmyard animals, indoor soft play - for one all-inclusive price.
Summer Multi Ticket 2024
Enjoy visit after visit this summer with the Willows Summer 2024 Multi Ticket.
The Summer 2024 Multi-Ticket is valid until 31st August 2024 and allows up to 10 visits in this period.
Our 'Ten Times the Fun' Multi-Tickets are available to purchase until 30th July 2024.... Read more
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Summer Magic Trail
Thorndon Countryside Park CM13 3RZ
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
Can you find the magical creatures hiding in Thorndon Country Park (CM13 3RZ), Weald Country Park (CM14 5QS) or Belhus Woods Country Park (RM15 4XJ) this summer?
Pick up* or download a FREE Summer Magic Trail sheet from Saturday 20 July until Sunday 1 September.
Find fairies, trolls, and maybe even unicorns, who live deep in the hidden corners of the Essex Country Parks. Count up your answers and send them in to enter our prize draw to WIN a goody bag and Explorer Pass (worth £85).
Discover the enchanted fairy doors to cast a magic spell, have fun with the selfie board and see what else you can spy with our Summer Spotters Guide.
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Gaia at Colchester Castle
Colchester Castle
Fri 19th July 2024 - Sun 15th September 2024
This summer, Colchester Castle is thrilled to welcome Gaia, a captivating six-metre diameter touring artwork that brings the Earth's beauty to an unprecedented scale. Developed in collaboration with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Bluedot, and the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres, Gaia is a mesmerizing installation that offers a unique and immersive perspective on our planet.
Crafted by the talented artist Luke Jerram, Gaia is adorned with intricate 120dpi NASA imagery, displaying the Earth's surface in remarkable detail. Visitors to the Castle will have the extraordinary opportunity to witness our planet floating in three dimensions, fostering a profound connection to the Earth.
Drawing inspiration from the Overview Effect, a transformative... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Heritage Summer Time Trail (London)
Various Locations
Sat 15th June 2024 - Sun 4th August 2024
JOURNEY THROUGH TIME TRAIL
Embark on a trail of innovation and creativity from Victoria to Strand, passing through Westminster and Whitehall. From 15 June, you can visit 11 London-themed sculptures, painted by artists from the London art agency, Artiq. Each sculpture is linked to augmented reality, exploring London's rich heritage and vibrant evolution.
Trail Locations:
*Teacup - Victoria Embankment Gardens
*Telephone Box - Westminster Cathedral Piazza
*Guard - The Guards Museum (arriving Monday 24 June, 10am to 4pm daily)
*Crown - St James's Park
*Pocket Watch - QEII Centre
*Postbox - The Supreme Court
*Rain Boots - Victoria Tower Gardens
*Taxi - King Charles Island (close to Trafalgar Square)... Read more
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Monday 29th July
Kids' Clay Pencil Toppers Workshop
Hobbycraft Romford
Mon 29th July 2024
various
Add a fun twist to your stationery collection with colourful clay toppers! Make two farmyard animals using air drying clay, ready to jazz up the end of your pencils. You can choose from a cow, a pig or a cockerel design.
This is a great way to encourage your little ones' creative flair and help them master simple clay techniques. They can choose which animals to make using the clay provided, and they'll learn how to add all the details to capture them accurately.
With the guidance of an expert Hobbycraft colleague, this craft workshop is designed to encourage children to get making. They'll love the tactile nature of working with clay, and they're sure to be proud of their finished creations.
The clay animals may need time to set at home, but... Read more
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My Pet Pals Workshop
Pets at Home
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
2pm
**This event is running at the Romford Store &The Gallows Corner Store.
Our much loved My Pet Pals workshops will be returning for Summer in a Pets at Home store near you. Running from the 20th July until the 1st September, come and join in this fun workshop all about Syrian Hamsters! Learn all about how to care for a Syrian Hamster and design your own hamster home, while also getting involved in some crafts and colouring!
Our My Pet Pals workshops help to teach children how rewarding pets can be and how to care for them, making sure you and your children are all clued up on pet welfare and responsible pet ownership - you'll get a truly hands-on approach to pet care.
Kids will receive activity sheets, a My Pet Pals certificate, and there is a chance... Read more
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The Big Weave
Valentines House
Mon 29th July 2024
2pm - 3pm
Meet our textile artist Gepher Louis and learn how to weave a colourful paper box. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Only one adult per child.
5-10 years, £3 per child
Pond Dipping at Wat Tyler Country Park
Wat Tyler Country Park
Mon 29th July 2024
1pm
Use our nets to see what you can find in the pond.
£6.55 per child
30 minute activity
Ages 3+
Call 01268 205267 to book
Soft Archery at Wat Tyler Country Park
Wat Tyler Country Park
Mon 29th July 2024
2:30pm
A great way to start archery. The arrows have suction cups.
£6.55 per child
30 minute activity
Ages 5+
Call 01268 205267 to book
Grange Farm Family Forest Fun (3 - 11 years)
Roding Valley Meadows Nature Reserve
Mon 29th July 2024
10am - 12pm
Join us for one of our most popular events. A morning full of fun in nature - look for mini beasts, dig in the mud kitchen, build dens, climb trees, creative crafts, and enjoy a campfire (weather permitting - we will send an email of food suggestions for toasting after booking)!
Suitable for children aged 3+.
Please come dressed for the weather as we will be outside for the whole session.
Toilets available at Grange Farm Centre.
Advance booking is essential. Children must always be accompanied by an adult.
Events will be held at Chigwell Meadows. Meeting instructions will be sent on booking.
£7.73 per child (price includes booking fee & VAT)
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Explorer Backpacks
Valence House
Tue 23rd July 2024 - Thu 5th September 2024
10am - 4pm
Explore Valence House Museum with our interactive backpacks, filled with fun, sensory, toy themed activities.
Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday, 10am-4pm. Please note the museum is closed between 12pm and 1pm.
Suitable for ages 3 and up. FREE. Drop in.
Hopefield's Summer of Fun
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary
Mon 22nd July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10am - 4pm
We're putting the fun into summer here at Hopefield and can't wait to welcome you all down for 6 weeks of school break adventure!
Join us for daily activities including inflatables, soft play bus, arts 'n' crafts, ethical animal encounters and so much more.
Max's Café will be open and serving up an array of tasty plant-based treats including jacket potatoes, sandwiches, baguettes, freshly baked items from Norwegian Bakers, as well as a range of hot and cold drinks.
But wait! There's more! Buy a ticket to explore our 53 acres and to say hello to our rescued residents and we'll give you a FREE return visit too! Double the fun for half the price!
So what are you waiting for? Book your tickets to our Summer of Fun TODAY! ... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Bubble 'n' Bop Children's Festival at Marsh Farm
Marsh Farm
Sun 21st July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10.00am - 5.00pm
Don't miss Marsh Farm's summer children's festival 'Bubble 'n Bop' it's bursting with bubbles and exploding with excitement.
There will be so much going on including our BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure to Explore, the much loved foam machine, our popular Splash Pool & Beach, our Train Ride, Fairground Rides & so much more!
Ticket includes Activity Book worth £16.99 & Free Festival Lanyard!
Enjoy a fun-packed day of family festival fun including...
🦖BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure
🏖️ The Beach
🚂 Ride the Train
🧖🏼 Foam Party
🐷 Adorable Animals
🤪 Adventure Play
⛱️ Sand Pit Fun
🍔 Takeaway Food & Drink
🕺 Bubble 'n Bop Disco
🎠 Carousel,... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Rough Magic
Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at Shakespeare's Globe
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sat 24th August 2024
11:00, 13:30, 15:00
Join us in the world of Shakespeare's magical characters as Macbeth's wonderfully wayward Weird Sisters cook up a supernaturally silly adventure of their own.
Following the Olivier Award-nominated, 'fantastically funny' ★★★★★ (Broadway World) Midsummer Mechanicals, Shakespeare's Globe and Splendid Productions present a brand-new family show, Rough Magic, in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse this summer.
'Round about the cauldron go;
In the magic creatures throw...'
The Weird Sisters need all the help they can get from their audience of supernatural apprentices (that's you!) and invite you to come along to the show dressed as your favourite magical creature. Fairies, witches, ghosts, or monsters - wherever you belong!
... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Summer Spectacular
Willows Activity Farm
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
9:30-5pm
Join us this Summer for a packed programme of summertime fun!
Come and get lost in our a-maze-ing Maize Maze but make sure you find your way out to enjoy our splash-tastic Puddle Play Park where you're guaranteed a splashing good time so don't forget a change of clothes and your towel.
Our daily programme includes adventure play, funfair rides, tractor ride, farmyard animals, indoor soft play - for one all-inclusive price.
Summer Multi Ticket 2024
Enjoy visit after visit this summer with the Willows Summer 2024 Multi Ticket.
The Summer 2024 Multi-Ticket is valid until 31st August 2024 and allows up to 10 visits in this period.
Our 'Ten Times the Fun' Multi-Tickets are available to purchase until 30th July 2024.... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Summer Magic Trail
Thorndon Countryside Park CM13 3RZ
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
Can you find the magical creatures hiding in Thorndon Country Park (CM13 3RZ), Weald Country Park (CM14 5QS) or Belhus Woods Country Park (RM15 4XJ) this summer?
Pick up* or download a FREE Summer Magic Trail sheet from Saturday 20 July until Sunday 1 September.
Find fairies, trolls, and maybe even unicorns, who live deep in the hidden corners of the Essex Country Parks. Count up your answers and send them in to enter our prize draw to WIN a goody bag and Explorer Pass (worth £85).
Discover the enchanted fairy doors to cast a magic spell, have fun with the selfie board and see what else you can spy with our Summer Spotters Guide.
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Gaia at Colchester Castle
Colchester Castle
Fri 19th July 2024 - Sun 15th September 2024
This summer, Colchester Castle is thrilled to welcome Gaia, a captivating six-metre diameter touring artwork that brings the Earth's beauty to an unprecedented scale. Developed in collaboration with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Bluedot, and the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres, Gaia is a mesmerizing installation that offers a unique and immersive perspective on our planet.
Crafted by the talented artist Luke Jerram, Gaia is adorned with intricate 120dpi NASA imagery, displaying the Earth's surface in remarkable detail. Visitors to the Castle will have the extraordinary opportunity to witness our planet floating in three dimensions, fostering a profound connection to the Earth.
Drawing inspiration from the Overview Effect, a transformative... Read more
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Heritage Summer Time Trail (London)
Various Locations
Sat 15th June 2024 - Sun 4th August 2024
JOURNEY THROUGH TIME TRAIL
Embark on a trail of innovation and creativity from Victoria to Strand, passing through Westminster and Whitehall. From 15 June, you can visit 11 London-themed sculptures, painted by artists from the London art agency, Artiq. Each sculpture is linked to augmented reality, exploring London's rich heritage and vibrant evolution.
Trail Locations:
*Teacup - Victoria Embankment Gardens
*Telephone Box - Westminster Cathedral Piazza
*Guard - The Guards Museum (arriving Monday 24 June, 10am to 4pm daily)
*Crown - St James's Park
*Pocket Watch - QEII Centre
*Postbox - The Supreme Court
*Rain Boots - Victoria Tower Gardens
*Taxi - King Charles Island (close to Trafalgar Square)... Read more
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Tuesday 30th July
FREE Craft Tuesdays - Flower Mirrors
Romford Shopping Hall
Tue 30th July 2024
10am - 12pm
No need to book, just drop in - once they are gone, they are gone!
My Pet Pals Workshop
Pets at Home
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
2pm
**This event is running at the Romford Store &The Gallows Corner Store.
Our much loved My Pet Pals workshops will be returning for Summer in a Pets at Home store near you. Running from the 20th July until the 1st September, come and join in this fun workshop all about Syrian Hamsters! Learn all about how to care for a Syrian Hamster and design your own hamster home, while also getting involved in some crafts and colouring!
Our My Pet Pals workshops help to teach children how rewarding pets can be and how to care for them, making sure you and your children are all clued up on pet welfare and responsible pet ownership - you'll get a truly hands-on approach to pet care.
Kids will receive activity sheets, a My Pet Pals certificate, and there is a chance... Read more
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Children's Hot Air Balloon Painting Workshop
Hainault Forest Craft Courtyard
Tue 30th July 2024
10.30am - 12pm, 1pm - 2.30pm, 3.30pm - 5pm
Come join us for a fun-filled session of creativity at our Children's Hot Air Balloon Painting Workshop! Let your 4 - 14 year olds unleash their artistic talents as they paint their very own hot air balloons. It's a great opportunity for kids to express themselves and learn new skills in a friendly and supportive environment. Don't miss out on this exciting workshop!
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Crafty Tuesday at Thames Chase
Thames Chase Forest Centre
Tue 30th July 2024
10.15-11.15am and 11.30-12.30pm
Get creative during the summer holidays! Book our Crafty Tuesday session. During this session there will be 4 crafts to choose from on the day including: Make a frog, make a dragonfly, make a duck, create a fish.
Tickets are £3 per child. Children are to be accompanied by an adult at all times. Please ensure children are wearing appropriate clothing as they may get messy.
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Fairy Crafts
Upminster Library
Tue 30th July 2024
11am
Ages 4+
£3.50 Booking essential
Call the library on 01708 434933 or email [email protected]
Pond Dipping at Wat Tyler Country Park
Wat Tyler Country Park
Tue 30th July 2024
1pm
Use our nets to see what you can find in the pond.
£6.55 per child
30 minute activity
Ages 3+
Call 01268 205267 to book
Orienteering at Wat Tyler Country Park
Wat Tyler Country Park
Tue 30th July 2024
11am
Use a compass app to solve trail questions. The answers are hidden in the park somewhere
£7.65per child
1 hour activity
Ages 6+
Call 01268 205267 to book
Ingrebourne Wilder Holiday Club
Ingrebourne Valley Nature Discovery Centre
Tue 30th July 2024
9am - 3pm
Our Wilder Holiday Club includes inspiring activities led by our team of experts, opportunities for nature discovery and plenty of time for free play!
Take part in everything from seashore searching to fossil hunting, fire lighting to den building and pond dipping to animal tracking, our summer holiday club has it all.
Important Information
Wilder Holiday Club is for children aged 5 to 11 and will be running at sites across the county between Monday 29 July and Friday 16 August. Activities will vary by site.
Our Wilder Holiday Club runs from 9am to 3pm.
All our activities take place outdoors and children will need to come dressed for the weather. We recommend layers that can get mucky including long sleeves and trousers... Read more
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Grange Farm Nature Tots Summer Special
Roding Valley Meadows Nature Reserve
Tue 30th July 2024
10am - 12pm
Come along to Grange Farm for an adventure full of fun in our wonderful woodland setting! Enjoy swinging in the hammock, crafts, digging in the mud kitchen, looking for minibeasts, and so much more! We will finish the session around the campfire (weather permitting - we will send an email of food suggestions for toasting after booking). Suitable for children aged 18 months - 5 years. Please come dressed for the weather as we will be outside for the whole session. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Events will be held at Chigwell Meadows, meeting instructions will be sent on booking. Toilets are available at the Grange Farm Centre. Suitable for children aged 18 month - 5 years.
Please come appropriately dressed for the weather as we will be outside for the... Read more
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Explorer Backpacks
Valence House
Tue 23rd July 2024 - Thu 5th September 2024
10am - 4pm
Explore Valence House Museum with our interactive backpacks, filled with fun, sensory, toy themed activities.
Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday, 10am-4pm. Please note the museum is closed between 12pm and 1pm.
Suitable for ages 3 and up. FREE. Drop in.
Hopefield's Summer of Fun
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary
Mon 22nd July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10am - 4pm
We're putting the fun into summer here at Hopefield and can't wait to welcome you all down for 6 weeks of school break adventure!
Join us for daily activities including inflatables, soft play bus, arts 'n' crafts, ethical animal encounters and so much more.
Max's Café will be open and serving up an array of tasty plant-based treats including jacket potatoes, sandwiches, baguettes, freshly baked items from Norwegian Bakers, as well as a range of hot and cold drinks.
But wait! There's more! Buy a ticket to explore our 53 acres and to say hello to our rescued residents and we'll give you a FREE return visit too! Double the fun for half the price!
So what are you waiting for? Book your tickets to our Summer of Fun TODAY! ... Read more
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Bubble 'n' Bop Children's Festival at Marsh Farm
Marsh Farm
Sun 21st July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10.00am - 5.00pm
Don't miss Marsh Farm's summer children's festival 'Bubble 'n Bop' it's bursting with bubbles and exploding with excitement.
There will be so much going on including our BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure to Explore, the much loved foam machine, our popular Splash Pool & Beach, our Train Ride, Fairground Rides & so much more!
Ticket includes Activity Book worth £16.99 & Free Festival Lanyard!
Enjoy a fun-packed day of family festival fun including...
🦖BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure
🏖️ The Beach
🚂 Ride the Train
🧖🏼 Foam Party
🐷 Adorable Animals
🤪 Adventure Play
⛱️ Sand Pit Fun
🍔 Takeaway Food & Drink
🕺 Bubble 'n Bop Disco
🎠 Carousel,... Read more
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Rough Magic
Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at Shakespeare's Globe
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sat 24th August 2024
11:00, 13:30, 15:00
Join us in the world of Shakespeare's magical characters as Macbeth's wonderfully wayward Weird Sisters cook up a supernaturally silly adventure of their own.
Following the Olivier Award-nominated, 'fantastically funny' ★★★★★ (Broadway World) Midsummer Mechanicals, Shakespeare's Globe and Splendid Productions present a brand-new family show, Rough Magic, in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse this summer.
'Round about the cauldron go;
In the magic creatures throw...'
The Weird Sisters need all the help they can get from their audience of supernatural apprentices (that's you!) and invite you to come along to the show dressed as your favourite magical creature. Fairies, witches, ghosts, or monsters - wherever you belong!
... Read more
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Summer Spectacular
Willows Activity Farm
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
9:30-5pm
Join us this Summer for a packed programme of summertime fun!
Come and get lost in our a-maze-ing Maize Maze but make sure you find your way out to enjoy our splash-tastic Puddle Play Park where you're guaranteed a splashing good time so don't forget a change of clothes and your towel.
Our daily programme includes adventure play, funfair rides, tractor ride, farmyard animals, indoor soft play - for one all-inclusive price.
Summer Multi Ticket 2024
Enjoy visit after visit this summer with the Willows Summer 2024 Multi Ticket.
The Summer 2024 Multi-Ticket is valid until 31st August 2024 and allows up to 10 visits in this period.
Our 'Ten Times the Fun' Multi-Tickets are available to purchase until 30th July 2024.... Read more
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Summer Magic Trail
Thorndon Countryside Park CM13 3RZ
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
Can you find the magical creatures hiding in Thorndon Country Park (CM13 3RZ), Weald Country Park (CM14 5QS) or Belhus Woods Country Park (RM15 4XJ) this summer?
Pick up* or download a FREE Summer Magic Trail sheet from Saturday 20 July until Sunday 1 September.
Find fairies, trolls, and maybe even unicorns, who live deep in the hidden corners of the Essex Country Parks. Count up your answers and send them in to enter our prize draw to WIN a goody bag and Explorer Pass (worth £85).
Discover the enchanted fairy doors to cast a magic spell, have fun with the selfie board and see what else you can spy with our Summer Spotters Guide.
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Gaia at Colchester Castle
Colchester Castle
Fri 19th July 2024 - Sun 15th September 2024
This summer, Colchester Castle is thrilled to welcome Gaia, a captivating six-metre diameter touring artwork that brings the Earth's beauty to an unprecedented scale. Developed in collaboration with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Bluedot, and the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres, Gaia is a mesmerizing installation that offers a unique and immersive perspective on our planet.
Crafted by the talented artist Luke Jerram, Gaia is adorned with intricate 120dpi NASA imagery, displaying the Earth's surface in remarkable detail. Visitors to the Castle will have the extraordinary opportunity to witness our planet floating in three dimensions, fostering a profound connection to the Earth.
Drawing inspiration from the Overview Effect, a transformative... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Heritage Summer Time Trail (London)
Various Locations
Sat 15th June 2024 - Sun 4th August 2024
JOURNEY THROUGH TIME TRAIL
Embark on a trail of innovation and creativity from Victoria to Strand, passing through Westminster and Whitehall. From 15 June, you can visit 11 London-themed sculptures, painted by artists from the London art agency, Artiq. Each sculpture is linked to augmented reality, exploring London's rich heritage and vibrant evolution.
Trail Locations:
*Teacup - Victoria Embankment Gardens
*Telephone Box - Westminster Cathedral Piazza
*Guard - The Guards Museum (arriving Monday 24 June, 10am to 4pm daily)
*Crown - St James's Park
*Pocket Watch - QEII Centre
*Postbox - The Supreme Court
*Rain Boots - Victoria Tower Gardens
*Taxi - King Charles Island (close to Trafalgar Square)... Read more
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Wednesday 31st July
Bear Buddies
Kiddiewinks Softplay
Wed 31st July 2024
12pm - 2pm
Come down to Kiddiewinks soft play & have a soft play session & build your very own bear buddy! Children £10 adults £2
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My Pet Pals Workshop
Pets at Home
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
2pm
**This event is running at the Romford Store &The Gallows Corner Store.
Our much loved My Pet Pals workshops will be returning for Summer in a Pets at Home store near you. Running from the 20th July until the 1st September, come and join in this fun workshop all about Syrian Hamsters! Learn all about how to care for a Syrian Hamster and design your own hamster home, while also getting involved in some crafts and colouring!
Our My Pet Pals workshops help to teach children how rewarding pets can be and how to care for them, making sure you and your children are all clued up on pet welfare and responsible pet ownership - you'll get a truly hands-on approach to pet care.
Kids will receive activity sheets, a My Pet Pals certificate, and there is a chance... Read more
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Summer Holiday Havoc
Museum of Power
Wed 31st July 2024 - Fri 2nd August 2024
10.00am - 2.30pm
Bring your youngsters along to the Museum during the Summer Holidays and join in the fun of our activities - arts, crafts and 'under the sea' themed fun! All in our marquee in the courtyard and outside (weather permitting).
Astaria Model Village open & Trains running every Thursday only during the holidays.
Adults £7.00, Concessions £6.00, Children (5 to 15) £5.00 and Children under 5 £1
Crafty Cabin Open
FREE Family Fun Day
Park Lane Play Park
Wed 31st July 2024
12pm - 3pm
Bouncy Castles, Face Painting, Free Lunch, Stallholders representing housing services, Children's Activities & MORE!
Summer of Games
Rainham Hall National Trust
Wed 31st July 2024 - Sun 4th August 2024
11am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 24 July to Sunday 1 September (closed Monday and Tuesday)
Rainham Hall Community Garden Summer of Games
Free to join the games. No need to book, drop in between 11am and 4.30pm Wednesday to Sunday. Café open on site. Additional ticket required for tours of Rainham Hall.
Rainham Hall Summer of Games takes you through the years from traditional archery and bowling to ribbon twirling and table tennis.
Great for individual play, with friends, or bring a group and see who wins a place on our winner's podium at the end of the day.
There's something for everyone to enjoy
Race Against Time at Wat Tyler Country Park
Wat Tyler Country Park
Wed 31st July 2024
1pm
Can your family play together and solve our outdoor challenges in record time?
£6.55 per child
1 hour activity
Ages 6+
Call 01268 205267 to book
Race Against Time at Wat Tyler Country Park
Wat Tyler Country Park
Wed 31st July 2024
1pm
Can your family play together and solve our outdoor challenges in record time?
£7.65 per child
1 hour activity
Ages 6+
Call 01268 205267 to book
Inflatable Fun Day - Upminster Park
Upminster Park
Wed 31st July 2024
Ellis Leisure is back again! For another year of FUN for the children.
Ellis Leisure will yet again be hosting their Inflatable Fun Days for children of all ages (however aimed at children of ages 4-11 years old) with a dedicated section for toddler (recommend ages of 1-3 years old).
We will be providing a wide range of inflatables from 70ft assault courses, ginormous inflatable slides, large bouncy castles, large football dart board and a variety of inflatable games including our popular Rock and Roll Gladiator Duel for those feisty few! We will also have a separate area specifically for toddlers and those who are less confident and/or disabled. This area will contain smaller inflatables and a range of soft play.
Whilst we would love to have you... Read more
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Explorer Backpacks
Valence House
Tue 23rd July 2024 - Thu 5th September 2024
10am - 4pm
Explore Valence House Museum with our interactive backpacks, filled with fun, sensory, toy themed activities.
Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday, 10am-4pm. Please note the museum is closed between 12pm and 1pm.
Suitable for ages 3 and up. FREE. Drop in.
Hopefield's Summer of Fun
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary
Mon 22nd July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10am - 4pm
We're putting the fun into summer here at Hopefield and can't wait to welcome you all down for 6 weeks of school break adventure!
Join us for daily activities including inflatables, soft play bus, arts 'n' crafts, ethical animal encounters and so much more.
Max's Café will be open and serving up an array of tasty plant-based treats including jacket potatoes, sandwiches, baguettes, freshly baked items from Norwegian Bakers, as well as a range of hot and cold drinks.
But wait! There's more! Buy a ticket to explore our 53 acres and to say hello to our rescued residents and we'll give you a FREE return visit too! Double the fun for half the price!
So what are you waiting for? Book your tickets to our Summer of Fun TODAY! ... Read more
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Bubble 'n' Bop Children's Festival at Marsh Farm
Marsh Farm
Sun 21st July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10.00am - 5.00pm
Don't miss Marsh Farm's summer children's festival 'Bubble 'n Bop' it's bursting with bubbles and exploding with excitement.
There will be so much going on including our BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure to Explore, the much loved foam machine, our popular Splash Pool & Beach, our Train Ride, Fairground Rides & so much more!
Ticket includes Activity Book worth £16.99 & Free Festival Lanyard!
Enjoy a fun-packed day of family festival fun including...
🦖BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure
🏖️ The Beach
🚂 Ride the Train
🧖🏼 Foam Party
🐷 Adorable Animals
🤪 Adventure Play
⛱️ Sand Pit Fun
🍔 Takeaway Food & Drink
🕺 Bubble 'n Bop Disco
🎠 Carousel,... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Rough Magic
Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at Shakespeare's Globe
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sat 24th August 2024
11:00, 13:30, 15:00
Join us in the world of Shakespeare's magical characters as Macbeth's wonderfully wayward Weird Sisters cook up a supernaturally silly adventure of their own.
Following the Olivier Award-nominated, 'fantastically funny' ★★★★★ (Broadway World) Midsummer Mechanicals, Shakespeare's Globe and Splendid Productions present a brand-new family show, Rough Magic, in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse this summer.
'Round about the cauldron go;
In the magic creatures throw...'
The Weird Sisters need all the help they can get from their audience of supernatural apprentices (that's you!) and invite you to come along to the show dressed as your favourite magical creature. Fairies, witches, ghosts, or monsters - wherever you belong!
... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Summer Spectacular
Willows Activity Farm
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
9:30-5pm
Join us this Summer for a packed programme of summertime fun!
Come and get lost in our a-maze-ing Maize Maze but make sure you find your way out to enjoy our splash-tastic Puddle Play Park where you're guaranteed a splashing good time so don't forget a change of clothes and your towel.
Our daily programme includes adventure play, funfair rides, tractor ride, farmyard animals, indoor soft play - for one all-inclusive price.
Summer Multi Ticket 2024
Enjoy visit after visit this summer with the Willows Summer 2024 Multi Ticket.
The Summer 2024 Multi-Ticket is valid until 31st August 2024 and allows up to 10 visits in this period.
Our 'Ten Times the Fun' Multi-Tickets are available to purchase until 30th July 2024.... Read more
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Summer Magic Trail
Thorndon Countryside Park CM13 3RZ
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
Can you find the magical creatures hiding in Thorndon Country Park (CM13 3RZ), Weald Country Park (CM14 5QS) or Belhus Woods Country Park (RM15 4XJ) this summer?
Pick up* or download a FREE Summer Magic Trail sheet from Saturday 20 July until Sunday 1 September.
Find fairies, trolls, and maybe even unicorns, who live deep in the hidden corners of the Essex Country Parks. Count up your answers and send them in to enter our prize draw to WIN a goody bag and Explorer Pass (worth £85).
Discover the enchanted fairy doors to cast a magic spell, have fun with the selfie board and see what else you can spy with our Summer Spotters Guide.
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Gaia at Colchester Castle
Colchester Castle
Fri 19th July 2024 - Sun 15th September 2024
This summer, Colchester Castle is thrilled to welcome Gaia, a captivating six-metre diameter touring artwork that brings the Earth's beauty to an unprecedented scale. Developed in collaboration with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Bluedot, and the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres, Gaia is a mesmerizing installation that offers a unique and immersive perspective on our planet.
Crafted by the talented artist Luke Jerram, Gaia is adorned with intricate 120dpi NASA imagery, displaying the Earth's surface in remarkable detail. Visitors to the Castle will have the extraordinary opportunity to witness our planet floating in three dimensions, fostering a profound connection to the Earth.
Drawing inspiration from the Overview Effect, a transformative... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Heritage Summer Time Trail (London)
Various Locations
Sat 15th June 2024 - Sun 4th August 2024
JOURNEY THROUGH TIME TRAIL
Embark on a trail of innovation and creativity from Victoria to Strand, passing through Westminster and Whitehall. From 15 June, you can visit 11 London-themed sculptures, painted by artists from the London art agency, Artiq. Each sculpture is linked to augmented reality, exploring London's rich heritage and vibrant evolution.
Trail Locations:
*Teacup - Victoria Embankment Gardens
*Telephone Box - Westminster Cathedral Piazza
*Guard - The Guards Museum (arriving Monday 24 June, 10am to 4pm daily)
*Crown - St James's Park
*Pocket Watch - QEII Centre
*Postbox - The Supreme Court
*Rain Boots - Victoria Tower Gardens
*Taxi - King Charles Island (close to Trafalgar Square)... Read more
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Thursday 1st August
My Pet Pals Workshop
Pets at Home
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
2pm
**This event is running at the Romford Store &The Gallows Corner Store.
Our much loved My Pet Pals workshops will be returning for Summer in a Pets at Home store near you. Running from the 20th July until the 1st September, come and join in this fun workshop all about Syrian Hamsters! Learn all about how to care for a Syrian Hamster and design your own hamster home, while also getting involved in some crafts and colouring!
Our My Pet Pals workshops help to teach children how rewarding pets can be and how to care for them, making sure you and your children are all clued up on pet welfare and responsible pet ownership - you'll get a truly hands-on approach to pet care.
Kids will receive activity sheets, a My Pet Pals certificate, and there is a chance... Read more
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Mum Time Disco
Collier Row Methodist Church
Thu 1st August 2024
10:30
... Read more
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Summer Holiday Havoc
Museum of Power
Wed 31st July 2024 - Fri 2nd August 2024
10.00am - 2.30pm
Bring your youngsters along to the Museum during the Summer Holidays and join in the fun of our activities - arts, crafts and 'under the sea' themed fun! All in our marquee in the courtyard and outside (weather permitting).
Astaria Model Village open & Trains running every Thursday only during the holidays.
Adults £7.00, Concessions £6.00, Children (5 to 15) £5.00 and Children under 5 £1
Crafty Cabin Open
Summer of Games
Rainham Hall National Trust
Wed 31st July 2024 - Sun 4th August 2024
11am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 24 July to Sunday 1 September (closed Monday and Tuesday)
Rainham Hall Community Garden Summer of Games
Free to join the games. No need to book, drop in between 11am and 4.30pm Wednesday to Sunday. Café open on site. Additional ticket required for tours of Rainham Hall.
Rainham Hall Summer of Games takes you through the years from traditional archery and bowling to ribbon twirling and table tennis.
Great for individual play, with friends, or bring a group and see who wins a place on our winner's podium at the end of the day.
There's something for everyone to enjoy
Explorer Backpacks
Valence House
Tue 23rd July 2024 - Thu 5th September 2024
10am - 4pm
Explore Valence House Museum with our interactive backpacks, filled with fun, sensory, toy themed activities.
Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday, 10am-4pm. Please note the museum is closed between 12pm and 1pm.
Suitable for ages 3 and up. FREE. Drop in.
Hopefield's Summer of Fun
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary
Mon 22nd July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10am - 4pm
We're putting the fun into summer here at Hopefield and can't wait to welcome you all down for 6 weeks of school break adventure!
Join us for daily activities including inflatables, soft play bus, arts 'n' crafts, ethical animal encounters and so much more.
Max's Café will be open and serving up an array of tasty plant-based treats including jacket potatoes, sandwiches, baguettes, freshly baked items from Norwegian Bakers, as well as a range of hot and cold drinks.
But wait! There's more! Buy a ticket to explore our 53 acres and to say hello to our rescued residents and we'll give you a FREE return visit too! Double the fun for half the price!
So what are you waiting for? Book your tickets to our Summer of Fun TODAY! ... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Bubble 'n' Bop Children's Festival at Marsh Farm
Marsh Farm
Sun 21st July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10.00am - 5.00pm
Don't miss Marsh Farm's summer children's festival 'Bubble 'n Bop' it's bursting with bubbles and exploding with excitement.
There will be so much going on including our BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure to Explore, the much loved foam machine, our popular Splash Pool & Beach, our Train Ride, Fairground Rides & so much more!
Ticket includes Activity Book worth £16.99 & Free Festival Lanyard!
Enjoy a fun-packed day of family festival fun including...
🦖BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure
🏖️ The Beach
🚂 Ride the Train
🧖🏼 Foam Party
🐷 Adorable Animals
🤪 Adventure Play
⛱️ Sand Pit Fun
🍔 Takeaway Food & Drink
🕺 Bubble 'n Bop Disco
🎠 Carousel,... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Rough Magic
Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at Shakespeare's Globe
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sat 24th August 2024
11:00, 13:30, 15:00
Join us in the world of Shakespeare's magical characters as Macbeth's wonderfully wayward Weird Sisters cook up a supernaturally silly adventure of their own.
Following the Olivier Award-nominated, 'fantastically funny' ★★★★★ (Broadway World) Midsummer Mechanicals, Shakespeare's Globe and Splendid Productions present a brand-new family show, Rough Magic, in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse this summer.
'Round about the cauldron go;
In the magic creatures throw...'
The Weird Sisters need all the help they can get from their audience of supernatural apprentices (that's you!) and invite you to come along to the show dressed as your favourite magical creature. Fairies, witches, ghosts, or monsters - wherever you belong!
... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Summer Spectacular
Willows Activity Farm
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
9:30-5pm
Join us this Summer for a packed programme of summertime fun!
Come and get lost in our a-maze-ing Maize Maze but make sure you find your way out to enjoy our splash-tastic Puddle Play Park where you're guaranteed a splashing good time so don't forget a change of clothes and your towel.
Our daily programme includes adventure play, funfair rides, tractor ride, farmyard animals, indoor soft play - for one all-inclusive price.
Summer Multi Ticket 2024
Enjoy visit after visit this summer with the Willows Summer 2024 Multi Ticket.
The Summer 2024 Multi-Ticket is valid until 31st August 2024 and allows up to 10 visits in this period.
Our 'Ten Times the Fun' Multi-Tickets are available to purchase until 30th July 2024.... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Summer Magic Trail
Thorndon Countryside Park CM13 3RZ
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
Can you find the magical creatures hiding in Thorndon Country Park (CM13 3RZ), Weald Country Park (CM14 5QS) or Belhus Woods Country Park (RM15 4XJ) this summer?
Pick up* or download a FREE Summer Magic Trail sheet from Saturday 20 July until Sunday 1 September.
Find fairies, trolls, and maybe even unicorns, who live deep in the hidden corners of the Essex Country Parks. Count up your answers and send them in to enter our prize draw to WIN a goody bag and Explorer Pass (worth £85).
Discover the enchanted fairy doors to cast a magic spell, have fun with the selfie board and see what else you can spy with our Summer Spotters Guide.
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Gaia at Colchester Castle
Colchester Castle
Fri 19th July 2024 - Sun 15th September 2024
This summer, Colchester Castle is thrilled to welcome Gaia, a captivating six-metre diameter touring artwork that brings the Earth's beauty to an unprecedented scale. Developed in collaboration with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Bluedot, and the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres, Gaia is a mesmerizing installation that offers a unique and immersive perspective on our planet.
Crafted by the talented artist Luke Jerram, Gaia is adorned with intricate 120dpi NASA imagery, displaying the Earth's surface in remarkable detail. Visitors to the Castle will have the extraordinary opportunity to witness our planet floating in three dimensions, fostering a profound connection to the Earth.
Drawing inspiration from the Overview Effect, a transformative... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Heritage Summer Time Trail (London)
Various Locations
Sat 15th June 2024 - Sun 4th August 2024
JOURNEY THROUGH TIME TRAIL
Embark on a trail of innovation and creativity from Victoria to Strand, passing through Westminster and Whitehall. From 15 June, you can visit 11 London-themed sculptures, painted by artists from the London art agency, Artiq. Each sculpture is linked to augmented reality, exploring London's rich heritage and vibrant evolution.
Trail Locations:
*Teacup - Victoria Embankment Gardens
*Telephone Box - Westminster Cathedral Piazza
*Guard - The Guards Museum (arriving Monday 24 June, 10am to 4pm daily)
*Crown - St James's Park
*Pocket Watch - QEII Centre
*Postbox - The Supreme Court
*Rain Boots - Victoria Tower Gardens
*Taxi - King Charles Island (close to Trafalgar Square)... Read more
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Friday 2nd August
Neon Night at Oxygen Romford
Oxygen Romford
Fri 2nd August 2024
6pm - 8pm
Join us for an illuminating SILENT DISCO filled with jumping, games, dancing and of course... BIG TIME FUN from 6.00pm - 8.00pm.
Neon Nights tickets include two hours of jumping, a yummy hotdog, unlimited squash and glow sticks to take home.
Put on your most colourful clothing and jumping socks, and head to your local trampoline park for a fun-filled evening with neon and a silent disco.
Look out for special themed nights too, sign up to our newsletter to be kept informed of events and offers.
Book your tickets in advance to guarantee the perfect Friday night activity for jumpers age 5 and over.
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Inflatable Fun Day - Raphael Park
Raphaels Park
Fri 2nd August 2024
Ellis Leisure is back again! For another year of FUN for the children.
Ellis Leisure will yet again be hosting their Inflatable Fun Days for children of all ages (however aimed at children of ages 4-11 years old) with a dedicated section for toddler (recommend ages of 1-3 years old).
We will be providing a wide range of inflatables from 70ft assault courses, ginormous inflatable slides, large bouncy castles, large football dart board and a variety of inflatable games including our popular Rock and Roll Gladiator Duel for those feisty few! We will also have a separate area specifically for toddlers and those who are less confident and/or disabled. This area will contain smaller inflatables and a range of soft play.
Whilst we would love to have you... Read more
Bouncy Fundays at Cottons Park
Cottons Park (Carpark)
Fri 2nd August 2024
11am - 4pm
Join Us Every Friday Throughout the Summer Holidays
From 11am till 4pm
At Cottons Park,Romford,RM7 9BT.
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My Pet Pals Workshop
Pets at Home
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
2pm
**This event is running at the Romford Store &The Gallows Corner Store.
Our much loved My Pet Pals workshops will be returning for Summer in a Pets at Home store near you. Running from the 20th July until the 1st September, come and join in this fun workshop all about Syrian Hamsters! Learn all about how to care for a Syrian Hamster and design your own hamster home, while also getting involved in some crafts and colouring!
Our My Pet Pals workshops help to teach children how rewarding pets can be and how to care for them, making sure you and your children are all clued up on pet welfare and responsible pet ownership - you'll get a truly hands-on approach to pet care.
Kids will receive activity sheets, a My Pet Pals certificate, and there is a chance... Read more
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Fairytale fest 24
Basildon Sport and Leisure club
Fri 2nd August 2024 - Sun 4th August 2024
11am- 1.30 and 3.50pm
🍄 Fairytale Fest 2024 🍄
Have you ever been to Neverland..?
Join us for our 3rd year of running our summer festival event!
15 characters..all in one place mingling, meeting and greeting, as many photo opportunities as you like!
Scheduled live performances, stunning theming provided again by Daydreaming Hues
PLUS Unicorn rides and baby animal petting farm
BBQ and bar, local business stalls
Face painting, soft play, craft area - oh and will you be pixie dusted by Tink?
Dates: Friday 2nd, Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th August
Times: 11-1.30 and 3-5.30pm
Venue: Basildon Sport and Leisure Club
Tickets: £50 for 1 child + 1 adult
Limited additional adults will be available
(Under 1s may... Read more
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Circus skills workshop
Thames Chase Forest Centre
Fri 2nd August 2024
11.00am - 12.30pm
Roll up, roll up! The circus is in town!
Join the Rhythm and Balls Juggling and Circus team at Thames Chase Forest Centre, for a fun, engaging morning session learning circus skills in our Heritage Barn.
Please note children must be accompanied by a parent/carer
Suitable for ages 5-12 years
Cost: £10 per child for a 1.5 hour session
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Circus Skills at Kiddiewinks
Kiddiewinks Softplay
Fri 2nd August 2024
10am - 11:45am
Summer 2024 events 😍
Please book online at www.kiddiewinkssoftplay.com click the date & then 'events tab'
Children £10
Adults £2
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Pond Dipping at Wat Tyler Country Park
Wat Tyler Country Park
Fri 2nd August 2024
1pm
Use our nets to see what you can find in the pond.
£6.55 per child
30 minute activity
Ages 3+
Call 01268 205267 to book
Soft Archery at Wat Tyler Country Park
Wat Tyler Country Park
Fri 2nd August 2024
2:30pm
A great way to start archery. The arrows have suction cups.
£6.55 per child
30 minute activity
Ages 5+
Call 01268 205267 to book
Family Fun Day
Mountnessing Coronation Playing Fields
Fri 2nd August 2024
10:30am - 3:30pm
Get ready for a summer of fun with our Family Fun Days across the Borough! Starting Friday 2 August at Mountnessing Coronation Playing Fields, we've got a full schedule of activities for children. For just £5, kids can enjoy:
🎢 Funfair rides
⚽️ Sports
🎨 Crafts
🎭 Punch & Judy shows
💃 Dance workshops
...and so much more!
There will be additional activities like face painting and animal handling (for a small fee), and plenty of food and drink options to keep everyone happy!
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Grange Farm Over 8s Bushcraft Session
Roding Valley Meadows Nature Reserve
Fri 2nd August 2024
10am - 12pm
Come along to Grange Farm for a fun filled bushcraft session! Test your survival skills as we build dens, climb trees, and learn how to use a variety of tools for wood whittling and other crafts.
Meeting instructions will be sent on booking. Suitable for children aged 8+. Please come appropriately dressed for the weather as we will be outside for the whole session, no matter what the weather! Advance booking is essential. Children must always be accompanied by an adult. Toilets available at Grange Farm Centre.
Cost: £8.46
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Summer Holiday Havoc
Museum of Power
Wed 31st July 2024 - Fri 2nd August 2024
10.00am - 2.30pm
Bring your youngsters along to the Museum during the Summer Holidays and join in the fun of our activities - arts, crafts and 'under the sea' themed fun! All in our marquee in the courtyard and outside (weather permitting).
Astaria Model Village open & Trains running every Thursday only during the holidays.
Adults £7.00, Concessions £6.00, Children (5 to 15) £5.00 and Children under 5 £1
Crafty Cabin Open
Summer of Games
Rainham Hall National Trust
Wed 31st July 2024 - Sun 4th August 2024
11am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 24 July to Sunday 1 September (closed Monday and Tuesday)
Rainham Hall Community Garden Summer of Games
Free to join the games. No need to book, drop in between 11am and 4.30pm Wednesday to Sunday. Café open on site. Additional ticket required for tours of Rainham Hall.
Rainham Hall Summer of Games takes you through the years from traditional archery and bowling to ribbon twirling and table tennis.
Great for individual play, with friends, or bring a group and see who wins a place on our winner's podium at the end of the day.
There's something for everyone to enjoy
Explorer Backpacks
Valence House
Tue 23rd July 2024 - Thu 5th September 2024
10am - 4pm
Explore Valence House Museum with our interactive backpacks, filled with fun, sensory, toy themed activities.
Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday, 10am-4pm. Please note the museum is closed between 12pm and 1pm.
Suitable for ages 3 and up. FREE. Drop in.
Hopefield's Summer of Fun
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary
Mon 22nd July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10am - 4pm
We're putting the fun into summer here at Hopefield and can't wait to welcome you all down for 6 weeks of school break adventure!
Join us for daily activities including inflatables, soft play bus, arts 'n' crafts, ethical animal encounters and so much more.
Max's Café will be open and serving up an array of tasty plant-based treats including jacket potatoes, sandwiches, baguettes, freshly baked items from Norwegian Bakers, as well as a range of hot and cold drinks.
But wait! There's more! Buy a ticket to explore our 53 acres and to say hello to our rescued residents and we'll give you a FREE return visit too! Double the fun for half the price!
So what are you waiting for? Book your tickets to our Summer of Fun TODAY! ... Read more
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Bubble 'n' Bop Children's Festival at Marsh Farm
Marsh Farm
Sun 21st July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10.00am - 5.00pm
Don't miss Marsh Farm's summer children's festival 'Bubble 'n Bop' it's bursting with bubbles and exploding with excitement.
There will be so much going on including our BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure to Explore, the much loved foam machine, our popular Splash Pool & Beach, our Train Ride, Fairground Rides & so much more!
Ticket includes Activity Book worth £16.99 & Free Festival Lanyard!
Enjoy a fun-packed day of family festival fun including...
🦖BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure
🏖️ The Beach
🚂 Ride the Train
🧖🏼 Foam Party
🐷 Adorable Animals
🤪 Adventure Play
⛱️ Sand Pit Fun
🍔 Takeaway Food & Drink
🕺 Bubble 'n Bop Disco
🎠 Carousel,... Read more
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Rough Magic
Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at Shakespeare's Globe
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sat 24th August 2024
11:00, 13:30, 15:00
Join us in the world of Shakespeare's magical characters as Macbeth's wonderfully wayward Weird Sisters cook up a supernaturally silly adventure of their own.
Following the Olivier Award-nominated, 'fantastically funny' ★★★★★ (Broadway World) Midsummer Mechanicals, Shakespeare's Globe and Splendid Productions present a brand-new family show, Rough Magic, in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse this summer.
'Round about the cauldron go;
In the magic creatures throw...'
The Weird Sisters need all the help they can get from their audience of supernatural apprentices (that's you!) and invite you to come along to the show dressed as your favourite magical creature. Fairies, witches, ghosts, or monsters - wherever you belong!
... Read more
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Summer Spectacular
Willows Activity Farm
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
9:30-5pm
Join us this Summer for a packed programme of summertime fun!
Come and get lost in our a-maze-ing Maize Maze but make sure you find your way out to enjoy our splash-tastic Puddle Play Park where you're guaranteed a splashing good time so don't forget a change of clothes and your towel.
Our daily programme includes adventure play, funfair rides, tractor ride, farmyard animals, indoor soft play - for one all-inclusive price.
Summer Multi Ticket 2024
Enjoy visit after visit this summer with the Willows Summer 2024 Multi Ticket.
The Summer 2024 Multi-Ticket is valid until 31st August 2024 and allows up to 10 visits in this period.
Our 'Ten Times the Fun' Multi-Tickets are available to purchase until 30th July 2024.... Read more
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Summer Magic Trail
Thorndon Countryside Park CM13 3RZ
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
Can you find the magical creatures hiding in Thorndon Country Park (CM13 3RZ), Weald Country Park (CM14 5QS) or Belhus Woods Country Park (RM15 4XJ) this summer?
Pick up* or download a FREE Summer Magic Trail sheet from Saturday 20 July until Sunday 1 September.
Find fairies, trolls, and maybe even unicorns, who live deep in the hidden corners of the Essex Country Parks. Count up your answers and send them in to enter our prize draw to WIN a goody bag and Explorer Pass (worth £85).
Discover the enchanted fairy doors to cast a magic spell, have fun with the selfie board and see what else you can spy with our Summer Spotters Guide.
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Gaia at Colchester Castle
Colchester Castle
Fri 19th July 2024 - Sun 15th September 2024
This summer, Colchester Castle is thrilled to welcome Gaia, a captivating six-metre diameter touring artwork that brings the Earth's beauty to an unprecedented scale. Developed in collaboration with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Bluedot, and the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres, Gaia is a mesmerizing installation that offers a unique and immersive perspective on our planet.
Crafted by the talented artist Luke Jerram, Gaia is adorned with intricate 120dpi NASA imagery, displaying the Earth's surface in remarkable detail. Visitors to the Castle will have the extraordinary opportunity to witness our planet floating in three dimensions, fostering a profound connection to the Earth.
Drawing inspiration from the Overview Effect, a transformative... Read more
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Heritage Summer Time Trail (London)
Various Locations
Sat 15th June 2024 - Sun 4th August 2024
JOURNEY THROUGH TIME TRAIL
Embark on a trail of innovation and creativity from Victoria to Strand, passing through Westminster and Whitehall. From 15 June, you can visit 11 London-themed sculptures, painted by artists from the London art agency, Artiq. Each sculpture is linked to augmented reality, exploring London's rich heritage and vibrant evolution.
Trail Locations:
*Teacup - Victoria Embankment Gardens
*Telephone Box - Westminster Cathedral Piazza
*Guard - The Guards Museum (arriving Monday 24 June, 10am to 4pm daily)
*Crown - St James's Park
*Pocket Watch - QEII Centre
*Postbox - The Supreme Court
*Rain Boots - Victoria Tower Gardens
*Taxi - King Charles Island (close to Trafalgar Square)... Read more
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Saturday 3rd August
Kids' Crystalverse Crystallisation Workshop
Hobbycraft Romford
Sat 3rd August 2024
10am - 10:30am
In the beginning, there was darkness. Then came the crystal bang, and from the cosmic dust, the Crystalverse was born!
This glittering galaxy, powered by a mystical crystal core, is home to the Crystalcorns.
In this workshop, you'll have everything you need to customise your very own Crystalverse Crystalcorn character with 1000s of dazzling crystals. Let your creativity shine as you transform Kiki, Starlana, or Apollo into a dazzling masterpiece.
Prepare your character for the Crystalverse ultra fashion show finale. There are no limits to your customisation-your Crystalcorn is yours to decorate however you wish.
Kiki, the resident Crystalverse fashionista, can't wait for you to unleash your inner makeover queen!
Workshop... Read more
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My Pet Pals Workshop
Pets at Home
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
2pm
**This event is running at the Romford Store &The Gallows Corner Store.
Our much loved My Pet Pals workshops will be returning for Summer in a Pets at Home store near you. Running from the 20th July until the 1st September, come and join in this fun workshop all about Syrian Hamsters! Learn all about how to care for a Syrian Hamster and design your own hamster home, while also getting involved in some crafts and colouring!
Our My Pet Pals workshops help to teach children how rewarding pets can be and how to care for them, making sure you and your children are all clued up on pet welfare and responsible pet ownership - you'll get a truly hands-on approach to pet care.
Kids will receive activity sheets, a My Pet Pals certificate, and there is a chance... Read more
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Exotic Animal Weekend
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary
Sat 3rd August 2024 - Sun 4th August 2024
Come and meet ALL of our amazing rescued animals, including our exotic residents like meerkats, skunks, foxes, parrots, birds of prey, and so much more! We can only have these animals on public display 6 days a year, so don't miss out!
Make a day of it with your family, with additional activities including:
- Exotic Animal Trail
- BBQ
- Soft Play Bus
- Saddle Up Bar
Earlybird tickets on sale NOW, book today
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Maldon Carnival Procession 2024
High Street
Sat 3rd August 2024
2.15pm
Join us as we take over the town with a colourful carnival procession full of floats.
Fairytale fest 24
Basildon Sport and Leisure club
Fri 2nd August 2024 - Sun 4th August 2024
11am- 1.30 and 3.50pm
🍄 Fairytale Fest 2024 🍄
Have you ever been to Neverland..?
Join us for our 3rd year of running our summer festival event!
15 characters..all in one place mingling, meeting and greeting, as many photo opportunities as you like!
Scheduled live performances, stunning theming provided again by Daydreaming Hues
PLUS Unicorn rides and baby animal petting farm
BBQ and bar, local business stalls
Face painting, soft play, craft area - oh and will you be pixie dusted by Tink?
Dates: Friday 2nd, Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th August
Times: 11-1.30 and 3-5.30pm
Venue: Basildon Sport and Leisure Club
Tickets: £50 for 1 child + 1 adult
Limited additional adults will be available
(Under 1s may... Read more
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Summer of Games
Rainham Hall National Trust
Wed 31st July 2024 - Sun 4th August 2024
11am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 24 July to Sunday 1 September (closed Monday and Tuesday)
Rainham Hall Community Garden Summer of Games
Free to join the games. No need to book, drop in between 11am and 4.30pm Wednesday to Sunday. Café open on site. Additional ticket required for tours of Rainham Hall.
Rainham Hall Summer of Games takes you through the years from traditional archery and bowling to ribbon twirling and table tennis.
Great for individual play, with friends, or bring a group and see who wins a place on our winner's podium at the end of the day.
There's something for everyone to enjoy
Explorer Backpacks
Valence House
Tue 23rd July 2024 - Thu 5th September 2024
10am - 4pm
Explore Valence House Museum with our interactive backpacks, filled with fun, sensory, toy themed activities.
Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday, 10am-4pm. Please note the museum is closed between 12pm and 1pm.
Suitable for ages 3 and up. FREE. Drop in.
Hopefield's Summer of Fun
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary
Mon 22nd July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10am - 4pm
We're putting the fun into summer here at Hopefield and can't wait to welcome you all down for 6 weeks of school break adventure!
Join us for daily activities including inflatables, soft play bus, arts 'n' crafts, ethical animal encounters and so much more.
Max's Café will be open and serving up an array of tasty plant-based treats including jacket potatoes, sandwiches, baguettes, freshly baked items from Norwegian Bakers, as well as a range of hot and cold drinks.
But wait! There's more! Buy a ticket to explore our 53 acres and to say hello to our rescued residents and we'll give you a FREE return visit too! Double the fun for half the price!
So what are you waiting for? Book your tickets to our Summer of Fun TODAY! ... Read more
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Bubble 'n' Bop Children's Festival at Marsh Farm
Marsh Farm
Sun 21st July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10.00am - 5.00pm
Don't miss Marsh Farm's summer children's festival 'Bubble 'n Bop' it's bursting with bubbles and exploding with excitement.
There will be so much going on including our BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure to Explore, the much loved foam machine, our popular Splash Pool & Beach, our Train Ride, Fairground Rides & so much more!
Ticket includes Activity Book worth £16.99 & Free Festival Lanyard!
Enjoy a fun-packed day of family festival fun including...
🦖BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure
🏖️ The Beach
🚂 Ride the Train
🧖🏼 Foam Party
🐷 Adorable Animals
🤪 Adventure Play
⛱️ Sand Pit Fun
🍔 Takeaway Food & Drink
🕺 Bubble 'n Bop Disco
🎠 Carousel,... Read more
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Rough Magic
Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at Shakespeare's Globe
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sat 24th August 2024
11:00, 13:30, 15:00
Join us in the world of Shakespeare's magical characters as Macbeth's wonderfully wayward Weird Sisters cook up a supernaturally silly adventure of their own.
Following the Olivier Award-nominated, 'fantastically funny' ★★★★★ (Broadway World) Midsummer Mechanicals, Shakespeare's Globe and Splendid Productions present a brand-new family show, Rough Magic, in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse this summer.
'Round about the cauldron go;
In the magic creatures throw...'
The Weird Sisters need all the help they can get from their audience of supernatural apprentices (that's you!) and invite you to come along to the show dressed as your favourite magical creature. Fairies, witches, ghosts, or monsters - wherever you belong!
... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Summer Spectacular
Willows Activity Farm
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
9:30-5pm
Join us this Summer for a packed programme of summertime fun!
Come and get lost in our a-maze-ing Maize Maze but make sure you find your way out to enjoy our splash-tastic Puddle Play Park where you're guaranteed a splashing good time so don't forget a change of clothes and your towel.
Our daily programme includes adventure play, funfair rides, tractor ride, farmyard animals, indoor soft play - for one all-inclusive price.
Summer Multi Ticket 2024
Enjoy visit after visit this summer with the Willows Summer 2024 Multi Ticket.
The Summer 2024 Multi-Ticket is valid until 31st August 2024 and allows up to 10 visits in this period.
Our 'Ten Times the Fun' Multi-Tickets are available to purchase until 30th July 2024.... Read more
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Summer Magic Trail
Thorndon Countryside Park CM13 3RZ
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
Can you find the magical creatures hiding in Thorndon Country Park (CM13 3RZ), Weald Country Park (CM14 5QS) or Belhus Woods Country Park (RM15 4XJ) this summer?
Pick up* or download a FREE Summer Magic Trail sheet from Saturday 20 July until Sunday 1 September.
Find fairies, trolls, and maybe even unicorns, who live deep in the hidden corners of the Essex Country Parks. Count up your answers and send them in to enter our prize draw to WIN a goody bag and Explorer Pass (worth £85).
Discover the enchanted fairy doors to cast a magic spell, have fun with the selfie board and see what else you can spy with our Summer Spotters Guide.
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Gaia at Colchester Castle
Colchester Castle
Fri 19th July 2024 - Sun 15th September 2024
This summer, Colchester Castle is thrilled to welcome Gaia, a captivating six-metre diameter touring artwork that brings the Earth's beauty to an unprecedented scale. Developed in collaboration with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Bluedot, and the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres, Gaia is a mesmerizing installation that offers a unique and immersive perspective on our planet.
Crafted by the talented artist Luke Jerram, Gaia is adorned with intricate 120dpi NASA imagery, displaying the Earth's surface in remarkable detail. Visitors to the Castle will have the extraordinary opportunity to witness our planet floating in three dimensions, fostering a profound connection to the Earth.
Drawing inspiration from the Overview Effect, a transformative... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Heritage Summer Time Trail (London)
Various Locations
Sat 15th June 2024 - Sun 4th August 2024
JOURNEY THROUGH TIME TRAIL
Embark on a trail of innovation and creativity from Victoria to Strand, passing through Westminster and Whitehall. From 15 June, you can visit 11 London-themed sculptures, painted by artists from the London art agency, Artiq. Each sculpture is linked to augmented reality, exploring London's rich heritage and vibrant evolution.
Trail Locations:
*Teacup - Victoria Embankment Gardens
*Telephone Box - Westminster Cathedral Piazza
*Guard - The Guards Museum (arriving Monday 24 June, 10am to 4pm daily)
*Crown - St James's Park
*Pocket Watch - QEII Centre
*Postbox - The Supreme Court
*Rain Boots - Victoria Tower Gardens
*Taxi - King Charles Island (close to Trafalgar Square)... Read more
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Sunday 4th August
Model Railway Club Open Day
Ilford & West Essex Model Railway Club
Sun 4th August 2024
10:30am - 4pm
Our open days return for 2024. After our winter hibernation we are throwing open our doors and inviting you in to join us. Come and see our layouts, grab yourself a cup of tea and watch the trains go by. Our ever popular ride on railway will be back, and our members will be on hand to answer questions, give advice and of course run trains for your viewing pleasure. Entry is free and it really is the perfect family day out. We hope to see you there.
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My Pet Pals Workshop
Pets at Home
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
2pm
**This event is running at the Romford Store &The Gallows Corner Store.
Our much loved My Pet Pals workshops will be returning for Summer in a Pets at Home store near you. Running from the 20th July until the 1st September, come and join in this fun workshop all about Syrian Hamsters! Learn all about how to care for a Syrian Hamster and design your own hamster home, while also getting involved in some crafts and colouring!
Our My Pet Pals workshops help to teach children how rewarding pets can be and how to care for them, making sure you and your children are all clued up on pet welfare and responsible pet ownership - you'll get a truly hands-on approach to pet care.
Kids will receive activity sheets, a My Pet Pals certificate, and there is a chance... Read more
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North Weald & District Miniature Railway Standard Running Day
North Weald & District Miniature Railway
Sun 4th August 2024
12pm - 5pm
£2 per person
No Booking
Why not join us after school and meet friends at the railway
Exotic Animal Weekend
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary
Sat 3rd August 2024 - Sun 4th August 2024
Come and meet ALL of our amazing rescued animals, including our exotic residents like meerkats, skunks, foxes, parrots, birds of prey, and so much more! We can only have these animals on public display 6 days a year, so don't miss out!
Make a day of it with your family, with additional activities including:
- Exotic Animal Trail
- BBQ
- Soft Play Bus
- Saddle Up Bar
Earlybird tickets on sale NOW, book today
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Fairytale fest 24
Basildon Sport and Leisure club
Fri 2nd August 2024 - Sun 4th August 2024
11am- 1.30 and 3.50pm
🍄 Fairytale Fest 2024 🍄
Have you ever been to Neverland..?
Join us for our 3rd year of running our summer festival event!
15 characters..all in one place mingling, meeting and greeting, as many photo opportunities as you like!
Scheduled live performances, stunning theming provided again by Daydreaming Hues
PLUS Unicorn rides and baby animal petting farm
BBQ and bar, local business stalls
Face painting, soft play, craft area - oh and will you be pixie dusted by Tink?
Dates: Friday 2nd, Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th August
Times: 11-1.30 and 3-5.30pm
Venue: Basildon Sport and Leisure Club
Tickets: £50 for 1 child + 1 adult
Limited additional adults will be available
(Under 1s may... Read more
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Summer of Games
Rainham Hall National Trust
Wed 31st July 2024 - Sun 4th August 2024
11am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 24 July to Sunday 1 September (closed Monday and Tuesday)
Rainham Hall Community Garden Summer of Games
Free to join the games. No need to book, drop in between 11am and 4.30pm Wednesday to Sunday. Café open on site. Additional ticket required for tours of Rainham Hall.
Rainham Hall Summer of Games takes you through the years from traditional archery and bowling to ribbon twirling and table tennis.
Great for individual play, with friends, or bring a group and see who wins a place on our winner's podium at the end of the day.
There's something for everyone to enjoy
Explorer Backpacks
Valence House
Tue 23rd July 2024 - Thu 5th September 2024
10am - 4pm
Explore Valence House Museum with our interactive backpacks, filled with fun, sensory, toy themed activities.
Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday, 10am-4pm. Please note the museum is closed between 12pm and 1pm.
Suitable for ages 3 and up. FREE. Drop in.
Hopefield's Summer of Fun
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary
Mon 22nd July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10am - 4pm
We're putting the fun into summer here at Hopefield and can't wait to welcome you all down for 6 weeks of school break adventure!
Join us for daily activities including inflatables, soft play bus, arts 'n' crafts, ethical animal encounters and so much more.
Max's Café will be open and serving up an array of tasty plant-based treats including jacket potatoes, sandwiches, baguettes, freshly baked items from Norwegian Bakers, as well as a range of hot and cold drinks.
But wait! There's more! Buy a ticket to explore our 53 acres and to say hello to our rescued residents and we'll give you a FREE return visit too! Double the fun for half the price!
So what are you waiting for? Book your tickets to our Summer of Fun TODAY! ... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Bubble 'n' Bop Children's Festival at Marsh Farm
Marsh Farm
Sun 21st July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10.00am - 5.00pm
Don't miss Marsh Farm's summer children's festival 'Bubble 'n Bop' it's bursting with bubbles and exploding with excitement.
There will be so much going on including our BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure to Explore, the much loved foam machine, our popular Splash Pool & Beach, our Train Ride, Fairground Rides & so much more!
Ticket includes Activity Book worth £16.99 & Free Festival Lanyard!
Enjoy a fun-packed day of family festival fun including...
🦖BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure
🏖️ The Beach
🚂 Ride the Train
🧖🏼 Foam Party
🐷 Adorable Animals
🤪 Adventure Play
⛱️ Sand Pit Fun
🍔 Takeaway Food & Drink
🕺 Bubble 'n Bop Disco
🎠 Carousel,... Read more
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Rough Magic
Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at Shakespeare's Globe
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sat 24th August 2024
11:00, 13:30, 15:00
Join us in the world of Shakespeare's magical characters as Macbeth's wonderfully wayward Weird Sisters cook up a supernaturally silly adventure of their own.
Following the Olivier Award-nominated, 'fantastically funny' ★★★★★ (Broadway World) Midsummer Mechanicals, Shakespeare's Globe and Splendid Productions present a brand-new family show, Rough Magic, in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse this summer.
'Round about the cauldron go;
In the magic creatures throw...'
The Weird Sisters need all the help they can get from their audience of supernatural apprentices (that's you!) and invite you to come along to the show dressed as your favourite magical creature. Fairies, witches, ghosts, or monsters - wherever you belong!
... Read more
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Summer Spectacular
Willows Activity Farm
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
9:30-5pm
Join us this Summer for a packed programme of summertime fun!
Come and get lost in our a-maze-ing Maize Maze but make sure you find your way out to enjoy our splash-tastic Puddle Play Park where you're guaranteed a splashing good time so don't forget a change of clothes and your towel.
Our daily programme includes adventure play, funfair rides, tractor ride, farmyard animals, indoor soft play - for one all-inclusive price.
Summer Multi Ticket 2024
Enjoy visit after visit this summer with the Willows Summer 2024 Multi Ticket.
The Summer 2024 Multi-Ticket is valid until 31st August 2024 and allows up to 10 visits in this period.
Our 'Ten Times the Fun' Multi-Tickets are available to purchase until 30th July 2024.... Read more
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Summer Magic Trail
Thorndon Countryside Park CM13 3RZ
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
Can you find the magical creatures hiding in Thorndon Country Park (CM13 3RZ), Weald Country Park (CM14 5QS) or Belhus Woods Country Park (RM15 4XJ) this summer?
Pick up* or download a FREE Summer Magic Trail sheet from Saturday 20 July until Sunday 1 September.
Find fairies, trolls, and maybe even unicorns, who live deep in the hidden corners of the Essex Country Parks. Count up your answers and send them in to enter our prize draw to WIN a goody bag and Explorer Pass (worth £85).
Discover the enchanted fairy doors to cast a magic spell, have fun with the selfie board and see what else you can spy with our Summer Spotters Guide.
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Gaia at Colchester Castle
Colchester Castle
Fri 19th July 2024 - Sun 15th September 2024
This summer, Colchester Castle is thrilled to welcome Gaia, a captivating six-metre diameter touring artwork that brings the Earth's beauty to an unprecedented scale. Developed in collaboration with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Bluedot, and the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres, Gaia is a mesmerizing installation that offers a unique and immersive perspective on our planet.
Crafted by the talented artist Luke Jerram, Gaia is adorned with intricate 120dpi NASA imagery, displaying the Earth's surface in remarkable detail. Visitors to the Castle will have the extraordinary opportunity to witness our planet floating in three dimensions, fostering a profound connection to the Earth.
Drawing inspiration from the Overview Effect, a transformative... Read more
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Heritage Summer Time Trail (London)
Various Locations
Sat 15th June 2024 - Sun 4th August 2024
JOURNEY THROUGH TIME TRAIL
Embark on a trail of innovation and creativity from Victoria to Strand, passing through Westminster and Whitehall. From 15 June, you can visit 11 London-themed sculptures, painted by artists from the London art agency, Artiq. Each sculpture is linked to augmented reality, exploring London's rich heritage and vibrant evolution.
Trail Locations:
*Teacup - Victoria Embankment Gardens
*Telephone Box - Westminster Cathedral Piazza
*Guard - The Guards Museum (arriving Monday 24 June, 10am to 4pm daily)
*Crown - St James's Park
*Pocket Watch - QEII Centre
*Postbox - The Supreme Court
*Rain Boots - Victoria Tower Gardens
*Taxi - King Charles Island (close to Trafalgar Square)... Read more
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Monday 5th August
Kids' Friendship Bracelets Workshop
Hobbycraft Romford
Mon 5th August 2024 - Tue 6th August 2024
various
Whether getting ready for a big concert or gifting to friends, friendship bracelets are the trend of the moment! Make every design completely personal and discover simple, fun techniques for different ways to bead.
This is a great way to encourage their creative flair, with an expert Hobbycraft colleague on hand to guide them through each step. They'll have everything they need to make two bracelets in the session, one with letter beads and one with coloured beads.
This workshop is designed to encourage children to get making and it's sure to inspire them for even more friendship bracelet making fun.
By the end of the workshop, their bracelets will be ready to wear!
Workshop suitable for ages 3+ years. All kids' craft workshops... Read more
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Kids' Clay Pencil Toppers Workshop
Hobbycraft Romford
Mon 5th August 2024
various
Add a fun twist to your stationery collection with colourful clay toppers! Make two farmyard animals using air drying clay, ready to jazz up the end of your pencils. You can choose from a cow, a pig or a cockerel design.
This is a great way to encourage your little ones' creative flair and help them master simple clay techniques. They can choose which animals to make using the clay provided, and they'll learn how to add all the details to capture them accurately.
With the guidance of an expert Hobbycraft colleague, this craft workshop is designed to encourage children to get making. They'll love the tactile nature of working with clay, and they're sure to be proud of their finished creations.
The clay animals may need time to set at home, but... Read more
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My Pet Pals Workshop
Pets at Home
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
2pm
**This event is running at the Romford Store &The Gallows Corner Store.
Our much loved My Pet Pals workshops will be returning for Summer in a Pets at Home store near you. Running from the 20th July until the 1st September, come and join in this fun workshop all about Syrian Hamsters! Learn all about how to care for a Syrian Hamster and design your own hamster home, while also getting involved in some crafts and colouring!
Our My Pet Pals workshops help to teach children how rewarding pets can be and how to care for them, making sure you and your children are all clued up on pet welfare and responsible pet ownership - you'll get a truly hands-on approach to pet care.
Kids will receive activity sheets, a My Pet Pals certificate, and there is a chance... Read more
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Soft Play Bus at Thames Chase
Thames Chase Forest Centre
Mon 5th August 2024
10.00am - 3.00pm
Come and join us during the school Summer holidays for some soft play fun at Thames Chase!
Each session will last 30 minutes, cost £5 per child. The Essex Soft Play Bus is best suited to children ages 4 to 8 years old. Anyone under 4 years old will require a parent or adult to be always onboard with them.
Full details and booking via ticket link.
All tickets are non transferable and non refundable.
3 Floors for fun
2 Slides from top to lower deck
Illuminated Ball Pits
Biff Bashers
Crawl Tubes
Wrecking Ball
Dizzy Discs
Hanging Vines
Ball Blasters
Ball Juggler
Rollers
Up 'n' Overs
Squeeze through Rollers
Ultraviolet & Neon lighting throughout
Onboard Music... Read more
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Family Fun Yoga
Thames Chase Forest Centre
Mon 5th August 2024
11.00am to 12.00 midday - Mondays in August
Family Fun Yoga with Mary, a qualified Dru/Hatha yoga teacher. No prior yoga experience required - expect fun, easy to follow, standing movements and simple yoga sequences taking you through an imaginary forest walk. The class ends with calming stretches and a short relaxation/mindfulness practice both adults and children (aged 5 to teens) will enjoy.
Monday 5th, 12th and 19th August only.
Tickets are £5 per adult, with 2 free children max.
Yoga mats provided. Please wear appropriate clothing. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult.
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Pond Dipping at Wat Tyler Country Park
Wat Tyler Country Park
Mon 5th August 2024
2:30pm
Use our nets to see what you can find in the pond.
£6.55 per child
30 minute activity
Ages 3+
Call 01268 205267 to book
Ingrebourne Wilder Holiday Club
Ingrebourne Valley Nature Discovery Centre
Mon 5th August 2024 - Tue 6th August 2024
9am - 3pm
Our Wilder Holiday Club includes inspiring activities led by our team of experts, opportunities for nature discovery and plenty of time for free play!
Take part in everything from seashore searching to fossil hunting, fire lighting to den building and pond dipping to animal tracking, our summer holiday club has it all.
Important Information
Wilder Holiday Club is for children aged 5 to 11 and will be running at sites across the county between Monday 29 July and Friday 16 August. Activities will vary by site.
Our Wilder Holiday Club runs from 9am to 3pm.
All our activities take place outdoors and children will need to come dressed for the weather. We recommend layers that can get mucky including long sleeves and trousers... Read more
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Explorer Backpacks
Valence House
Tue 23rd July 2024 - Thu 5th September 2024
10am - 4pm
Explore Valence House Museum with our interactive backpacks, filled with fun, sensory, toy themed activities.
Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday, 10am-4pm. Please note the museum is closed between 12pm and 1pm.
Suitable for ages 3 and up. FREE. Drop in.
Hopefield's Summer of Fun
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary
Mon 22nd July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10am - 4pm
We're putting the fun into summer here at Hopefield and can't wait to welcome you all down for 6 weeks of school break adventure!
Join us for daily activities including inflatables, soft play bus, arts 'n' crafts, ethical animal encounters and so much more.
Max's Café will be open and serving up an array of tasty plant-based treats including jacket potatoes, sandwiches, baguettes, freshly baked items from Norwegian Bakers, as well as a range of hot and cold drinks.
But wait! There's more! Buy a ticket to explore our 53 acres and to say hello to our rescued residents and we'll give you a FREE return visit too! Double the fun for half the price!
So what are you waiting for? Book your tickets to our Summer of Fun TODAY! ... Read more
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Bubble 'n' Bop Children's Festival at Marsh Farm
Marsh Farm
Sun 21st July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10.00am - 5.00pm
Don't miss Marsh Farm's summer children's festival 'Bubble 'n Bop' it's bursting with bubbles and exploding with excitement.
There will be so much going on including our BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure to Explore, the much loved foam machine, our popular Splash Pool & Beach, our Train Ride, Fairground Rides & so much more!
Ticket includes Activity Book worth £16.99 & Free Festival Lanyard!
Enjoy a fun-packed day of family festival fun including...
🦖BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure
🏖️ The Beach
🚂 Ride the Train
🧖🏼 Foam Party
🐷 Adorable Animals
🤪 Adventure Play
⛱️ Sand Pit Fun
🍔 Takeaway Food & Drink
🕺 Bubble 'n Bop Disco
🎠 Carousel,... Read more
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Rough Magic
Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at Shakespeare's Globe
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sat 24th August 2024
11:00, 13:30, 15:00
Join us in the world of Shakespeare's magical characters as Macbeth's wonderfully wayward Weird Sisters cook up a supernaturally silly adventure of their own.
Following the Olivier Award-nominated, 'fantastically funny' ★★★★★ (Broadway World) Midsummer Mechanicals, Shakespeare's Globe and Splendid Productions present a brand-new family show, Rough Magic, in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse this summer.
'Round about the cauldron go;
In the magic creatures throw...'
The Weird Sisters need all the help they can get from their audience of supernatural apprentices (that's you!) and invite you to come along to the show dressed as your favourite magical creature. Fairies, witches, ghosts, or monsters - wherever you belong!
... Read more
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Summer Spectacular
Willows Activity Farm
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
9:30-5pm
Join us this Summer for a packed programme of summertime fun!
Come and get lost in our a-maze-ing Maize Maze but make sure you find your way out to enjoy our splash-tastic Puddle Play Park where you're guaranteed a splashing good time so don't forget a change of clothes and your towel.
Our daily programme includes adventure play, funfair rides, tractor ride, farmyard animals, indoor soft play - for one all-inclusive price.
Summer Multi Ticket 2024
Enjoy visit after visit this summer with the Willows Summer 2024 Multi Ticket.
The Summer 2024 Multi-Ticket is valid until 31st August 2024 and allows up to 10 visits in this period.
Our 'Ten Times the Fun' Multi-Tickets are available to purchase until 30th July 2024.... Read more
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Summer Magic Trail
Thorndon Countryside Park CM13 3RZ
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
Can you find the magical creatures hiding in Thorndon Country Park (CM13 3RZ), Weald Country Park (CM14 5QS) or Belhus Woods Country Park (RM15 4XJ) this summer?
Pick up* or download a FREE Summer Magic Trail sheet from Saturday 20 July until Sunday 1 September.
Find fairies, trolls, and maybe even unicorns, who live deep in the hidden corners of the Essex Country Parks. Count up your answers and send them in to enter our prize draw to WIN a goody bag and Explorer Pass (worth £85).
Discover the enchanted fairy doors to cast a magic spell, have fun with the selfie board and see what else you can spy with our Summer Spotters Guide.
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Gaia at Colchester Castle
Colchester Castle
Fri 19th July 2024 - Sun 15th September 2024
This summer, Colchester Castle is thrilled to welcome Gaia, a captivating six-metre diameter touring artwork that brings the Earth's beauty to an unprecedented scale. Developed in collaboration with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Bluedot, and the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres, Gaia is a mesmerizing installation that offers a unique and immersive perspective on our planet.
Crafted by the talented artist Luke Jerram, Gaia is adorned with intricate 120dpi NASA imagery, displaying the Earth's surface in remarkable detail. Visitors to the Castle will have the extraordinary opportunity to witness our planet floating in three dimensions, fostering a profound connection to the Earth.
Drawing inspiration from the Overview Effect, a transformative... Read more
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Tuesday 6th August
Kids' Friendship Bracelets Workshop
Hobbycraft Romford
Mon 5th August 2024 - Tue 6th August 2024
various
Whether getting ready for a big concert or gifting to friends, friendship bracelets are the trend of the moment! Make every design completely personal and discover simple, fun techniques for different ways to bead.
This is a great way to encourage their creative flair, with an expert Hobbycraft colleague on hand to guide them through each step. They'll have everything they need to make two bracelets in the session, one with letter beads and one with coloured beads.
This workshop is designed to encourage children to get making and it's sure to inspire them for even more friendship bracelet making fun.
By the end of the workshop, their bracelets will be ready to wear!
Workshop suitable for ages 3+ years. All kids' craft workshops... Read more
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My Pet Pals Workshop
Pets at Home
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
2pm
**This event is running at the Romford Store &The Gallows Corner Store.
Our much loved My Pet Pals workshops will be returning for Summer in a Pets at Home store near you. Running from the 20th July until the 1st September, come and join in this fun workshop all about Syrian Hamsters! Learn all about how to care for a Syrian Hamster and design your own hamster home, while also getting involved in some crafts and colouring!
Our My Pet Pals workshops help to teach children how rewarding pets can be and how to care for them, making sure you and your children are all clued up on pet welfare and responsible pet ownership - you'll get a truly hands-on approach to pet care.
Kids will receive activity sheets, a My Pet Pals certificate, and there is a chance... Read more
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Children's Sunflower Painting Workshop
Hainault Forest Craft Courtyard
Tue 6th August 2024
10.30am - 12pm, 1pm - 2.30pm, 3.30pm - 5pm
Come join us for a fun and creative workshop where kids can unleash their inner artist and paint beautiful sunflowers in the style of the famous painter, Van Gogh! Make sure to mark your calendars and get ready for a session filled with colours and creativity.
No experience is necessary, as our talented instructor will guide the children through the painting process. All materials will be provided, so just bring your enthusiasm and get ready to create a masterpiece!
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Space Crafts
Upminster Library
Tue 6th August 2024
11am
Ages 4+
£3 Booking essential
Call the library on 01708 434933 or email [email protected]
Footprints Trail at Wat Tyler Country Park
Wat Tyler Country Park
Tue 6th August 2024 - Wed 7th August 2024
11am/1pm
Look for our animal footprint pictures hidden around the trail
£6.55 per child
30 minute activity
Ages 6+
Call 01268 205267 to book
Slime Fest
Lightship cafe in grays beach
Tue 6th August 2024
12-3 pm
Get ready for some gooey, slimy fun this summer holiday! Join us at Lightship Cafe for our exciting Summer Slime Fest Sessions.
Details:
Date: Tuesday, 6th August
Location: Lightship Cafe - Grays Beach Park RM17 6JP
Price: £6 per child
Session Times :
• Session One: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
• Session Two: 12:40 PM - 1:10 PM
• Session Three: 1:20 PM - 1:50 PM
• Session Four: 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Don't miss out on the fun! Contact us to secure your place. Pre-booking is required to ensure you have a space!
Email: [email protected] or send us a DM to get booked in.
Let's make this 6-week holiday extra slimy and extra fun!
Grange Farm Family Forest Fun (3 - 11 years)
Roding Valley Meadows Nature Reserve
Tue 6th August 2024
10am - 12pm
Join us for one of our most popular events. A morning full of fun in nature - look for mini beasts, dig in the mud kitchen, build dens, climb trees, creative crafts, and enjoy a campfire (weather permitting - we will send an email of food suggestions for toasting after booking)!
Suitable for children aged 3+.
Please come dressed for the weather as we will be outside for the whole session.
Toilets available at Grange Farm Centre.
Advance booking is essential. Children must always be accompanied by an adult.
Events will be held at Chigwell Meadows. Meeting instructions will be sent on booking.
£7.73 per child (price includes booking fee & VAT)
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NWD Miniature Railway - Midweek Standard Running Day
North Weald & District Miniature Railway
Tue 6th August 2024
12pm - 4:30pm
£2 per person
No Booking
Why not join us after school and meet friends at the railway
Ingrebourne Wilder Holiday Club
Ingrebourne Valley Nature Discovery Centre
Mon 5th August 2024 - Tue 6th August 2024
9am - 3pm
Our Wilder Holiday Club includes inspiring activities led by our team of experts, opportunities for nature discovery and plenty of time for free play!
Take part in everything from seashore searching to fossil hunting, fire lighting to den building and pond dipping to animal tracking, our summer holiday club has it all.
Important Information
Wilder Holiday Club is for children aged 5 to 11 and will be running at sites across the county between Monday 29 July and Friday 16 August. Activities will vary by site.
Our Wilder Holiday Club runs from 9am to 3pm.
All our activities take place outdoors and children will need to come dressed for the weather. We recommend layers that can get mucky including long sleeves and trousers... Read more
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Explorer Backpacks
Valence House
Tue 23rd July 2024 - Thu 5th September 2024
10am - 4pm
Explore Valence House Museum with our interactive backpacks, filled with fun, sensory, toy themed activities.
Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday, 10am-4pm. Please note the museum is closed between 12pm and 1pm.
Suitable for ages 3 and up. FREE. Drop in.
Hopefield's Summer of Fun
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary
Mon 22nd July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10am - 4pm
We're putting the fun into summer here at Hopefield and can't wait to welcome you all down for 6 weeks of school break adventure!
Join us for daily activities including inflatables, soft play bus, arts 'n' crafts, ethical animal encounters and so much more.
Max's Café will be open and serving up an array of tasty plant-based treats including jacket potatoes, sandwiches, baguettes, freshly baked items from Norwegian Bakers, as well as a range of hot and cold drinks.
But wait! There's more! Buy a ticket to explore our 53 acres and to say hello to our rescued residents and we'll give you a FREE return visit too! Double the fun for half the price!
So what are you waiting for? Book your tickets to our Summer of Fun TODAY! ... Read more
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Bubble 'n' Bop Children's Festival at Marsh Farm
Marsh Farm
Sun 21st July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10.00am - 5.00pm
Don't miss Marsh Farm's summer children's festival 'Bubble 'n Bop' it's bursting with bubbles and exploding with excitement.
There will be so much going on including our BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure to Explore, the much loved foam machine, our popular Splash Pool & Beach, our Train Ride, Fairground Rides & so much more!
Ticket includes Activity Book worth £16.99 & Free Festival Lanyard!
Enjoy a fun-packed day of family festival fun including...
🦖BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure
🏖️ The Beach
🚂 Ride the Train
🧖🏼 Foam Party
🐷 Adorable Animals
🤪 Adventure Play
⛱️ Sand Pit Fun
🍔 Takeaway Food & Drink
🕺 Bubble 'n Bop Disco
🎠 Carousel,... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Rough Magic
Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at Shakespeare's Globe
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sat 24th August 2024
11:00, 13:30, 15:00
Join us in the world of Shakespeare's magical characters as Macbeth's wonderfully wayward Weird Sisters cook up a supernaturally silly adventure of their own.
Following the Olivier Award-nominated, 'fantastically funny' ★★★★★ (Broadway World) Midsummer Mechanicals, Shakespeare's Globe and Splendid Productions present a brand-new family show, Rough Magic, in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse this summer.
'Round about the cauldron go;
In the magic creatures throw...'
The Weird Sisters need all the help they can get from their audience of supernatural apprentices (that's you!) and invite you to come along to the show dressed as your favourite magical creature. Fairies, witches, ghosts, or monsters - wherever you belong!
... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Summer Spectacular
Willows Activity Farm
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
9:30-5pm
Join us this Summer for a packed programme of summertime fun!
Come and get lost in our a-maze-ing Maize Maze but make sure you find your way out to enjoy our splash-tastic Puddle Play Park where you're guaranteed a splashing good time so don't forget a change of clothes and your towel.
Our daily programme includes adventure play, funfair rides, tractor ride, farmyard animals, indoor soft play - for one all-inclusive price.
Summer Multi Ticket 2024
Enjoy visit after visit this summer with the Willows Summer 2024 Multi Ticket.
The Summer 2024 Multi-Ticket is valid until 31st August 2024 and allows up to 10 visits in this period.
Our 'Ten Times the Fun' Multi-Tickets are available to purchase until 30th July 2024.... Read more
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Summer Magic Trail
Thorndon Countryside Park CM13 3RZ
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
Can you find the magical creatures hiding in Thorndon Country Park (CM13 3RZ), Weald Country Park (CM14 5QS) or Belhus Woods Country Park (RM15 4XJ) this summer?
Pick up* or download a FREE Summer Magic Trail sheet from Saturday 20 July until Sunday 1 September.
Find fairies, trolls, and maybe even unicorns, who live deep in the hidden corners of the Essex Country Parks. Count up your answers and send them in to enter our prize draw to WIN a goody bag and Explorer Pass (worth £85).
Discover the enchanted fairy doors to cast a magic spell, have fun with the selfie board and see what else you can spy with our Summer Spotters Guide.
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Gaia at Colchester Castle
Colchester Castle
Fri 19th July 2024 - Sun 15th September 2024
This summer, Colchester Castle is thrilled to welcome Gaia, a captivating six-metre diameter touring artwork that brings the Earth's beauty to an unprecedented scale. Developed in collaboration with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Bluedot, and the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres, Gaia is a mesmerizing installation that offers a unique and immersive perspective on our planet.
Crafted by the talented artist Luke Jerram, Gaia is adorned with intricate 120dpi NASA imagery, displaying the Earth's surface in remarkable detail. Visitors to the Castle will have the extraordinary opportunity to witness our planet floating in three dimensions, fostering a profound connection to the Earth.
Drawing inspiration from the Overview Effect, a transformative... Read more
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Wednesday 7th August
FREE Family Fun Day
MyPlace Community Centre
Wed 7th August 2024
12pm - 3pm
Bouncy Castles, Face Painting, Free Lunch, Stallholders representing housing services, Children's Activities & MORE!
Crafty Afternoon at Wellgate Community Farm
Wellgate Community Farm
Wed 7th August 2024
12pm 0 1:30pm
Craft Afternoon! 👩🏼🎨
7th August 2024
12PM - 1:30PM⏱️
£5 per child (accompanying adult free) 🎫
£3 for additional siblings
Included:
🐰Animal encounter
🖌️ A series of animal related crafts
Free juice included 🧃
My Pet Pals Workshop
Pets at Home
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
2pm
**This event is running at the Romford Store &The Gallows Corner Store.
Our much loved My Pet Pals workshops will be returning for Summer in a Pets at Home store near you. Running from the 20th July until the 1st September, come and join in this fun workshop all about Syrian Hamsters! Learn all about how to care for a Syrian Hamster and design your own hamster home, while also getting involved in some crafts and colouring!
Our My Pet Pals workshops help to teach children how rewarding pets can be and how to care for them, making sure you and your children are all clued up on pet welfare and responsible pet ownership - you'll get a truly hands-on approach to pet care.
Kids will receive activity sheets, a My Pet Pals certificate, and there is a chance... Read more
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Summer Holiday Havoc
Museum of Power
Wed 7th August 2024 - Fri 9th August 2024
10.00am - 2.30pm
Bring your youngsters along to the Museum during the Summer Holidays and join in the fun of our activities - arts, crafts and 'under the sea' themed fun! All in our marquee in the courtyard and outside (weather permitting).
Astaria Model Village open & Trains running every Thursday only during the holidays.
Adults £7.00, Concessions £6.00, Children (5 to 15) £5.00 and Children under 5 £1
Crafty Cabin Open
Crafty Wednesday at Thames Chase
Thames Chase Forest Centre
Wed 7th August 2024
10.15-11.15am and 11.30-12.30pm
Get creative! Book on to our summer holiday crafty Wednesday session. During this session there will be 4 crafts to choose from on the day including: Plastic bag flowers, quilled paper flowers, cake case flowers and paper plate flowers.
Tickets are £3 per child. Children are to be accompanied by an adult at all times. Please ensure children are wearing appropriate clothing as they may get messy.
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Spiderman at Kiddiewinks
Kiddiewinks Softplay
Wed 7th August 2024
10am - 11:45am
Summer 2024 events 😍
Please book online at www.kiddiewinkssoftplay.com click the date & then 'events tab'
Children £10
Adults £2
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Summer of Games
Rainham Hall National Trust
Wed 7th August 2024 - Sun 11th August 2024
11am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 24 July to Sunday 1 September (closed Monday and Tuesday)
Rainham Hall Community Garden Summer of Games
Free to join the games. No need to book, drop in between 11am and 4.30pm Wednesday to Sunday. Café open on site. Additional ticket required for tours of Rainham Hall.
Rainham Hall Summer of Games takes you through the years from traditional archery and bowling to ribbon twirling and table tennis.
Great for individual play, with friends, or bring a group and see who wins a place on our winner's podium at the end of the day.
There's something for everyone to enjoy
Aliens Love Underpants Storytime & Crafts
Upminster Library
Wed 7th August 2024
11am
Ages 2-4
£1.50 Booking essential
Call the library on 01708 434933 or email [email protected]
Inflatable Fun Day - Harrow Lodge Park
Harrow Lodge Park
Wed 7th August 2024
Ellis Leisure is back again! For another year of FUN for the children.
Ellis Leisure will yet again be hosting their Inflatable Fun Days for children of all ages (however aimed at children of ages 4-11 years old) with a dedicated section for toddler (recommend ages of 1-3 years old).
We will be providing a wide range of inflatables from 70ft assault courses, ginormous inflatable slides, large bouncy castles, large football dart board and a variety of inflatable games including our popular Rock and Roll Gladiator Duel for those feisty few! We will also have a separate area specifically for toddlers and those who are less confident and/or disabled. This area will contain smaller inflatables and a range of soft play.
Whilst we would love to have you... Read more
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Footprints Trail at Wat Tyler Country Park
Wat Tyler Country Park
Tue 6th August 2024 - Wed 7th August 2024
11am/1pm
Look for our animal footprint pictures hidden around the trail
£6.55 per child
30 minute activity
Ages 6+
Call 01268 205267 to book
Explorer Backpacks
Valence House
Tue 23rd July 2024 - Thu 5th September 2024
10am - 4pm
Explore Valence House Museum with our interactive backpacks, filled with fun, sensory, toy themed activities.
Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday, 10am-4pm. Please note the museum is closed between 12pm and 1pm.
Suitable for ages 3 and up. FREE. Drop in.
Hopefield's Summer of Fun
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary
Mon 22nd July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10am - 4pm
We're putting the fun into summer here at Hopefield and can't wait to welcome you all down for 6 weeks of school break adventure!
Join us for daily activities including inflatables, soft play bus, arts 'n' crafts, ethical animal encounters and so much more.
Max's Café will be open and serving up an array of tasty plant-based treats including jacket potatoes, sandwiches, baguettes, freshly baked items from Norwegian Bakers, as well as a range of hot and cold drinks.
But wait! There's more! Buy a ticket to explore our 53 acres and to say hello to our rescued residents and we'll give you a FREE return visit too! Double the fun for half the price!
So what are you waiting for? Book your tickets to our Summer of Fun TODAY! ... Read more
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Bubble 'n' Bop Children's Festival at Marsh Farm
Marsh Farm
Sun 21st July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10.00am - 5.00pm
Don't miss Marsh Farm's summer children's festival 'Bubble 'n Bop' it's bursting with bubbles and exploding with excitement.
There will be so much going on including our BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure to Explore, the much loved foam machine, our popular Splash Pool & Beach, our Train Ride, Fairground Rides & so much more!
Ticket includes Activity Book worth £16.99 & Free Festival Lanyard!
Enjoy a fun-packed day of family festival fun including...
🦖BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure
🏖️ The Beach
🚂 Ride the Train
🧖🏼 Foam Party
🐷 Adorable Animals
🤪 Adventure Play
⛱️ Sand Pit Fun
🍔 Takeaway Food & Drink
🕺 Bubble 'n Bop Disco
🎠 Carousel,... Read more
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Rough Magic
Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at Shakespeare's Globe
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sat 24th August 2024
11:00, 13:30, 15:00
Join us in the world of Shakespeare's magical characters as Macbeth's wonderfully wayward Weird Sisters cook up a supernaturally silly adventure of their own.
Following the Olivier Award-nominated, 'fantastically funny' ★★★★★ (Broadway World) Midsummer Mechanicals, Shakespeare's Globe and Splendid Productions present a brand-new family show, Rough Magic, in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse this summer.
'Round about the cauldron go;
In the magic creatures throw...'
The Weird Sisters need all the help they can get from their audience of supernatural apprentices (that's you!) and invite you to come along to the show dressed as your favourite magical creature. Fairies, witches, ghosts, or monsters - wherever you belong!
... Read more
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Summer Spectacular
Willows Activity Farm
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
9:30-5pm
Join us this Summer for a packed programme of summertime fun!
Come and get lost in our a-maze-ing Maize Maze but make sure you find your way out to enjoy our splash-tastic Puddle Play Park where you're guaranteed a splashing good time so don't forget a change of clothes and your towel.
Our daily programme includes adventure play, funfair rides, tractor ride, farmyard animals, indoor soft play - for one all-inclusive price.
Summer Multi Ticket 2024
Enjoy visit after visit this summer with the Willows Summer 2024 Multi Ticket.
The Summer 2024 Multi-Ticket is valid until 31st August 2024 and allows up to 10 visits in this period.
Our 'Ten Times the Fun' Multi-Tickets are available to purchase until 30th July 2024.... Read more
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Summer Magic Trail
Thorndon Countryside Park CM13 3RZ
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
Can you find the magical creatures hiding in Thorndon Country Park (CM13 3RZ), Weald Country Park (CM14 5QS) or Belhus Woods Country Park (RM15 4XJ) this summer?
Pick up* or download a FREE Summer Magic Trail sheet from Saturday 20 July until Sunday 1 September.
Find fairies, trolls, and maybe even unicorns, who live deep in the hidden corners of the Essex Country Parks. Count up your answers and send them in to enter our prize draw to WIN a goody bag and Explorer Pass (worth £85).
Discover the enchanted fairy doors to cast a magic spell, have fun with the selfie board and see what else you can spy with our Summer Spotters Guide.
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Gaia at Colchester Castle
Colchester Castle
Fri 19th July 2024 - Sun 15th September 2024
This summer, Colchester Castle is thrilled to welcome Gaia, a captivating six-metre diameter touring artwork that brings the Earth's beauty to an unprecedented scale. Developed in collaboration with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Bluedot, and the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres, Gaia is a mesmerizing installation that offers a unique and immersive perspective on our planet.
Crafted by the talented artist Luke Jerram, Gaia is adorned with intricate 120dpi NASA imagery, displaying the Earth's surface in remarkable detail. Visitors to the Castle will have the extraordinary opportunity to witness our planet floating in three dimensions, fostering a profound connection to the Earth.
Drawing inspiration from the Overview Effect, a transformative... Read more
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Thursday 8th August
Kids' Rip Collage Workshop
Hobbycraft Romford
Thu 8th August 2024
various
Get creative in a whole new way! This workshop introduces kids to paper ripping techniques that allow them to layered coloured paper to create amazing pictures. They'll love discovering how scrap paper can spark their creativity.
This is a great way to encourage their creative flair, with an expert Hobbycraft colleague on hand to guide them through each step. They'll have everything they need to make a wonderful landscape scene, complete with trees and a sunrise.
This workshop is designed to encourage children to get making. It's a great project for trying at home even after they've completed their first rip collage.
By the end of the workshop, their masterpiece will be ready to put on display!
Workshop suitable for ages... Read more
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My Pet Pals Workshop
Pets at Home
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
2pm
**This event is running at the Romford Store &The Gallows Corner Store.
Our much loved My Pet Pals workshops will be returning for Summer in a Pets at Home store near you. Running from the 20th July until the 1st September, come and join in this fun workshop all about Syrian Hamsters! Learn all about how to care for a Syrian Hamster and design your own hamster home, while also getting involved in some crafts and colouring!
Our My Pet Pals workshops help to teach children how rewarding pets can be and how to care for them, making sure you and your children are all clued up on pet welfare and responsible pet ownership - you'll get a truly hands-on approach to pet care.
Kids will receive activity sheets, a My Pet Pals certificate, and there is a chance... Read more
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Pond Dipping at Wat Tyler Country Park
Wat Tyler Country Park
Thu 8th August 2024
2:30pm
Use our nets to see what you can find in the pond.
£6.55 per child
30 minute activity
Ages 3+
Call 01268 205267 to book
Summer Holiday Havoc
Museum of Power
Wed 7th August 2024 - Fri 9th August 2024
10.00am - 2.30pm
Bring your youngsters along to the Museum during the Summer Holidays and join in the fun of our activities - arts, crafts and 'under the sea' themed fun! All in our marquee in the courtyard and outside (weather permitting).
Astaria Model Village open & Trains running every Thursday only during the holidays.
Adults £7.00, Concessions £6.00, Children (5 to 15) £5.00 and Children under 5 £1
Crafty Cabin Open
Summer of Games
Rainham Hall National Trust
Wed 7th August 2024 - Sun 11th August 2024
11am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 24 July to Sunday 1 September (closed Monday and Tuesday)
Rainham Hall Community Garden Summer of Games
Free to join the games. No need to book, drop in between 11am and 4.30pm Wednesday to Sunday. Café open on site. Additional ticket required for tours of Rainham Hall.
Rainham Hall Summer of Games takes you through the years from traditional archery and bowling to ribbon twirling and table tennis.
Great for individual play, with friends, or bring a group and see who wins a place on our winner's podium at the end of the day.
There's something for everyone to enjoy
Explorer Backpacks
Valence House
Tue 23rd July 2024 - Thu 5th September 2024
10am - 4pm
Explore Valence House Museum with our interactive backpacks, filled with fun, sensory, toy themed activities.
Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday, 10am-4pm. Please note the museum is closed between 12pm and 1pm.
Suitable for ages 3 and up. FREE. Drop in.
Hopefield's Summer of Fun
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary
Mon 22nd July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10am - 4pm
We're putting the fun into summer here at Hopefield and can't wait to welcome you all down for 6 weeks of school break adventure!
Join us for daily activities including inflatables, soft play bus, arts 'n' crafts, ethical animal encounters and so much more.
Max's Café will be open and serving up an array of tasty plant-based treats including jacket potatoes, sandwiches, baguettes, freshly baked items from Norwegian Bakers, as well as a range of hot and cold drinks.
But wait! There's more! Buy a ticket to explore our 53 acres and to say hello to our rescued residents and we'll give you a FREE return visit too! Double the fun for half the price!
So what are you waiting for? Book your tickets to our Summer of Fun TODAY! ... Read more
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Bubble 'n' Bop Children's Festival at Marsh Farm
Marsh Farm
Sun 21st July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10.00am - 5.00pm
Don't miss Marsh Farm's summer children's festival 'Bubble 'n Bop' it's bursting with bubbles and exploding with excitement.
There will be so much going on including our BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure to Explore, the much loved foam machine, our popular Splash Pool & Beach, our Train Ride, Fairground Rides & so much more!
Ticket includes Activity Book worth £16.99 & Free Festival Lanyard!
Enjoy a fun-packed day of family festival fun including...
🦖BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure
🏖️ The Beach
🚂 Ride the Train
🧖🏼 Foam Party
🐷 Adorable Animals
🤪 Adventure Play
⛱️ Sand Pit Fun
🍔 Takeaway Food & Drink
🕺 Bubble 'n Bop Disco
🎠 Carousel,... Read more
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Rough Magic
Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at Shakespeare's Globe
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sat 24th August 2024
11:00, 13:30, 15:00
Join us in the world of Shakespeare's magical characters as Macbeth's wonderfully wayward Weird Sisters cook up a supernaturally silly adventure of their own.
Following the Olivier Award-nominated, 'fantastically funny' ★★★★★ (Broadway World) Midsummer Mechanicals, Shakespeare's Globe and Splendid Productions present a brand-new family show, Rough Magic, in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse this summer.
'Round about the cauldron go;
In the magic creatures throw...'
The Weird Sisters need all the help they can get from their audience of supernatural apprentices (that's you!) and invite you to come along to the show dressed as your favourite magical creature. Fairies, witches, ghosts, or monsters - wherever you belong!
... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Summer Spectacular
Willows Activity Farm
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
9:30-5pm
Join us this Summer for a packed programme of summertime fun!
Come and get lost in our a-maze-ing Maize Maze but make sure you find your way out to enjoy our splash-tastic Puddle Play Park where you're guaranteed a splashing good time so don't forget a change of clothes and your towel.
Our daily programme includes adventure play, funfair rides, tractor ride, farmyard animals, indoor soft play - for one all-inclusive price.
Summer Multi Ticket 2024
Enjoy visit after visit this summer with the Willows Summer 2024 Multi Ticket.
The Summer 2024 Multi-Ticket is valid until 31st August 2024 and allows up to 10 visits in this period.
Our 'Ten Times the Fun' Multi-Tickets are available to purchase until 30th July 2024.... Read more
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Summer Magic Trail
Thorndon Countryside Park CM13 3RZ
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
Can you find the magical creatures hiding in Thorndon Country Park (CM13 3RZ), Weald Country Park (CM14 5QS) or Belhus Woods Country Park (RM15 4XJ) this summer?
Pick up* or download a FREE Summer Magic Trail sheet from Saturday 20 July until Sunday 1 September.
Find fairies, trolls, and maybe even unicorns, who live deep in the hidden corners of the Essex Country Parks. Count up your answers and send them in to enter our prize draw to WIN a goody bag and Explorer Pass (worth £85).
Discover the enchanted fairy doors to cast a magic spell, have fun with the selfie board and see what else you can spy with our Summer Spotters Guide.
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Gaia at Colchester Castle
Colchester Castle
Fri 19th July 2024 - Sun 15th September 2024
This summer, Colchester Castle is thrilled to welcome Gaia, a captivating six-metre diameter touring artwork that brings the Earth's beauty to an unprecedented scale. Developed in collaboration with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Bluedot, and the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres, Gaia is a mesmerizing installation that offers a unique and immersive perspective on our planet.
Crafted by the talented artist Luke Jerram, Gaia is adorned with intricate 120dpi NASA imagery, displaying the Earth's surface in remarkable detail. Visitors to the Castle will have the extraordinary opportunity to witness our planet floating in three dimensions, fostering a profound connection to the Earth.
Drawing inspiration from the Overview Effect, a transformative... Read more
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Friday 9th August
Bouncy Fundays at Cottons Park
Cottons Park (Carpark)
Fri 9th August 2024
11am - 4pm
Join Us Every Friday Throughout the Summer Holidays
From 11am till 4pm
At Cottons Park,Romford,RM7 9BT.
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My Pet Pals Workshop
Pets at Home
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
2pm
**This event is running at the Romford Store &The Gallows Corner Store.
Our much loved My Pet Pals workshops will be returning for Summer in a Pets at Home store near you. Running from the 20th July until the 1st September, come and join in this fun workshop all about Syrian Hamsters! Learn all about how to care for a Syrian Hamster and design your own hamster home, while also getting involved in some crafts and colouring!
Our My Pet Pals workshops help to teach children how rewarding pets can be and how to care for them, making sure you and your children are all clued up on pet welfare and responsible pet ownership - you'll get a truly hands-on approach to pet care.
Kids will receive activity sheets, a My Pet Pals certificate, and there is a chance... Read more
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Southend Pier Puppet Festival
Southend Pier (Pier head)
Fri 9th August 2024 - Sun 11th August 2024
12pm - 6.30pm
Free event but pier admission charges apply
Enjoy the traditional Punch and Judy shows that will captivate both young and old with their timeless humour and antics. Alongside these classic performances, there will be face painting to transform little ones into their favourite characters, adding to the day's magic and fun.
Don't miss out on this fabulously fun family event!
Performances by :
Friday - Paul Jackson, Joe Peek, Miraiker Battey
Saturday - Paul Jackson, Miraiker Battey, Chris Gasper, Martin Battey
Sunday - Denise Pettitt, Martin Battey, Paul Jackson
Face painting by Julie Judrops Selfiesnapsevents - £4.50 per face and £3 for glitter tattoos
The festival is free but usual pier admission... Read more
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The Bubble Man Family Show
Thames Chase Forest Centre
Fri 9th August 2024
11am - 11:50am
Back by popular demand, Thames Chase are over the moon to welcome back That Bubble Man, with his family bubble show. There will be plenty of bubble fun, comedy, music, puppets and much more! This 50 minute show is one not to be missed!
Tickets are £12 per child (children under 1 are free.) One free adult ticket each child, with additional adult tickets at £1.
Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.
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Family Fun Day
Warley Playing Fields
Fri 9th August 2024
10:30am - 3:30pm
Get ready for a summer of fun with our Family Fun Days across the Borough! Starting Friday 2 August at Mountnessing Coronation Playing Fields, we've got a full schedule of activities for children. For just £5, kids can enjoy:
🎢 Funfair rides
⚽️ Sports
🎨 Crafts
🎭 Punch & Judy shows
💃 Dance workshops
...and so much more!
There will be additional activities like face painting and animal handling (for a small fee), and plenty of food and drink options to keep everyone happy!
Bedfords Dino Discovery
Bedfords Park Nature Discovery Centre
Fri 9th August 2024
10am -1.30pm
Join us in the woods for a Prehistoric afternoon of Dino Discovery challenges! Suitable for ages 3+, children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential.
Choose from two sessions on booking: 10am-11.30an or 12pm-1.30pm.
Meet outside Bedfords Nature Discovery Centre, toilet facilities available. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear as we will be outside all session. Advance booking essential
£7.73 per child (price includes booking fee & VAT)
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Ingrebourne Family Forest Fun (2-9 years)
Ingrebourne Valley Nature Discovery Centre
Fri 9th August 2024
10:30am - 12:30am
Join us for one of our most popular events. A morning full of fun in nature - look for mini-beasts, dig in the mud kitchen, build dens, climb trees, creative crafts, and enjoy a campfire (weather permitting).
Suitable for children aged 2-9. Please come dressed for the weather as we will be outside for the whole session. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Advance booking required. Please meet outside the Nature Discovery Centre on arrival. There will be access to toilet and cafe facilities if required.
£7.73 per child (price includes booking fee & VAT)
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Grange Farm Nature Tots Summer Special
Roding Valley Meadows Nature Reserve
Fri 9th August 2024
10am - 12pm
Come along to Grange Farm for an adventure full of fun in our wonderful woodland setting! Enjoy swinging in the hammock, crafts, digging in the mud kitchen, looking for minibeasts, and so much more! We will finish the session around the campfire (weather permitting - we will send an email of food suggestions for toasting after booking). Suitable for children aged 18 months - 5 years. Please come dressed for the weather as we will be outside for the whole session. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Events will be held at Chigwell Meadows, meeting instructions will be sent on booking. Toilets are available at the Grange Farm Centre. Suitable for children aged 18 month - 5 years.
Please come appropriately dressed for the weather as we will be outside for the... Read more
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Summer Holiday Havoc
Museum of Power
Wed 7th August 2024 - Fri 9th August 2024
10.00am - 2.30pm
Bring your youngsters along to the Museum during the Summer Holidays and join in the fun of our activities - arts, crafts and 'under the sea' themed fun! All in our marquee in the courtyard and outside (weather permitting).
Astaria Model Village open & Trains running every Thursday only during the holidays.
Adults £7.00, Concessions £6.00, Children (5 to 15) £5.00 and Children under 5 £1
Crafty Cabin Open
Summer of Games
Rainham Hall National Trust
Wed 7th August 2024 - Sun 11th August 2024
11am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 24 July to Sunday 1 September (closed Monday and Tuesday)
Rainham Hall Community Garden Summer of Games
Free to join the games. No need to book, drop in between 11am and 4.30pm Wednesday to Sunday. Café open on site. Additional ticket required for tours of Rainham Hall.
Rainham Hall Summer of Games takes you through the years from traditional archery and bowling to ribbon twirling and table tennis.
Great for individual play, with friends, or bring a group and see who wins a place on our winner's podium at the end of the day.
There's something for everyone to enjoy
Explorer Backpacks
Valence House
Tue 23rd July 2024 - Thu 5th September 2024
10am - 4pm
Explore Valence House Museum with our interactive backpacks, filled with fun, sensory, toy themed activities.
Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday, 10am-4pm. Please note the museum is closed between 12pm and 1pm.
Suitable for ages 3 and up. FREE. Drop in.
Hopefield's Summer of Fun
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary
Mon 22nd July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10am - 4pm
We're putting the fun into summer here at Hopefield and can't wait to welcome you all down for 6 weeks of school break adventure!
Join us for daily activities including inflatables, soft play bus, arts 'n' crafts, ethical animal encounters and so much more.
Max's Café will be open and serving up an array of tasty plant-based treats including jacket potatoes, sandwiches, baguettes, freshly baked items from Norwegian Bakers, as well as a range of hot and cold drinks.
But wait! There's more! Buy a ticket to explore our 53 acres and to say hello to our rescued residents and we'll give you a FREE return visit too! Double the fun for half the price!
So what are you waiting for? Book your tickets to our Summer of Fun TODAY! ... Read more
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Bubble 'n' Bop Children's Festival at Marsh Farm
Marsh Farm
Sun 21st July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10.00am - 5.00pm
Don't miss Marsh Farm's summer children's festival 'Bubble 'n Bop' it's bursting with bubbles and exploding with excitement.
There will be so much going on including our BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure to Explore, the much loved foam machine, our popular Splash Pool & Beach, our Train Ride, Fairground Rides & so much more!
Ticket includes Activity Book worth £16.99 & Free Festival Lanyard!
Enjoy a fun-packed day of family festival fun including...
🦖BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure
🏖️ The Beach
🚂 Ride the Train
🧖🏼 Foam Party
🐷 Adorable Animals
🤪 Adventure Play
⛱️ Sand Pit Fun
🍔 Takeaway Food & Drink
🕺 Bubble 'n Bop Disco
🎠 Carousel,... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Rough Magic
Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at Shakespeare's Globe
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sat 24th August 2024
11:00, 13:30, 15:00
Join us in the world of Shakespeare's magical characters as Macbeth's wonderfully wayward Weird Sisters cook up a supernaturally silly adventure of their own.
Following the Olivier Award-nominated, 'fantastically funny' ★★★★★ (Broadway World) Midsummer Mechanicals, Shakespeare's Globe and Splendid Productions present a brand-new family show, Rough Magic, in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse this summer.
'Round about the cauldron go;
In the magic creatures throw...'
The Weird Sisters need all the help they can get from their audience of supernatural apprentices (that's you!) and invite you to come along to the show dressed as your favourite magical creature. Fairies, witches, ghosts, or monsters - wherever you belong!
... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Summer Spectacular
Willows Activity Farm
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
9:30-5pm
Join us this Summer for a packed programme of summertime fun!
Come and get lost in our a-maze-ing Maize Maze but make sure you find your way out to enjoy our splash-tastic Puddle Play Park where you're guaranteed a splashing good time so don't forget a change of clothes and your towel.
Our daily programme includes adventure play, funfair rides, tractor ride, farmyard animals, indoor soft play - for one all-inclusive price.
Summer Multi Ticket 2024
Enjoy visit after visit this summer with the Willows Summer 2024 Multi Ticket.
The Summer 2024 Multi-Ticket is valid until 31st August 2024 and allows up to 10 visits in this period.
Our 'Ten Times the Fun' Multi-Tickets are available to purchase until 30th July 2024.... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Summer Magic Trail
Thorndon Countryside Park CM13 3RZ
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
Can you find the magical creatures hiding in Thorndon Country Park (CM13 3RZ), Weald Country Park (CM14 5QS) or Belhus Woods Country Park (RM15 4XJ) this summer?
Pick up* or download a FREE Summer Magic Trail sheet from Saturday 20 July until Sunday 1 September.
Find fairies, trolls, and maybe even unicorns, who live deep in the hidden corners of the Essex Country Parks. Count up your answers and send them in to enter our prize draw to WIN a goody bag and Explorer Pass (worth £85).
Discover the enchanted fairy doors to cast a magic spell, have fun with the selfie board and see what else you can spy with our Summer Spotters Guide.
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Gaia at Colchester Castle
Colchester Castle
Fri 19th July 2024 - Sun 15th September 2024
This summer, Colchester Castle is thrilled to welcome Gaia, a captivating six-metre diameter touring artwork that brings the Earth's beauty to an unprecedented scale. Developed in collaboration with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Bluedot, and the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres, Gaia is a mesmerizing installation that offers a unique and immersive perspective on our planet.
Crafted by the talented artist Luke Jerram, Gaia is adorned with intricate 120dpi NASA imagery, displaying the Earth's surface in remarkable detail. Visitors to the Castle will have the extraordinary opportunity to witness our planet floating in three dimensions, fostering a profound connection to the Earth.
Drawing inspiration from the Overview Effect, a transformative... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Saturday 10th August
Kids' Rip Collage Workshop
Hobbycraft Romford
Sat 10th August 2024
various
Get creative in a whole new way! This workshop introduces kids to paper ripping techniques that allow them to layered coloured paper to create amazing pictures. They'll love discovering how scrap paper can spark their creativity.
This is a great way to encourage their creative flair, with an expert Hobbycraft colleague on hand to guide them through each step. They'll have everything they need to make a wonderful landscape scene, complete with trees and a sunrise.
This workshop is designed to encourage children to get making. It's a great project for trying at home even after they've completed their first rip collage.
By the end of the workshop, their masterpiece will be ready to put on display!
Workshop suitable for ages... Read more
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My Pet Pals Workshop
Pets at Home
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
2pm
**This event is running at the Romford Store &The Gallows Corner Store.
Our much loved My Pet Pals workshops will be returning for Summer in a Pets at Home store near you. Running from the 20th July until the 1st September, come and join in this fun workshop all about Syrian Hamsters! Learn all about how to care for a Syrian Hamster and design your own hamster home, while also getting involved in some crafts and colouring!
Our My Pet Pals workshops help to teach children how rewarding pets can be and how to care for them, making sure you and your children are all clued up on pet welfare and responsible pet ownership - you'll get a truly hands-on approach to pet care.
Kids will receive activity sheets, a My Pet Pals certificate, and there is a chance... Read more
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Mystical Fair - Mind Body Spirit & Wellbeing
CHANTRY CENTRE
Sat 10th August 2024
11am - 4pm
Crafty Cow Markets are excited to invite you to our very 1st Mystical Fair this August. A day filled with magic & wonder. Explore a variety of mystical stalls offering unique products and services, from Crystals, Clairvoyance, Tarot, Healing and Craft Stalls, there's something for everyone to enjoy. So why not pop in, say hi, bring your family and friends, have some fun & Immerse yourself in the mystical atmosphere and connect with like - minded individuals. Don't miss out on this enchanting event.
Look Forward to seeing you there.
£3 entry, Under 16's go free.
We are supporting Havens Hospices.
Access to the Chantry Centre is from Billericay High Street between The Chequers Pub and Artisan Bakery
Miniature & Model Fest - Summer Event
North Weald & District Miniature Railway
Sat 10th August 2024
12pm - 5pm
Join us at Harlow Garden Centre, for our big summer time event which is one not to miss!
We will have all our locomotives out running along with visitors, so there will be a host of engines to take a trip round the railway behind.
This is very popular every summer and has lots going on.
We will also have :
Emergency Services
Ice cream van
Music
Craft Area
Stalls (shops)
Model railways
Traction engines
Raffle
Local charities
And MORE!
Fares on the railway are just £2 per person
Pay cash or card
The event is free to attend and look around and you only pay for what you want to do, ie go on the railway and stalls / crafts activities / Raffles ect .
Southend Pier Puppet Festival
Southend Pier (Pier head)
Fri 9th August 2024 - Sun 11th August 2024
12pm - 6.30pm
Free event but pier admission charges apply
Enjoy the traditional Punch and Judy shows that will captivate both young and old with their timeless humour and antics. Alongside these classic performances, there will be face painting to transform little ones into their favourite characters, adding to the day's magic and fun.
Don't miss out on this fabulously fun family event!
Performances by :
Friday - Paul Jackson, Joe Peek, Miraiker Battey
Saturday - Paul Jackson, Miraiker Battey, Chris Gasper, Martin Battey
Sunday - Denise Pettitt, Martin Battey, Paul Jackson
Face painting by Julie Judrops Selfiesnapsevents - £4.50 per face and £3 for glitter tattoos
The festival is free but usual pier admission... Read more
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Summer of Games
Rainham Hall National Trust
Wed 7th August 2024 - Sun 11th August 2024
11am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 24 July to Sunday 1 September (closed Monday and Tuesday)
Rainham Hall Community Garden Summer of Games
Free to join the games. No need to book, drop in between 11am and 4.30pm Wednesday to Sunday. Café open on site. Additional ticket required for tours of Rainham Hall.
Rainham Hall Summer of Games takes you through the years from traditional archery and bowling to ribbon twirling and table tennis.
Great for individual play, with friends, or bring a group and see who wins a place on our winner's podium at the end of the day.
There's something for everyone to enjoy
Explorer Backpacks
Valence House
Tue 23rd July 2024 - Thu 5th September 2024
10am - 4pm
Explore Valence House Museum with our interactive backpacks, filled with fun, sensory, toy themed activities.
Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday, 10am-4pm. Please note the museum is closed between 12pm and 1pm.
Suitable for ages 3 and up. FREE. Drop in.
Hopefield's Summer of Fun
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary
Mon 22nd July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10am - 4pm
We're putting the fun into summer here at Hopefield and can't wait to welcome you all down for 6 weeks of school break adventure!
Join us for daily activities including inflatables, soft play bus, arts 'n' crafts, ethical animal encounters and so much more.
Max's Café will be open and serving up an array of tasty plant-based treats including jacket potatoes, sandwiches, baguettes, freshly baked items from Norwegian Bakers, as well as a range of hot and cold drinks.
But wait! There's more! Buy a ticket to explore our 53 acres and to say hello to our rescued residents and we'll give you a FREE return visit too! Double the fun for half the price!
So what are you waiting for? Book your tickets to our Summer of Fun TODAY! ... Read more
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Bubble 'n' Bop Children's Festival at Marsh Farm
Marsh Farm
Sun 21st July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10.00am - 5.00pm
Don't miss Marsh Farm's summer children's festival 'Bubble 'n Bop' it's bursting with bubbles and exploding with excitement.
There will be so much going on including our BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure to Explore, the much loved foam machine, our popular Splash Pool & Beach, our Train Ride, Fairground Rides & so much more!
Ticket includes Activity Book worth £16.99 & Free Festival Lanyard!
Enjoy a fun-packed day of family festival fun including...
🦖BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure
🏖️ The Beach
🚂 Ride the Train
🧖🏼 Foam Party
🐷 Adorable Animals
🤪 Adventure Play
⛱️ Sand Pit Fun
🍔 Takeaway Food & Drink
🕺 Bubble 'n Bop Disco
🎠 Carousel,... Read more
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Rough Magic
Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at Shakespeare's Globe
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sat 24th August 2024
11:00, 13:30, 15:00
Join us in the world of Shakespeare's magical characters as Macbeth's wonderfully wayward Weird Sisters cook up a supernaturally silly adventure of their own.
Following the Olivier Award-nominated, 'fantastically funny' ★★★★★ (Broadway World) Midsummer Mechanicals, Shakespeare's Globe and Splendid Productions present a brand-new family show, Rough Magic, in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse this summer.
'Round about the cauldron go;
In the magic creatures throw...'
The Weird Sisters need all the help they can get from their audience of supernatural apprentices (that's you!) and invite you to come along to the show dressed as your favourite magical creature. Fairies, witches, ghosts, or monsters - wherever you belong!
... Read more
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Summer Spectacular
Willows Activity Farm
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
9:30-5pm
Join us this Summer for a packed programme of summertime fun!
Come and get lost in our a-maze-ing Maize Maze but make sure you find your way out to enjoy our splash-tastic Puddle Play Park where you're guaranteed a splashing good time so don't forget a change of clothes and your towel.
Our daily programme includes adventure play, funfair rides, tractor ride, farmyard animals, indoor soft play - for one all-inclusive price.
Summer Multi Ticket 2024
Enjoy visit after visit this summer with the Willows Summer 2024 Multi Ticket.
The Summer 2024 Multi-Ticket is valid until 31st August 2024 and allows up to 10 visits in this period.
Our 'Ten Times the Fun' Multi-Tickets are available to purchase until 30th July 2024.... Read more
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Summer Magic Trail
Thorndon Countryside Park CM13 3RZ
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
Can you find the magical creatures hiding in Thorndon Country Park (CM13 3RZ), Weald Country Park (CM14 5QS) or Belhus Woods Country Park (RM15 4XJ) this summer?
Pick up* or download a FREE Summer Magic Trail sheet from Saturday 20 July until Sunday 1 September.
Find fairies, trolls, and maybe even unicorns, who live deep in the hidden corners of the Essex Country Parks. Count up your answers and send them in to enter our prize draw to WIN a goody bag and Explorer Pass (worth £85).
Discover the enchanted fairy doors to cast a magic spell, have fun with the selfie board and see what else you can spy with our Summer Spotters Guide.
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Gaia at Colchester Castle
Colchester Castle
Fri 19th July 2024 - Sun 15th September 2024
This summer, Colchester Castle is thrilled to welcome Gaia, a captivating six-metre diameter touring artwork that brings the Earth's beauty to an unprecedented scale. Developed in collaboration with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Bluedot, and the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres, Gaia is a mesmerizing installation that offers a unique and immersive perspective on our planet.
Crafted by the talented artist Luke Jerram, Gaia is adorned with intricate 120dpi NASA imagery, displaying the Earth's surface in remarkable detail. Visitors to the Castle will have the extraordinary opportunity to witness our planet floating in three dimensions, fostering a profound connection to the Earth.
Drawing inspiration from the Overview Effect, a transformative... Read more
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Sunday 11th August
My Pet Pals Workshop
Pets at Home
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
2pm
**This event is running at the Romford Store &The Gallows Corner Store.
Our much loved My Pet Pals workshops will be returning for Summer in a Pets at Home store near you. Running from the 20th July until the 1st September, come and join in this fun workshop all about Syrian Hamsters! Learn all about how to care for a Syrian Hamster and design your own hamster home, while also getting involved in some crafts and colouring!
Our My Pet Pals workshops help to teach children how rewarding pets can be and how to care for them, making sure you and your children are all clued up on pet welfare and responsible pet ownership - you'll get a truly hands-on approach to pet care.
Kids will receive activity sheets, a My Pet Pals certificate, and there is a chance... Read more
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Little Monkeys - at Nuclear High Ropes
Nuclear High Ropes
Sun 11th August 2024
10am - 11am
Little Monkeys Sessions
Embark on a thrilling adventure designed especially for the cautious daredevils among us! Our 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 challenge yourself as you navigate through the exciting obstacles. The supportive and encouraging environment ensures that even the most nervous participants can enjoy the adrenaline rush without feeling overwhelmed.
But the excitement doesn't end there! Brace yourself for the grand finale - the Big Zip Wire. Soar through the air and feel the exhilaration as you zip across the sky, conquering heights and fears in one unforgettable moment.... Read more
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NWD Miniature Railway - Standard Running Day
North Weald & District Miniature Railway
Sun 11th August 2024
12pm - 4:30pm
£2 per person
No Booking
***This is not miniature and model fest, that is just the Saturday not this Sunday***
Just a normal running day on this date but there may be some extra engines running, still visiting from the day prior
Southend Pier Puppet Festival
Southend Pier (Pier head)
Fri 9th August 2024 - Sun 11th August 2024
12pm - 6.30pm
Free event but pier admission charges apply
Enjoy the traditional Punch and Judy shows that will captivate both young and old with their timeless humour and antics. Alongside these classic performances, there will be face painting to transform little ones into their favourite characters, adding to the day's magic and fun.
Don't miss out on this fabulously fun family event!
Performances by :
Friday - Paul Jackson, Joe Peek, Miraiker Battey
Saturday - Paul Jackson, Miraiker Battey, Chris Gasper, Martin Battey
Sunday - Denise Pettitt, Martin Battey, Paul Jackson
Face painting by Julie Judrops Selfiesnapsevents - £4.50 per face and £3 for glitter tattoos
The festival is free but usual pier admission... Read more
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Summer of Games
Rainham Hall National Trust
Wed 7th August 2024 - Sun 11th August 2024
11am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 24 July to Sunday 1 September (closed Monday and Tuesday)
Rainham Hall Community Garden Summer of Games
Free to join the games. No need to book, drop in between 11am and 4.30pm Wednesday to Sunday. Café open on site. Additional ticket required for tours of Rainham Hall.
Rainham Hall Summer of Games takes you through the years from traditional archery and bowling to ribbon twirling and table tennis.
Great for individual play, with friends, or bring a group and see who wins a place on our winner's podium at the end of the day.
There's something for everyone to enjoy
Explorer Backpacks
Valence House
Tue 23rd July 2024 - Thu 5th September 2024
10am - 4pm
Explore Valence House Museum with our interactive backpacks, filled with fun, sensory, toy themed activities.
Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday, 10am-4pm. Please note the museum is closed between 12pm and 1pm.
Suitable for ages 3 and up. FREE. Drop in.
Hopefield's Summer of Fun
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary
Mon 22nd July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10am - 4pm
We're putting the fun into summer here at Hopefield and can't wait to welcome you all down for 6 weeks of school break adventure!
Join us for daily activities including inflatables, soft play bus, arts 'n' crafts, ethical animal encounters and so much more.
Max's Café will be open and serving up an array of tasty plant-based treats including jacket potatoes, sandwiches, baguettes, freshly baked items from Norwegian Bakers, as well as a range of hot and cold drinks.
But wait! There's more! Buy a ticket to explore our 53 acres and to say hello to our rescued residents and we'll give you a FREE return visit too! Double the fun for half the price!
So what are you waiting for? Book your tickets to our Summer of Fun TODAY! ... Read more
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Bubble 'n' Bop Children's Festival at Marsh Farm
Marsh Farm
Sun 21st July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10.00am - 5.00pm
Don't miss Marsh Farm's summer children's festival 'Bubble 'n Bop' it's bursting with bubbles and exploding with excitement.
There will be so much going on including our BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure to Explore, the much loved foam machine, our popular Splash Pool & Beach, our Train Ride, Fairground Rides & so much more!
Ticket includes Activity Book worth £16.99 & Free Festival Lanyard!
Enjoy a fun-packed day of family festival fun including...
🦖BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure
🏖️ The Beach
🚂 Ride the Train
🧖🏼 Foam Party
🐷 Adorable Animals
🤪 Adventure Play
⛱️ Sand Pit Fun
🍔 Takeaway Food & Drink
🕺 Bubble 'n Bop Disco
🎠 Carousel,... Read more
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Rough Magic
Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at Shakespeare's Globe
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sat 24th August 2024
11:00, 13:30, 15:00
Join us in the world of Shakespeare's magical characters as Macbeth's wonderfully wayward Weird Sisters cook up a supernaturally silly adventure of their own.
Following the Olivier Award-nominated, 'fantastically funny' ★★★★★ (Broadway World) Midsummer Mechanicals, Shakespeare's Globe and Splendid Productions present a brand-new family show, Rough Magic, in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse this summer.
'Round about the cauldron go;
In the magic creatures throw...'
The Weird Sisters need all the help they can get from their audience of supernatural apprentices (that's you!) and invite you to come along to the show dressed as your favourite magical creature. Fairies, witches, ghosts, or monsters - wherever you belong!
... Read more
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Summer Spectacular
Willows Activity Farm
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
9:30-5pm
Join us this Summer for a packed programme of summertime fun!
Come and get lost in our a-maze-ing Maize Maze but make sure you find your way out to enjoy our splash-tastic Puddle Play Park where you're guaranteed a splashing good time so don't forget a change of clothes and your towel.
Our daily programme includes adventure play, funfair rides, tractor ride, farmyard animals, indoor soft play - for one all-inclusive price.
Summer Multi Ticket 2024
Enjoy visit after visit this summer with the Willows Summer 2024 Multi Ticket.
The Summer 2024 Multi-Ticket is valid until 31st August 2024 and allows up to 10 visits in this period.
Our 'Ten Times the Fun' Multi-Tickets are available to purchase until 30th July 2024.... Read more
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Summer Magic Trail
Thorndon Countryside Park CM13 3RZ
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
Can you find the magical creatures hiding in Thorndon Country Park (CM13 3RZ), Weald Country Park (CM14 5QS) or Belhus Woods Country Park (RM15 4XJ) this summer?
Pick up* or download a FREE Summer Magic Trail sheet from Saturday 20 July until Sunday 1 September.
Find fairies, trolls, and maybe even unicorns, who live deep in the hidden corners of the Essex Country Parks. Count up your answers and send them in to enter our prize draw to WIN a goody bag and Explorer Pass (worth £85).
Discover the enchanted fairy doors to cast a magic spell, have fun with the selfie board and see what else you can spy with our Summer Spotters Guide.
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Gaia at Colchester Castle
Colchester Castle
Fri 19th July 2024 - Sun 15th September 2024
This summer, Colchester Castle is thrilled to welcome Gaia, a captivating six-metre diameter touring artwork that brings the Earth's beauty to an unprecedented scale. Developed in collaboration with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Bluedot, and the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres, Gaia is a mesmerizing installation that offers a unique and immersive perspective on our planet.
Crafted by the talented artist Luke Jerram, Gaia is adorned with intricate 120dpi NASA imagery, displaying the Earth's surface in remarkable detail. Visitors to the Castle will have the extraordinary opportunity to witness our planet floating in three dimensions, fostering a profound connection to the Earth.
Drawing inspiration from the Overview Effect, a transformative... Read more
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Monday 12th August
Kids' Friendship Bracelets Workshop
Hobbycraft Romford
Mon 12th August 2024
various
Whether getting ready for a big concert or gifting to friends, friendship bracelets are the trend of the moment! Make every design completely personal and discover simple, fun techniques for different ways to bead.
This is a great way to encourage their creative flair, with an expert Hobbycraft colleague on hand to guide them through each step. They'll have everything they need to make two bracelets in the session, one with letter beads and one with coloured beads.
This workshop is designed to encourage children to get making and it's sure to inspire them for even more friendship bracelet making fun.
By the end of the workshop, their bracelets will be ready to wear!
Workshop suitable for ages 3+ years. All kids' craft workshops... Read more
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Kids' Clay Pencil Toppers Workshop
Hobbycraft Romford
Mon 12th August 2024
various
Add a fun twist to your stationery collection with colourful clay toppers! Make two farmyard animals using air drying clay, ready to jazz up the end of your pencils. You can choose from a cow, a pig or a cockerel design.
This is a great way to encourage your little ones' creative flair and help them master simple clay techniques. They can choose which animals to make using the clay provided, and they'll learn how to add all the details to capture them accurately.
With the guidance of an expert Hobbycraft colleague, this craft workshop is designed to encourage children to get making. They'll love the tactile nature of working with clay, and they're sure to be proud of their finished creations.
The clay animals may need time to set at home, but... Read more
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My Pet Pals Workshop
Pets at Home
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
2pm
**This event is running at the Romford Store &The Gallows Corner Store.
Our much loved My Pet Pals workshops will be returning for Summer in a Pets at Home store near you. Running from the 20th July until the 1st September, come and join in this fun workshop all about Syrian Hamsters! Learn all about how to care for a Syrian Hamster and design your own hamster home, while also getting involved in some crafts and colouring!
Our My Pet Pals workshops help to teach children how rewarding pets can be and how to care for them, making sure you and your children are all clued up on pet welfare and responsible pet ownership - you'll get a truly hands-on approach to pet care.
Kids will receive activity sheets, a My Pet Pals certificate, and there is a chance... Read more
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Soft Play Bus at Thames Chase
Thames Chase Forest Centre
Mon 12th August 2024
10.00am - 3.00pm
Come and join us during the school Summer holidays for some soft play fun at Thames Chase!
Each session will last 30 minutes, cost £5 per child. The Essex Soft Play Bus is best suited to children ages 4 to 8 years old. Anyone under 4 years old will require a parent or adult to be always onboard with them.
Full details and booking via ticket link.
All tickets are non transferable and non refundable.
3 Floors for fun
2 Slides from top to lower deck
Illuminated Ball Pits
Biff Bashers
Crawl Tubes
Wrecking Ball
Dizzy Discs
Hanging Vines
Ball Blasters
Ball Juggler
Rollers
Up 'n' Overs
Squeeze through Rollers
Ultraviolet & Neon lighting throughout
Onboard Music... Read more
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Family Fun Yoga
Thames Chase Forest Centre
Mon 12th August 2024
11.00am to 12.00 midday - Mondays in August
Family Fun Yoga with Mary, a qualified Dru/Hatha yoga teacher. No prior yoga experience required - expect fun, easy to follow, standing movements and simple yoga sequences taking you through an imaginary forest walk. The class ends with calming stretches and a short relaxation/mindfulness practice both adults and children (aged 5 to teens) will enjoy.
Monday 5th, 12th and 19th August only.
Tickets are £5 per adult, with 2 free children max.
Yoga mats provided. Please wear appropriate clothing. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult.
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Pond Dipping at Wat Tyler Country Park
Wat Tyler Country Park
Mon 12th August 2024
2:30pm
Use our nets to see what you can find in the pond.
£6.55 per child
30 minute activity
Ages 3+
Call 01268 205267 to book
Ingrebourne Wilder Holiday Club
Ingrebourne Valley Nature Discovery Centre
Mon 12th August 2024 - Tue 13th August 2024
9am - 3pm
Our Wilder Holiday Club includes inspiring activities led by our team of experts, opportunities for nature discovery and plenty of time for free play!
Take part in everything from seashore searching to fossil hunting, fire lighting to den building and pond dipping to animal tracking, our summer holiday club has it all.
Important Information
Wilder Holiday Club is for children aged 5 to 11 and will be running at sites across the county between Monday 29 July and Friday 16 August. Activities will vary by site.
Our Wilder Holiday Club runs from 9am to 3pm.
All our activities take place outdoors and children will need to come dressed for the weather. We recommend layers that can get mucky including long sleeves and trousers... Read more
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Explorer Backpacks
Valence House
Tue 23rd July 2024 - Thu 5th September 2024
10am - 4pm
Explore Valence House Museum with our interactive backpacks, filled with fun, sensory, toy themed activities.
Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday, 10am-4pm. Please note the museum is closed between 12pm and 1pm.
Suitable for ages 3 and up. FREE. Drop in.
Hopefield's Summer of Fun
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary
Mon 22nd July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10am - 4pm
We're putting the fun into summer here at Hopefield and can't wait to welcome you all down for 6 weeks of school break adventure!
Join us for daily activities including inflatables, soft play bus, arts 'n' crafts, ethical animal encounters and so much more.
Max's Café will be open and serving up an array of tasty plant-based treats including jacket potatoes, sandwiches, baguettes, freshly baked items from Norwegian Bakers, as well as a range of hot and cold drinks.
But wait! There's more! Buy a ticket to explore our 53 acres and to say hello to our rescued residents and we'll give you a FREE return visit too! Double the fun for half the price!
So what are you waiting for? Book your tickets to our Summer of Fun TODAY! ... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Bubble 'n' Bop Children's Festival at Marsh Farm
Marsh Farm
Sun 21st July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10.00am - 5.00pm
Don't miss Marsh Farm's summer children's festival 'Bubble 'n Bop' it's bursting with bubbles and exploding with excitement.
There will be so much going on including our BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure to Explore, the much loved foam machine, our popular Splash Pool & Beach, our Train Ride, Fairground Rides & so much more!
Ticket includes Activity Book worth £16.99 & Free Festival Lanyard!
Enjoy a fun-packed day of family festival fun including...
🦖BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure
🏖️ The Beach
🚂 Ride the Train
🧖🏼 Foam Party
🐷 Adorable Animals
🤪 Adventure Play
⛱️ Sand Pit Fun
🍔 Takeaway Food & Drink
🕺 Bubble 'n Bop Disco
🎠 Carousel,... Read more
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Rough Magic
Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at Shakespeare's Globe
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sat 24th August 2024
11:00, 13:30, 15:00
Join us in the world of Shakespeare's magical characters as Macbeth's wonderfully wayward Weird Sisters cook up a supernaturally silly adventure of their own.
Following the Olivier Award-nominated, 'fantastically funny' ★★★★★ (Broadway World) Midsummer Mechanicals, Shakespeare's Globe and Splendid Productions present a brand-new family show, Rough Magic, in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse this summer.
'Round about the cauldron go;
In the magic creatures throw...'
The Weird Sisters need all the help they can get from their audience of supernatural apprentices (that's you!) and invite you to come along to the show dressed as your favourite magical creature. Fairies, witches, ghosts, or monsters - wherever you belong!
... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Summer Spectacular
Willows Activity Farm
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
9:30-5pm
Join us this Summer for a packed programme of summertime fun!
Come and get lost in our a-maze-ing Maize Maze but make sure you find your way out to enjoy our splash-tastic Puddle Play Park where you're guaranteed a splashing good time so don't forget a change of clothes and your towel.
Our daily programme includes adventure play, funfair rides, tractor ride, farmyard animals, indoor soft play - for one all-inclusive price.
Summer Multi Ticket 2024
Enjoy visit after visit this summer with the Willows Summer 2024 Multi Ticket.
The Summer 2024 Multi-Ticket is valid until 31st August 2024 and allows up to 10 visits in this period.
Our 'Ten Times the Fun' Multi-Tickets are available to purchase until 30th July 2024.... Read more
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Summer Magic Trail
Thorndon Countryside Park CM13 3RZ
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
Can you find the magical creatures hiding in Thorndon Country Park (CM13 3RZ), Weald Country Park (CM14 5QS) or Belhus Woods Country Park (RM15 4XJ) this summer?
Pick up* or download a FREE Summer Magic Trail sheet from Saturday 20 July until Sunday 1 September.
Find fairies, trolls, and maybe even unicorns, who live deep in the hidden corners of the Essex Country Parks. Count up your answers and send them in to enter our prize draw to WIN a goody bag and Explorer Pass (worth £85).
Discover the enchanted fairy doors to cast a magic spell, have fun with the selfie board and see what else you can spy with our Summer Spotters Guide.
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Gaia at Colchester Castle
Colchester Castle
Fri 19th July 2024 - Sun 15th September 2024
This summer, Colchester Castle is thrilled to welcome Gaia, a captivating six-metre diameter touring artwork that brings the Earth's beauty to an unprecedented scale. Developed in collaboration with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Bluedot, and the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres, Gaia is a mesmerizing installation that offers a unique and immersive perspective on our planet.
Crafted by the talented artist Luke Jerram, Gaia is adorned with intricate 120dpi NASA imagery, displaying the Earth's surface in remarkable detail. Visitors to the Castle will have the extraordinary opportunity to witness our planet floating in three dimensions, fostering a profound connection to the Earth.
Drawing inspiration from the Overview Effect, a transformative... Read more
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Tuesday 13th August
FREE Craft Tuesdays - Door Hangers
Romford Shopping Hall
Tue 13th August 2024
10am - 12pm
No need to book, just drop in - once they are gone, they are gone!
My Pet Pals Workshop
Pets at Home
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
2pm
**This event is running at the Romford Store &The Gallows Corner Store.
Our much loved My Pet Pals workshops will be returning for Summer in a Pets at Home store near you. Running from the 20th July until the 1st September, come and join in this fun workshop all about Syrian Hamsters! Learn all about how to care for a Syrian Hamster and design your own hamster home, while also getting involved in some crafts and colouring!
Our My Pet Pals workshops help to teach children how rewarding pets can be and how to care for them, making sure you and your children are all clued up on pet welfare and responsible pet ownership - you'll get a truly hands-on approach to pet care.
Kids will receive activity sheets, a My Pet Pals certificate, and there is a chance... Read more
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Children's Butterfly Painting Workshop
Hainault Forest Craft Courtyard
Tue 13th August 2024
10.30am - 12pm, 1pm - 2.30pm, 3.30pm - 5pm
Come join us for a fun-filled session at our Children's Butterfly Painting Workshop! Let your 4 - 14 year olds unleash their creativity as they paint beautiful butterflies. It's a fantastic opportunity for kids to explore their artistic side and create their own masterpiece. Don't miss out on this exciting event!
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Singtok Summer Pop Party!
Hornchurch Library
Tue 13th August 2024 - Wed 14th August 2024
10am - 3pm both days
Singtok Summer Pop Party!
Come and join us for a fun-filled Performing Arts camp full of singing, dancing, drama & crafts with professionally trained teachers.
Tuesday 13th and Wednesday 14th August - 10am-3pm both days - 1 or 2 day bookings available - 10% sibling discount
Call or message Hayley on 07806721132 to enquire/book.
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Essex Fire Museum - Family Open day
Essex Fire Museum (Grays Fire Station)
Tue 13th August 2024
10.30am to 4.00pm
Come along to our family open day and enjoy our museum trails, arts and crafts, fire safety room, old fire engines and water squirting. The museum is free entry but visits must be pre-booked as we are on the site of a working fire station.
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Unicorn Crafts
Upminster Library
Tue 13th August 2024
11am
Ages 4+
£3.50 Booking essential
Call the library on 01708 434933 or email [email protected]
Grange Farm Young Zoologist Explorers (5+ years)
Roding Valley Meadows Nature Reserve
Tue 13th August 2024
1pm - 3pm
The perfect way to start a day for any aspiring zoologist! Explore our meadows and learn about wildlife as we go pond dipping, bug hunting, and even some bird watching too - come along and discover the natural world!
Meeting instructions will be sent on booking. Suitable for children aged 5+. Please come appropriately dressed for the weather as we will be outside for the whole session, no matter what the weather! Advance booking is essential. Children must always be accompanied by an adult. Toilets available at Grange Farm Centre.
£7.73 per child (price includes booking fee & VAT)
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Ingrebourne Wilder Holiday Club
Ingrebourne Valley Nature Discovery Centre
Mon 12th August 2024 - Tue 13th August 2024
9am - 3pm
Our Wilder Holiday Club includes inspiring activities led by our team of experts, opportunities for nature discovery and plenty of time for free play!
Take part in everything from seashore searching to fossil hunting, fire lighting to den building and pond dipping to animal tracking, our summer holiday club has it all.
Important Information
Wilder Holiday Club is for children aged 5 to 11 and will be running at sites across the county between Monday 29 July and Friday 16 August. Activities will vary by site.
Our Wilder Holiday Club runs from 9am to 3pm.
All our activities take place outdoors and children will need to come dressed for the weather. We recommend layers that can get mucky including long sleeves and trousers... Read more
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Explorer Backpacks
Valence House
Tue 23rd July 2024 - Thu 5th September 2024
10am - 4pm
Explore Valence House Museum with our interactive backpacks, filled with fun, sensory, toy themed activities.
Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday, 10am-4pm. Please note the museum is closed between 12pm and 1pm.
Suitable for ages 3 and up. FREE. Drop in.
Hopefield's Summer of Fun
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary
Mon 22nd July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10am - 4pm
We're putting the fun into summer here at Hopefield and can't wait to welcome you all down for 6 weeks of school break adventure!
Join us for daily activities including inflatables, soft play bus, arts 'n' crafts, ethical animal encounters and so much more.
Max's Café will be open and serving up an array of tasty plant-based treats including jacket potatoes, sandwiches, baguettes, freshly baked items from Norwegian Bakers, as well as a range of hot and cold drinks.
But wait! There's more! Buy a ticket to explore our 53 acres and to say hello to our rescued residents and we'll give you a FREE return visit too! Double the fun for half the price!
So what are you waiting for? Book your tickets to our Summer of Fun TODAY! ... Read more
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Bubble 'n' Bop Children's Festival at Marsh Farm
Marsh Farm
Sun 21st July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10.00am - 5.00pm
Don't miss Marsh Farm's summer children's festival 'Bubble 'n Bop' it's bursting with bubbles and exploding with excitement.
There will be so much going on including our BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure to Explore, the much loved foam machine, our popular Splash Pool & Beach, our Train Ride, Fairground Rides & so much more!
Ticket includes Activity Book worth £16.99 & Free Festival Lanyard!
Enjoy a fun-packed day of family festival fun including...
🦖BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure
🏖️ The Beach
🚂 Ride the Train
🧖🏼 Foam Party
🐷 Adorable Animals
🤪 Adventure Play
⛱️ Sand Pit Fun
🍔 Takeaway Food & Drink
🕺 Bubble 'n Bop Disco
🎠 Carousel,... Read more
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Rough Magic
Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at Shakespeare's Globe
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sat 24th August 2024
11:00, 13:30, 15:00
Join us in the world of Shakespeare's magical characters as Macbeth's wonderfully wayward Weird Sisters cook up a supernaturally silly adventure of their own.
Following the Olivier Award-nominated, 'fantastically funny' ★★★★★ (Broadway World) Midsummer Mechanicals, Shakespeare's Globe and Splendid Productions present a brand-new family show, Rough Magic, in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse this summer.
'Round about the cauldron go;
In the magic creatures throw...'
The Weird Sisters need all the help they can get from their audience of supernatural apprentices (that's you!) and invite you to come along to the show dressed as your favourite magical creature. Fairies, witches, ghosts, or monsters - wherever you belong!
... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Summer Spectacular
Willows Activity Farm
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
9:30-5pm
Join us this Summer for a packed programme of summertime fun!
Come and get lost in our a-maze-ing Maize Maze but make sure you find your way out to enjoy our splash-tastic Puddle Play Park where you're guaranteed a splashing good time so don't forget a change of clothes and your towel.
Our daily programme includes adventure play, funfair rides, tractor ride, farmyard animals, indoor soft play - for one all-inclusive price.
Summer Multi Ticket 2024
Enjoy visit after visit this summer with the Willows Summer 2024 Multi Ticket.
The Summer 2024 Multi-Ticket is valid until 31st August 2024 and allows up to 10 visits in this period.
Our 'Ten Times the Fun' Multi-Tickets are available to purchase until 30th July 2024.... Read more
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Summer Magic Trail
Thorndon Countryside Park CM13 3RZ
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
Can you find the magical creatures hiding in Thorndon Country Park (CM13 3RZ), Weald Country Park (CM14 5QS) or Belhus Woods Country Park (RM15 4XJ) this summer?
Pick up* or download a FREE Summer Magic Trail sheet from Saturday 20 July until Sunday 1 September.
Find fairies, trolls, and maybe even unicorns, who live deep in the hidden corners of the Essex Country Parks. Count up your answers and send them in to enter our prize draw to WIN a goody bag and Explorer Pass (worth £85).
Discover the enchanted fairy doors to cast a magic spell, have fun with the selfie board and see what else you can spy with our Summer Spotters Guide.
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Gaia at Colchester Castle
Colchester Castle
Fri 19th July 2024 - Sun 15th September 2024
This summer, Colchester Castle is thrilled to welcome Gaia, a captivating six-metre diameter touring artwork that brings the Earth's beauty to an unprecedented scale. Developed in collaboration with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Bluedot, and the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres, Gaia is a mesmerizing installation that offers a unique and immersive perspective on our planet.
Crafted by the talented artist Luke Jerram, Gaia is adorned with intricate 120dpi NASA imagery, displaying the Earth's surface in remarkable detail. Visitors to the Castle will have the extraordinary opportunity to witness our planet floating in three dimensions, fostering a profound connection to the Earth.
Drawing inspiration from the Overview Effect, a transformative... Read more
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Wednesday 14th August
My Pet Pals Workshop
Pets at Home
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
2pm
**This event is running at the Romford Store &The Gallows Corner Store.
Our much loved My Pet Pals workshops will be returning for Summer in a Pets at Home store near you. Running from the 20th July until the 1st September, come and join in this fun workshop all about Syrian Hamsters! Learn all about how to care for a Syrian Hamster and design your own hamster home, while also getting involved in some crafts and colouring!
Our My Pet Pals workshops help to teach children how rewarding pets can be and how to care for them, making sure you and your children are all clued up on pet welfare and responsible pet ownership - you'll get a truly hands-on approach to pet care.
Kids will receive activity sheets, a My Pet Pals certificate, and there is a chance... Read more
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Summer Holiday Havoc
Museum of Power
Wed 14th August 2024 - Fri 16th August 2024
10.00am - 2.30pm
Bring your youngsters along to the Museum during the Summer Holidays and join in the fun of our activities - arts, crafts and 'under the sea' themed fun! All in our marquee in the courtyard and outside (weather permitting).
Astaria Model Village open & Trains running every Thursday only during the holidays.
Adults £7.00, Concessions £6.00, Children (5 to 15) £5.00 and Children under 5 £1
Crafty Cabin Open
Crafty Wednesday at Thames Chase
Thames Chase Forest Centre
Wed 14th August 2024
10.15-11.15am and 11.30-12.30pm
Get creative! Book on to our summer holiday crafty Wednesday session. During this session there will be 4 crafts to choose from on the day including: Minibeasts from leaves, craft stick butterflies, make your own ladybird and bee.
Tickets are £3 per child. Children are to be accompanied by an adult at all times. Please ensure children are wearing appropriate clothing as they may get messy.
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Mario at Kiddiewinks
Kiddiewinks Softplay
Wed 14th August 2024
10am - 11:45am
Summer 2024 events 😍
Please book online at www.kiddiewinkssoftplay.com click the date & then 'events tab'
Children £10
Adults £2
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Mario at Kiddiewinks
Kiddiewinks Softplay
Wed 14th August 2024
10am - 11:45am
Summer 2024 events 😍
Please book online at www.kiddiewinkssoftplay.com click the date & then 'events tab'
Children £10
Adults £2
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FREE Family Fun Day
New Zealand Way
Wed 14th August 2024
12pm - 3pm
Bouncy Castles, Face Painting, Free Lunch, Stallholders representing housing services, Children's Activities & MORE!
Summer of Games
Rainham Hall National Trust
Wed 14th August 2024 - Sun 18th August 2024
11am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 24 July to Sunday 1 September (closed Monday and Tuesday)
Rainham Hall Community Garden Summer of Games
Free to join the games. No need to book, drop in between 11am and 4.30pm Wednesday to Sunday. Café open on site. Additional ticket required for tours of Rainham Hall.
Rainham Hall Summer of Games takes you through the years from traditional archery and bowling to ribbon twirling and table tennis.
Great for individual play, with friends, or bring a group and see who wins a place on our winner's podium at the end of the day.
There's something for everyone to enjoy
Pond Dipping at Wat Tyler Country Park
Wat Tyler Country Park
Wed 14th August 2024
2:30pm
Use our nets to see what you can find in the pond.
£6.55 per child
30 minute activity
Ages 3+
Call 01268 205267 to book
Maldon Mega Fun Day
Maldon Promenade Park
Wed 14th August 2024
11am - 4pm
🎉 MALDON MEGA FUN DAY@ Maldon Promenade Park
SUMMER MEGA FUN FOR EVERYONE! 🌤️
📅WEDNESDAY 14th AUGUST
📅WEDNESDAY 21st AUGUST
📅WEDNESDAY 28th AUGUST
🕰️11am till 1pm
🕰️2pm till 4pm
SEN on Selected dates!
🤩Early bird special tickets just £6.99!
FAMILY FUN FOR EVERYONE!
🏁NEW FOR 2024!!!🏁
🏁GO KARTS!!!🏁
🏰 BOUNCY CASTLES
🍭 GAMES & COMPETITIONS!
😃 ACTIVITY UNITS
🌴 SLIDES
🎢 FUN RUNS
🥳 SEPARATE TODDLER ZONE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 4!
All included in your admission price.
PLUS!!!
🎉We have our incredible Children's Entertainer
🪄MAGIC, 🕺MINI DISCO, 🎁 GAMES & MORE!!!All included in... Read more
Inflatable Fun Day - Upminster Park
Upminster Park
Wed 14th August 2024
Ellis Leisure is back again! For another year of FUN for the children.
Ellis Leisure will yet again be hosting their Inflatable Fun Days for children of all ages (however aimed at children of ages 4-11 years old) with a dedicated section for toddler (recommend ages of 1-3 years old).
We will be providing a wide range of inflatables from 70ft assault courses, ginormous inflatable slides, large bouncy castles, large football dart board and a variety of inflatable games including our popular Rock and Roll Gladiator Duel for those feisty few! We will also have a separate area specifically for toddlers and those who are less confident and/or disabled. This area will contain smaller inflatables and a range of soft play.
Whilst we would love to have you... Read more
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Ingrebourne Wild Wednesday
Ingrebourne Valley Nature Discovery Centre
Wed 14th August 2024
10:30am - 12:30pm
Our staff will be on hand to guide you and the kids through our wildflower meadow, and help you spot (using our ID charts and bug hunt kits) the flora and fauna on offer. There will also be the chance to have a go at a nature based craft to take home.
Please meet at the Nature Discovery Centre and come dressed for the weather as we will be outside for the whole session. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
£7.73 per child (price includes booking fee &VAT)
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Singtok Summer Pop Party!
Hornchurch Library
Tue 13th August 2024 - Wed 14th August 2024
10am - 3pm both days
Singtok Summer Pop Party!
Come and join us for a fun-filled Performing Arts camp full of singing, dancing, drama & crafts with professionally trained teachers.
Tuesday 13th and Wednesday 14th August - 10am-3pm both days - 1 or 2 day bookings available - 10% sibling discount
Call or message Hayley on 07806721132 to enquire/book.
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Explorer Backpacks
Valence House
Tue 23rd July 2024 - Thu 5th September 2024
10am - 4pm
Explore Valence House Museum with our interactive backpacks, filled with fun, sensory, toy themed activities.
Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday, 10am-4pm. Please note the museum is closed between 12pm and 1pm.
Suitable for ages 3 and up. FREE. Drop in.
Hopefield's Summer of Fun
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary
Mon 22nd July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10am - 4pm
We're putting the fun into summer here at Hopefield and can't wait to welcome you all down for 6 weeks of school break adventure!
Join us for daily activities including inflatables, soft play bus, arts 'n' crafts, ethical animal encounters and so much more.
Max's Café will be open and serving up an array of tasty plant-based treats including jacket potatoes, sandwiches, baguettes, freshly baked items from Norwegian Bakers, as well as a range of hot and cold drinks.
But wait! There's more! Buy a ticket to explore our 53 acres and to say hello to our rescued residents and we'll give you a FREE return visit too! Double the fun for half the price!
So what are you waiting for? Book your tickets to our Summer of Fun TODAY! ... Read more
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Bubble 'n' Bop Children's Festival at Marsh Farm
Marsh Farm
Sun 21st July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10.00am - 5.00pm
Don't miss Marsh Farm's summer children's festival 'Bubble 'n Bop' it's bursting with bubbles and exploding with excitement.
There will be so much going on including our BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure to Explore, the much loved foam machine, our popular Splash Pool & Beach, our Train Ride, Fairground Rides & so much more!
Ticket includes Activity Book worth £16.99 & Free Festival Lanyard!
Enjoy a fun-packed day of family festival fun including...
🦖BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure
🏖️ The Beach
🚂 Ride the Train
🧖🏼 Foam Party
🐷 Adorable Animals
🤪 Adventure Play
⛱️ Sand Pit Fun
🍔 Takeaway Food & Drink
🕺 Bubble 'n Bop Disco
🎠 Carousel,... Read more
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Rough Magic
Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at Shakespeare's Globe
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sat 24th August 2024
11:00, 13:30, 15:00
Join us in the world of Shakespeare's magical characters as Macbeth's wonderfully wayward Weird Sisters cook up a supernaturally silly adventure of their own.
Following the Olivier Award-nominated, 'fantastically funny' ★★★★★ (Broadway World) Midsummer Mechanicals, Shakespeare's Globe and Splendid Productions present a brand-new family show, Rough Magic, in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse this summer.
'Round about the cauldron go;
In the magic creatures throw...'
The Weird Sisters need all the help they can get from their audience of supernatural apprentices (that's you!) and invite you to come along to the show dressed as your favourite magical creature. Fairies, witches, ghosts, or monsters - wherever you belong!
... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Summer Spectacular
Willows Activity Farm
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
9:30-5pm
Join us this Summer for a packed programme of summertime fun!
Come and get lost in our a-maze-ing Maize Maze but make sure you find your way out to enjoy our splash-tastic Puddle Play Park where you're guaranteed a splashing good time so don't forget a change of clothes and your towel.
Our daily programme includes adventure play, funfair rides, tractor ride, farmyard animals, indoor soft play - for one all-inclusive price.
Summer Multi Ticket 2024
Enjoy visit after visit this summer with the Willows Summer 2024 Multi Ticket.
The Summer 2024 Multi-Ticket is valid until 31st August 2024 and allows up to 10 visits in this period.
Our 'Ten Times the Fun' Multi-Tickets are available to purchase until 30th July 2024.... Read more
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Summer Magic Trail
Thorndon Countryside Park CM13 3RZ
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
Can you find the magical creatures hiding in Thorndon Country Park (CM13 3RZ), Weald Country Park (CM14 5QS) or Belhus Woods Country Park (RM15 4XJ) this summer?
Pick up* or download a FREE Summer Magic Trail sheet from Saturday 20 July until Sunday 1 September.
Find fairies, trolls, and maybe even unicorns, who live deep in the hidden corners of the Essex Country Parks. Count up your answers and send them in to enter our prize draw to WIN a goody bag and Explorer Pass (worth £85).
Discover the enchanted fairy doors to cast a magic spell, have fun with the selfie board and see what else you can spy with our Summer Spotters Guide.
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Gaia at Colchester Castle
Colchester Castle
Fri 19th July 2024 - Sun 15th September 2024
This summer, Colchester Castle is thrilled to welcome Gaia, a captivating six-metre diameter touring artwork that brings the Earth's beauty to an unprecedented scale. Developed in collaboration with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Bluedot, and the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres, Gaia is a mesmerizing installation that offers a unique and immersive perspective on our planet.
Crafted by the talented artist Luke Jerram, Gaia is adorned with intricate 120dpi NASA imagery, displaying the Earth's surface in remarkable detail. Visitors to the Castle will have the extraordinary opportunity to witness our planet floating in three dimensions, fostering a profound connection to the Earth.
Drawing inspiration from the Overview Effect, a transformative... Read more
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Thursday 15th August
My Pet Pals Workshop
Pets at Home
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
2pm
**This event is running at the Romford Store &The Gallows Corner Store.
Our much loved My Pet Pals workshops will be returning for Summer in a Pets at Home store near you. Running from the 20th July until the 1st September, come and join in this fun workshop all about Syrian Hamsters! Learn all about how to care for a Syrian Hamster and design your own hamster home, while also getting involved in some crafts and colouring!
Our My Pet Pals workshops help to teach children how rewarding pets can be and how to care for them, making sure you and your children are all clued up on pet welfare and responsible pet ownership - you'll get a truly hands-on approach to pet care.
Kids will receive activity sheets, a My Pet Pals certificate, and there is a chance... Read more
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Soft Archery at Wat Tyler Country Park
Wat Tyler Country Park
Thu 15th August 2024 - Fri 16th August 2024
2:30pm
A great way to start archery. The arrows have suction cups.
£6.55 per child
30 minute activity
Ages 5+
Call 01268 205267 to book
Petting Zoo Experience
The Garden Coffee Shop & Diner
Thu 15th August 2024
10:30am - 12:30pm
Animal experience...
Looking for a unique experience in the summer holidays? Then look no further.. we are pleased to welcome Eden Oasis, a fantastic petting company, that will be doing a show and tell experience with some of their petting animals, there will be some hands on experience as well as lots of photo opportunities for you all to have! Limited spaces available and this is a booking only event so please call 01708 607717 to get booked in! Prices are £10.00 for 1 Adult + 1 Child and Additional Adult is £7.50 & Child £5.00
Time slots are
10.30 - 11.10
11.10 - 11.50
11.50 - 12.30
Please have your time slot when calling to book and full payment is required upon booking ( this is non refundable)
Call 01708 607717
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Summer Holiday Havoc
Museum of Power
Wed 14th August 2024 - Fri 16th August 2024
10.00am - 2.30pm
Bring your youngsters along to the Museum during the Summer Holidays and join in the fun of our activities - arts, crafts and 'under the sea' themed fun! All in our marquee in the courtyard and outside (weather permitting).
Astaria Model Village open & Trains running every Thursday only during the holidays.
Adults £7.00, Concessions £6.00, Children (5 to 15) £5.00 and Children under 5 £1
Crafty Cabin Open
Summer of Games
Rainham Hall National Trust
Wed 14th August 2024 - Sun 18th August 2024
11am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 24 July to Sunday 1 September (closed Monday and Tuesday)
Rainham Hall Community Garden Summer of Games
Free to join the games. No need to book, drop in between 11am and 4.30pm Wednesday to Sunday. Café open on site. Additional ticket required for tours of Rainham Hall.
Rainham Hall Summer of Games takes you through the years from traditional archery and bowling to ribbon twirling and table tennis.
Great for individual play, with friends, or bring a group and see who wins a place on our winner's podium at the end of the day.
There's something for everyone to enjoy
Explorer Backpacks
Valence House
Tue 23rd July 2024 - Thu 5th September 2024
10am - 4pm
Explore Valence House Museum with our interactive backpacks, filled with fun, sensory, toy themed activities.
Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday, 10am-4pm. Please note the museum is closed between 12pm and 1pm.
Suitable for ages 3 and up. FREE. Drop in.
Hopefield's Summer of Fun
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary
Mon 22nd July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10am - 4pm
We're putting the fun into summer here at Hopefield and can't wait to welcome you all down for 6 weeks of school break adventure!
Join us for daily activities including inflatables, soft play bus, arts 'n' crafts, ethical animal encounters and so much more.
Max's Café will be open and serving up an array of tasty plant-based treats including jacket potatoes, sandwiches, baguettes, freshly baked items from Norwegian Bakers, as well as a range of hot and cold drinks.
But wait! There's more! Buy a ticket to explore our 53 acres and to say hello to our rescued residents and we'll give you a FREE return visit too! Double the fun for half the price!
So what are you waiting for? Book your tickets to our Summer of Fun TODAY! ... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Bubble 'n' Bop Children's Festival at Marsh Farm
Marsh Farm
Sun 21st July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10.00am - 5.00pm
Don't miss Marsh Farm's summer children's festival 'Bubble 'n Bop' it's bursting with bubbles and exploding with excitement.
There will be so much going on including our BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure to Explore, the much loved foam machine, our popular Splash Pool & Beach, our Train Ride, Fairground Rides & so much more!
Ticket includes Activity Book worth £16.99 & Free Festival Lanyard!
Enjoy a fun-packed day of family festival fun including...
🦖BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure
🏖️ The Beach
🚂 Ride the Train
🧖🏼 Foam Party
🐷 Adorable Animals
🤪 Adventure Play
⛱️ Sand Pit Fun
🍔 Takeaway Food & Drink
🕺 Bubble 'n Bop Disco
🎠 Carousel,... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Rough Magic
Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at Shakespeare's Globe
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sat 24th August 2024
11:00, 13:30, 15:00
Join us in the world of Shakespeare's magical characters as Macbeth's wonderfully wayward Weird Sisters cook up a supernaturally silly adventure of their own.
Following the Olivier Award-nominated, 'fantastically funny' ★★★★★ (Broadway World) Midsummer Mechanicals, Shakespeare's Globe and Splendid Productions present a brand-new family show, Rough Magic, in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse this summer.
'Round about the cauldron go;
In the magic creatures throw...'
The Weird Sisters need all the help they can get from their audience of supernatural apprentices (that's you!) and invite you to come along to the show dressed as your favourite magical creature. Fairies, witches, ghosts, or monsters - wherever you belong!
... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Summer Spectacular
Willows Activity Farm
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
9:30-5pm
Join us this Summer for a packed programme of summertime fun!
Come and get lost in our a-maze-ing Maize Maze but make sure you find your way out to enjoy our splash-tastic Puddle Play Park where you're guaranteed a splashing good time so don't forget a change of clothes and your towel.
Our daily programme includes adventure play, funfair rides, tractor ride, farmyard animals, indoor soft play - for one all-inclusive price.
Summer Multi Ticket 2024
Enjoy visit after visit this summer with the Willows Summer 2024 Multi Ticket.
The Summer 2024 Multi-Ticket is valid until 31st August 2024 and allows up to 10 visits in this period.
Our 'Ten Times the Fun' Multi-Tickets are available to purchase until 30th July 2024.... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Summer Magic Trail
Thorndon Countryside Park CM13 3RZ
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
Can you find the magical creatures hiding in Thorndon Country Park (CM13 3RZ), Weald Country Park (CM14 5QS) or Belhus Woods Country Park (RM15 4XJ) this summer?
Pick up* or download a FREE Summer Magic Trail sheet from Saturday 20 July until Sunday 1 September.
Find fairies, trolls, and maybe even unicorns, who live deep in the hidden corners of the Essex Country Parks. Count up your answers and send them in to enter our prize draw to WIN a goody bag and Explorer Pass (worth £85).
Discover the enchanted fairy doors to cast a magic spell, have fun with the selfie board and see what else you can spy with our Summer Spotters Guide.
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Gaia at Colchester Castle
Colchester Castle
Fri 19th July 2024 - Sun 15th September 2024
This summer, Colchester Castle is thrilled to welcome Gaia, a captivating six-metre diameter touring artwork that brings the Earth's beauty to an unprecedented scale. Developed in collaboration with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Bluedot, and the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres, Gaia is a mesmerizing installation that offers a unique and immersive perspective on our planet.
Crafted by the talented artist Luke Jerram, Gaia is adorned with intricate 120dpi NASA imagery, displaying the Earth's surface in remarkable detail. Visitors to the Castle will have the extraordinary opportunity to witness our planet floating in three dimensions, fostering a profound connection to the Earth.
Drawing inspiration from the Overview Effect, a transformative... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Friday 16th August
Inflatable Fun Day - Raphael Park
Raphael Park
Fri 16th August 2024
Ellis Leisure is back again! For another year of FUN for the children.
Ellis Leisure will yet again be hosting their Inflatable Fun Days for children of all ages (however aimed at children of ages 4-11 years old) with a dedicated section for toddler (recommend ages of 1-3 years old).
We will be providing a wide range of inflatables from 70ft assault courses, ginormous inflatable slides, large bouncy castles, large football dart board and a variety of inflatable games including our popular Rock and Roll Gladiator Duel for those feisty few! We will also have a separate area specifically for toddlers and those who are less confident and/or disabled. This area will contain smaller inflatables and a range of soft play.
Whilst we would love to have you... Read more
Bouncy Fundays at Cottons Park
Cottons Park (Carpark)
Fri 16th August 2024
11am - 4pm
Join Us Every Friday Throughout the Summer Holidays
From 11am till 4pm
At Cottons Park,Romford,RM7 9BT.
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My Pet Pals Workshop
Pets at Home
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
2pm
**This event is running at the Romford Store &The Gallows Corner Store.
Our much loved My Pet Pals workshops will be returning for Summer in a Pets at Home store near you. Running from the 20th July until the 1st September, come and join in this fun workshop all about Syrian Hamsters! Learn all about how to care for a Syrian Hamster and design your own hamster home, while also getting involved in some crafts and colouring!
Our My Pet Pals workshops help to teach children how rewarding pets can be and how to care for them, making sure you and your children are all clued up on pet welfare and responsible pet ownership - you'll get a truly hands-on approach to pet care.
Kids will receive activity sheets, a My Pet Pals certificate, and there is a chance... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Orienteering at Wat Tyler Country Park
Wat Tyler Country Park
Fri 16th August 2024
11am
Use a compass app to solve trail questions. The answers are hidden in the park somewhere
£7.65 per child
1 hour activity
Ages 6+
Call 01268 205267 to book
Family Fun Day
The Brentwood Centre
Fri 16th August 2024
10:30am - 3:30pm
Get ready for a summer of fun with our Family Fun Days across the Borough! Starting Friday 2 August at Mountnessing Coronation Playing Fields, we've got a full schedule of activities for children. For just £5, kids can enjoy:
🎢 Funfair rides
⚽️ Sports
🎨 Crafts
🎭 Punch & Judy shows
💃 Dance workshops
...and so much more!
There will be additional activities like face painting and animal handling (for a small fee), and plenty of food and drink options to keep everyone happy!
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Bedfords Lake and Meadow Adventure (3+ years)
Bedfords Park Nature Discovery Centre
Fri 16th August 2024
10am -12pm
Join us as we discover who calls our lake their home! How many creatures can you find and name across the session? Next, we will explore the buzzing meadow that is full of life during the summer in search of fascinating minibeasts! All equipment provided, including pond dipping nets, trays, sweep nets, and ID sheets. Suitable for ages 3+, children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Meet outside the Nature Discovery Centre on arrival, where toilet facilities and refreshments are available. . Please come suitably dressed for the weather conditions as we will be outside for the whole session.
£7.73 per child (price includes booking fee & VAT)
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Ingrebourne Family Forest Fun (2-9 years)
Ingrebourne Valley Nature Discovery Centre
Fri 16th August 2024
10:30am - 12:30am
Join us for one of our most popular events. A morning full of fun in nature - look for mini-beasts, dig in the mud kitchen, build dens, climb trees, creative crafts, and enjoy a campfire (weather permitting).
Suitable for children aged 2-9. Please come dressed for the weather as we will be outside for the whole session. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Advance booking required. Please meet outside the Nature Discovery Centre on arrival. There will be access to toilet and cafe facilities if required.
£7.73 per child (price includes booking fee & VAT)
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Soft Archery at Wat Tyler Country Park
Wat Tyler Country Park
Thu 15th August 2024 - Fri 16th August 2024
2:30pm
A great way to start archery. The arrows have suction cups.
£6.55 per child
30 minute activity
Ages 5+
Call 01268 205267 to book
Summer Holiday Havoc
Museum of Power
Wed 14th August 2024 - Fri 16th August 2024
10.00am - 2.30pm
Bring your youngsters along to the Museum during the Summer Holidays and join in the fun of our activities - arts, crafts and 'under the sea' themed fun! All in our marquee in the courtyard and outside (weather permitting).
Astaria Model Village open & Trains running every Thursday only during the holidays.
Adults £7.00, Concessions £6.00, Children (5 to 15) £5.00 and Children under 5 £1
Crafty Cabin Open
Summer of Games
Rainham Hall National Trust
Wed 14th August 2024 - Sun 18th August 2024
11am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 24 July to Sunday 1 September (closed Monday and Tuesday)
Rainham Hall Community Garden Summer of Games
Free to join the games. No need to book, drop in between 11am and 4.30pm Wednesday to Sunday. Café open on site. Additional ticket required for tours of Rainham Hall.
Rainham Hall Summer of Games takes you through the years from traditional archery and bowling to ribbon twirling and table tennis.
Great for individual play, with friends, or bring a group and see who wins a place on our winner's podium at the end of the day.
There's something for everyone to enjoy
Explorer Backpacks
Valence House
Tue 23rd July 2024 - Thu 5th September 2024
10am - 4pm
Explore Valence House Museum with our interactive backpacks, filled with fun, sensory, toy themed activities.
Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday, 10am-4pm. Please note the museum is closed between 12pm and 1pm.
Suitable for ages 3 and up. FREE. Drop in.
Hopefield's Summer of Fun
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary
Mon 22nd July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10am - 4pm
We're putting the fun into summer here at Hopefield and can't wait to welcome you all down for 6 weeks of school break adventure!
Join us for daily activities including inflatables, soft play bus, arts 'n' crafts, ethical animal encounters and so much more.
Max's Café will be open and serving up an array of tasty plant-based treats including jacket potatoes, sandwiches, baguettes, freshly baked items from Norwegian Bakers, as well as a range of hot and cold drinks.
But wait! There's more! Buy a ticket to explore our 53 acres and to say hello to our rescued residents and we'll give you a FREE return visit too! Double the fun for half the price!
So what are you waiting for? Book your tickets to our Summer of Fun TODAY! ... Read more
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Bubble 'n' Bop Children's Festival at Marsh Farm
Marsh Farm
Sun 21st July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10.00am - 5.00pm
Don't miss Marsh Farm's summer children's festival 'Bubble 'n Bop' it's bursting with bubbles and exploding with excitement.
There will be so much going on including our BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure to Explore, the much loved foam machine, our popular Splash Pool & Beach, our Train Ride, Fairground Rides & so much more!
Ticket includes Activity Book worth £16.99 & Free Festival Lanyard!
Enjoy a fun-packed day of family festival fun including...
🦖BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure
🏖️ The Beach
🚂 Ride the Train
🧖🏼 Foam Party
🐷 Adorable Animals
🤪 Adventure Play
⛱️ Sand Pit Fun
🍔 Takeaway Food & Drink
🕺 Bubble 'n Bop Disco
🎠 Carousel,... Read more
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Rough Magic
Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at Shakespeare's Globe
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sat 24th August 2024
11:00, 13:30, 15:00
Join us in the world of Shakespeare's magical characters as Macbeth's wonderfully wayward Weird Sisters cook up a supernaturally silly adventure of their own.
Following the Olivier Award-nominated, 'fantastically funny' ★★★★★ (Broadway World) Midsummer Mechanicals, Shakespeare's Globe and Splendid Productions present a brand-new family show, Rough Magic, in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse this summer.
'Round about the cauldron go;
In the magic creatures throw...'
The Weird Sisters need all the help they can get from their audience of supernatural apprentices (that's you!) and invite you to come along to the show dressed as your favourite magical creature. Fairies, witches, ghosts, or monsters - wherever you belong!
... Read more
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Summer Spectacular
Willows Activity Farm
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
9:30-5pm
Join us this Summer for a packed programme of summertime fun!
Come and get lost in our a-maze-ing Maize Maze but make sure you find your way out to enjoy our splash-tastic Puddle Play Park where you're guaranteed a splashing good time so don't forget a change of clothes and your towel.
Our daily programme includes adventure play, funfair rides, tractor ride, farmyard animals, indoor soft play - for one all-inclusive price.
Summer Multi Ticket 2024
Enjoy visit after visit this summer with the Willows Summer 2024 Multi Ticket.
The Summer 2024 Multi-Ticket is valid until 31st August 2024 and allows up to 10 visits in this period.
Our 'Ten Times the Fun' Multi-Tickets are available to purchase until 30th July 2024.... Read more
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Summer Magic Trail
Thorndon Countryside Park CM13 3RZ
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
Can you find the magical creatures hiding in Thorndon Country Park (CM13 3RZ), Weald Country Park (CM14 5QS) or Belhus Woods Country Park (RM15 4XJ) this summer?
Pick up* or download a FREE Summer Magic Trail sheet from Saturday 20 July until Sunday 1 September.
Find fairies, trolls, and maybe even unicorns, who live deep in the hidden corners of the Essex Country Parks. Count up your answers and send them in to enter our prize draw to WIN a goody bag and Explorer Pass (worth £85).
Discover the enchanted fairy doors to cast a magic spell, have fun with the selfie board and see what else you can spy with our Summer Spotters Guide.
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Gaia at Colchester Castle
Colchester Castle
Fri 19th July 2024 - Sun 15th September 2024
This summer, Colchester Castle is thrilled to welcome Gaia, a captivating six-metre diameter touring artwork that brings the Earth's beauty to an unprecedented scale. Developed in collaboration with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Bluedot, and the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres, Gaia is a mesmerizing installation that offers a unique and immersive perspective on our planet.
Crafted by the talented artist Luke Jerram, Gaia is adorned with intricate 120dpi NASA imagery, displaying the Earth's surface in remarkable detail. Visitors to the Castle will have the extraordinary opportunity to witness our planet floating in three dimensions, fostering a profound connection to the Earth.
Drawing inspiration from the Overview Effect, a transformative... Read more
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Saturday 17th August
My Pet Pals Workshop
Pets at Home
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
2pm
**This event is running at the Romford Store &The Gallows Corner Store.
Our much loved My Pet Pals workshops will be returning for Summer in a Pets at Home store near you. Running from the 20th July until the 1st September, come and join in this fun workshop all about Syrian Hamsters! Learn all about how to care for a Syrian Hamster and design your own hamster home, while also getting involved in some crafts and colouring!
Our My Pet Pals workshops help to teach children how rewarding pets can be and how to care for them, making sure you and your children are all clued up on pet welfare and responsible pet ownership - you'll get a truly hands-on approach to pet care.
Kids will receive activity sheets, a My Pet Pals certificate, and there is a chance... Read more
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5k Inflatable Obstacle run
Barleylands Showground
Sat 17th August 2024
10.00am-5.00pm
Get ready to bounce your way through The World's BIGGEST and most EPIC Inflatable 5K Obstacle Course!
This event is taking place at Basildon (Essex) on Sat 17th, August 2024, and it's going to be BIGGER, BOUNCIER, and BETTER than ever before!
The excitement has been pumped up to the MAX, you'll be jumping, sliding, and bouncing your way to the finish line like never before.
So grab your friends, lace up your trainers, and get ready for the ultimate inflatable adventure!
We've added three additional brand new obstacles, meaning you will tackle 32 gigantic obstacles on the 5K distance. Combined with five pumping music zones to motivate you around the course, this year's Inflatable 5K is the most epic yet!
This event is... Read more
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5k Inflatable Obstacle run
Barleylands Showground
Sat 17th August 2024
10.00am-5.00pm
Get ready to bounce your way through The World's BIGGEST and most EPIC Inflatable 5K Obstacle Course!
This event is taking place at Basildon (Essex) on Sat 17th, August 2024, and it's going to be BIGGER, BOUNCIER, and BETTER than ever before!
The excitement has been pumped up to the MAX, you'll be jumping, sliding, and bouncing your way to the finish line like never before.
So grab your friends, lace up your trainers, and get ready for the ultimate inflatable adventure!
We've added three additional brand new obstacles, meaning you will tackle 32 gigantic obstacles on the 5K distance. Combined with five pumping music zones to motivate you around the course, this year's Inflatable 5K is the most epic yet!
This event is... Read more
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Superhero Weekend at Adventure Island
Adventure Island
Sat 17th August 2024 - Sun 18th August 2024
All day
Feeling Super? Then why not join us for Superhero weekend! This weekend all of your favourite superheroes, and villains, come down to Adventure Island and Sealife Adventure and we would love you to join us. Grab your dancing shoes and superhero powers and join us on the greatest mission of all, our superhero treasure hunt around the park! Finish your day with some marvellous themed entertainment.
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Grange Farm Animal Safari with Cedars Nature Centre
Roding Valley Meadows Nature Reserve
Sat 17th August 2024
various (see booking link)
Who's ready for a WILD day of adventure? Our exciting summer event at Grange Farm, Chigwell, will ensure the whole family has a day to remember. Exciting animal meet and greets from a local zoo, pond dipping, a trail around the meadows, and more! - Begin your session with one of our Wilder Learning Team as you go pond dipping, discover all the fascinating creatures that call our pond their home. What will you find hiding beneath the surface? How many species will you be able to identify? - Next, you will be guided down to our private area of woodland, where you and your family will come face-to-face with a range of exotic animals. Lucy from Cedars Nature Centre will provide an educational, interactive, fun, and exciting animal meet and greet, where some of you will get the opportunity to meet... Read more
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Summer of Games
Rainham Hall National Trust
Wed 14th August 2024 - Sun 18th August 2024
11am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 24 July to Sunday 1 September (closed Monday and Tuesday)
Rainham Hall Community Garden Summer of Games
Free to join the games. No need to book, drop in between 11am and 4.30pm Wednesday to Sunday. Café open on site. Additional ticket required for tours of Rainham Hall.
Rainham Hall Summer of Games takes you through the years from traditional archery and bowling to ribbon twirling and table tennis.
Great for individual play, with friends, or bring a group and see who wins a place on our winner's podium at the end of the day.
There's something for everyone to enjoy
Explorer Backpacks
Valence House
Tue 23rd July 2024 - Thu 5th September 2024
10am - 4pm
Explore Valence House Museum with our interactive backpacks, filled with fun, sensory, toy themed activities.
Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday, 10am-4pm. Please note the museum is closed between 12pm and 1pm.
Suitable for ages 3 and up. FREE. Drop in.
Hopefield's Summer of Fun
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary
Mon 22nd July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10am - 4pm
We're putting the fun into summer here at Hopefield and can't wait to welcome you all down for 6 weeks of school break adventure!
Join us for daily activities including inflatables, soft play bus, arts 'n' crafts, ethical animal encounters and so much more.
Max's Café will be open and serving up an array of tasty plant-based treats including jacket potatoes, sandwiches, baguettes, freshly baked items from Norwegian Bakers, as well as a range of hot and cold drinks.
But wait! There's more! Buy a ticket to explore our 53 acres and to say hello to our rescued residents and we'll give you a FREE return visit too! Double the fun for half the price!
So what are you waiting for? Book your tickets to our Summer of Fun TODAY! ... Read more
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Bubble 'n' Bop Children's Festival at Marsh Farm
Marsh Farm
Sun 21st July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10.00am - 5.00pm
Don't miss Marsh Farm's summer children's festival 'Bubble 'n Bop' it's bursting with bubbles and exploding with excitement.
There will be so much going on including our BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure to Explore, the much loved foam machine, our popular Splash Pool & Beach, our Train Ride, Fairground Rides & so much more!
Ticket includes Activity Book worth £16.99 & Free Festival Lanyard!
Enjoy a fun-packed day of family festival fun including...
🦖BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure
🏖️ The Beach
🚂 Ride the Train
🧖🏼 Foam Party
🐷 Adorable Animals
🤪 Adventure Play
⛱️ Sand Pit Fun
🍔 Takeaway Food & Drink
🕺 Bubble 'n Bop Disco
🎠 Carousel,... Read more
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Rough Magic
Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at Shakespeare's Globe
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sat 24th August 2024
11:00, 13:30, 15:00
Join us in the world of Shakespeare's magical characters as Macbeth's wonderfully wayward Weird Sisters cook up a supernaturally silly adventure of their own.
Following the Olivier Award-nominated, 'fantastically funny' ★★★★★ (Broadway World) Midsummer Mechanicals, Shakespeare's Globe and Splendid Productions present a brand-new family show, Rough Magic, in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse this summer.
'Round about the cauldron go;
In the magic creatures throw...'
The Weird Sisters need all the help they can get from their audience of supernatural apprentices (that's you!) and invite you to come along to the show dressed as your favourite magical creature. Fairies, witches, ghosts, or monsters - wherever you belong!
... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Summer Spectacular
Willows Activity Farm
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
9:30-5pm
Join us this Summer for a packed programme of summertime fun!
Come and get lost in our a-maze-ing Maize Maze but make sure you find your way out to enjoy our splash-tastic Puddle Play Park where you're guaranteed a splashing good time so don't forget a change of clothes and your towel.
Our daily programme includes adventure play, funfair rides, tractor ride, farmyard animals, indoor soft play - for one all-inclusive price.
Summer Multi Ticket 2024
Enjoy visit after visit this summer with the Willows Summer 2024 Multi Ticket.
The Summer 2024 Multi-Ticket is valid until 31st August 2024 and allows up to 10 visits in this period.
Our 'Ten Times the Fun' Multi-Tickets are available to purchase until 30th July 2024.... Read more
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Summer Magic Trail
Thorndon Countryside Park CM13 3RZ
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
Can you find the magical creatures hiding in Thorndon Country Park (CM13 3RZ), Weald Country Park (CM14 5QS) or Belhus Woods Country Park (RM15 4XJ) this summer?
Pick up* or download a FREE Summer Magic Trail sheet from Saturday 20 July until Sunday 1 September.
Find fairies, trolls, and maybe even unicorns, who live deep in the hidden corners of the Essex Country Parks. Count up your answers and send them in to enter our prize draw to WIN a goody bag and Explorer Pass (worth £85).
Discover the enchanted fairy doors to cast a magic spell, have fun with the selfie board and see what else you can spy with our Summer Spotters Guide.
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Gaia at Colchester Castle
Colchester Castle
Fri 19th July 2024 - Sun 15th September 2024
This summer, Colchester Castle is thrilled to welcome Gaia, a captivating six-metre diameter touring artwork that brings the Earth's beauty to an unprecedented scale. Developed in collaboration with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Bluedot, and the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres, Gaia is a mesmerizing installation that offers a unique and immersive perspective on our planet.
Crafted by the talented artist Luke Jerram, Gaia is adorned with intricate 120dpi NASA imagery, displaying the Earth's surface in remarkable detail. Visitors to the Castle will have the extraordinary opportunity to witness our planet floating in three dimensions, fostering a profound connection to the Earth.
Drawing inspiration from the Overview Effect, a transformative... Read more
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Sunday 18th August
My Pet Pals Workshop
Pets at Home
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
2pm
**This event is running at the Romford Store &The Gallows Corner Store.
Our much loved My Pet Pals workshops will be returning for Summer in a Pets at Home store near you. Running from the 20th July until the 1st September, come and join in this fun workshop all about Syrian Hamsters! Learn all about how to care for a Syrian Hamster and design your own hamster home, while also getting involved in some crafts and colouring!
Our My Pet Pals workshops help to teach children how rewarding pets can be and how to care for them, making sure you and your children are all clued up on pet welfare and responsible pet ownership - you'll get a truly hands-on approach to pet care.
Kids will receive activity sheets, a My Pet Pals certificate, and there is a chance... Read more
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Little Monkeys - at Nuclear High Ropes
Nuclear High Ropes
Sun 18th August 2024
10am - 11am
Little Monkeys Sessions
Embark on a thrilling adventure designed especially for the cautious daredevils among us! Our 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 challenge yourself as you navigate through the exciting obstacles. The supportive and encouraging environment ensures that even the most nervous participants can enjoy the adrenaline rush without feeling overwhelmed.
But the excitement doesn't end there! Brace yourself for the grand finale - the Big Zip Wire. Soar through the air and feel the exhilaration as you zip across the sky, conquering heights and fears in one unforgettable moment.... Read more
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Steam Day
Chappel and Wakes Colne Station
Sun 18th August 2024
10:00-17:00
A firm favourite with families, they're a great opportunity to visit the Museum and have a ride in vintage wagons or carriages pulled by one of our restored Steam Engines. Our miniature railway will also be in operation.
We operate unlimited rides between 10.30 - 15.30, the Museum opens at 10am right through until 5pm.
Check out our working Restoration Shed, the magnificent Victorian Goods Shed, period Waiting Rooms & Signal Box as well as the Heritage Centre & Train themed Childrens Playground, our site of over 10 acres is ideal if you would like to bring your own picnic.
EVENT TIMETABLE
Our trains run all day long with no fixed timetable from 10.30 to 15.30, and you can have as many rides as you like, whenever you like.
... Read more
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Mersea Island Festival
Essex Outdoors Mersea
Sun 18th August 2024 - Mon 26th August 2024
The Mersea Island Festival is 9 days of inclusive activities, bringing together those with or without a physical or learning disability. It provides an opportunity to take part in a wide variety of activities that challenge and stimulate, helping to build confidence while at the same time being fun and exciting and an opportunity to make new friends.
The inclusive activities include archery, climbing, zipwire, giant swing, paddleboarding, kayaking, an art tent and music workshops, with entertainment each evening.
Many of our more adventurous activities are for those aged 8 and above but there is plenty for people of all ages to have a go at and enjoy. Places are available for day visitors as well as those maybe wanting to stay for a week or weekend.
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Superhero Weekend at Adventure Island
Adventure Island
Sat 17th August 2024 - Sun 18th August 2024
All day
Feeling Super? Then why not join us for Superhero weekend! This weekend all of your favourite superheroes, and villains, come down to Adventure Island and Sealife Adventure and we would love you to join us. Grab your dancing shoes and superhero powers and join us on the greatest mission of all, our superhero treasure hunt around the park! Finish your day with some marvellous themed entertainment.
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Summer of Games
Rainham Hall National Trust
Wed 14th August 2024 - Sun 18th August 2024
11am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 24 July to Sunday 1 September (closed Monday and Tuesday)
Rainham Hall Community Garden Summer of Games
Free to join the games. No need to book, drop in between 11am and 4.30pm Wednesday to Sunday. Café open on site. Additional ticket required for tours of Rainham Hall.
Rainham Hall Summer of Games takes you through the years from traditional archery and bowling to ribbon twirling and table tennis.
Great for individual play, with friends, or bring a group and see who wins a place on our winner's podium at the end of the day.
There's something for everyone to enjoy
Explorer Backpacks
Valence House
Tue 23rd July 2024 - Thu 5th September 2024
10am - 4pm
Explore Valence House Museum with our interactive backpacks, filled with fun, sensory, toy themed activities.
Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday, 10am-4pm. Please note the museum is closed between 12pm and 1pm.
Suitable for ages 3 and up. FREE. Drop in.
Hopefield's Summer of Fun
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary
Mon 22nd July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10am - 4pm
We're putting the fun into summer here at Hopefield and can't wait to welcome you all down for 6 weeks of school break adventure!
Join us for daily activities including inflatables, soft play bus, arts 'n' crafts, ethical animal encounters and so much more.
Max's Café will be open and serving up an array of tasty plant-based treats including jacket potatoes, sandwiches, baguettes, freshly baked items from Norwegian Bakers, as well as a range of hot and cold drinks.
But wait! There's more! Buy a ticket to explore our 53 acres and to say hello to our rescued residents and we'll give you a FREE return visit too! Double the fun for half the price!
So what are you waiting for? Book your tickets to our Summer of Fun TODAY! ... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Bubble 'n' Bop Children's Festival at Marsh Farm
Marsh Farm
Sun 21st July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10.00am - 5.00pm
Don't miss Marsh Farm's summer children's festival 'Bubble 'n Bop' it's bursting with bubbles and exploding with excitement.
There will be so much going on including our BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure to Explore, the much loved foam machine, our popular Splash Pool & Beach, our Train Ride, Fairground Rides & so much more!
Ticket includes Activity Book worth £16.99 & Free Festival Lanyard!
Enjoy a fun-packed day of family festival fun including...
🦖BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure
🏖️ The Beach
🚂 Ride the Train
🧖🏼 Foam Party
🐷 Adorable Animals
🤪 Adventure Play
⛱️ Sand Pit Fun
🍔 Takeaway Food & Drink
🕺 Bubble 'n Bop Disco
🎠 Carousel,... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Rough Magic
Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at Shakespeare's Globe
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sat 24th August 2024
11:00, 13:30, 15:00
Join us in the world of Shakespeare's magical characters as Macbeth's wonderfully wayward Weird Sisters cook up a supernaturally silly adventure of their own.
Following the Olivier Award-nominated, 'fantastically funny' ★★★★★ (Broadway World) Midsummer Mechanicals, Shakespeare's Globe and Splendid Productions present a brand-new family show, Rough Magic, in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse this summer.
'Round about the cauldron go;
In the magic creatures throw...'
The Weird Sisters need all the help they can get from their audience of supernatural apprentices (that's you!) and invite you to come along to the show dressed as your favourite magical creature. Fairies, witches, ghosts, or monsters - wherever you belong!
... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Summer Spectacular
Willows Activity Farm
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
9:30-5pm
Join us this Summer for a packed programme of summertime fun!
Come and get lost in our a-maze-ing Maize Maze but make sure you find your way out to enjoy our splash-tastic Puddle Play Park where you're guaranteed a splashing good time so don't forget a change of clothes and your towel.
Our daily programme includes adventure play, funfair rides, tractor ride, farmyard animals, indoor soft play - for one all-inclusive price.
Summer Multi Ticket 2024
Enjoy visit after visit this summer with the Willows Summer 2024 Multi Ticket.
The Summer 2024 Multi-Ticket is valid until 31st August 2024 and allows up to 10 visits in this period.
Our 'Ten Times the Fun' Multi-Tickets are available to purchase until 30th July 2024.... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Summer Magic Trail
Thorndon Countryside Park CM13 3RZ
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
Can you find the magical creatures hiding in Thorndon Country Park (CM13 3RZ), Weald Country Park (CM14 5QS) or Belhus Woods Country Park (RM15 4XJ) this summer?
Pick up* or download a FREE Summer Magic Trail sheet from Saturday 20 July until Sunday 1 September.
Find fairies, trolls, and maybe even unicorns, who live deep in the hidden corners of the Essex Country Parks. Count up your answers and send them in to enter our prize draw to WIN a goody bag and Explorer Pass (worth £85).
Discover the enchanted fairy doors to cast a magic spell, have fun with the selfie board and see what else you can spy with our Summer Spotters Guide.
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Gaia at Colchester Castle
Colchester Castle
Fri 19th July 2024 - Sun 15th September 2024
This summer, Colchester Castle is thrilled to welcome Gaia, a captivating six-metre diameter touring artwork that brings the Earth's beauty to an unprecedented scale. Developed in collaboration with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Bluedot, and the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres, Gaia is a mesmerizing installation that offers a unique and immersive perspective on our planet.
Crafted by the talented artist Luke Jerram, Gaia is adorned with intricate 120dpi NASA imagery, displaying the Earth's surface in remarkable detail. Visitors to the Castle will have the extraordinary opportunity to witness our planet floating in three dimensions, fostering a profound connection to the Earth.
Drawing inspiration from the Overview Effect, a transformative... Read more
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Monday 19th August
Bob The Dog Draw-Along Workshops
Romford Library
Mon 19th August 2024
3pm
We have three free Art workshops for ages 4+ this Friday at Upminster, Hornchurch and Romford Libraries with this year's illustrator of the Marvellous Makers Summer Reading Challenge, Natelle Quek! Children will learn how to draw Bob the Dog one of the bespoke characters that Natelle created for this year's challenge. Sessions will be around 30 minutes long. Book in advance at your local library.
Kids' Clay Pencil Toppers Workshop
Hobbycraft Romford
Mon 19th August 2024
various
Add a fun twist to your stationery collection with colourful clay toppers! Make two farmyard animals using air drying clay, ready to jazz up the end of your pencils. You can choose from a cow, a pig or a cockerel design.
This is a great way to encourage your little ones' creative flair and help them master simple clay techniques. They can choose which animals to make using the clay provided, and they'll learn how to add all the details to capture them accurately.
With the guidance of an expert Hobbycraft colleague, this craft workshop is designed to encourage children to get making. They'll love the tactile nature of working with clay, and they're sure to be proud of their finished creations.
The clay animals may need time to set at home, but... Read more
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My Pet Pals Workshop
Pets at Home
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
2pm
**This event is running at the Romford Store &The Gallows Corner Store.
Our much loved My Pet Pals workshops will be returning for Summer in a Pets at Home store near you. Running from the 20th July until the 1st September, come and join in this fun workshop all about Syrian Hamsters! Learn all about how to care for a Syrian Hamster and design your own hamster home, while also getting involved in some crafts and colouring!
Our My Pet Pals workshops help to teach children how rewarding pets can be and how to care for them, making sure you and your children are all clued up on pet welfare and responsible pet ownership - you'll get a truly hands-on approach to pet care.
Kids will receive activity sheets, a My Pet Pals certificate, and there is a chance... Read more
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Soft Play Bus at Thames Chase
Thames Chase Forest Centre
Mon 19th August 2024
10.00am - 3.00pm
Come and join us during the school Summer holidays for some soft play fun at Thames Chase!
Each session will last 30 minutes, cost £5 per child. The Essex Soft Play Bus is best suited to children ages 4 to 8 years old. Anyone under 4 years old will require a parent or adult to be always onboard with them.
Full details and booking via ticket link.
All tickets are non transferable and non refundable.
3 Floors for fun
2 Slides from top to lower deck
Illuminated Ball Pits
Biff Bashers
Crawl Tubes
Wrecking Ball
Dizzy Discs
Hanging Vines
Ball Blasters
Ball Juggler
Rollers
Up 'n' Overs
Squeeze through Rollers
Ultraviolet & Neon lighting throughout
Onboard Music... Read more
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Family Fun Yoga
Thames Chase Forest Centre
Mon 19th August 2024
11.00am to 12.00 midday - Mondays in August
Family Fun Yoga with Mary, a qualified Dru/Hatha yoga teacher. No prior yoga experience required - expect fun, easy to follow, standing movements and simple yoga sequences taking you through an imaginary forest walk. The class ends with calming stretches and a short relaxation/mindfulness practice both adults and children (aged 5 to teens) will enjoy.
Monday 5th, 12th and 19th August only.
Tickets are £5 per adult, with 2 free children max.
Yoga mats provided. Please wear appropriate clothing. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult.
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Bob The Dog Draw-Along Workshops
Upminster Library
Mon 19th August 2024
11am
We have three free Art workshops for ages 4+ this Friday at Upminster, Hornchurch and Romford Libraries with this year's illustrator of the Marvellous Makers Summer Reading Challenge, Natelle Quek! Children will learn how to draw Bob the Dog one of the bespoke characters that Natelle created for this year's challenge. Sessions will be around 30 minutes long. Book in advance at your local library.
Pond Dipping at Wat Tyler Country Park
Wat Tyler Country Park
Mon 19th August 2024
2:30pm
Use our nets to see what you can find in the pond.
£6.55 per child
30 minute activity
Ages 3+
Call 01268 205267 to book
Grange Farm Pond Dipping (3+ years)
Roding Valley Meadows Nature Reserve
Mon 19th August 2024
1pm-2pm, 2.30pm-3.30pm
Join us at Grange Farm where we can discover who calls our pond their home! How many creatures can you find and name across the session? All equipment provided, including pond dipping nets, trays, and ID sheets. Suitable for children aged 3+. Please come dressed for the weather as we will be outside for the whole session. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Please chose from 2 sessions when booking. Either 1pm-2pm or 2.30pm-3.30pm.
Meeting instructions will be sent on booking. Suitable for children aged 3+. Please come appropriately dressed for the weather as we will be outside for the whole session, no matter what the weather! Advance booking is essential. Children must always be accompanied by an adult. Toilets available at Grange Farm Centre.... Read more
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Grange Farm Pond and Meadow Adventure (3+ years)
Roding Valley Meadows Nature Reserve
Mon 19th August 2024
10am-11.30am
Join us as we can discover who calls our pond their home! How many creatures can you find and name across the session? Next, we will explore the buzzing meadow that is full of life during the summer in search of fascinating minibeasts! All equipment provided, including pond dipping nets, trays, sweep nets, and ID sheets.
Meeting instructions will be sent on booking. Suitable for children aged 3+. Please come appropriately dressed for the weather as we will be outside for the whole session, no matter what the weather! Advance booking is essential. Children must always be accompanied by an adult. Toilets available at Grange Farm Centre.
£7.73 per child (price includes booking fee & VAT)
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Mersea Island Festival
Essex Outdoors Mersea
Sun 18th August 2024 - Mon 26th August 2024
The Mersea Island Festival is 9 days of inclusive activities, bringing together those with or without a physical or learning disability. It provides an opportunity to take part in a wide variety of activities that challenge and stimulate, helping to build confidence while at the same time being fun and exciting and an opportunity to make new friends.
The inclusive activities include archery, climbing, zipwire, giant swing, paddleboarding, kayaking, an art tent and music workshops, with entertainment each evening.
Many of our more adventurous activities are for those aged 8 and above but there is plenty for people of all ages to have a go at and enjoy. Places are available for day visitors as well as those maybe wanting to stay for a week or weekend.
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Explorer Backpacks
Valence House
Tue 23rd July 2024 - Thu 5th September 2024
10am - 4pm
Explore Valence House Museum with our interactive backpacks, filled with fun, sensory, toy themed activities.
Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday, 10am-4pm. Please note the museum is closed between 12pm and 1pm.
Suitable for ages 3 and up. FREE. Drop in.
Hopefield's Summer of Fun
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary
Mon 22nd July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10am - 4pm
We're putting the fun into summer here at Hopefield and can't wait to welcome you all down for 6 weeks of school break adventure!
Join us for daily activities including inflatables, soft play bus, arts 'n' crafts, ethical animal encounters and so much more.
Max's Café will be open and serving up an array of tasty plant-based treats including jacket potatoes, sandwiches, baguettes, freshly baked items from Norwegian Bakers, as well as a range of hot and cold drinks.
But wait! There's more! Buy a ticket to explore our 53 acres and to say hello to our rescued residents and we'll give you a FREE return visit too! Double the fun for half the price!
So what are you waiting for? Book your tickets to our Summer of Fun TODAY! ... Read more
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Bubble 'n' Bop Children's Festival at Marsh Farm
Marsh Farm
Sun 21st July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10.00am - 5.00pm
Don't miss Marsh Farm's summer children's festival 'Bubble 'n Bop' it's bursting with bubbles and exploding with excitement.
There will be so much going on including our BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure to Explore, the much loved foam machine, our popular Splash Pool & Beach, our Train Ride, Fairground Rides & so much more!
Ticket includes Activity Book worth £16.99 & Free Festival Lanyard!
Enjoy a fun-packed day of family festival fun including...
🦖BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure
🏖️ The Beach
🚂 Ride the Train
🧖🏼 Foam Party
🐷 Adorable Animals
🤪 Adventure Play
⛱️ Sand Pit Fun
🍔 Takeaway Food & Drink
🕺 Bubble 'n Bop Disco
🎠 Carousel,... Read more
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Rough Magic
Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at Shakespeare's Globe
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sat 24th August 2024
11:00, 13:30, 15:00
Join us in the world of Shakespeare's magical characters as Macbeth's wonderfully wayward Weird Sisters cook up a supernaturally silly adventure of their own.
Following the Olivier Award-nominated, 'fantastically funny' ★★★★★ (Broadway World) Midsummer Mechanicals, Shakespeare's Globe and Splendid Productions present a brand-new family show, Rough Magic, in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse this summer.
'Round about the cauldron go;
In the magic creatures throw...'
The Weird Sisters need all the help they can get from their audience of supernatural apprentices (that's you!) and invite you to come along to the show dressed as your favourite magical creature. Fairies, witches, ghosts, or monsters - wherever you belong!
... Read more
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Summer Spectacular
Willows Activity Farm
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
9:30-5pm
Join us this Summer for a packed programme of summertime fun!
Come and get lost in our a-maze-ing Maize Maze but make sure you find your way out to enjoy our splash-tastic Puddle Play Park where you're guaranteed a splashing good time so don't forget a change of clothes and your towel.
Our daily programme includes adventure play, funfair rides, tractor ride, farmyard animals, indoor soft play - for one all-inclusive price.
Summer Multi Ticket 2024
Enjoy visit after visit this summer with the Willows Summer 2024 Multi Ticket.
The Summer 2024 Multi-Ticket is valid until 31st August 2024 and allows up to 10 visits in this period.
Our 'Ten Times the Fun' Multi-Tickets are available to purchase until 30th July 2024.... Read more
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Summer Magic Trail
Thorndon Countryside Park CM13 3RZ
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
Can you find the magical creatures hiding in Thorndon Country Park (CM13 3RZ), Weald Country Park (CM14 5QS) or Belhus Woods Country Park (RM15 4XJ) this summer?
Pick up* or download a FREE Summer Magic Trail sheet from Saturday 20 July until Sunday 1 September.
Find fairies, trolls, and maybe even unicorns, who live deep in the hidden corners of the Essex Country Parks. Count up your answers and send them in to enter our prize draw to WIN a goody bag and Explorer Pass (worth £85).
Discover the enchanted fairy doors to cast a magic spell, have fun with the selfie board and see what else you can spy with our Summer Spotters Guide.
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Gaia at Colchester Castle
Colchester Castle
Fri 19th July 2024 - Sun 15th September 2024
This summer, Colchester Castle is thrilled to welcome Gaia, a captivating six-metre diameter touring artwork that brings the Earth's beauty to an unprecedented scale. Developed in collaboration with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Bluedot, and the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres, Gaia is a mesmerizing installation that offers a unique and immersive perspective on our planet.
Crafted by the talented artist Luke Jerram, Gaia is adorned with intricate 120dpi NASA imagery, displaying the Earth's surface in remarkable detail. Visitors to the Castle will have the extraordinary opportunity to witness our planet floating in three dimensions, fostering a profound connection to the Earth.
Drawing inspiration from the Overview Effect, a transformative... Read more
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Tuesday 20th August
FREE Craft Tuesdays - Binoculars
Romford Shopping Hall
Tue 20th August 2024
10am - 12pm
No need to book, just drop in - once they are gone, they are gone!
My Pet Pals Workshop
Pets at Home
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
2pm
**This event is running at the Romford Store &The Gallows Corner Store.
Our much loved My Pet Pals workshops will be returning for Summer in a Pets at Home store near you. Running from the 20th July until the 1st September, come and join in this fun workshop all about Syrian Hamsters! Learn all about how to care for a Syrian Hamster and design your own hamster home, while also getting involved in some crafts and colouring!
Our My Pet Pals workshops help to teach children how rewarding pets can be and how to care for them, making sure you and your children are all clued up on pet welfare and responsible pet ownership - you'll get a truly hands-on approach to pet care.
Kids will receive activity sheets, a My Pet Pals certificate, and there is a chance... Read more
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Children's Strawberry Painting Workshop
Hainault Forest Craft Courtyard
Tue 20th August 2024
10.30am - 12pm, 1pm - 2.30pm, 3.30pm - 5pm
Get ready for a berry fun time at our Strawberry Painting Workshop! 🍓🎨 Let your little ones unleash their creativity and paint their very own fruity masterpiece. This workshop is perfect for kids aged 4 to 14 who love art and strawberries! All materials will be provided, just bring your imagination and get ready to have a blast. Don't miss out on this sweet event! Sign up now!
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Pirate Crafts
Upminster Library
Tue 20th August 2024
11am
Ages 4+
£3.50 Booking essential
Call the library on 01708 434933 or email [email protected]
Grange Farm Family Forest Fun (3 - 11 years)
Roding Valley Meadows Nature Reserve
Tue 20th August 2024
10am - 12pm
Join us for one of our most popular events. A morning full of fun in nature - look for mini beasts, dig in the mud kitchen, build dens, climb trees, creative crafts, and enjoy a campfire (weather permitting - we will send an email of food suggestions for toasting after booking)!
Suitable for children aged 3+.
Please come dressed for the weather as we will be outside for the whole session.
Toilets available at Grange Farm Centre.
Advance booking is essential. Children must always be accompanied by an adult.
Events will be held at Chigwell Meadows. Meeting instructions will be sent on booking.
£7.73 per child (price includes booking fee & VAT)
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Grange Farm Minibeast Safari
Roding Valley Meadows Nature Reserve
Tue 20th August 2024
1.30pm-2.30pm, 3pm-4pm
Join us at Grange Farm to search for minibeasts and bugs!
Event details
Date
Tuesday 20 August 2024
Time
1.30pm-2.30pm, 3pm-4pm
About the event
We will explore a range of habitats with our magnifying glasses, ID charts, and sweep nets, to discover the fascinating creatures that live in our meadow and woodland! All equipment provided. Minibeast themed crafts and activities will also take place! Suitable for children aged 3+. Please come dressed for the weather as we will be outside for the whole session. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Choose from 2 sessions on booking: 1.30pm-2.30pm or 3pm-4pm
Meeting instructions will be sent on booking. Suitable for children aged 3+. Please come appropriately... Read more
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Thorndon Wild Craft Afternoon (5+ years)
Thorndon Countryside Park
Tue 20th August 2024
1.30pm-3.30pm
Join us for an afternoon of outdoor crafts in our woods at Thorndon. Learn a new skill or enjoy getting creative in a unique environment for arts and crafts. Suitable for ages 5+, children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Car parking charges apply, please check on the Visit Parks website for more details.
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NWD Miniature Railway - Midweek Standard Running Day
North Weald & District Miniature Railway
Tue 20th August 2024
12pm - 4:30pm
£2 per person
No Booking
Why not join us after school and meet friends at the railway
Mersea Island Festival
Essex Outdoors Mersea
Sun 18th August 2024 - Mon 26th August 2024
The Mersea Island Festival is 9 days of inclusive activities, bringing together those with or without a physical or learning disability. It provides an opportunity to take part in a wide variety of activities that challenge and stimulate, helping to build confidence while at the same time being fun and exciting and an opportunity to make new friends.
The inclusive activities include archery, climbing, zipwire, giant swing, paddleboarding, kayaking, an art tent and music workshops, with entertainment each evening.
Many of our more adventurous activities are for those aged 8 and above but there is plenty for people of all ages to have a go at and enjoy. Places are available for day visitors as well as those maybe wanting to stay for a week or weekend.
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Explorer Backpacks
Valence House
Tue 23rd July 2024 - Thu 5th September 2024
10am - 4pm
Explore Valence House Museum with our interactive backpacks, filled with fun, sensory, toy themed activities.
Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday, 10am-4pm. Please note the museum is closed between 12pm and 1pm.
Suitable for ages 3 and up. FREE. Drop in.
Hopefield's Summer of Fun
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary
Mon 22nd July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10am - 4pm
We're putting the fun into summer here at Hopefield and can't wait to welcome you all down for 6 weeks of school break adventure!
Join us for daily activities including inflatables, soft play bus, arts 'n' crafts, ethical animal encounters and so much more.
Max's Café will be open and serving up an array of tasty plant-based treats including jacket potatoes, sandwiches, baguettes, freshly baked items from Norwegian Bakers, as well as a range of hot and cold drinks.
But wait! There's more! Buy a ticket to explore our 53 acres and to say hello to our rescued residents and we'll give you a FREE return visit too! Double the fun for half the price!
So what are you waiting for? Book your tickets to our Summer of Fun TODAY! ... Read more
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Bubble 'n' Bop Children's Festival at Marsh Farm
Marsh Farm
Sun 21st July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10.00am - 5.00pm
Don't miss Marsh Farm's summer children's festival 'Bubble 'n Bop' it's bursting with bubbles and exploding with excitement.
There will be so much going on including our BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure to Explore, the much loved foam machine, our popular Splash Pool & Beach, our Train Ride, Fairground Rides & so much more!
Ticket includes Activity Book worth £16.99 & Free Festival Lanyard!
Enjoy a fun-packed day of family festival fun including...
🦖BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure
🏖️ The Beach
🚂 Ride the Train
🧖🏼 Foam Party
🐷 Adorable Animals
🤪 Adventure Play
⛱️ Sand Pit Fun
🍔 Takeaway Food & Drink
🕺 Bubble 'n Bop Disco
🎠 Carousel,... Read more
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Rough Magic
Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at Shakespeare's Globe
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sat 24th August 2024
11:00, 13:30, 15:00
Join us in the world of Shakespeare's magical characters as Macbeth's wonderfully wayward Weird Sisters cook up a supernaturally silly adventure of their own.
Following the Olivier Award-nominated, 'fantastically funny' ★★★★★ (Broadway World) Midsummer Mechanicals, Shakespeare's Globe and Splendid Productions present a brand-new family show, Rough Magic, in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse this summer.
'Round about the cauldron go;
In the magic creatures throw...'
The Weird Sisters need all the help they can get from their audience of supernatural apprentices (that's you!) and invite you to come along to the show dressed as your favourite magical creature. Fairies, witches, ghosts, or monsters - wherever you belong!
... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Summer Spectacular
Willows Activity Farm
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
9:30-5pm
Join us this Summer for a packed programme of summertime fun!
Come and get lost in our a-maze-ing Maize Maze but make sure you find your way out to enjoy our splash-tastic Puddle Play Park where you're guaranteed a splashing good time so don't forget a change of clothes and your towel.
Our daily programme includes adventure play, funfair rides, tractor ride, farmyard animals, indoor soft play - for one all-inclusive price.
Summer Multi Ticket 2024
Enjoy visit after visit this summer with the Willows Summer 2024 Multi Ticket.
The Summer 2024 Multi-Ticket is valid until 31st August 2024 and allows up to 10 visits in this period.
Our 'Ten Times the Fun' Multi-Tickets are available to purchase until 30th July 2024.... Read more
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Summer Magic Trail
Thorndon Countryside Park CM13 3RZ
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
Can you find the magical creatures hiding in Thorndon Country Park (CM13 3RZ), Weald Country Park (CM14 5QS) or Belhus Woods Country Park (RM15 4XJ) this summer?
Pick up* or download a FREE Summer Magic Trail sheet from Saturday 20 July until Sunday 1 September.
Find fairies, trolls, and maybe even unicorns, who live deep in the hidden corners of the Essex Country Parks. Count up your answers and send them in to enter our prize draw to WIN a goody bag and Explorer Pass (worth £85).
Discover the enchanted fairy doors to cast a magic spell, have fun with the selfie board and see what else you can spy with our Summer Spotters Guide.
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Gaia at Colchester Castle
Colchester Castle
Fri 19th July 2024 - Sun 15th September 2024
This summer, Colchester Castle is thrilled to welcome Gaia, a captivating six-metre diameter touring artwork that brings the Earth's beauty to an unprecedented scale. Developed in collaboration with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Bluedot, and the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres, Gaia is a mesmerizing installation that offers a unique and immersive perspective on our planet.
Crafted by the talented artist Luke Jerram, Gaia is adorned with intricate 120dpi NASA imagery, displaying the Earth's surface in remarkable detail. Visitors to the Castle will have the extraordinary opportunity to witness our planet floating in three dimensions, fostering a profound connection to the Earth.
Drawing inspiration from the Overview Effect, a transformative... Read more
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Wednesday 21st August
My Pet Pals Workshop
Pets at Home
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
2pm
**This event is running at the Romford Store &The Gallows Corner Store.
Our much loved My Pet Pals workshops will be returning for Summer in a Pets at Home store near you. Running from the 20th July until the 1st September, come and join in this fun workshop all about Syrian Hamsters! Learn all about how to care for a Syrian Hamster and design your own hamster home, while also getting involved in some crafts and colouring!
Our My Pet Pals workshops help to teach children how rewarding pets can be and how to care for them, making sure you and your children are all clued up on pet welfare and responsible pet ownership - you'll get a truly hands-on approach to pet care.
Kids will receive activity sheets, a My Pet Pals certificate, and there is a chance... Read more
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Summer Holiday Havoc
Museum of Power
Wed 21st August 2024 - Fri 23rd August 2024
10.00am - 2.30pm
Bring your youngsters along to the Museum during the Summer Holidays and join in the fun of our activities - arts, crafts and 'under the sea' themed fun! All in our marquee in the courtyard and outside (weather permitting).
Astaria Model Village open & Trains running every Thursday only during the holidays.
Adults £7.00, Concessions £6.00, Children (5 to 15) £5.00 and Children under 5 £1
Crafty Cabin Open
Crafty Wednesday at Thames Chase
Thames Chase Forest Centre
Wed 21st August 2024
10.30-12.30pm
Get creative! Book on to our summer holiday crafty Wednesday session. During this session there will be 4 crafts to choose from on the day: Create your own bird, make an ostrich, make a dreamcatcher and bird sewing kits.
Tickets are £4 per child. Children are to be accompanied by an adult at all times. Please ensure children are wearing appropriate clothes as they may get messy.
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Outdoor Theatre: Peter Pan
Hylands Estate
Wed 21st August 2024
1pm - 2:30pm
Get ready to think happy thoughts and fly high as the mischievous Peter embarks on an awfully big adventure, introducing the Darling children to the Lost Boys, the cheeky Tinkerbell, the hilarious Smee, and a host of other characters before facing the most feared villain of them all, the infamous Captain Hook.
Filled with catchy music, heaps of audience interaction, and a laugh-a-minute script, this musical of the boy who never grew up promises to have every member of the family entertained throughout...You'll be Hooked!
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Roblox at Kiddiewinks
Kiddiewinks Softplay
Wed 21st August 2024
10am - 11:45am
Summer 2024 events 😍
Please book online at www.kiddiewinkssoftplay.com click the date & then 'events tab'
Children £10
Adults £2
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FREE Family Fun Day
Play Park at Macon Way
Wed 21st August 2024
12pm - 3pm
Bouncy Castles, Face Painting, Free Lunch, Stallholders representing housing services, Children's Activities & MORE!
Summer of Games
Rainham Hall National Trust
Wed 21st August 2024 - Sun 25th August 2024
11am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 24 July to Sunday 1 September (closed Monday and Tuesday)
Rainham Hall Community Garden Summer of Games
Free to join the games. No need to book, drop in between 11am and 4.30pm Wednesday to Sunday. Café open on site. Additional ticket required for tours of Rainham Hall.
Rainham Hall Summer of Games takes you through the years from traditional archery and bowling to ribbon twirling and table tennis.
Great for individual play, with friends, or bring a group and see who wins a place on our winner's podium at the end of the day.
There's something for everyone to enjoy
Rainbow Fish Storytime & Crafts
Upminster Library
Wed 21st August 2024
11am
Ages 2-4
£1.50 Booking essential
Call the library on 01708 434933 or email [email protected]
Maldon Mega Fun Day
Maldon Promenade Park
Wed 21st August 2024
11am - 4pm
🎉 MALDON MEGA FUN DAY@ Maldon Promenade Park
SUMMER MEGA FUN FOR EVERYONE! 🌤️
📅WEDNESDAY 14th AUGUST
📅WEDNESDAY 21st AUGUST
📅WEDNESDAY 28th AUGUST
🕰️11am till 1pm
🕰️2pm till 4pm
SEN on Selected dates!
🤩Early bird special tickets just £6.99!
FAMILY FUN FOR EVERYONE!
🏁NEW FOR 2024!!!🏁
🏁GO KARTS!!!🏁
🏰 BOUNCY CASTLES
🍭 GAMES & COMPETITIONS!
😃 ACTIVITY UNITS
🌴 SLIDES
🎢 FUN RUNS
🥳 SEPARATE TODDLER ZONE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 4!
All included in your admission price.
PLUS!!!
🎉We have our incredible Children's Entertainer
🪄MAGIC, 🕺MINI DISCO, 🎁 GAMES & MORE!!!All included in... Read more
Inflatable Fun Day - Harrow Lodge Park
Harrow Lodge Park
Wed 21st August 2024
Ellis Leisure is back again! For another year of FUN for the children.
Ellis Leisure will yet again be hosting their Inflatable Fun Days for children of all ages (however aimed at children of ages 4-11 years old) with a dedicated section for toddler (recommend ages of 1-3 years old).
We will be providing a wide range of inflatables from 70ft assault courses, ginormous inflatable slides, large bouncy castles, large football dart board and a variety of inflatable games including our popular Rock and Roll Gladiator Duel for those feisty few! We will also have a separate area specifically for toddlers and those who are less confident and/or disabled. This area will contain smaller inflatables and a range of soft play.
Whilst we would love to have you... Read more
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Bedfords Fairies and Elves (3+ years)
Bedfords Park Nature Discovery Centre
Wed 21st August 2024
10am-1130am, 12pm-1.30pm
Join us for an enchanting experience in our beautiful woodland setting. Follow the fairies to their meeting place, have a go at some magical crafts, and leave as a fully fledged fairy or elf! Suitable for ages 3+, children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Meet outside the Nature Discovery Centre on arrival, where toilet facilities and refreshments are available. Please come suitably dressed for the weather conditions as we will be outside for the whole session.
£7.73 per child (price includes booking fee & VAT)
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Grange Farm Nature Tots Summer Special
Roding Valley Meadows Nature Reserve
Wed 21st August 2024
10am - 12pm
Come along to Grange Farm for an adventure full of fun in our wonderful woodland setting! Enjoy swinging in the hammock, crafts, digging in the mud kitchen, looking for minibeasts, and so much more! We will finish the session around the campfire (weather permitting - we will send an email of food suggestions for toasting after booking). Suitable for children aged 18 months - 5 years. Please come dressed for the weather as we will be outside for the whole session. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Events will be held at Chigwell Meadows, meeting instructions will be sent on booking. Toilets are available at the Grange Farm Centre. Suitable for children aged 18 month - 5 years.
Please come appropriately dressed for the weather as we will be outside for the... Read more
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Grange Farm Over 8s Bushcraft Session
Roding Valley Meadows Nature Reserve
Wed 21st August 2024
1.30PM - 3.30PM
Come along to Grange Farm for a fun filled bushcraft session! Test your survival skills as we build dens, climb trees, and learn how to use a variety of tools for wood whittling and other crafts.
Meeting instructions will be sent on booking. Suitable for children aged 8+. Please come appropriately dressed for the weather as we will be outside for the whole session, no matter what the weather! Advance booking is essential. Children must always be accompanied by an adult. Toilets available at Grange Farm Centre.
Cost: £8.46
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Mersea Island Festival
Essex Outdoors Mersea
Sun 18th August 2024 - Mon 26th August 2024
The Mersea Island Festival is 9 days of inclusive activities, bringing together those with or without a physical or learning disability. It provides an opportunity to take part in a wide variety of activities that challenge and stimulate, helping to build confidence while at the same time being fun and exciting and an opportunity to make new friends.
The inclusive activities include archery, climbing, zipwire, giant swing, paddleboarding, kayaking, an art tent and music workshops, with entertainment each evening.
Many of our more adventurous activities are for those aged 8 and above but there is plenty for people of all ages to have a go at and enjoy. Places are available for day visitors as well as those maybe wanting to stay for a week or weekend.
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Explorer Backpacks
Valence House
Tue 23rd July 2024 - Thu 5th September 2024
10am - 4pm
Explore Valence House Museum with our interactive backpacks, filled with fun, sensory, toy themed activities.
Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday, 10am-4pm. Please note the museum is closed between 12pm and 1pm.
Suitable for ages 3 and up. FREE. Drop in.
Hopefield's Summer of Fun
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary
Mon 22nd July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10am - 4pm
We're putting the fun into summer here at Hopefield and can't wait to welcome you all down for 6 weeks of school break adventure!
Join us for daily activities including inflatables, soft play bus, arts 'n' crafts, ethical animal encounters and so much more.
Max's Café will be open and serving up an array of tasty plant-based treats including jacket potatoes, sandwiches, baguettes, freshly baked items from Norwegian Bakers, as well as a range of hot and cold drinks.
But wait! There's more! Buy a ticket to explore our 53 acres and to say hello to our rescued residents and we'll give you a FREE return visit too! Double the fun for half the price!
So what are you waiting for? Book your tickets to our Summer of Fun TODAY! ... Read more
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Bubble 'n' Bop Children's Festival at Marsh Farm
Marsh Farm
Sun 21st July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10.00am - 5.00pm
Don't miss Marsh Farm's summer children's festival 'Bubble 'n Bop' it's bursting with bubbles and exploding with excitement.
There will be so much going on including our BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure to Explore, the much loved foam machine, our popular Splash Pool & Beach, our Train Ride, Fairground Rides & so much more!
Ticket includes Activity Book worth £16.99 & Free Festival Lanyard!
Enjoy a fun-packed day of family festival fun including...
🦖BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure
🏖️ The Beach
🚂 Ride the Train
🧖🏼 Foam Party
🐷 Adorable Animals
🤪 Adventure Play
⛱️ Sand Pit Fun
🍔 Takeaway Food & Drink
🕺 Bubble 'n Bop Disco
🎠 Carousel,... Read more
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Rough Magic
Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at Shakespeare's Globe
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sat 24th August 2024
11:00, 13:30, 15:00
Join us in the world of Shakespeare's magical characters as Macbeth's wonderfully wayward Weird Sisters cook up a supernaturally silly adventure of their own.
Following the Olivier Award-nominated, 'fantastically funny' ★★★★★ (Broadway World) Midsummer Mechanicals, Shakespeare's Globe and Splendid Productions present a brand-new family show, Rough Magic, in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse this summer.
'Round about the cauldron go;
In the magic creatures throw...'
The Weird Sisters need all the help they can get from their audience of supernatural apprentices (that's you!) and invite you to come along to the show dressed as your favourite magical creature. Fairies, witches, ghosts, or monsters - wherever you belong!
... Read more
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Summer Spectacular
Willows Activity Farm
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
9:30-5pm
Join us this Summer for a packed programme of summertime fun!
Come and get lost in our a-maze-ing Maize Maze but make sure you find your way out to enjoy our splash-tastic Puddle Play Park where you're guaranteed a splashing good time so don't forget a change of clothes and your towel.
Our daily programme includes adventure play, funfair rides, tractor ride, farmyard animals, indoor soft play - for one all-inclusive price.
Summer Multi Ticket 2024
Enjoy visit after visit this summer with the Willows Summer 2024 Multi Ticket.
The Summer 2024 Multi-Ticket is valid until 31st August 2024 and allows up to 10 visits in this period.
Our 'Ten Times the Fun' Multi-Tickets are available to purchase until 30th July 2024.... Read more
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Summer Magic Trail
Thorndon Countryside Park CM13 3RZ
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
Can you find the magical creatures hiding in Thorndon Country Park (CM13 3RZ), Weald Country Park (CM14 5QS) or Belhus Woods Country Park (RM15 4XJ) this summer?
Pick up* or download a FREE Summer Magic Trail sheet from Saturday 20 July until Sunday 1 September.
Find fairies, trolls, and maybe even unicorns, who live deep in the hidden corners of the Essex Country Parks. Count up your answers and send them in to enter our prize draw to WIN a goody bag and Explorer Pass (worth £85).
Discover the enchanted fairy doors to cast a magic spell, have fun with the selfie board and see what else you can spy with our Summer Spotters Guide.
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Gaia at Colchester Castle
Colchester Castle
Fri 19th July 2024 - Sun 15th September 2024
This summer, Colchester Castle is thrilled to welcome Gaia, a captivating six-metre diameter touring artwork that brings the Earth's beauty to an unprecedented scale. Developed in collaboration with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Bluedot, and the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres, Gaia is a mesmerizing installation that offers a unique and immersive perspective on our planet.
Crafted by the talented artist Luke Jerram, Gaia is adorned with intricate 120dpi NASA imagery, displaying the Earth's surface in remarkable detail. Visitors to the Castle will have the extraordinary opportunity to witness our planet floating in three dimensions, fostering a profound connection to the Earth.
Drawing inspiration from the Overview Effect, a transformative... Read more
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Thursday 22nd August
Kids' Clay Pencil Toppers Workshop
Hobbycraft Romford
Thu 22nd August 2024
various
Add a fun twist to your stationery collection with colourful clay toppers! Make two farmyard animals using air drying clay, ready to jazz up the end of your pencils. You can choose from a cow, a pig or a cockerel design.
This is a great way to encourage your little ones' creative flair and help them master simple clay techniques. They can choose which animals to make using the clay provided, and they'll learn how to add all the details to capture them accurately.
With the guidance of an expert Hobbycraft colleague, this craft workshop is designed to encourage children to get making. They'll love the tactile nature of working with clay, and they're sure to be proud of their finished creations.
The clay animals may need time to set at home, but... Read more
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Kids' Rip Collage Workshop
Hobbycraft Romford
Thu 22nd August 2024
various
Get creative in a whole new way! This workshop introduces kids to paper ripping techniques that allow them to layered coloured paper to create amazing pictures. They'll love discovering how scrap paper can spark their creativity.
This is a great way to encourage their creative flair, with an expert Hobbycraft colleague on hand to guide them through each step. They'll have everything they need to make a wonderful landscape scene, complete with trees and a sunrise.
This workshop is designed to encourage children to get making. It's a great project for trying at home even after they've completed their first rip collage.
By the end of the workshop, their masterpiece will be ready to put on display!
Workshop suitable for ages... Read more
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My Pet Pals Workshop
Pets at Home
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
2pm
**This event is running at the Romford Store &The Gallows Corner Store.
Our much loved My Pet Pals workshops will be returning for Summer in a Pets at Home store near you. Running from the 20th July until the 1st September, come and join in this fun workshop all about Syrian Hamsters! Learn all about how to care for a Syrian Hamster and design your own hamster home, while also getting involved in some crafts and colouring!
Our My Pet Pals workshops help to teach children how rewarding pets can be and how to care for them, making sure you and your children are all clued up on pet welfare and responsible pet ownership - you'll get a truly hands-on approach to pet care.
Kids will receive activity sheets, a My Pet Pals certificate, and there is a chance... Read more
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Ancient Egyptian Crafts at Valence House
Valence House
Thu 22nd August 2024
11am
Step back in time 3000 years and try your hand at mummification, make a canopic jar and more as you discover more about life as an Ancient Egyptian.
Advance booking essential
Suitable for ages 5-12 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult. £5.50 per child. Please ensure that you arrive promptly for the start of the session.
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SEND Friendly Ancient Egyptian Crafts at Valence House
Valence House
Thu 22nd August 2024
2pm - 3:30pm
SEND friendly session for children to enjoy with their families. This will be a reduced sensory session. Step back in time 3000 years and try your hand at mummification, make a canopic jar and more as you discover more about life as an Ancient Egyptian. Suitable for ages 5-12 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult. £5.50 per child.
Advance booking essential
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Van Hage Summer Circus
Van Hage Garden Centre
Thu 22nd August 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
Roll up, Roll up! John Lawson's award-winning circus returns to Great Amwell Garden Centre, Van Hages this August holiday.
With an entirely human cast, featuring amazing new acts and exciting routines, this enthralling fun-filled show is a great family experience not to be missed.
The circus will be located in the Van Hage Great Amwell car park.
For more information, visit https://johnlawsonscircus.co.uk
Please Note: There will be some seats within the Tent that may be slightly obscured by the tent supporting poles. We advise arriving at least 15 minutes early wherever possible to get the best seats within the tent.
22nd August until 1st September 2024
Sessions at 11am, 1pm, 3pm
Tickets are £8.50... Read more
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Soft Archery at Wat Tyler Country Park
Wat Tyler Country Park
Thu 22nd August 2024
2:30pm
A great way to start archery. The arrows have suction cups.
£6.55 per child
30 minute activity
Ages 5+
Call 01268 205267 to book
Race Against Time at Wat Tyler Country Park
Wat Tyler Country Park
Thu 22nd August 2024
11am
Can your family play together and solve our outdoor challenges in record time?
£7.65per child
1 hour activity
Ages 6+
Call 01268 205267 to book
Bedfords Nature Tots Summer Special
Bedfords Park Nature Discovery Centre
Thu 22nd August 2024
10am-3pm
A one off, all day session ahead of September term! Why not come along and try our session before signing up. Come along at a time that suits you, join in activities and come and go as you please. Suitable for 18 months - 4 years.
Meet outside the Nature Discovery Centre on arrival, where toilet facilities and refreshments are available. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Please come suitably dressed for the weather conditions as we will be outside for the whole session.
£7.73 per child (price includes booking fee & VAT)
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Grange Farm Young Zoologist Explorers (5+ years)
Roding Valley Meadows Nature Reserve
Thu 22nd August 2024
1pm - 3pm
The perfect way to start a day for any aspiring zoologist! Explore our meadows and learn about wildlife as we go pond dipping, bug hunting, and even some bird watching too - come along and discover the natural world!
Meeting instructions will be sent on booking. Suitable for children aged 5+. Please come appropriately dressed for the weather as we will be outside for the whole session, no matter what the weather! Advance booking is essential. Children must always be accompanied by an adult. Toilets available at Grange Farm Centre.
£7.73 per child (price includes booking fee & VAT)
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Summer Holiday Havoc
Museum of Power
Wed 21st August 2024 - Fri 23rd August 2024
10.00am - 2.30pm
Bring your youngsters along to the Museum during the Summer Holidays and join in the fun of our activities - arts, crafts and 'under the sea' themed fun! All in our marquee in the courtyard and outside (weather permitting).
Astaria Model Village open & Trains running every Thursday only during the holidays.
Adults £7.00, Concessions £6.00, Children (5 to 15) £5.00 and Children under 5 £1
Crafty Cabin Open
Summer of Games
Rainham Hall National Trust
Wed 21st August 2024 - Sun 25th August 2024
11am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 24 July to Sunday 1 September (closed Monday and Tuesday)
Rainham Hall Community Garden Summer of Games
Free to join the games. No need to book, drop in between 11am and 4.30pm Wednesday to Sunday. Café open on site. Additional ticket required for tours of Rainham Hall.
Rainham Hall Summer of Games takes you through the years from traditional archery and bowling to ribbon twirling and table tennis.
Great for individual play, with friends, or bring a group and see who wins a place on our winner's podium at the end of the day.
There's something for everyone to enjoy
Mersea Island Festival
Essex Outdoors Mersea
Sun 18th August 2024 - Mon 26th August 2024
The Mersea Island Festival is 9 days of inclusive activities, bringing together those with or without a physical or learning disability. It provides an opportunity to take part in a wide variety of activities that challenge and stimulate, helping to build confidence while at the same time being fun and exciting and an opportunity to make new friends.
The inclusive activities include archery, climbing, zipwire, giant swing, paddleboarding, kayaking, an art tent and music workshops, with entertainment each evening.
Many of our more adventurous activities are for those aged 8 and above but there is plenty for people of all ages to have a go at and enjoy. Places are available for day visitors as well as those maybe wanting to stay for a week or weekend.
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Explorer Backpacks
Valence House
Tue 23rd July 2024 - Thu 5th September 2024
10am - 4pm
Explore Valence House Museum with our interactive backpacks, filled with fun, sensory, toy themed activities.
Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday, 10am-4pm. Please note the museum is closed between 12pm and 1pm.
Suitable for ages 3 and up. FREE. Drop in.
Hopefield's Summer of Fun
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary
Mon 22nd July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10am - 4pm
We're putting the fun into summer here at Hopefield and can't wait to welcome you all down for 6 weeks of school break adventure!
Join us for daily activities including inflatables, soft play bus, arts 'n' crafts, ethical animal encounters and so much more.
Max's Café will be open and serving up an array of tasty plant-based treats including jacket potatoes, sandwiches, baguettes, freshly baked items from Norwegian Bakers, as well as a range of hot and cold drinks.
But wait! There's more! Buy a ticket to explore our 53 acres and to say hello to our rescued residents and we'll give you a FREE return visit too! Double the fun for half the price!
So what are you waiting for? Book your tickets to our Summer of Fun TODAY! ... Read more
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Bubble 'n' Bop Children's Festival at Marsh Farm
Marsh Farm
Sun 21st July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10.00am - 5.00pm
Don't miss Marsh Farm's summer children's festival 'Bubble 'n Bop' it's bursting with bubbles and exploding with excitement.
There will be so much going on including our BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure to Explore, the much loved foam machine, our popular Splash Pool & Beach, our Train Ride, Fairground Rides & so much more!
Ticket includes Activity Book worth £16.99 & Free Festival Lanyard!
Enjoy a fun-packed day of family festival fun including...
🦖BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure
🏖️ The Beach
🚂 Ride the Train
🧖🏼 Foam Party
🐷 Adorable Animals
🤪 Adventure Play
⛱️ Sand Pit Fun
🍔 Takeaway Food & Drink
🕺 Bubble 'n Bop Disco
🎠 Carousel,... Read more
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Rough Magic
Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at Shakespeare's Globe
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sat 24th August 2024
11:00, 13:30, 15:00
Join us in the world of Shakespeare's magical characters as Macbeth's wonderfully wayward Weird Sisters cook up a supernaturally silly adventure of their own.
Following the Olivier Award-nominated, 'fantastically funny' ★★★★★ (Broadway World) Midsummer Mechanicals, Shakespeare's Globe and Splendid Productions present a brand-new family show, Rough Magic, in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse this summer.
'Round about the cauldron go;
In the magic creatures throw...'
The Weird Sisters need all the help they can get from their audience of supernatural apprentices (that's you!) and invite you to come along to the show dressed as your favourite magical creature. Fairies, witches, ghosts, or monsters - wherever you belong!
... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Summer Spectacular
Willows Activity Farm
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
9:30-5pm
Join us this Summer for a packed programme of summertime fun!
Come and get lost in our a-maze-ing Maize Maze but make sure you find your way out to enjoy our splash-tastic Puddle Play Park where you're guaranteed a splashing good time so don't forget a change of clothes and your towel.
Our daily programme includes adventure play, funfair rides, tractor ride, farmyard animals, indoor soft play - for one all-inclusive price.
Summer Multi Ticket 2024
Enjoy visit after visit this summer with the Willows Summer 2024 Multi Ticket.
The Summer 2024 Multi-Ticket is valid until 31st August 2024 and allows up to 10 visits in this period.
Our 'Ten Times the Fun' Multi-Tickets are available to purchase until 30th July 2024.... Read more
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Summer Magic Trail
Thorndon Countryside Park CM13 3RZ
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
Can you find the magical creatures hiding in Thorndon Country Park (CM13 3RZ), Weald Country Park (CM14 5QS) or Belhus Woods Country Park (RM15 4XJ) this summer?
Pick up* or download a FREE Summer Magic Trail sheet from Saturday 20 July until Sunday 1 September.
Find fairies, trolls, and maybe even unicorns, who live deep in the hidden corners of the Essex Country Parks. Count up your answers and send them in to enter our prize draw to WIN a goody bag and Explorer Pass (worth £85).
Discover the enchanted fairy doors to cast a magic spell, have fun with the selfie board and see what else you can spy with our Summer Spotters Guide.
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Gaia at Colchester Castle
Colchester Castle
Fri 19th July 2024 - Sun 15th September 2024
This summer, Colchester Castle is thrilled to welcome Gaia, a captivating six-metre diameter touring artwork that brings the Earth's beauty to an unprecedented scale. Developed in collaboration with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Bluedot, and the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres, Gaia is a mesmerizing installation that offers a unique and immersive perspective on our planet.
Crafted by the talented artist Luke Jerram, Gaia is adorned with intricate 120dpi NASA imagery, displaying the Earth's surface in remarkable detail. Visitors to the Castle will have the extraordinary opportunity to witness our planet floating in three dimensions, fostering a profound connection to the Earth.
Drawing inspiration from the Overview Effect, a transformative... Read more
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Friday 23rd August
Bouncy Fundays at Cottons Park
Cottons Park (Carpark)
Fri 23rd August 2024
11am - 4pm
Join Us Every Friday Throughout the Summer Holidays
From 11am till 4pm
At Cottons Park,Romford,RM7 9BT.
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My Pet Pals Workshop
Pets at Home
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
2pm
**This event is running at the Romford Store &The Gallows Corner Store.
Our much loved My Pet Pals workshops will be returning for Summer in a Pets at Home store near you. Running from the 20th July until the 1st September, come and join in this fun workshop all about Syrian Hamsters! Learn all about how to care for a Syrian Hamster and design your own hamster home, while also getting involved in some crafts and colouring!
Our My Pet Pals workshops help to teach children how rewarding pets can be and how to care for them, making sure you and your children are all clued up on pet welfare and responsible pet ownership - you'll get a truly hands-on approach to pet care.
Kids will receive activity sheets, a My Pet Pals certificate, and there is a chance... Read more
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Circus skills workshop
Thames Chase Forest Centre
Fri 23rd August 2024
11.00am - 12.30pm
Roll up, roll up! The circus is in town!
Join the Rhythm and Balls Juggling and Circus team at Thames Chase Forest Centre, for a fun, engaging morning session learning circus skills in our Heritage Barn.
Please note children must be accompanied by a parent/carer
Suitable for ages 5-12 years
Cost: £10 per child for a 1.5 hour session
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Greatest Showman Outdoor Cinema Singalong
Hylands Estate
Fri 23rd August 2024
6pm - 9:45pm
This is the greatest show! An amazing outdoor cinema experience at Hylands Estate in Chelmsford with a Sing-A-Long showing of The Greatest Showman.
The movie that has sold out cinemas all over the world!
Get your friends, family and loved ones together for some pure entertainment as you watch and singalong with the movie on a huge open-air screen in the stunning grounds of Hylands Estate.
Plus music to enjoy before the movie with a soundtrack of specially curated songs.
Gates open 6pm, film starts at 8pm.
Pack a picnic, bring a blanket or camping chair and sing along with The Greatest Showman under the stars!
LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS ON SALE SO MAKE SURE TO BOOK YOURS TODAY! *Please note that our shows sell quickly.... Read more
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Family Fun Day
Hutton Recreation Ground
Fri 23rd August 2024
10:30am - 3:30pm
Get ready for a summer of fun with our Family Fun Days across the Borough! Starting Friday 2 August at Mountnessing Coronation Playing Fields, we've got a full schedule of activities for children. For just £5, kids can enjoy:
🎢 Funfair rides
⚽️ Sports
🎨 Crafts
🎭 Punch & Judy shows
💃 Dance workshops
...and so much more!
There will be additional activities like face painting and animal handling (for a small fee), and plenty of food and drink options to keep everyone happy!
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Grange Farm Pond and Meadow Adventure (3+ years)
Roding Valley Meadows Nature Reserve
Fri 23rd August 2024
1:30pm - 3pm
Join us as we can discover who calls our pond their home! How many creatures can you find and name across the session? Next, we will explore the buzzing meadow that is full of life during the summer in search of fascinating minibeasts! All equipment provided, including pond dipping nets, trays, sweep nets, and ID sheets.
Meeting instructions will be sent on booking. Suitable for children aged 3+. Please come appropriately dressed for the weather as we will be outside for the whole session, no matter what the weather! Advance booking is essential. Children must always be accompanied by an adult. Toilets available at Grange Farm Centre.
£7.73 per child (price includes booking fee & VAT)
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NWD Miniature Railway - Midweek Standard Running Day
North Weald & District Miniature Railway
Fri 23rd August 2024
12pm - 4pm
£2 per person
No Booking
Van Hage Summer Circus
Van Hage Garden Centre
Thu 22nd August 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
Roll up, Roll up! John Lawson's award-winning circus returns to Great Amwell Garden Centre, Van Hages this August holiday.
With an entirely human cast, featuring amazing new acts and exciting routines, this enthralling fun-filled show is a great family experience not to be missed.
The circus will be located in the Van Hage Great Amwell car park.
For more information, visit https://johnlawsonscircus.co.uk
Please Note: There will be some seats within the Tent that may be slightly obscured by the tent supporting poles. We advise arriving at least 15 minutes early wherever possible to get the best seats within the tent.
22nd August until 1st September 2024
Sessions at 11am, 1pm, 3pm
Tickets are £8.50... Read more
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Summer Holiday Havoc
Museum of Power
Wed 21st August 2024 - Fri 23rd August 2024
10.00am - 2.30pm
Bring your youngsters along to the Museum during the Summer Holidays and join in the fun of our activities - arts, crafts and 'under the sea' themed fun! All in our marquee in the courtyard and outside (weather permitting).
Astaria Model Village open & Trains running every Thursday only during the holidays.
Adults £7.00, Concessions £6.00, Children (5 to 15) £5.00 and Children under 5 £1
Crafty Cabin Open
Summer of Games
Rainham Hall National Trust
Wed 21st August 2024 - Sun 25th August 2024
11am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 24 July to Sunday 1 September (closed Monday and Tuesday)
Rainham Hall Community Garden Summer of Games
Free to join the games. No need to book, drop in between 11am and 4.30pm Wednesday to Sunday. Café open on site. Additional ticket required for tours of Rainham Hall.
Rainham Hall Summer of Games takes you through the years from traditional archery and bowling to ribbon twirling and table tennis.
Great for individual play, with friends, or bring a group and see who wins a place on our winner's podium at the end of the day.
There's something for everyone to enjoy
Mersea Island Festival
Essex Outdoors Mersea
Sun 18th August 2024 - Mon 26th August 2024
The Mersea Island Festival is 9 days of inclusive activities, bringing together those with or without a physical or learning disability. It provides an opportunity to take part in a wide variety of activities that challenge and stimulate, helping to build confidence while at the same time being fun and exciting and an opportunity to make new friends.
The inclusive activities include archery, climbing, zipwire, giant swing, paddleboarding, kayaking, an art tent and music workshops, with entertainment each evening.
Many of our more adventurous activities are for those aged 8 and above but there is plenty for people of all ages to have a go at and enjoy. Places are available for day visitors as well as those maybe wanting to stay for a week or weekend.
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Explorer Backpacks
Valence House
Tue 23rd July 2024 - Thu 5th September 2024
10am - 4pm
Explore Valence House Museum with our interactive backpacks, filled with fun, sensory, toy themed activities.
Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday, 10am-4pm. Please note the museum is closed between 12pm and 1pm.
Suitable for ages 3 and up. FREE. Drop in.
Hopefield's Summer of Fun
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary
Mon 22nd July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10am - 4pm
We're putting the fun into summer here at Hopefield and can't wait to welcome you all down for 6 weeks of school break adventure!
Join us for daily activities including inflatables, soft play bus, arts 'n' crafts, ethical animal encounters and so much more.
Max's Café will be open and serving up an array of tasty plant-based treats including jacket potatoes, sandwiches, baguettes, freshly baked items from Norwegian Bakers, as well as a range of hot and cold drinks.
But wait! There's more! Buy a ticket to explore our 53 acres and to say hello to our rescued residents and we'll give you a FREE return visit too! Double the fun for half the price!
So what are you waiting for? Book your tickets to our Summer of Fun TODAY! ... Read more
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Bubble 'n' Bop Children's Festival at Marsh Farm
Marsh Farm
Sun 21st July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10.00am - 5.00pm
Don't miss Marsh Farm's summer children's festival 'Bubble 'n Bop' it's bursting with bubbles and exploding with excitement.
There will be so much going on including our BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure to Explore, the much loved foam machine, our popular Splash Pool & Beach, our Train Ride, Fairground Rides & so much more!
Ticket includes Activity Book worth £16.99 & Free Festival Lanyard!
Enjoy a fun-packed day of family festival fun including...
🦖BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure
🏖️ The Beach
🚂 Ride the Train
🧖🏼 Foam Party
🐷 Adorable Animals
🤪 Adventure Play
⛱️ Sand Pit Fun
🍔 Takeaway Food & Drink
🕺 Bubble 'n Bop Disco
🎠 Carousel,... Read more
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Rough Magic
Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at Shakespeare's Globe
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sat 24th August 2024
11:00, 13:30, 15:00
Join us in the world of Shakespeare's magical characters as Macbeth's wonderfully wayward Weird Sisters cook up a supernaturally silly adventure of their own.
Following the Olivier Award-nominated, 'fantastically funny' ★★★★★ (Broadway World) Midsummer Mechanicals, Shakespeare's Globe and Splendid Productions present a brand-new family show, Rough Magic, in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse this summer.
'Round about the cauldron go;
In the magic creatures throw...'
The Weird Sisters need all the help they can get from their audience of supernatural apprentices (that's you!) and invite you to come along to the show dressed as your favourite magical creature. Fairies, witches, ghosts, or monsters - wherever you belong!
... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Summer Spectacular
Willows Activity Farm
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
9:30-5pm
Join us this Summer for a packed programme of summertime fun!
Come and get lost in our a-maze-ing Maize Maze but make sure you find your way out to enjoy our splash-tastic Puddle Play Park where you're guaranteed a splashing good time so don't forget a change of clothes and your towel.
Our daily programme includes adventure play, funfair rides, tractor ride, farmyard animals, indoor soft play - for one all-inclusive price.
Summer Multi Ticket 2024
Enjoy visit after visit this summer with the Willows Summer 2024 Multi Ticket.
The Summer 2024 Multi-Ticket is valid until 31st August 2024 and allows up to 10 visits in this period.
Our 'Ten Times the Fun' Multi-Tickets are available to purchase until 30th July 2024.... Read more
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Summer Magic Trail
Thorndon Countryside Park CM13 3RZ
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
Can you find the magical creatures hiding in Thorndon Country Park (CM13 3RZ), Weald Country Park (CM14 5QS) or Belhus Woods Country Park (RM15 4XJ) this summer?
Pick up* or download a FREE Summer Magic Trail sheet from Saturday 20 July until Sunday 1 September.
Find fairies, trolls, and maybe even unicorns, who live deep in the hidden corners of the Essex Country Parks. Count up your answers and send them in to enter our prize draw to WIN a goody bag and Explorer Pass (worth £85).
Discover the enchanted fairy doors to cast a magic spell, have fun with the selfie board and see what else you can spy with our Summer Spotters Guide.
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Gaia at Colchester Castle
Colchester Castle
Fri 19th July 2024 - Sun 15th September 2024
This summer, Colchester Castle is thrilled to welcome Gaia, a captivating six-metre diameter touring artwork that brings the Earth's beauty to an unprecedented scale. Developed in collaboration with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Bluedot, and the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres, Gaia is a mesmerizing installation that offers a unique and immersive perspective on our planet.
Crafted by the talented artist Luke Jerram, Gaia is adorned with intricate 120dpi NASA imagery, displaying the Earth's surface in remarkable detail. Visitors to the Castle will have the extraordinary opportunity to witness our planet floating in three dimensions, fostering a profound connection to the Earth.
Drawing inspiration from the Overview Effect, a transformative... Read more
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Saturday 24th August
Kids' Friendship Bracelets Workshop
Hobbycraft Romford
Sat 24th August 2024
various
Whether getting ready for a big concert or gifting to friends, friendship bracelets are the trend of the moment! Make every design completely personal and discover simple, fun techniques for different ways to bead.
This is a great way to encourage their creative flair, with an expert Hobbycraft colleague on hand to guide them through each step. They'll have everything they need to make two bracelets in the session, one with letter beads and one with coloured beads.
This workshop is designed to encourage children to get making and it's sure to inspire them for even more friendship bracelet making fun.
By the end of the workshop, their bracelets will be ready to wear!
Workshop suitable for ages 3+ years. All kids' craft workshops... Read more
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My Pet Pals Workshop
Pets at Home
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
2pm
**This event is running at the Romford Store &The Gallows Corner Store.
Our much loved My Pet Pals workshops will be returning for Summer in a Pets at Home store near you. Running from the 20th July until the 1st September, come and join in this fun workshop all about Syrian Hamsters! Learn all about how to care for a Syrian Hamster and design your own hamster home, while also getting involved in some crafts and colouring!
Our My Pet Pals workshops help to teach children how rewarding pets can be and how to care for them, making sure you and your children are all clued up on pet welfare and responsible pet ownership - you'll get a truly hands-on approach to pet care.
Kids will receive activity sheets, a My Pet Pals certificate, and there is a chance... Read more
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Family Fun Weekend at Hopefield
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary
Sat 24th August 2024 - Mon 26th August 2024
10am - 4pm
Be sure to book tickets to the best bank holiday event in town! We can guarantee you'll be having so much fun you won't want to go home!
- Children's funfair rides
- Soft play bus
- Mega inflatable slide
- Bungee trampolines
- Live performances
- Crazy Legs Children's Entertainer (12pm to 1pm)
- BBQ
- Saddle Up Bar
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Van Hage Summer Circus
Van Hage Garden Centre
Thu 22nd August 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
Roll up, Roll up! John Lawson's award-winning circus returns to Great Amwell Garden Centre, Van Hages this August holiday.
With an entirely human cast, featuring amazing new acts and exciting routines, this enthralling fun-filled show is a great family experience not to be missed.
The circus will be located in the Van Hage Great Amwell car park.
For more information, visit https://johnlawsonscircus.co.uk
Please Note: There will be some seats within the Tent that may be slightly obscured by the tent supporting poles. We advise arriving at least 15 minutes early wherever possible to get the best seats within the tent.
22nd August until 1st September 2024
Sessions at 11am, 1pm, 3pm
Tickets are £8.50... Read more
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Summer of Games
Rainham Hall National Trust
Wed 21st August 2024 - Sun 25th August 2024
11am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 24 July to Sunday 1 September (closed Monday and Tuesday)
Rainham Hall Community Garden Summer of Games
Free to join the games. No need to book, drop in between 11am and 4.30pm Wednesday to Sunday. Café open on site. Additional ticket required for tours of Rainham Hall.
Rainham Hall Summer of Games takes you through the years from traditional archery and bowling to ribbon twirling and table tennis.
Great for individual play, with friends, or bring a group and see who wins a place on our winner's podium at the end of the day.
There's something for everyone to enjoy
Mersea Island Festival
Essex Outdoors Mersea
Sun 18th August 2024 - Mon 26th August 2024
The Mersea Island Festival is 9 days of inclusive activities, bringing together those with or without a physical or learning disability. It provides an opportunity to take part in a wide variety of activities that challenge and stimulate, helping to build confidence while at the same time being fun and exciting and an opportunity to make new friends.
The inclusive activities include archery, climbing, zipwire, giant swing, paddleboarding, kayaking, an art tent and music workshops, with entertainment each evening.
Many of our more adventurous activities are for those aged 8 and above but there is plenty for people of all ages to have a go at and enjoy. Places are available for day visitors as well as those maybe wanting to stay for a week or weekend.
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Explorer Backpacks
Valence House
Tue 23rd July 2024 - Thu 5th September 2024
10am - 4pm
Explore Valence House Museum with our interactive backpacks, filled with fun, sensory, toy themed activities.
Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday, 10am-4pm. Please note the museum is closed between 12pm and 1pm.
Suitable for ages 3 and up. FREE. Drop in.
Hopefield's Summer of Fun
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary
Mon 22nd July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10am - 4pm
We're putting the fun into summer here at Hopefield and can't wait to welcome you all down for 6 weeks of school break adventure!
Join us for daily activities including inflatables, soft play bus, arts 'n' crafts, ethical animal encounters and so much more.
Max's Café will be open and serving up an array of tasty plant-based treats including jacket potatoes, sandwiches, baguettes, freshly baked items from Norwegian Bakers, as well as a range of hot and cold drinks.
But wait! There's more! Buy a ticket to explore our 53 acres and to say hello to our rescued residents and we'll give you a FREE return visit too! Double the fun for half the price!
So what are you waiting for? Book your tickets to our Summer of Fun TODAY! ... Read more
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Bubble 'n' Bop Children's Festival at Marsh Farm
Marsh Farm
Sun 21st July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10.00am - 5.00pm
Don't miss Marsh Farm's summer children's festival 'Bubble 'n Bop' it's bursting with bubbles and exploding with excitement.
There will be so much going on including our BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure to Explore, the much loved foam machine, our popular Splash Pool & Beach, our Train Ride, Fairground Rides & so much more!
Ticket includes Activity Book worth £16.99 & Free Festival Lanyard!
Enjoy a fun-packed day of family festival fun including...
🦖BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure
🏖️ The Beach
🚂 Ride the Train
🧖🏼 Foam Party
🐷 Adorable Animals
🤪 Adventure Play
⛱️ Sand Pit Fun
🍔 Takeaway Food & Drink
🕺 Bubble 'n Bop Disco
🎠 Carousel,... Read more
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Rough Magic
Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at Shakespeare's Globe
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sat 24th August 2024
11:00, 13:30, 15:00
Join us in the world of Shakespeare's magical characters as Macbeth's wonderfully wayward Weird Sisters cook up a supernaturally silly adventure of their own.
Following the Olivier Award-nominated, 'fantastically funny' ★★★★★ (Broadway World) Midsummer Mechanicals, Shakespeare's Globe and Splendid Productions present a brand-new family show, Rough Magic, in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse this summer.
'Round about the cauldron go;
In the magic creatures throw...'
The Weird Sisters need all the help they can get from their audience of supernatural apprentices (that's you!) and invite you to come along to the show dressed as your favourite magical creature. Fairies, witches, ghosts, or monsters - wherever you belong!
... Read more
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Summer Spectacular
Willows Activity Farm
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
9:30-5pm
Join us this Summer for a packed programme of summertime fun!
Come and get lost in our a-maze-ing Maize Maze but make sure you find your way out to enjoy our splash-tastic Puddle Play Park where you're guaranteed a splashing good time so don't forget a change of clothes and your towel.
Our daily programme includes adventure play, funfair rides, tractor ride, farmyard animals, indoor soft play - for one all-inclusive price.
Summer Multi Ticket 2024
Enjoy visit after visit this summer with the Willows Summer 2024 Multi Ticket.
The Summer 2024 Multi-Ticket is valid until 31st August 2024 and allows up to 10 visits in this period.
Our 'Ten Times the Fun' Multi-Tickets are available to purchase until 30th July 2024.... Read more
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Summer Magic Trail
Thorndon Countryside Park CM13 3RZ
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
Can you find the magical creatures hiding in Thorndon Country Park (CM13 3RZ), Weald Country Park (CM14 5QS) or Belhus Woods Country Park (RM15 4XJ) this summer?
Pick up* or download a FREE Summer Magic Trail sheet from Saturday 20 July until Sunday 1 September.
Find fairies, trolls, and maybe even unicorns, who live deep in the hidden corners of the Essex Country Parks. Count up your answers and send them in to enter our prize draw to WIN a goody bag and Explorer Pass (worth £85).
Discover the enchanted fairy doors to cast a magic spell, have fun with the selfie board and see what else you can spy with our Summer Spotters Guide.
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Gaia at Colchester Castle
Colchester Castle
Fri 19th July 2024 - Sun 15th September 2024
This summer, Colchester Castle is thrilled to welcome Gaia, a captivating six-metre diameter touring artwork that brings the Earth's beauty to an unprecedented scale. Developed in collaboration with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Bluedot, and the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres, Gaia is a mesmerizing installation that offers a unique and immersive perspective on our planet.
Crafted by the talented artist Luke Jerram, Gaia is adorned with intricate 120dpi NASA imagery, displaying the Earth's surface in remarkable detail. Visitors to the Castle will have the extraordinary opportunity to witness our planet floating in three dimensions, fostering a profound connection to the Earth.
Drawing inspiration from the Overview Effect, a transformative... Read more
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Sunday 25th August
My Pet Pals Workshop
Pets at Home
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
2pm
**This event is running at the Romford Store &The Gallows Corner Store.
Our much loved My Pet Pals workshops will be returning for Summer in a Pets at Home store near you. Running from the 20th July until the 1st September, come and join in this fun workshop all about Syrian Hamsters! Learn all about how to care for a Syrian Hamster and design your own hamster home, while also getting involved in some crafts and colouring!
Our My Pet Pals workshops help to teach children how rewarding pets can be and how to care for them, making sure you and your children are all clued up on pet welfare and responsible pet ownership - you'll get a truly hands-on approach to pet care.
Kids will receive activity sheets, a My Pet Pals certificate, and there is a chance... Read more
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Little Monkeys - at Nuclear High Ropes
Nuclear High Ropes
Sun 25th August 2024
10am - 11am
Little Monkeys Sessions
Embark on a thrilling adventure designed especially for the cautious daredevils among us! Our 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 challenge yourself as you navigate through the exciting obstacles. The supportive and encouraging environment ensures that even the most nervous participants can enjoy the adrenaline rush without feeling overwhelmed.
But the excitement doesn't end there! Brace yourself for the grand finale - the Big Zip Wire. Soar through the air and feel the exhilaration as you zip across the sky, conquering heights and fears in one unforgettable moment.... Read more
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Outdoor Cinema at Hylands Estate - Gruffalo & Stick Man
Hylands Estate
Sun 25th August 2024
10am - 12pm
An amazing open-air cinema experience at Hylands Estate with a double bill of Julia Donalsdon & Axel Scheffler animations.
Bring a blanket or camping chair (and of course a picnic) and watch the incredible tales of The Gruffalo & Stickman on a giant open-air cinema screen at Hylands Estate in Chelmsford.
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Essex Fire Museum - Family Open day
Essex Fire Museum (Grays Fire Station)
Sun 25th August 2024
10.30am to 4.00pm
Come along to our family open day and enjoy our museum trails, arts and crafts, fire safety room, old fire engines and water squirting. The museum is free entry but visits must be pre-booked as we are on the site of a working fire station.
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Royal Gunpowder Mills Open Day
Royal Gunpowder Mills
Sun 25th August 2024
Visit during our open days to experience the thrill of exploring our historic gunpowder factory and discover the secrets of its past. Immerse yourself in the rich history of this unique location while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of our greenery and woodlands.
There are engaging activities for all ages, including our rocket-making workshop, tractor-trailer tours, railway rides, interactive exhibitions and more!
Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply looking for a fun day out, exploring RGM is the perfect way to spend your Sunday.
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Family Fun Weekend at Hopefield
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary
Sat 24th August 2024 - Mon 26th August 2024
10am - 4pm
Be sure to book tickets to the best bank holiday event in town! We can guarantee you'll be having so much fun you won't want to go home!
- Children's funfair rides
- Soft play bus
- Mega inflatable slide
- Bungee trampolines
- Live performances
- Crazy Legs Children's Entertainer (12pm to 1pm)
- BBQ
- Saddle Up Bar
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Van Hage Summer Circus
Van Hage Garden Centre
Thu 22nd August 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
Roll up, Roll up! John Lawson's award-winning circus returns to Great Amwell Garden Centre, Van Hages this August holiday.
With an entirely human cast, featuring amazing new acts and exciting routines, this enthralling fun-filled show is a great family experience not to be missed.
The circus will be located in the Van Hage Great Amwell car park.
For more information, visit https://johnlawsonscircus.co.uk
Please Note: There will be some seats within the Tent that may be slightly obscured by the tent supporting poles. We advise arriving at least 15 minutes early wherever possible to get the best seats within the tent.
22nd August until 1st September 2024
Sessions at 11am, 1pm, 3pm
Tickets are £8.50... Read more
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Summer of Games
Rainham Hall National Trust
Wed 21st August 2024 - Sun 25th August 2024
11am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 24 July to Sunday 1 September (closed Monday and Tuesday)
Rainham Hall Community Garden Summer of Games
Free to join the games. No need to book, drop in between 11am and 4.30pm Wednesday to Sunday. Café open on site. Additional ticket required for tours of Rainham Hall.
Rainham Hall Summer of Games takes you through the years from traditional archery and bowling to ribbon twirling and table tennis.
Great for individual play, with friends, or bring a group and see who wins a place on our winner's podium at the end of the day.
There's something for everyone to enjoy
Mersea Island Festival
Essex Outdoors Mersea
Sun 18th August 2024 - Mon 26th August 2024
The Mersea Island Festival is 9 days of inclusive activities, bringing together those with or without a physical or learning disability. It provides an opportunity to take part in a wide variety of activities that challenge and stimulate, helping to build confidence while at the same time being fun and exciting and an opportunity to make new friends.
The inclusive activities include archery, climbing, zipwire, giant swing, paddleboarding, kayaking, an art tent and music workshops, with entertainment each evening.
Many of our more adventurous activities are for those aged 8 and above but there is plenty for people of all ages to have a go at and enjoy. Places are available for day visitors as well as those maybe wanting to stay for a week or weekend.
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Explorer Backpacks
Valence House
Tue 23rd July 2024 - Thu 5th September 2024
10am - 4pm
Explore Valence House Museum with our interactive backpacks, filled with fun, sensory, toy themed activities.
Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday, 10am-4pm. Please note the museum is closed between 12pm and 1pm.
Suitable for ages 3 and up. FREE. Drop in.
Hopefield's Summer of Fun
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary
Mon 22nd July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10am - 4pm
We're putting the fun into summer here at Hopefield and can't wait to welcome you all down for 6 weeks of school break adventure!
Join us for daily activities including inflatables, soft play bus, arts 'n' crafts, ethical animal encounters and so much more.
Max's Café will be open and serving up an array of tasty plant-based treats including jacket potatoes, sandwiches, baguettes, freshly baked items from Norwegian Bakers, as well as a range of hot and cold drinks.
But wait! There's more! Buy a ticket to explore our 53 acres and to say hello to our rescued residents and we'll give you a FREE return visit too! Double the fun for half the price!
So what are you waiting for? Book your tickets to our Summer of Fun TODAY! ... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Bubble 'n' Bop Children's Festival at Marsh Farm
Marsh Farm
Sun 21st July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10.00am - 5.00pm
Don't miss Marsh Farm's summer children's festival 'Bubble 'n Bop' it's bursting with bubbles and exploding with excitement.
There will be so much going on including our BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure to Explore, the much loved foam machine, our popular Splash Pool & Beach, our Train Ride, Fairground Rides & so much more!
Ticket includes Activity Book worth £16.99 & Free Festival Lanyard!
Enjoy a fun-packed day of family festival fun including...
🦖BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure
🏖️ The Beach
🚂 Ride the Train
🧖🏼 Foam Party
🐷 Adorable Animals
🤪 Adventure Play
⛱️ Sand Pit Fun
🍔 Takeaway Food & Drink
🕺 Bubble 'n Bop Disco
🎠 Carousel,... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Summer Spectacular
Willows Activity Farm
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
9:30-5pm
Join us this Summer for a packed programme of summertime fun!
Come and get lost in our a-maze-ing Maize Maze but make sure you find your way out to enjoy our splash-tastic Puddle Play Park where you're guaranteed a splashing good time so don't forget a change of clothes and your towel.
Our daily programme includes adventure play, funfair rides, tractor ride, farmyard animals, indoor soft play - for one all-inclusive price.
Summer Multi Ticket 2024
Enjoy visit after visit this summer with the Willows Summer 2024 Multi Ticket.
The Summer 2024 Multi-Ticket is valid until 31st August 2024 and allows up to 10 visits in this period.
Our 'Ten Times the Fun' Multi-Tickets are available to purchase until 30th July 2024.... Read more
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Summer Magic Trail
Thorndon Countryside Park CM13 3RZ
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
Can you find the magical creatures hiding in Thorndon Country Park (CM13 3RZ), Weald Country Park (CM14 5QS) or Belhus Woods Country Park (RM15 4XJ) this summer?
Pick up* or download a FREE Summer Magic Trail sheet from Saturday 20 July until Sunday 1 September.
Find fairies, trolls, and maybe even unicorns, who live deep in the hidden corners of the Essex Country Parks. Count up your answers and send them in to enter our prize draw to WIN a goody bag and Explorer Pass (worth £85).
Discover the enchanted fairy doors to cast a magic spell, have fun with the selfie board and see what else you can spy with our Summer Spotters Guide.
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Gaia at Colchester Castle
Colchester Castle
Fri 19th July 2024 - Sun 15th September 2024
This summer, Colchester Castle is thrilled to welcome Gaia, a captivating six-metre diameter touring artwork that brings the Earth's beauty to an unprecedented scale. Developed in collaboration with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Bluedot, and the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres, Gaia is a mesmerizing installation that offers a unique and immersive perspective on our planet.
Crafted by the talented artist Luke Jerram, Gaia is adorned with intricate 120dpi NASA imagery, displaying the Earth's surface in remarkable detail. Visitors to the Castle will have the extraordinary opportunity to witness our planet floating in three dimensions, fostering a profound connection to the Earth.
Drawing inspiration from the Overview Effect, a transformative... Read more
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Monday 26th August
Kids' Clay Pencil Toppers Workshop
Hobbycraft Romford
Mon 26th August 2024
various
Add a fun twist to your stationery collection with colourful clay toppers! Make two farmyard animals using air drying clay, ready to jazz up the end of your pencils. You can choose from a cow, a pig or a cockerel design.
This is a great way to encourage your little ones' creative flair and help them master simple clay techniques. They can choose which animals to make using the clay provided, and they'll learn how to add all the details to capture them accurately.
With the guidance of an expert Hobbycraft colleague, this craft workshop is designed to encourage children to get making. They'll love the tactile nature of working with clay, and they're sure to be proud of their finished creations.
The clay animals may need time to set at home, but... Read more
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My Pet Pals Workshop
Pets at Home
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
2pm
**This event is running at the Romford Store &The Gallows Corner Store.
Our much loved My Pet Pals workshops will be returning for Summer in a Pets at Home store near you. Running from the 20th July until the 1st September, come and join in this fun workshop all about Syrian Hamsters! Learn all about how to care for a Syrian Hamster and design your own hamster home, while also getting involved in some crafts and colouring!
Our My Pet Pals workshops help to teach children how rewarding pets can be and how to care for them, making sure you and your children are all clued up on pet welfare and responsible pet ownership - you'll get a truly hands-on approach to pet care.
Kids will receive activity sheets, a My Pet Pals certificate, and there is a chance... Read more
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Day Out with Thomas
East Anglian Railway Museum
Mon 26th August 2024
Join Thomas & Friends for family fun at the East Anglian Railway Museum. Take a train ride with Thomas, meet Sir Topham Hatt and join Sodor Station Sweepers Rusty & Dusty for a trainload of excitement. There will be lots to enjoy, including: • Unlimited rides with Thomas, Percy and Daisy. • Meet Toby and Henrietta. • Re-enactments of classic Thomas stories by Sir Topham Hatt and Rusty & Dusty featuring Thomas. • Watch the Rusty & Dusty show. • Imagination Station play zone with Thomas & Friends activities. • Join Rusty & Dusty for Sir Topham Hatt's storytelling sessions. • Model railway display. • Unlimited rides on the miniature railway. • Train-themed children's playground. • Other Thomas & Friends themed activities. • Exciting Thomas & Friends giveaways for every child.... Read more
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Grange Farm Family Forest Fun (3 - 11 years)
Roding Valley Meadows Nature Reserve
Mon 26th August 2024
10am - 12pm
Join us for one of our most popular events. A morning full of fun in nature - look for mini beasts, dig in the mud kitchen, build dens, climb trees, creative crafts, and enjoy a campfire (weather permitting - we will send an email of food suggestions for toasting after booking)!
Suitable for children aged 3+.
Please come dressed for the weather as we will be outside for the whole session.
Toilets available at Grange Farm Centre.
Advance booking is essential. Children must always be accompanied by an adult.
Events will be held at Chigwell Meadows. Meeting instructions will be sent on booking.
£7.73 per child (price includes booking fee & VAT)
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Grange Farm Young Zoologist Explorers (5+ years)
Roding Valley Meadows Nature Reserve
Mon 26th August 2024
1.30pm-3.30pm
The perfect way to start a day for any aspiring zoologist! Explore our meadows and learn about wildlife as we go pond dipping, bug hunting, and even some bird watching too - come along and discover the natural world!
Meeting instructions will be sent on booking. Suitable for children aged 5+. Please come appropriately dressed for the weather as we will be outside for the whole session, no matter what the weather! Advance booking is essential. Children must always be accompanied by an adult. Toilets available at Grange Farm Centre.
£7.73 per child (price includes booking fee & VAT)
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NWD Miniature Railway - Bank Holiday Standard Running Day
North Weald & District Miniature Railway
Mon 26th August 2024
1pm - 6pm
£2 per person, join us on bank holiday Monday between 1-6pm and why not bring a picnic to bring !
No Booking Required
Family Fun Weekend at Hopefield
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary
Sat 24th August 2024 - Mon 26th August 2024
10am - 4pm
Be sure to book tickets to the best bank holiday event in town! We can guarantee you'll be having so much fun you won't want to go home!
- Children's funfair rides
- Soft play bus
- Mega inflatable slide
- Bungee trampolines
- Live performances
- Crazy Legs Children's Entertainer (12pm to 1pm)
- BBQ
- Saddle Up Bar
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Van Hage Summer Circus
Van Hage Garden Centre
Thu 22nd August 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
Roll up, Roll up! John Lawson's award-winning circus returns to Great Amwell Garden Centre, Van Hages this August holiday.
With an entirely human cast, featuring amazing new acts and exciting routines, this enthralling fun-filled show is a great family experience not to be missed.
The circus will be located in the Van Hage Great Amwell car park.
For more information, visit https://johnlawsonscircus.co.uk
Please Note: There will be some seats within the Tent that may be slightly obscured by the tent supporting poles. We advise arriving at least 15 minutes early wherever possible to get the best seats within the tent.
22nd August until 1st September 2024
Sessions at 11am, 1pm, 3pm
Tickets are £8.50... Read more
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Mersea Island Festival
Essex Outdoors Mersea
Sun 18th August 2024 - Mon 26th August 2024
The Mersea Island Festival is 9 days of inclusive activities, bringing together those with or without a physical or learning disability. It provides an opportunity to take part in a wide variety of activities that challenge and stimulate, helping to build confidence while at the same time being fun and exciting and an opportunity to make new friends.
The inclusive activities include archery, climbing, zipwire, giant swing, paddleboarding, kayaking, an art tent and music workshops, with entertainment each evening.
Many of our more adventurous activities are for those aged 8 and above but there is plenty for people of all ages to have a go at and enjoy. Places are available for day visitors as well as those maybe wanting to stay for a week or weekend.
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Explorer Backpacks
Valence House
Tue 23rd July 2024 - Thu 5th September 2024
10am - 4pm
Explore Valence House Museum with our interactive backpacks, filled with fun, sensory, toy themed activities.
Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday, 10am-4pm. Please note the museum is closed between 12pm and 1pm.
Suitable for ages 3 and up. FREE. Drop in.
Hopefield's Summer of Fun
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary
Mon 22nd July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10am - 4pm
We're putting the fun into summer here at Hopefield and can't wait to welcome you all down for 6 weeks of school break adventure!
Join us for daily activities including inflatables, soft play bus, arts 'n' crafts, ethical animal encounters and so much more.
Max's Café will be open and serving up an array of tasty plant-based treats including jacket potatoes, sandwiches, baguettes, freshly baked items from Norwegian Bakers, as well as a range of hot and cold drinks.
But wait! There's more! Buy a ticket to explore our 53 acres and to say hello to our rescued residents and we'll give you a FREE return visit too! Double the fun for half the price!
So what are you waiting for? Book your tickets to our Summer of Fun TODAY! ... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Bubble 'n' Bop Children's Festival at Marsh Farm
Marsh Farm
Sun 21st July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10.00am - 5.00pm
Don't miss Marsh Farm's summer children's festival 'Bubble 'n Bop' it's bursting with bubbles and exploding with excitement.
There will be so much going on including our BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure to Explore, the much loved foam machine, our popular Splash Pool & Beach, our Train Ride, Fairground Rides & so much more!
Ticket includes Activity Book worth £16.99 & Free Festival Lanyard!
Enjoy a fun-packed day of family festival fun including...
🦖BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure
🏖️ The Beach
🚂 Ride the Train
🧖🏼 Foam Party
🐷 Adorable Animals
🤪 Adventure Play
⛱️ Sand Pit Fun
🍔 Takeaway Food & Drink
🕺 Bubble 'n Bop Disco
🎠 Carousel,... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Summer Spectacular
Willows Activity Farm
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
9:30-5pm
Join us this Summer for a packed programme of summertime fun!
Come and get lost in our a-maze-ing Maize Maze but make sure you find your way out to enjoy our splash-tastic Puddle Play Park where you're guaranteed a splashing good time so don't forget a change of clothes and your towel.
Our daily programme includes adventure play, funfair rides, tractor ride, farmyard animals, indoor soft play - for one all-inclusive price.
Summer Multi Ticket 2024
Enjoy visit after visit this summer with the Willows Summer 2024 Multi Ticket.
The Summer 2024 Multi-Ticket is valid until 31st August 2024 and allows up to 10 visits in this period.
Our 'Ten Times the Fun' Multi-Tickets are available to purchase until 30th July 2024.... Read more
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Summer Magic Trail
Thorndon Countryside Park CM13 3RZ
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
Can you find the magical creatures hiding in Thorndon Country Park (CM13 3RZ), Weald Country Park (CM14 5QS) or Belhus Woods Country Park (RM15 4XJ) this summer?
Pick up* or download a FREE Summer Magic Trail sheet from Saturday 20 July until Sunday 1 September.
Find fairies, trolls, and maybe even unicorns, who live deep in the hidden corners of the Essex Country Parks. Count up your answers and send them in to enter our prize draw to WIN a goody bag and Explorer Pass (worth £85).
Discover the enchanted fairy doors to cast a magic spell, have fun with the selfie board and see what else you can spy with our Summer Spotters Guide.
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Gaia at Colchester Castle
Colchester Castle
Fri 19th July 2024 - Sun 15th September 2024
This summer, Colchester Castle is thrilled to welcome Gaia, a captivating six-metre diameter touring artwork that brings the Earth's beauty to an unprecedented scale. Developed in collaboration with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Bluedot, and the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres, Gaia is a mesmerizing installation that offers a unique and immersive perspective on our planet.
Crafted by the talented artist Luke Jerram, Gaia is adorned with intricate 120dpi NASA imagery, displaying the Earth's surface in remarkable detail. Visitors to the Castle will have the extraordinary opportunity to witness our planet floating in three dimensions, fostering a profound connection to the Earth.
Drawing inspiration from the Overview Effect, a transformative... Read more
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Tuesday 27th August
FREE Craft Tuesdays - Mini Bird Boxes
Romford Shopping Hall
Tue 27th August 2024
10am - 12pm
No need to book, just drop in - once they are gone, they are gone!
My Pet Pals Workshop
Pets at Home
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
2pm
**This event is running at the Romford Store &The Gallows Corner Store.
Our much loved My Pet Pals workshops will be returning for Summer in a Pets at Home store near you. Running from the 20th July until the 1st September, come and join in this fun workshop all about Syrian Hamsters! Learn all about how to care for a Syrian Hamster and design your own hamster home, while also getting involved in some crafts and colouring!
Our My Pet Pals workshops help to teach children how rewarding pets can be and how to care for them, making sure you and your children are all clued up on pet welfare and responsible pet ownership - you'll get a truly hands-on approach to pet care.
Kids will receive activity sheets, a My Pet Pals certificate, and there is a chance... Read more
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Garg's animal encounters
Cammas Hall Farm
Tue 27th August 2024
10.00am and 11.15am
Garg's Animal Encounters gives you the chance to get up close and personal with some fascinating animals. The encounter is full of lots of information about the animals as well as amazing facts, with lots of fun and laughter along the way.
This is suitable for children aged 4 years and above and for every paying child you get one free accompanying adult place. Additional adults must purchase a ticket.
Our animal encounter dates and times are:
Wednesday 3rd April at 1:30pm and 2:45pm
Saturday 13th April at 1:30pm and 2:45pm
Sunday 12th May at 1:30pm and 2:45pm
Friday 31st May at 10am and 11:15am
Saturday 29th June at 10am and 11:15am
Wednesday 24th July at 10am and 11:15am
Tuesday 27th August at... Read more
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Children's Beach Hut Painting Workshop
Hainault Forest Craft Courtyard
Tue 27th August 2024
10.30am - 12pm, 1pm - 2.30pm, 3.30pm - 5pm
Come join us for a fun-filled session of creativity at our Beach Hut Painting Workshop! Kids aged 4 to 14 are welcome to unleash their artistic talents and paint their very own beach hut masterpiece. So grab your brushes, and get ready to dive into a world of colours and imagination. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to create something truly special!
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Rainbow Wind Chimes & Rock Painting Crafts
Upminster Library
Tue 27th August 2024
11am
Ages 4+
£3.50 Booking essential
Call the library on 01708 434933 or email [email protected]
Pond Dipping at Wat Tyler Country Park
Wat Tyler Country Park
Tue 27th August 2024
1pm
Use our nets to see what you can find in the pond.
£6.55 per child
30 minute activity
Ages 3+
Call 01268 205267 to book
Soft Archery at Wat Tyler Country Park
Wat Tyler Country Park
Tue 27th August 2024 - Thu 29th August 2024
2:30pm
A great way to start archery. The arrows have suction cups.
£6.55 per child
30 minute activity
Ages 5+
Call 01268 205267 to book
Orienteering at Wat Tyler Country Park
Wat Tyler Country Park
Tue 27th August 2024
11am
Use a compass app to solve trail questions. The answers are hidden in the park somewhere
£7.65 per child
1 hour activity
Ages 6+
Call 01268 205267 to book
Grange Farm Pond and Meadow Adventure (3+ years)
Roding Valley Meadows Nature Reserve
Tue 27th August 2024
1:30pm - 3pm
Join us as we can discover who calls our pond their home! How many creatures can you find and name across the session? Next, we will explore the buzzing meadow that is full of life during the summer in search of fascinating minibeasts! All equipment provided, including pond dipping nets, trays, sweep nets, and ID sheets.
Meeting instructions will be sent on booking. Suitable for children aged 3+. Please come appropriately dressed for the weather as we will be outside for the whole session, no matter what the weather! Advance booking is essential. Children must always be accompanied by an adult. Toilets available at Grange Farm Centre.
£7.73 per child (price includes booking fee & VAT)
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Grange Farm Pond Dipping (3+)
Roding Valley Meadows Nature Reserve
Tue 27th August 2024
10am-11am, 11.30am-12.30pm
Join us at Grange Farm where we can discover who calls our pond their home! How many creatures can you find and name across the session? All equipment provided, including pond dipping nets, trays, and ID sheets. Suitable for children aged 3+. Please come dressed for the weather as we will be outside for the whole session. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Please chose from 2 sessions when booking. Either 10am-11am or 11.30am-12.30pm
Meeting instructions will be sent on booking. Suitable for children aged 3+. Please come appropriately dressed for the weather as we will be outside for the whole session, no matter what the weather! Advance booking is essential. Children must always be accompanied by an adult. Toilets available at Grange Farm Centre.... Read more
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Van Hage Summer Circus
Van Hage Garden Centre
Thu 22nd August 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
Roll up, Roll up! John Lawson's award-winning circus returns to Great Amwell Garden Centre, Van Hages this August holiday.
With an entirely human cast, featuring amazing new acts and exciting routines, this enthralling fun-filled show is a great family experience not to be missed.
The circus will be located in the Van Hage Great Amwell car park.
For more information, visit https://johnlawsonscircus.co.uk
Please Note: There will be some seats within the Tent that may be slightly obscured by the tent supporting poles. We advise arriving at least 15 minutes early wherever possible to get the best seats within the tent.
22nd August until 1st September 2024
Sessions at 11am, 1pm, 3pm
Tickets are £8.50... Read more
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Explorer Backpacks
Valence House
Tue 23rd July 2024 - Thu 5th September 2024
10am - 4pm
Explore Valence House Museum with our interactive backpacks, filled with fun, sensory, toy themed activities.
Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday, 10am-4pm. Please note the museum is closed between 12pm and 1pm.
Suitable for ages 3 and up. FREE. Drop in.
Hopefield's Summer of Fun
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary
Mon 22nd July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10am - 4pm
We're putting the fun into summer here at Hopefield and can't wait to welcome you all down for 6 weeks of school break adventure!
Join us for daily activities including inflatables, soft play bus, arts 'n' crafts, ethical animal encounters and so much more.
Max's Café will be open and serving up an array of tasty plant-based treats including jacket potatoes, sandwiches, baguettes, freshly baked items from Norwegian Bakers, as well as a range of hot and cold drinks.
But wait! There's more! Buy a ticket to explore our 53 acres and to say hello to our rescued residents and we'll give you a FREE return visit too! Double the fun for half the price!
So what are you waiting for? Book your tickets to our Summer of Fun TODAY! ... Read more
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Bubble 'n' Bop Children's Festival at Marsh Farm
Marsh Farm
Sun 21st July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10.00am - 5.00pm
Don't miss Marsh Farm's summer children's festival 'Bubble 'n Bop' it's bursting with bubbles and exploding with excitement.
There will be so much going on including our BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure to Explore, the much loved foam machine, our popular Splash Pool & Beach, our Train Ride, Fairground Rides & so much more!
Ticket includes Activity Book worth £16.99 & Free Festival Lanyard!
Enjoy a fun-packed day of family festival fun including...
🦖BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure
🏖️ The Beach
🚂 Ride the Train
🧖🏼 Foam Party
🐷 Adorable Animals
🤪 Adventure Play
⛱️ Sand Pit Fun
🍔 Takeaway Food & Drink
🕺 Bubble 'n Bop Disco
🎠 Carousel,... Read more
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Summer Spectacular
Willows Activity Farm
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
9:30-5pm
Join us this Summer for a packed programme of summertime fun!
Come and get lost in our a-maze-ing Maize Maze but make sure you find your way out to enjoy our splash-tastic Puddle Play Park where you're guaranteed a splashing good time so don't forget a change of clothes and your towel.
Our daily programme includes adventure play, funfair rides, tractor ride, farmyard animals, indoor soft play - for one all-inclusive price.
Summer Multi Ticket 2024
Enjoy visit after visit this summer with the Willows Summer 2024 Multi Ticket.
The Summer 2024 Multi-Ticket is valid until 31st August 2024 and allows up to 10 visits in this period.
Our 'Ten Times the Fun' Multi-Tickets are available to purchase until 30th July 2024.... Read more
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Summer Magic Trail
Thorndon Countryside Park CM13 3RZ
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
Can you find the magical creatures hiding in Thorndon Country Park (CM13 3RZ), Weald Country Park (CM14 5QS) or Belhus Woods Country Park (RM15 4XJ) this summer?
Pick up* or download a FREE Summer Magic Trail sheet from Saturday 20 July until Sunday 1 September.
Find fairies, trolls, and maybe even unicorns, who live deep in the hidden corners of the Essex Country Parks. Count up your answers and send them in to enter our prize draw to WIN a goody bag and Explorer Pass (worth £85).
Discover the enchanted fairy doors to cast a magic spell, have fun with the selfie board and see what else you can spy with our Summer Spotters Guide.
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Gaia at Colchester Castle
Colchester Castle
Fri 19th July 2024 - Sun 15th September 2024
This summer, Colchester Castle is thrilled to welcome Gaia, a captivating six-metre diameter touring artwork that brings the Earth's beauty to an unprecedented scale. Developed in collaboration with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Bluedot, and the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres, Gaia is a mesmerizing installation that offers a unique and immersive perspective on our planet.
Crafted by the talented artist Luke Jerram, Gaia is adorned with intricate 120dpi NASA imagery, displaying the Earth's surface in remarkable detail. Visitors to the Castle will have the extraordinary opportunity to witness our planet floating in three dimensions, fostering a profound connection to the Earth.
Drawing inspiration from the Overview Effect, a transformative... Read more
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Wednesday 28th August
My Pet Pals Workshop
Pets at Home
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
2pm
**This event is running at the Romford Store &The Gallows Corner Store.
Our much loved My Pet Pals workshops will be returning for Summer in a Pets at Home store near you. Running from the 20th July until the 1st September, come and join in this fun workshop all about Syrian Hamsters! Learn all about how to care for a Syrian Hamster and design your own hamster home, while also getting involved in some crafts and colouring!
Our My Pet Pals workshops help to teach children how rewarding pets can be and how to care for them, making sure you and your children are all clued up on pet welfare and responsible pet ownership - you'll get a truly hands-on approach to pet care.
Kids will receive activity sheets, a My Pet Pals certificate, and there is a chance... Read more
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Summer Holiday Havoc
Museum of Power
Wed 28th August 2024 - Fri 30th August 2024
10.00am - 2.30pm
Bring your youngsters along to the Museum during the Summer Holidays and join in the fun of our activities - arts, crafts and 'under the sea' themed fun! All in our marquee in the courtyard and outside (weather permitting).
Astaria Model Village open & Trains running every Thursday only during the holidays.
Adults £7.00, Concessions £6.00, Children (5 to 15) £5.00 and Children under 5 £1
Crafty Cabin Open
FREE Family Fun Day
Queens Theatre Green
Wed 28th August 2024
12pm - 3pm
Bouncy Castles, Face Painting, Free Lunch, Stallholders representing housing services, Children's Activities & MORE!
Summer of Games
Rainham Hall National Trust
Wed 28th August 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
11am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 24 July to Sunday 1 September (closed Monday and Tuesday)
Rainham Hall Community Garden Summer of Games
Free to join the games. No need to book, drop in between 11am and 4.30pm Wednesday to Sunday. Café open on site. Additional ticket required for tours of Rainham Hall.
Rainham Hall Summer of Games takes you through the years from traditional archery and bowling to ribbon twirling and table tennis.
Great for individual play, with friends, or bring a group and see who wins a place on our winner's podium at the end of the day.
There's something for everyone to enjoy
Maldon Mega Fun Day
Maldon Promenade Park
Wed 28th August 2024
11am - 4pm
🎉 MALDON MEGA FUN DAY@ Maldon Promenade Park
SUMMER MEGA FUN FOR EVERYONE! 🌤️
📅WEDNESDAY 14th AUGUST
📅WEDNESDAY 21st AUGUST
📅WEDNESDAY 28th AUGUST
🕰️11am till 1pm
🕰️2pm till 4pm
SEN on Selected dates!
🤩Early bird special tickets just £6.99!
FAMILY FUN FOR EVERYONE!
🏁NEW FOR 2024!!!🏁
🏁GO KARTS!!!🏁
🏰 BOUNCY CASTLES
🍭 GAMES & COMPETITIONS!
😃 ACTIVITY UNITS
🌴 SLIDES
🎢 FUN RUNS
🥳 SEPARATE TODDLER ZONE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 4!
All included in your admission price.
PLUS!!!
🎉We have our incredible Children's Entertainer
🪄MAGIC, 🕺MINI DISCO, 🎁 GAMES & MORE!!!All included in... Read more
Inflatable Fun Day - Upminster Park
Upminster Park
Wed 28th August 2024
Ellis Leisure is back again! For another year of FUN for the children.
Ellis Leisure will yet again be hosting their Inflatable Fun Days for children of all ages (however aimed at children of ages 4-11 years old) with a dedicated section for toddler (recommend ages of 1-3 years old).
We will be providing a wide range of inflatables from 70ft assault courses, ginormous inflatable slides, large bouncy castles, large football dart board and a variety of inflatable games including our popular Rock and Roll Gladiator Duel for those feisty few! We will also have a separate area specifically for toddlers and those who are less confident and/or disabled. This area will contain smaller inflatables and a range of soft play.
Whilst we would love to have you... Read more
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NWD Miniature Railway - Midweek Standard Running Day
North Weald & District Miniature Railway
Wed 28th August 2024
12pm - 4:30pm
£2 per person
No Booking
Why not join us after school and meet friends at the railway
Soft Archery at Wat Tyler Country Park
Wat Tyler Country Park
Tue 27th August 2024 - Thu 29th August 2024
2:30pm
A great way to start archery. The arrows have suction cups.
£6.55 per child
30 minute activity
Ages 5+
Call 01268 205267 to book
Van Hage Summer Circus
Van Hage Garden Centre
Thu 22nd August 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
Roll up, Roll up! John Lawson's award-winning circus returns to Great Amwell Garden Centre, Van Hages this August holiday.
With an entirely human cast, featuring amazing new acts and exciting routines, this enthralling fun-filled show is a great family experience not to be missed.
The circus will be located in the Van Hage Great Amwell car park.
For more information, visit https://johnlawsonscircus.co.uk
Please Note: There will be some seats within the Tent that may be slightly obscured by the tent supporting poles. We advise arriving at least 15 minutes early wherever possible to get the best seats within the tent.
22nd August until 1st September 2024
Sessions at 11am, 1pm, 3pm
Tickets are £8.50... Read more
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Explorer Backpacks
Valence House
Tue 23rd July 2024 - Thu 5th September 2024
10am - 4pm
Explore Valence House Museum with our interactive backpacks, filled with fun, sensory, toy themed activities.
Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday, 10am-4pm. Please note the museum is closed between 12pm and 1pm.
Suitable for ages 3 and up. FREE. Drop in.
Hopefield's Summer of Fun
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary
Mon 22nd July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10am - 4pm
We're putting the fun into summer here at Hopefield and can't wait to welcome you all down for 6 weeks of school break adventure!
Join us for daily activities including inflatables, soft play bus, arts 'n' crafts, ethical animal encounters and so much more.
Max's Café will be open and serving up an array of tasty plant-based treats including jacket potatoes, sandwiches, baguettes, freshly baked items from Norwegian Bakers, as well as a range of hot and cold drinks.
But wait! There's more! Buy a ticket to explore our 53 acres and to say hello to our rescued residents and we'll give you a FREE return visit too! Double the fun for half the price!
So what are you waiting for? Book your tickets to our Summer of Fun TODAY! ... Read more
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Bubble 'n' Bop Children's Festival at Marsh Farm
Marsh Farm
Sun 21st July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10.00am - 5.00pm
Don't miss Marsh Farm's summer children's festival 'Bubble 'n Bop' it's bursting with bubbles and exploding with excitement.
There will be so much going on including our BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure to Explore, the much loved foam machine, our popular Splash Pool & Beach, our Train Ride, Fairground Rides & so much more!
Ticket includes Activity Book worth £16.99 & Free Festival Lanyard!
Enjoy a fun-packed day of family festival fun including...
🦖BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure
🏖️ The Beach
🚂 Ride the Train
🧖🏼 Foam Party
🐷 Adorable Animals
🤪 Adventure Play
⛱️ Sand Pit Fun
🍔 Takeaway Food & Drink
🕺 Bubble 'n Bop Disco
🎠 Carousel,... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Summer Spectacular
Willows Activity Farm
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
9:30-5pm
Join us this Summer for a packed programme of summertime fun!
Come and get lost in our a-maze-ing Maize Maze but make sure you find your way out to enjoy our splash-tastic Puddle Play Park where you're guaranteed a splashing good time so don't forget a change of clothes and your towel.
Our daily programme includes adventure play, funfair rides, tractor ride, farmyard animals, indoor soft play - for one all-inclusive price.
Summer Multi Ticket 2024
Enjoy visit after visit this summer with the Willows Summer 2024 Multi Ticket.
The Summer 2024 Multi-Ticket is valid until 31st August 2024 and allows up to 10 visits in this period.
Our 'Ten Times the Fun' Multi-Tickets are available to purchase until 30th July 2024.... Read more
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Summer Magic Trail
Thorndon Countryside Park CM13 3RZ
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
Can you find the magical creatures hiding in Thorndon Country Park (CM13 3RZ), Weald Country Park (CM14 5QS) or Belhus Woods Country Park (RM15 4XJ) this summer?
Pick up* or download a FREE Summer Magic Trail sheet from Saturday 20 July until Sunday 1 September.
Find fairies, trolls, and maybe even unicorns, who live deep in the hidden corners of the Essex Country Parks. Count up your answers and send them in to enter our prize draw to WIN a goody bag and Explorer Pass (worth £85).
Discover the enchanted fairy doors to cast a magic spell, have fun with the selfie board and see what else you can spy with our Summer Spotters Guide.
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Gaia at Colchester Castle
Colchester Castle
Fri 19th July 2024 - Sun 15th September 2024
This summer, Colchester Castle is thrilled to welcome Gaia, a captivating six-metre diameter touring artwork that brings the Earth's beauty to an unprecedented scale. Developed in collaboration with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Bluedot, and the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres, Gaia is a mesmerizing installation that offers a unique and immersive perspective on our planet.
Crafted by the talented artist Luke Jerram, Gaia is adorned with intricate 120dpi NASA imagery, displaying the Earth's surface in remarkable detail. Visitors to the Castle will have the extraordinary opportunity to witness our planet floating in three dimensions, fostering a profound connection to the Earth.
Drawing inspiration from the Overview Effect, a transformative... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Thursday 29th August
My Pet Pals Workshop
Pets at Home
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
2pm
**This event is running at the Romford Store &The Gallows Corner Store.
Our much loved My Pet Pals workshops will be returning for Summer in a Pets at Home store near you. Running from the 20th July until the 1st September, come and join in this fun workshop all about Syrian Hamsters! Learn all about how to care for a Syrian Hamster and design your own hamster home, while also getting involved in some crafts and colouring!
Our My Pet Pals workshops help to teach children how rewarding pets can be and how to care for them, making sure you and your children are all clued up on pet welfare and responsible pet ownership - you'll get a truly hands-on approach to pet care.
Kids will receive activity sheets, a My Pet Pals certificate, and there is a chance... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Orienteering at Wat Tyler Country Park
Wat Tyler Country Park
Thu 29th August 2024
11am
Use a compass app to solve trail questions. The answers are hidden in the park somewhere
£7.65 per child
1 hour activity
Ages 6+
Call 01268 205267 to book
Grange Farm Nature Tots Summer Special
Roding Valley Meadows Nature Reserve
Thu 29th August 2024
10am - 12pm
Come along to Grange Farm for an adventure full of fun in our wonderful woodland setting! Enjoy swinging in the hammock, crafts, digging in the mud kitchen, looking for minibeasts, and so much more! We will finish the session around the campfire (weather permitting - we will send an email of food suggestions for toasting after booking). Suitable for children aged 18 months - 5 years. Please come dressed for the weather as we will be outside for the whole session. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Events will be held at Chigwell Meadows, meeting instructions will be sent on booking. Toilets are available at the Grange Farm Centre. Suitable for children aged 18 month - 5 years.
Please come appropriately dressed for the weather as we will be outside for the... Read more
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Grange Farm Pond and Meadow Adventure (3+ years)
Roding Valley Meadows Nature Reserve
Thu 29th August 2024
1:30pm - 3pm
Join us as we can discover who calls our pond their home! How many creatures can you find and name across the session? Next, we will explore the buzzing meadow that is full of life during the summer in search of fascinating minibeasts! All equipment provided, including pond dipping nets, trays, sweep nets, and ID sheets.
Meeting instructions will be sent on booking. Suitable for children aged 3+. Please come appropriately dressed for the weather as we will be outside for the whole session, no matter what the weather! Advance booking is essential. Children must always be accompanied by an adult. Toilets available at Grange Farm Centre.
£7.73 per child (price includes booking fee & VAT)
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Summer Holiday Havoc
Museum of Power
Wed 28th August 2024 - Fri 30th August 2024
10.00am - 2.30pm
Bring your youngsters along to the Museum during the Summer Holidays and join in the fun of our activities - arts, crafts and 'under the sea' themed fun! All in our marquee in the courtyard and outside (weather permitting).
Astaria Model Village open & Trains running every Thursday only during the holidays.
Adults £7.00, Concessions £6.00, Children (5 to 15) £5.00 and Children under 5 £1
Crafty Cabin Open
Summer of Games
Rainham Hall National Trust
Wed 28th August 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
11am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 24 July to Sunday 1 September (closed Monday and Tuesday)
Rainham Hall Community Garden Summer of Games
Free to join the games. No need to book, drop in between 11am and 4.30pm Wednesday to Sunday. Café open on site. Additional ticket required for tours of Rainham Hall.
Rainham Hall Summer of Games takes you through the years from traditional archery and bowling to ribbon twirling and table tennis.
Great for individual play, with friends, or bring a group and see who wins a place on our winner's podium at the end of the day.
There's something for everyone to enjoy
Soft Archery at Wat Tyler Country Park
Wat Tyler Country Park
Tue 27th August 2024 - Thu 29th August 2024
2:30pm
A great way to start archery. The arrows have suction cups.
£6.55 per child
30 minute activity
Ages 5+
Call 01268 205267 to book
Van Hage Summer Circus
Van Hage Garden Centre
Thu 22nd August 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
Roll up, Roll up! John Lawson's award-winning circus returns to Great Amwell Garden Centre, Van Hages this August holiday.
With an entirely human cast, featuring amazing new acts and exciting routines, this enthralling fun-filled show is a great family experience not to be missed.
The circus will be located in the Van Hage Great Amwell car park.
For more information, visit https://johnlawsonscircus.co.uk
Please Note: There will be some seats within the Tent that may be slightly obscured by the tent supporting poles. We advise arriving at least 15 minutes early wherever possible to get the best seats within the tent.
22nd August until 1st September 2024
Sessions at 11am, 1pm, 3pm
Tickets are £8.50... Read more
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Explorer Backpacks
Valence House
Tue 23rd July 2024 - Thu 5th September 2024
10am - 4pm
Explore Valence House Museum with our interactive backpacks, filled with fun, sensory, toy themed activities.
Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday, 10am-4pm. Please note the museum is closed between 12pm and 1pm.
Suitable for ages 3 and up. FREE. Drop in.
Hopefield's Summer of Fun
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary
Mon 22nd July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10am - 4pm
We're putting the fun into summer here at Hopefield and can't wait to welcome you all down for 6 weeks of school break adventure!
Join us for daily activities including inflatables, soft play bus, arts 'n' crafts, ethical animal encounters and so much more.
Max's Café will be open and serving up an array of tasty plant-based treats including jacket potatoes, sandwiches, baguettes, freshly baked items from Norwegian Bakers, as well as a range of hot and cold drinks.
But wait! There's more! Buy a ticket to explore our 53 acres and to say hello to our rescued residents and we'll give you a FREE return visit too! Double the fun for half the price!
So what are you waiting for? Book your tickets to our Summer of Fun TODAY! ... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Bubble 'n' Bop Children's Festival at Marsh Farm
Marsh Farm
Sun 21st July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10.00am - 5.00pm
Don't miss Marsh Farm's summer children's festival 'Bubble 'n Bop' it's bursting with bubbles and exploding with excitement.
There will be so much going on including our BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure to Explore, the much loved foam machine, our popular Splash Pool & Beach, our Train Ride, Fairground Rides & so much more!
Ticket includes Activity Book worth £16.99 & Free Festival Lanyard!
Enjoy a fun-packed day of family festival fun including...
🦖BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure
🏖️ The Beach
🚂 Ride the Train
🧖🏼 Foam Party
🐷 Adorable Animals
🤪 Adventure Play
⛱️ Sand Pit Fun
🍔 Takeaway Food & Drink
🕺 Bubble 'n Bop Disco
🎠 Carousel,... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Summer Spectacular
Willows Activity Farm
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
9:30-5pm
Join us this Summer for a packed programme of summertime fun!
Come and get lost in our a-maze-ing Maize Maze but make sure you find your way out to enjoy our splash-tastic Puddle Play Park where you're guaranteed a splashing good time so don't forget a change of clothes and your towel.
Our daily programme includes adventure play, funfair rides, tractor ride, farmyard animals, indoor soft play - for one all-inclusive price.
Summer Multi Ticket 2024
Enjoy visit after visit this summer with the Willows Summer 2024 Multi Ticket.
The Summer 2024 Multi-Ticket is valid until 31st August 2024 and allows up to 10 visits in this period.
Our 'Ten Times the Fun' Multi-Tickets are available to purchase until 30th July 2024.... Read more
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Summer Magic Trail
Thorndon Countryside Park CM13 3RZ
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
Can you find the magical creatures hiding in Thorndon Country Park (CM13 3RZ), Weald Country Park (CM14 5QS) or Belhus Woods Country Park (RM15 4XJ) this summer?
Pick up* or download a FREE Summer Magic Trail sheet from Saturday 20 July until Sunday 1 September.
Find fairies, trolls, and maybe even unicorns, who live deep in the hidden corners of the Essex Country Parks. Count up your answers and send them in to enter our prize draw to WIN a goody bag and Explorer Pass (worth £85).
Discover the enchanted fairy doors to cast a magic spell, have fun with the selfie board and see what else you can spy with our Summer Spotters Guide.
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Gaia at Colchester Castle
Colchester Castle
Fri 19th July 2024 - Sun 15th September 2024
This summer, Colchester Castle is thrilled to welcome Gaia, a captivating six-metre diameter touring artwork that brings the Earth's beauty to an unprecedented scale. Developed in collaboration with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Bluedot, and the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres, Gaia is a mesmerizing installation that offers a unique and immersive perspective on our planet.
Crafted by the talented artist Luke Jerram, Gaia is adorned with intricate 120dpi NASA imagery, displaying the Earth's surface in remarkable detail. Visitors to the Castle will have the extraordinary opportunity to witness our planet floating in three dimensions, fostering a profound connection to the Earth.
Drawing inspiration from the Overview Effect, a transformative... Read more
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Friday 30th August
Bouncy Fundays at Cottons Park
Cottons Park (Carpark)
Fri 30th August 2024
11am - 4pm
Join Us Every Friday Throughout the Summer Holidays
From 11am till 4pm
At Cottons Park,Romford,RM7 9BT.
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My Pet Pals Workshop
Pets at Home
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
2pm
**This event is running at the Romford Store &The Gallows Corner Store.
Our much loved My Pet Pals workshops will be returning for Summer in a Pets at Home store near you. Running from the 20th July until the 1st September, come and join in this fun workshop all about Syrian Hamsters! Learn all about how to care for a Syrian Hamster and design your own hamster home, while also getting involved in some crafts and colouring!
Our My Pet Pals workshops help to teach children how rewarding pets can be and how to care for them, making sure you and your children are all clued up on pet welfare and responsible pet ownership - you'll get a truly hands-on approach to pet care.
Kids will receive activity sheets, a My Pet Pals certificate, and there is a chance... Read more
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Summer Holiday Havoc
Museum of Power
Wed 28th August 2024 - Fri 30th August 2024
10.00am - 2.30pm
Bring your youngsters along to the Museum during the Summer Holidays and join in the fun of our activities - arts, crafts and 'under the sea' themed fun! All in our marquee in the courtyard and outside (weather permitting).
Astaria Model Village open & Trains running every Thursday only during the holidays.
Adults £7.00, Concessions £6.00, Children (5 to 15) £5.00 and Children under 5 £1
Crafty Cabin Open
Summer of Games
Rainham Hall National Trust
Wed 28th August 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
11am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 24 July to Sunday 1 September (closed Monday and Tuesday)
Rainham Hall Community Garden Summer of Games
Free to join the games. No need to book, drop in between 11am and 4.30pm Wednesday to Sunday. Café open on site. Additional ticket required for tours of Rainham Hall.
Rainham Hall Summer of Games takes you through the years from traditional archery and bowling to ribbon twirling and table tennis.
Great for individual play, with friends, or bring a group and see who wins a place on our winner's podium at the end of the day.
There's something for everyone to enjoy
Van Hage Summer Circus
Van Hage Garden Centre
Thu 22nd August 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
Roll up, Roll up! John Lawson's award-winning circus returns to Great Amwell Garden Centre, Van Hages this August holiday.
With an entirely human cast, featuring amazing new acts and exciting routines, this enthralling fun-filled show is a great family experience not to be missed.
The circus will be located in the Van Hage Great Amwell car park.
For more information, visit https://johnlawsonscircus.co.uk
Please Note: There will be some seats within the Tent that may be slightly obscured by the tent supporting poles. We advise arriving at least 15 minutes early wherever possible to get the best seats within the tent.
22nd August until 1st September 2024
Sessions at 11am, 1pm, 3pm
Tickets are £8.50... Read more
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Explorer Backpacks
Valence House
Tue 23rd July 2024 - Thu 5th September 2024
10am - 4pm
Explore Valence House Museum with our interactive backpacks, filled with fun, sensory, toy themed activities.
Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday, 10am-4pm. Please note the museum is closed between 12pm and 1pm.
Suitable for ages 3 and up. FREE. Drop in.
Hopefield's Summer of Fun
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary
Mon 22nd July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10am - 4pm
We're putting the fun into summer here at Hopefield and can't wait to welcome you all down for 6 weeks of school break adventure!
Join us for daily activities including inflatables, soft play bus, arts 'n' crafts, ethical animal encounters and so much more.
Max's Café will be open and serving up an array of tasty plant-based treats including jacket potatoes, sandwiches, baguettes, freshly baked items from Norwegian Bakers, as well as a range of hot and cold drinks.
But wait! There's more! Buy a ticket to explore our 53 acres and to say hello to our rescued residents and we'll give you a FREE return visit too! Double the fun for half the price!
So what are you waiting for? Book your tickets to our Summer of Fun TODAY! ... Read more
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Bubble 'n' Bop Children's Festival at Marsh Farm
Marsh Farm
Sun 21st July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10.00am - 5.00pm
Don't miss Marsh Farm's summer children's festival 'Bubble 'n Bop' it's bursting with bubbles and exploding with excitement.
There will be so much going on including our BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure to Explore, the much loved foam machine, our popular Splash Pool & Beach, our Train Ride, Fairground Rides & so much more!
Ticket includes Activity Book worth £16.99 & Free Festival Lanyard!
Enjoy a fun-packed day of family festival fun including...
🦖BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure
🏖️ The Beach
🚂 Ride the Train
🧖🏼 Foam Party
🐷 Adorable Animals
🤪 Adventure Play
⛱️ Sand Pit Fun
🍔 Takeaway Food & Drink
🕺 Bubble 'n Bop Disco
🎠 Carousel,... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Summer Spectacular
Willows Activity Farm
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
9:30-5pm
Join us this Summer for a packed programme of summertime fun!
Come and get lost in our a-maze-ing Maize Maze but make sure you find your way out to enjoy our splash-tastic Puddle Play Park where you're guaranteed a splashing good time so don't forget a change of clothes and your towel.
Our daily programme includes adventure play, funfair rides, tractor ride, farmyard animals, indoor soft play - for one all-inclusive price.
Summer Multi Ticket 2024
Enjoy visit after visit this summer with the Willows Summer 2024 Multi Ticket.
The Summer 2024 Multi-Ticket is valid until 31st August 2024 and allows up to 10 visits in this period.
Our 'Ten Times the Fun' Multi-Tickets are available to purchase until 30th July 2024.... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Summer Magic Trail
Thorndon Countryside Park CM13 3RZ
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
Can you find the magical creatures hiding in Thorndon Country Park (CM13 3RZ), Weald Country Park (CM14 5QS) or Belhus Woods Country Park (RM15 4XJ) this summer?
Pick up* or download a FREE Summer Magic Trail sheet from Saturday 20 July until Sunday 1 September.
Find fairies, trolls, and maybe even unicorns, who live deep in the hidden corners of the Essex Country Parks. Count up your answers and send them in to enter our prize draw to WIN a goody bag and Explorer Pass (worth £85).
Discover the enchanted fairy doors to cast a magic spell, have fun with the selfie board and see what else you can spy with our Summer Spotters Guide.
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Gaia at Colchester Castle
Colchester Castle
Fri 19th July 2024 - Sun 15th September 2024
This summer, Colchester Castle is thrilled to welcome Gaia, a captivating six-metre diameter touring artwork that brings the Earth's beauty to an unprecedented scale. Developed in collaboration with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Bluedot, and the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres, Gaia is a mesmerizing installation that offers a unique and immersive perspective on our planet.
Crafted by the talented artist Luke Jerram, Gaia is adorned with intricate 120dpi NASA imagery, displaying the Earth's surface in remarkable detail. Visitors to the Castle will have the extraordinary opportunity to witness our planet floating in three dimensions, fostering a profound connection to the Earth.
Drawing inspiration from the Overview Effect, a transformative... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Saturday 31st August
Kids' Friendship Bracelets Workshop
Hobbycraft Romford
Sat 31st August 2024
various
Whether getting ready for a big concert or gifting to friends, friendship bracelets are the trend of the moment! Make every design completely personal and discover simple, fun techniques for different ways to bead.
This is a great way to encourage their creative flair, with an expert Hobbycraft colleague on hand to guide them through each step. They'll have everything they need to make two bracelets in the session, one with letter beads and one with coloured beads.
This workshop is designed to encourage children to get making and it's sure to inspire them for even more friendship bracelet making fun.
By the end of the workshop, their bracelets will be ready to wear!
Workshop suitable for ages 3+ years. All kids' craft workshops... Read more
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My Pet Pals Workshop
Pets at Home
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
2pm
**This event is running at the Romford Store &The Gallows Corner Store.
Our much loved My Pet Pals workshops will be returning for Summer in a Pets at Home store near you. Running from the 20th July until the 1st September, come and join in this fun workshop all about Syrian Hamsters! Learn all about how to care for a Syrian Hamster and design your own hamster home, while also getting involved in some crafts and colouring!
Our My Pet Pals workshops help to teach children how rewarding pets can be and how to care for them, making sure you and your children are all clued up on pet welfare and responsible pet ownership - you'll get a truly hands-on approach to pet care.
Kids will receive activity sheets, a My Pet Pals certificate, and there is a chance... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Summer of Games
Rainham Hall National Trust
Wed 28th August 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
11am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 24 July to Sunday 1 September (closed Monday and Tuesday)
Rainham Hall Community Garden Summer of Games
Free to join the games. No need to book, drop in between 11am and 4.30pm Wednesday to Sunday. Café open on site. Additional ticket required for tours of Rainham Hall.
Rainham Hall Summer of Games takes you through the years from traditional archery and bowling to ribbon twirling and table tennis.
Great for individual play, with friends, or bring a group and see who wins a place on our winner's podium at the end of the day.
There's something for everyone to enjoy
Van Hage Summer Circus
Van Hage Garden Centre
Thu 22nd August 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
Roll up, Roll up! John Lawson's award-winning circus returns to Great Amwell Garden Centre, Van Hages this August holiday.
With an entirely human cast, featuring amazing new acts and exciting routines, this enthralling fun-filled show is a great family experience not to be missed.
The circus will be located in the Van Hage Great Amwell car park.
For more information, visit https://johnlawsonscircus.co.uk
Please Note: There will be some seats within the Tent that may be slightly obscured by the tent supporting poles. We advise arriving at least 15 minutes early wherever possible to get the best seats within the tent.
22nd August until 1st September 2024
Sessions at 11am, 1pm, 3pm
Tickets are £8.50... Read more
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Explorer Backpacks
Valence House
Tue 23rd July 2024 - Thu 5th September 2024
10am - 4pm
Explore Valence House Museum with our interactive backpacks, filled with fun, sensory, toy themed activities.
Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday, 10am-4pm. Please note the museum is closed between 12pm and 1pm.
Suitable for ages 3 and up. FREE. Drop in.
Hopefield's Summer of Fun
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary
Mon 22nd July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10am - 4pm
We're putting the fun into summer here at Hopefield and can't wait to welcome you all down for 6 weeks of school break adventure!
Join us for daily activities including inflatables, soft play bus, arts 'n' crafts, ethical animal encounters and so much more.
Max's Café will be open and serving up an array of tasty plant-based treats including jacket potatoes, sandwiches, baguettes, freshly baked items from Norwegian Bakers, as well as a range of hot and cold drinks.
But wait! There's more! Buy a ticket to explore our 53 acres and to say hello to our rescued residents and we'll give you a FREE return visit too! Double the fun for half the price!
So what are you waiting for? Book your tickets to our Summer of Fun TODAY! ... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Bubble 'n' Bop Children's Festival at Marsh Farm
Marsh Farm
Sun 21st July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10.00am - 5.00pm
Don't miss Marsh Farm's summer children's festival 'Bubble 'n Bop' it's bursting with bubbles and exploding with excitement.
There will be so much going on including our BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure to Explore, the much loved foam machine, our popular Splash Pool & Beach, our Train Ride, Fairground Rides & so much more!
Ticket includes Activity Book worth £16.99 & Free Festival Lanyard!
Enjoy a fun-packed day of family festival fun including...
🦖BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure
🏖️ The Beach
🚂 Ride the Train
🧖🏼 Foam Party
🐷 Adorable Animals
🤪 Adventure Play
⛱️ Sand Pit Fun
🍔 Takeaway Food & Drink
🕺 Bubble 'n Bop Disco
🎠 Carousel,... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Summer Spectacular
Willows Activity Farm
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
9:30-5pm
Join us this Summer for a packed programme of summertime fun!
Come and get lost in our a-maze-ing Maize Maze but make sure you find your way out to enjoy our splash-tastic Puddle Play Park where you're guaranteed a splashing good time so don't forget a change of clothes and your towel.
Our daily programme includes adventure play, funfair rides, tractor ride, farmyard animals, indoor soft play - for one all-inclusive price.
Summer Multi Ticket 2024
Enjoy visit after visit this summer with the Willows Summer 2024 Multi Ticket.
The Summer 2024 Multi-Ticket is valid until 31st August 2024 and allows up to 10 visits in this period.
Our 'Ten Times the Fun' Multi-Tickets are available to purchase until 30th July 2024.... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Summer Magic Trail
Thorndon Countryside Park CM13 3RZ
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
Can you find the magical creatures hiding in Thorndon Country Park (CM13 3RZ), Weald Country Park (CM14 5QS) or Belhus Woods Country Park (RM15 4XJ) this summer?
Pick up* or download a FREE Summer Magic Trail sheet from Saturday 20 July until Sunday 1 September.
Find fairies, trolls, and maybe even unicorns, who live deep in the hidden corners of the Essex Country Parks. Count up your answers and send them in to enter our prize draw to WIN a goody bag and Explorer Pass (worth £85).
Discover the enchanted fairy doors to cast a magic spell, have fun with the selfie board and see what else you can spy with our Summer Spotters Guide.
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Gaia at Colchester Castle
Colchester Castle
Fri 19th July 2024 - Sun 15th September 2024
This summer, Colchester Castle is thrilled to welcome Gaia, a captivating six-metre diameter touring artwork that brings the Earth's beauty to an unprecedented scale. Developed in collaboration with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Bluedot, and the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres, Gaia is a mesmerizing installation that offers a unique and immersive perspective on our planet.
Crafted by the talented artist Luke Jerram, Gaia is adorned with intricate 120dpi NASA imagery, displaying the Earth's surface in remarkable detail. Visitors to the Castle will have the extraordinary opportunity to witness our planet floating in three dimensions, fostering a profound connection to the Earth.
Drawing inspiration from the Overview Effect, a transformative... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Sunday 1st September
My Pet Pals Workshop
Pets at Home
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
2pm
**This event is running at the Romford Store &The Gallows Corner Store.
Our much loved My Pet Pals workshops will be returning for Summer in a Pets at Home store near you. Running from the 20th July until the 1st September, come and join in this fun workshop all about Syrian Hamsters! Learn all about how to care for a Syrian Hamster and design your own hamster home, while also getting involved in some crafts and colouring!
Our My Pet Pals workshops help to teach children how rewarding pets can be and how to care for them, making sure you and your children are all clued up on pet welfare and responsible pet ownership - you'll get a truly hands-on approach to pet care.
Kids will receive activity sheets, a My Pet Pals certificate, and there is a chance... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Model Railway Open Day
IWEMRC
Sun 1st September 2024
10:30 - 4
This is a perfect day out for the family, featuring free entry, a garden area, trains of all sizes, including steam trains that you can have a ride behind for a small charge. Based next to Chadwell Heath Station we are easy to get to and a friendly bunch. Whether you're looking for a day out with the kids that won't break the bank, or are looking to get involved in the hobby, why not pop down and join us for an hour or two?
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Summer of Games
Rainham Hall National Trust
Wed 28th August 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
11am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 24 July to Sunday 1 September (closed Monday and Tuesday)
Rainham Hall Community Garden Summer of Games
Free to join the games. No need to book, drop in between 11am and 4.30pm Wednesday to Sunday. Café open on site. Additional ticket required for tours of Rainham Hall.
Rainham Hall Summer of Games takes you through the years from traditional archery and bowling to ribbon twirling and table tennis.
Great for individual play, with friends, or bring a group and see who wins a place on our winner's podium at the end of the day.
There's something for everyone to enjoy
Van Hage Summer Circus
Van Hage Garden Centre
Thu 22nd August 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
Roll up, Roll up! John Lawson's award-winning circus returns to Great Amwell Garden Centre, Van Hages this August holiday.
With an entirely human cast, featuring amazing new acts and exciting routines, this enthralling fun-filled show is a great family experience not to be missed.
The circus will be located in the Van Hage Great Amwell car park.
For more information, visit https://johnlawsonscircus.co.uk
Please Note: There will be some seats within the Tent that may be slightly obscured by the tent supporting poles. We advise arriving at least 15 minutes early wherever possible to get the best seats within the tent.
22nd August until 1st September 2024
Sessions at 11am, 1pm, 3pm
Tickets are £8.50... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Explorer Backpacks
Valence House
Tue 23rd July 2024 - Thu 5th September 2024
10am - 4pm
Explore Valence House Museum with our interactive backpacks, filled with fun, sensory, toy themed activities.
Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday, 10am-4pm. Please note the museum is closed between 12pm and 1pm.
Suitable for ages 3 and up. FREE. Drop in.
Hopefield's Summer of Fun
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary
Mon 22nd July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10am - 4pm
We're putting the fun into summer here at Hopefield and can't wait to welcome you all down for 6 weeks of school break adventure!
Join us for daily activities including inflatables, soft play bus, arts 'n' crafts, ethical animal encounters and so much more.
Max's Café will be open and serving up an array of tasty plant-based treats including jacket potatoes, sandwiches, baguettes, freshly baked items from Norwegian Bakers, as well as a range of hot and cold drinks.
But wait! There's more! Buy a ticket to explore our 53 acres and to say hello to our rescued residents and we'll give you a FREE return visit too! Double the fun for half the price!
So what are you waiting for? Book your tickets to our Summer of Fun TODAY! ... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Bubble 'n' Bop Children's Festival at Marsh Farm
Marsh Farm
Sun 21st July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
10.00am - 5.00pm
Don't miss Marsh Farm's summer children's festival 'Bubble 'n Bop' it's bursting with bubbles and exploding with excitement.
There will be so much going on including our BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure to Explore, the much loved foam machine, our popular Splash Pool & Beach, our Train Ride, Fairground Rides & so much more!
Ticket includes Activity Book worth £16.99 & Free Festival Lanyard!
Enjoy a fun-packed day of family festival fun including...
🦖BRAND NEW Dinosaur Adventure
🏖️ The Beach
🚂 Ride the Train
🧖🏼 Foam Party
🐷 Adorable Animals
🤪 Adventure Play
⛱️ Sand Pit Fun
🍔 Takeaway Food & Drink
🕺 Bubble 'n Bop Disco
🎠 Carousel,... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Summer Spectacular
Willows Activity Farm
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
9:30-5pm
Join us this Summer for a packed programme of summertime fun!
Come and get lost in our a-maze-ing Maize Maze but make sure you find your way out to enjoy our splash-tastic Puddle Play Park where you're guaranteed a splashing good time so don't forget a change of clothes and your towel.
Our daily programme includes adventure play, funfair rides, tractor ride, farmyard animals, indoor soft play - for one all-inclusive price.
Summer Multi Ticket 2024
Enjoy visit after visit this summer with the Willows Summer 2024 Multi Ticket.
The Summer 2024 Multi-Ticket is valid until 31st August 2024 and allows up to 10 visits in this period.
Our 'Ten Times the Fun' Multi-Tickets are available to purchase until 30th July 2024.... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Summer Magic Trail
Thorndon Countryside Park CM13 3RZ
Sat 20th July 2024 - Sun 1st September 2024
Can you find the magical creatures hiding in Thorndon Country Park (CM13 3RZ), Weald Country Park (CM14 5QS) or Belhus Woods Country Park (RM15 4XJ) this summer?
Pick up* or download a FREE Summer Magic Trail sheet from Saturday 20 July until Sunday 1 September.
Find fairies, trolls, and maybe even unicorns, who live deep in the hidden corners of the Essex Country Parks. Count up your answers and send them in to enter our prize draw to WIN a goody bag and Explorer Pass (worth £85).
Discover the enchanted fairy doors to cast a magic spell, have fun with the selfie board and see what else you can spy with our Summer Spotters Guide.
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Gaia at Colchester Castle
Colchester Castle
Fri 19th July 2024 - Sun 15th September 2024
This summer, Colchester Castle is thrilled to welcome Gaia, a captivating six-metre diameter touring artwork that brings the Earth's beauty to an unprecedented scale. Developed in collaboration with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Bluedot, and the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres, Gaia is a mesmerizing installation that offers a unique and immersive perspective on our planet.
Crafted by the talented artist Luke Jerram, Gaia is adorned with intricate 120dpi NASA imagery, displaying the Earth's surface in remarkable detail. Visitors to the Castle will have the extraordinary opportunity to witness our planet floating in three dimensions, fostering a profound connection to the Earth.
Drawing inspiration from the Overview Effect, a transformative... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Monday 2nd September
Explorer Backpacks
Valence House
Tue 23rd July 2024 - Thu 5th September 2024
10am - 4pm
Explore Valence House Museum with our interactive backpacks, filled with fun, sensory, toy themed activities.
Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday, 10am-4pm. Please note the museum is closed between 12pm and 1pm.
Suitable for ages 3 and up. FREE. Drop in.
Gaia at Colchester Castle
Colchester Castle
Fri 19th July 2024 - Sun 15th September 2024
This summer, Colchester Castle is thrilled to welcome Gaia, a captivating six-metre diameter touring artwork that brings the Earth's beauty to an unprecedented scale. Developed in collaboration with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Bluedot, and the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres, Gaia is a mesmerizing installation that offers a unique and immersive perspective on our planet.
Crafted by the talented artist Luke Jerram, Gaia is adorned with intricate 120dpi NASA imagery, displaying the Earth's surface in remarkable detail. Visitors to the Castle will have the extraordinary opportunity to witness our planet floating in three dimensions, fostering a profound connection to the Earth.
Drawing inspiration from the Overview Effect, a transformative... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Tuesday 3rd September
Woodland Adventure Days at Audley End Miniature Railway
Audley End Miniature Railway
Tue 3rd September 2024 - Sun 6th October 2024
various
Our Woodland Adventure Days run throughout the year, whenever we don't have an event on. They are a relaxed off-peak, great-value day out. A lovely day out for parents and grandparents to take the little ones somewhere for a few hours, while the bigger ones are at school.
Included in your ticket:
*A train ride
*You can visit our fairy & elves in their woodland homes, and marvel at the world around us in the sensory nature corner.
*Little ones can let off steam at our adventure playground.
Our woodland cafe has hot and cold food available, and let us know if you have a food allergy or intolerance, and we will be able to help.
Here are the dates for when you can come along to a Woodland Adventure Day:
... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Explorer Backpacks
Valence House
Tue 23rd July 2024 - Thu 5th September 2024
10am - 4pm
Explore Valence House Museum with our interactive backpacks, filled with fun, sensory, toy themed activities.
Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday, 10am-4pm. Please note the museum is closed between 12pm and 1pm.
Suitable for ages 3 and up. FREE. Drop in.
Gaia at Colchester Castle
Colchester Castle
Fri 19th July 2024 - Sun 15th September 2024
This summer, Colchester Castle is thrilled to welcome Gaia, a captivating six-metre diameter touring artwork that brings the Earth's beauty to an unprecedented scale. Developed in collaboration with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Bluedot, and the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres, Gaia is a mesmerizing installation that offers a unique and immersive perspective on our planet.
Crafted by the talented artist Luke Jerram, Gaia is adorned with intricate 120dpi NASA imagery, displaying the Earth's surface in remarkable detail. Visitors to the Castle will have the extraordinary opportunity to witness our planet floating in three dimensions, fostering a profound connection to the Earth.
Drawing inspiration from the Overview Effect, a transformative... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Wednesday 4th September
Woodland Adventure Days at Audley End Miniature Railway
Audley End Miniature Railway
Tue 3rd September 2024 - Sun 6th October 2024
various
Our Woodland Adventure Days run throughout the year, whenever we don't have an event on. They are a relaxed off-peak, great-value day out. A lovely day out for parents and grandparents to take the little ones somewhere for a few hours, while the bigger ones are at school.
Included in your ticket:
*A train ride
*You can visit our fairy & elves in their woodland homes, and marvel at the world around us in the sensory nature corner.
*Little ones can let off steam at our adventure playground.
Our woodland cafe has hot and cold food available, and let us know if you have a food allergy or intolerance, and we will be able to help.
Here are the dates for when you can come along to a Woodland Adventure Day:
... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Explorer Backpacks
Valence House
Tue 23rd July 2024 - Thu 5th September 2024
10am - 4pm
Explore Valence House Museum with our interactive backpacks, filled with fun, sensory, toy themed activities.
Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday, 10am-4pm. Please note the museum is closed between 12pm and 1pm.
Suitable for ages 3 and up. FREE. Drop in.
Gaia at Colchester Castle
Colchester Castle
Fri 19th July 2024 - Sun 15th September 2024
This summer, Colchester Castle is thrilled to welcome Gaia, a captivating six-metre diameter touring artwork that brings the Earth's beauty to an unprecedented scale. Developed in collaboration with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Bluedot, and the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres, Gaia is a mesmerizing installation that offers a unique and immersive perspective on our planet.
Crafted by the talented artist Luke Jerram, Gaia is adorned with intricate 120dpi NASA imagery, displaying the Earth's surface in remarkable detail. Visitors to the Castle will have the extraordinary opportunity to witness our planet floating in three dimensions, fostering a profound connection to the Earth.
Drawing inspiration from the Overview Effect, a transformative... Read more
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Thursday 5th September
Woodland Adventure Days at Audley End Miniature Railway
Audley End Miniature Railway
Tue 3rd September 2024 - Sun 6th October 2024
various
Our Woodland Adventure Days run throughout the year, whenever we don't have an event on. They are a relaxed off-peak, great-value day out. A lovely day out for parents and grandparents to take the little ones somewhere for a few hours, while the bigger ones are at school.
Included in your ticket:
*A train ride
*You can visit our fairy & elves in their woodland homes, and marvel at the world around us in the sensory nature corner.
*Little ones can let off steam at our adventure playground.
Our woodland cafe has hot and cold food available, and let us know if you have a food allergy or intolerance, and we will be able to help.
Here are the dates for when you can come along to a Woodland Adventure Day:
... Read more
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Explorer Backpacks
Valence House
Tue 23rd July 2024 - Thu 5th September 2024
10am - 4pm
Explore Valence House Museum with our interactive backpacks, filled with fun, sensory, toy themed activities.
Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday, 10am-4pm. Please note the museum is closed between 12pm and 1pm.
Suitable for ages 3 and up. FREE. Drop in.
Gaia at Colchester Castle
Colchester Castle
Fri 19th July 2024 - Sun 15th September 2024
This summer, Colchester Castle is thrilled to welcome Gaia, a captivating six-metre diameter touring artwork that brings the Earth's beauty to an unprecedented scale. Developed in collaboration with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Bluedot, and the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres, Gaia is a mesmerizing installation that offers a unique and immersive perspective on our planet.
Crafted by the talented artist Luke Jerram, Gaia is adorned with intricate 120dpi NASA imagery, displaying the Earth's surface in remarkable detail. Visitors to the Castle will have the extraordinary opportunity to witness our planet floating in three dimensions, fostering a profound connection to the Earth.
Drawing inspiration from the Overview Effect, a transformative... Read more
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Friday 6th September
Neon Night at Oxygen Romford
Oxygen Romford
Fri 6th September 2024
6pm - 8pm
Join us for an illuminating SILENT DISCO filled with jumping, games, dancing and of course... BIG TIME FUN from 6.00pm - 8.00pm.
Neon Nights tickets include two hours of jumping, a yummy hotdog, unlimited squash and glow sticks to take home.
Put on your most colourful clothing and jumping socks, and head to your local trampoline park for a fun-filled evening with neon and a silent disco.
Look out for special themed nights too, sign up to our newsletter to be kept informed of events and offers.
Book your tickets in advance to guarantee the perfect Friday night activity for jumpers age 5 and over.
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Woodland Adventure Days at Audley End Miniature Railway
Audley End Miniature Railway
Tue 3rd September 2024 - Sun 6th October 2024
various
Our Woodland Adventure Days run throughout the year, whenever we don't have an event on. They are a relaxed off-peak, great-value day out. A lovely day out for parents and grandparents to take the little ones somewhere for a few hours, while the bigger ones are at school.
Included in your ticket:
*A train ride
*You can visit our fairy & elves in their woodland homes, and marvel at the world around us in the sensory nature corner.
*Little ones can let off steam at our adventure playground.
Our woodland cafe has hot and cold food available, and let us know if you have a food allergy or intolerance, and we will be able to help.
Here are the dates for when you can come along to a Woodland Adventure Day:
... Read more
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Gaia at Colchester Castle
Colchester Castle
Fri 19th July 2024 - Sun 15th September 2024
This summer, Colchester Castle is thrilled to welcome Gaia, a captivating six-metre diameter touring artwork that brings the Earth's beauty to an unprecedented scale. Developed in collaboration with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Bluedot, and the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres, Gaia is a mesmerizing installation that offers a unique and immersive perspective on our planet.
Crafted by the talented artist Luke Jerram, Gaia is adorned with intricate 120dpi NASA imagery, displaying the Earth's surface in remarkable detail. Visitors to the Castle will have the extraordinary opportunity to witness our planet floating in three dimensions, fostering a profound connection to the Earth.
Drawing inspiration from the Overview Effect, a transformative... Read more
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Saturday 7th September
Garg's animal encounters
Cammas Hall Farm
Sat 7th September 2024
10.00am and 11.15am
Garg's Animal Encounters gives you the chance to get up close and personal with some fascinating animals. The encounter is full of lots of information about the animals as well as amazing facts, with lots of fun and laughter along the way.
This is suitable for children aged 4 years and above and for every paying child you get one free accompanying adult place. Additional adults must purchase a ticket.
Our animal encounter dates and times are:
Wednesday 3rd April at 1:30pm and 2:45pm
Saturday 13th April at 1:30pm and 2:45pm
Sunday 12th May at 1:30pm and 2:45pm
Friday 31st May at 10am and 11:15am
Saturday 29th June at 10am and 11:15am
Wednesday 24th July at 10am and 11:15am
Tuesday 27th August at... Read more
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Woodland Adventure Days at Audley End Miniature Railway
Audley End Miniature Railway
Tue 3rd September 2024 - Sun 6th October 2024
various
Our Woodland Adventure Days run throughout the year, whenever we don't have an event on. They are a relaxed off-peak, great-value day out. A lovely day out for parents and grandparents to take the little ones somewhere for a few hours, while the bigger ones are at school.
Included in your ticket:
*A train ride
*You can visit our fairy & elves in their woodland homes, and marvel at the world around us in the sensory nature corner.
*Little ones can let off steam at our adventure playground.
Our woodland cafe has hot and cold food available, and let us know if you have a food allergy or intolerance, and we will be able to help.
Here are the dates for when you can come along to a Woodland Adventure Day:
... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Gaia at Colchester Castle
Colchester Castle
Fri 19th July 2024 - Sun 15th September 2024
This summer, Colchester Castle is thrilled to welcome Gaia, a captivating six-metre diameter touring artwork that brings the Earth's beauty to an unprecedented scale. Developed in collaboration with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Bluedot, and the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres, Gaia is a mesmerizing installation that offers a unique and immersive perspective on our planet.
Crafted by the talented artist Luke Jerram, Gaia is adorned with intricate 120dpi NASA imagery, displaying the Earth's surface in remarkable detail. Visitors to the Castle will have the extraordinary opportunity to witness our planet floating in three dimensions, fostering a profound connection to the Earth.
Drawing inspiration from the Overview Effect, a transformative... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Sunday 8th September
Barleylands Classic Motor Show
Barleylands Farm
Sun 8th September 2024
10am - 5pm
Classic vehicles, Live music, vintage stalls, autojumble, dancing , food & drink, Monster truck, wrestling, rides, & superheroes.
Featuring hundreds of classic and custom vehicles, great live music, dancing displays, vintage market, trade stands, autojumble, plus a licenced bar and street food from our trusted vendors.
For families we have live wrestling, children's fun area with bouncy castles and rides, Monster Truck Rides, pop-up performances, children's games, superheroes, and more...
There will be something to make everybody happy, from the young to the not so young.
Public information for Barleylands Classic Motor Show .
Opening times: 10am-5pm.
Under 5s do not require a ticket.
Free parking. Dogs welcome on a... Read more
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Motorcycle Challenge & Fun Day
North Weald Airfield
Sun 8th September 2024
1pm - 4:30pm
Mark your calendars for Sunday 8th September as everyone is invited to the EHAAT Motorcycle Family Fun Day at North Weald Airfield. Enjoy the Bold Dogs stunt show, motorcycle training workshops, live music, kids' activities and much more. The main stage will feature awards for top fundraisers, celebrating 'I Did It My Way' participants with exciting prizes.
We can't wait to see you all at the Family Fun Day and to hear about your amazing fundraising adventures.
More information and to register for the I Did It My Way challenge and Motorcycle Fun Day visit the link
Tickets are free but you must register for the free tickets
Woodland Adventure Days at Audley End Miniature Railway
Audley End Miniature Railway
Tue 3rd September 2024 - Sun 6th October 2024
various
Our Woodland Adventure Days run throughout the year, whenever we don't have an event on. They are a relaxed off-peak, great-value day out. A lovely day out for parents and grandparents to take the little ones somewhere for a few hours, while the bigger ones are at school.
Included in your ticket:
*A train ride
*You can visit our fairy & elves in their woodland homes, and marvel at the world around us in the sensory nature corner.
*Little ones can let off steam at our adventure playground.
Our woodland cafe has hot and cold food available, and let us know if you have a food allergy or intolerance, and we will be able to help.
Here are the dates for when you can come along to a Woodland Adventure Day:
... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Gaia at Colchester Castle
Colchester Castle
Fri 19th July 2024 - Sun 15th September 2024
This summer, Colchester Castle is thrilled to welcome Gaia, a captivating six-metre diameter touring artwork that brings the Earth's beauty to an unprecedented scale. Developed in collaboration with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Bluedot, and the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres, Gaia is a mesmerizing installation that offers a unique and immersive perspective on our planet.
Crafted by the talented artist Luke Jerram, Gaia is adorned with intricate 120dpi NASA imagery, displaying the Earth's surface in remarkable detail. Visitors to the Castle will have the extraordinary opportunity to witness our planet floating in three dimensions, fostering a profound connection to the Earth.
Drawing inspiration from the Overview Effect, a transformative... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Monday 9th September
Woodland Adventure Days at Audley End Miniature Railway
Audley End Miniature Railway
Tue 3rd September 2024 - Sun 6th October 2024
various
Our Woodland Adventure Days run throughout the year, whenever we don't have an event on. They are a relaxed off-peak, great-value day out. A lovely day out for parents and grandparents to take the little ones somewhere for a few hours, while the bigger ones are at school.
Included in your ticket:
*A train ride
*You can visit our fairy & elves in their woodland homes, and marvel at the world around us in the sensory nature corner.
*Little ones can let off steam at our adventure playground.
Our woodland cafe has hot and cold food available, and let us know if you have a food allergy or intolerance, and we will be able to help.
Here are the dates for when you can come along to a Woodland Adventure Day:
... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Gaia at Colchester Castle
Colchester Castle
Fri 19th July 2024 - Sun 15th September 2024
This summer, Colchester Castle is thrilled to welcome Gaia, a captivating six-metre diameter touring artwork that brings the Earth's beauty to an unprecedented scale. Developed in collaboration with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Bluedot, and the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres, Gaia is a mesmerizing installation that offers a unique and immersive perspective on our planet.
Crafted by the talented artist Luke Jerram, Gaia is adorned with intricate 120dpi NASA imagery, displaying the Earth's surface in remarkable detail. Visitors to the Castle will have the extraordinary opportunity to witness our planet floating in three dimensions, fostering a profound connection to the Earth.
Drawing inspiration from the Overview Effect, a transformative... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Tuesday 10th September
Woodland Adventure Days at Audley End Miniature Railway
Audley End Miniature Railway
Tue 3rd September 2024 - Sun 6th October 2024
various
Our Woodland Adventure Days run throughout the year, whenever we don't have an event on. They are a relaxed off-peak, great-value day out. A lovely day out for parents and grandparents to take the little ones somewhere for a few hours, while the bigger ones are at school.
Included in your ticket:
*A train ride
*You can visit our fairy & elves in their woodland homes, and marvel at the world around us in the sensory nature corner.
*Little ones can let off steam at our adventure playground.
Our woodland cafe has hot and cold food available, and let us know if you have a food allergy or intolerance, and we will be able to help.
Here are the dates for when you can come along to a Woodland Adventure Day:
... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Gaia at Colchester Castle
Colchester Castle
Fri 19th July 2024 - Sun 15th September 2024
This summer, Colchester Castle is thrilled to welcome Gaia, a captivating six-metre diameter touring artwork that brings the Earth's beauty to an unprecedented scale. Developed in collaboration with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Bluedot, and the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres, Gaia is a mesmerizing installation that offers a unique and immersive perspective on our planet.
Crafted by the talented artist Luke Jerram, Gaia is adorned with intricate 120dpi NASA imagery, displaying the Earth's surface in remarkable detail. Visitors to the Castle will have the extraordinary opportunity to witness our planet floating in three dimensions, fostering a profound connection to the Earth.
Drawing inspiration from the Overview Effect, a transformative... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Wednesday 11th September
Woodland Adventure Days at Audley End Miniature Railway
Audley End Miniature Railway
Tue 3rd September 2024 - Sun 6th October 2024
various
Our Woodland Adventure Days run throughout the year, whenever we don't have an event on. They are a relaxed off-peak, great-value day out. A lovely day out for parents and grandparents to take the little ones somewhere for a few hours, while the bigger ones are at school.
Included in your ticket:
*A train ride
*You can visit our fairy & elves in their woodland homes, and marvel at the world around us in the sensory nature corner.
*Little ones can let off steam at our adventure playground.
Our woodland cafe has hot and cold food available, and let us know if you have a food allergy or intolerance, and we will be able to help.
Here are the dates for when you can come along to a Woodland Adventure Day:
... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Gaia at Colchester Castle
Colchester Castle
Fri 19th July 2024 - Sun 15th September 2024
This summer, Colchester Castle is thrilled to welcome Gaia, a captivating six-metre diameter touring artwork that brings the Earth's beauty to an unprecedented scale. Developed in collaboration with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Bluedot, and the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres, Gaia is a mesmerizing installation that offers a unique and immersive perspective on our planet.
Crafted by the talented artist Luke Jerram, Gaia is adorned with intricate 120dpi NASA imagery, displaying the Earth's surface in remarkable detail. Visitors to the Castle will have the extraordinary opportunity to witness our planet floating in three dimensions, fostering a profound connection to the Earth.
Drawing inspiration from the Overview Effect, a transformative... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Thursday 12th September
Woodland Adventure Days at Audley End Miniature Railway
Audley End Miniature Railway
Tue 3rd September 2024 - Sun 6th October 2024
various
Our Woodland Adventure Days run throughout the year, whenever we don't have an event on. They are a relaxed off-peak, great-value day out. A lovely day out for parents and grandparents to take the little ones somewhere for a few hours, while the bigger ones are at school.
Included in your ticket:
*A train ride
*You can visit our fairy & elves in their woodland homes, and marvel at the world around us in the sensory nature corner.
*Little ones can let off steam at our adventure playground.
Our woodland cafe has hot and cold food available, and let us know if you have a food allergy or intolerance, and we will be able to help.
Here are the dates for when you can come along to a Woodland Adventure Day:
... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Gaia at Colchester Castle
Colchester Castle
Fri 19th July 2024 - Sun 15th September 2024
This summer, Colchester Castle is thrilled to welcome Gaia, a captivating six-metre diameter touring artwork that brings the Earth's beauty to an unprecedented scale. Developed in collaboration with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Bluedot, and the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres, Gaia is a mesmerizing installation that offers a unique and immersive perspective on our planet.
Crafted by the talented artist Luke Jerram, Gaia is adorned with intricate 120dpi NASA imagery, displaying the Earth's surface in remarkable detail. Visitors to the Castle will have the extraordinary opportunity to witness our planet floating in three dimensions, fostering a profound connection to the Earth.
Drawing inspiration from the Overview Effect, a transformative... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Friday 13th September
Woodland Adventure Days at Audley End Miniature Railway
Audley End Miniature Railway
Tue 3rd September 2024 - Sun 6th October 2024
various
Our Woodland Adventure Days run throughout the year, whenever we don't have an event on. They are a relaxed off-peak, great-value day out. A lovely day out for parents and grandparents to take the little ones somewhere for a few hours, while the bigger ones are at school.
Included in your ticket:
*A train ride
*You can visit our fairy & elves in their woodland homes, and marvel at the world around us in the sensory nature corner.
*Little ones can let off steam at our adventure playground.
Our woodland cafe has hot and cold food available, and let us know if you have a food allergy or intolerance, and we will be able to help.
Here are the dates for when you can come along to a Woodland Adventure Day:
... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Gaia at Colchester Castle
Colchester Castle
Fri 19th July 2024 - Sun 15th September 2024
This summer, Colchester Castle is thrilled to welcome Gaia, a captivating six-metre diameter touring artwork that brings the Earth's beauty to an unprecedented scale. Developed in collaboration with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Bluedot, and the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres, Gaia is a mesmerizing installation that offers a unique and immersive perspective on our planet.
Crafted by the talented artist Luke Jerram, Gaia is adorned with intricate 120dpi NASA imagery, displaying the Earth's surface in remarkable detail. Visitors to the Castle will have the extraordinary opportunity to witness our planet floating in three dimensions, fostering a profound connection to the Earth.
Drawing inspiration from the Overview Effect, a transformative... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Saturday 14th September
Woodland Adventure Days at Audley End Miniature Railway
Audley End Miniature Railway
Tue 3rd September 2024 - Sun 6th October 2024
various
Our Woodland Adventure Days run throughout the year, whenever we don't have an event on. They are a relaxed off-peak, great-value day out. A lovely day out for parents and grandparents to take the little ones somewhere for a few hours, while the bigger ones are at school.
Included in your ticket:
*A train ride
*You can visit our fairy & elves in their woodland homes, and marvel at the world around us in the sensory nature corner.
*Little ones can let off steam at our adventure playground.
Our woodland cafe has hot and cold food available, and let us know if you have a food allergy or intolerance, and we will be able to help.
Here are the dates for when you can come along to a Woodland Adventure Day:
... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Gaia at Colchester Castle
Colchester Castle
Fri 19th July 2024 - Sun 15th September 2024
This summer, Colchester Castle is thrilled to welcome Gaia, a captivating six-metre diameter touring artwork that brings the Earth's beauty to an unprecedented scale. Developed in collaboration with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Bluedot, and the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres, Gaia is a mesmerizing installation that offers a unique and immersive perspective on our planet.
Crafted by the talented artist Luke Jerram, Gaia is adorned with intricate 120dpi NASA imagery, displaying the Earth's surface in remarkable detail. Visitors to the Castle will have the extraordinary opportunity to witness our planet floating in three dimensions, fostering a profound connection to the Earth.
Drawing inspiration from the Overview Effect, a transformative... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Sunday 15th September
Woodland Adventure Days at Audley End Miniature Railway
Audley End Miniature Railway
Tue 3rd September 2024 - Sun 6th October 2024
various
Our Woodland Adventure Days run throughout the year, whenever we don't have an event on. They are a relaxed off-peak, great-value day out. A lovely day out for parents and grandparents to take the little ones somewhere for a few hours, while the bigger ones are at school.
Included in your ticket:
*A train ride
*You can visit our fairy & elves in their woodland homes, and marvel at the world around us in the sensory nature corner.
*Little ones can let off steam at our adventure playground.
Our woodland cafe has hot and cold food available, and let us know if you have a food allergy or intolerance, and we will be able to help.
Here are the dates for when you can come along to a Woodland Adventure Day:
... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Gaia at Colchester Castle
Colchester Castle
Fri 19th July 2024 - Sun 15th September 2024
This summer, Colchester Castle is thrilled to welcome Gaia, a captivating six-metre diameter touring artwork that brings the Earth's beauty to an unprecedented scale. Developed in collaboration with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Bluedot, and the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres, Gaia is a mesmerizing installation that offers a unique and immersive perspective on our planet.
Crafted by the talented artist Luke Jerram, Gaia is adorned with intricate 120dpi NASA imagery, displaying the Earth's surface in remarkable detail. Visitors to the Castle will have the extraordinary opportunity to witness our planet floating in three dimensions, fostering a profound connection to the Earth.
Drawing inspiration from the Overview Effect, a transformative... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Monday 16th September
Woodland Adventure Days at Audley End Miniature Railway
Audley End Miniature Railway
Tue 3rd September 2024 - Sun 6th October 2024
various
Our Woodland Adventure Days run throughout the year, whenever we don't have an event on. They are a relaxed off-peak, great-value day out. A lovely day out for parents and grandparents to take the little ones somewhere for a few hours, while the bigger ones are at school.
Included in your ticket:
*A train ride
*You can visit our fairy & elves in their woodland homes, and marvel at the world around us in the sensory nature corner.
*Little ones can let off steam at our adventure playground.
Our woodland cafe has hot and cold food available, and let us know if you have a food allergy or intolerance, and we will be able to help.
Here are the dates for when you can come along to a Woodland Adventure Day:
... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Tuesday 17th September
Woodland Adventure Days at Audley End Miniature Railway
Audley End Miniature Railway
Tue 3rd September 2024 - Sun 6th October 2024
various
Our Woodland Adventure Days run throughout the year, whenever we don't have an event on. They are a relaxed off-peak, great-value day out. A lovely day out for parents and grandparents to take the little ones somewhere for a few hours, while the bigger ones are at school.
Included in your ticket:
*A train ride
*You can visit our fairy & elves in their woodland homes, and marvel at the world around us in the sensory nature corner.
*Little ones can let off steam at our adventure playground.
Our woodland cafe has hot and cold food available, and let us know if you have a food allergy or intolerance, and we will be able to help.
Here are the dates for when you can come along to a Woodland Adventure Day:
... Read more
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Wednesday 18th September
Woodland Adventure Days at Audley End Miniature Railway
Audley End Miniature Railway
Tue 3rd September 2024 - Sun 6th October 2024
various
Our Woodland Adventure Days run throughout the year, whenever we don't have an event on. They are a relaxed off-peak, great-value day out. A lovely day out for parents and grandparents to take the little ones somewhere for a few hours, while the bigger ones are at school.
Included in your ticket:
*A train ride
*You can visit our fairy & elves in their woodland homes, and marvel at the world around us in the sensory nature corner.
*Little ones can let off steam at our adventure playground.
Our woodland cafe has hot and cold food available, and let us know if you have a food allergy or intolerance, and we will be able to help.
Here are the dates for when you can come along to a Woodland Adventure Day:
... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Thursday 19th September
Woodland Adventure Days at Audley End Miniature Railway
Audley End Miniature Railway
Tue 3rd September 2024 - Sun 6th October 2024
various
Our Woodland Adventure Days run throughout the year, whenever we don't have an event on. They are a relaxed off-peak, great-value day out. A lovely day out for parents and grandparents to take the little ones somewhere for a few hours, while the bigger ones are at school.
Included in your ticket:
*A train ride
*You can visit our fairy & elves in their woodland homes, and marvel at the world around us in the sensory nature corner.
*Little ones can let off steam at our adventure playground.
Our woodland cafe has hot and cold food available, and let us know if you have a food allergy or intolerance, and we will be able to help.
Here are the dates for when you can come along to a Woodland Adventure Day:
... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Friday 20th September
Woodland Adventure Days at Audley End Miniature Railway
Audley End Miniature Railway
Tue 3rd September 2024 - Sun 6th October 2024
various
Our Woodland Adventure Days run throughout the year, whenever we don't have an event on. They are a relaxed off-peak, great-value day out. A lovely day out for parents and grandparents to take the little ones somewhere for a few hours, while the bigger ones are at school.
Included in your ticket:
*A train ride
*You can visit our fairy & elves in their woodland homes, and marvel at the world around us in the sensory nature corner.
*Little ones can let off steam at our adventure playground.
Our woodland cafe has hot and cold food available, and let us know if you have a food allergy or intolerance, and we will be able to help.
Here are the dates for when you can come along to a Woodland Adventure Day:
... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Saturday 21st September
Woodland Adventure Days at Audley End Miniature Railway
Audley End Miniature Railway
Tue 3rd September 2024 - Sun 6th October 2024
various
Our Woodland Adventure Days run throughout the year, whenever we don't have an event on. They are a relaxed off-peak, great-value day out. A lovely day out for parents and grandparents to take the little ones somewhere for a few hours, while the bigger ones are at school.
Included in your ticket:
*A train ride
*You can visit our fairy & elves in their woodland homes, and marvel at the world around us in the sensory nature corner.
*Little ones can let off steam at our adventure playground.
Our woodland cafe has hot and cold food available, and let us know if you have a food allergy or intolerance, and we will be able to help.
Here are the dates for when you can come along to a Woodland Adventure Day:
... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Sunday 22nd September
Woodland Adventure Days at Audley End Miniature Railway
Audley End Miniature Railway
Tue 3rd September 2024 - Sun 6th October 2024
various
Our Woodland Adventure Days run throughout the year, whenever we don't have an event on. They are a relaxed off-peak, great-value day out. A lovely day out for parents and grandparents to take the little ones somewhere for a few hours, while the bigger ones are at school.
Included in your ticket:
*A train ride
*You can visit our fairy & elves in their woodland homes, and marvel at the world around us in the sensory nature corner.
*Little ones can let off steam at our adventure playground.
Our woodland cafe has hot and cold food available, and let us know if you have a food allergy or intolerance, and we will be able to help.
Here are the dates for when you can come along to a Woodland Adventure Day:
... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Monday 23rd September
Woodland Adventure Days at Audley End Miniature Railway
Audley End Miniature Railway
Tue 3rd September 2024 - Sun 6th October 2024
various
Our Woodland Adventure Days run throughout the year, whenever we don't have an event on. They are a relaxed off-peak, great-value day out. A lovely day out for parents and grandparents to take the little ones somewhere for a few hours, while the bigger ones are at school.
Included in your ticket:
*A train ride
*You can visit our fairy & elves in their woodland homes, and marvel at the world around us in the sensory nature corner.
*Little ones can let off steam at our adventure playground.
Our woodland cafe has hot and cold food available, and let us know if you have a food allergy or intolerance, and we will be able to help.
Here are the dates for when you can come along to a Woodland Adventure Day:
... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Tuesday 24th September
Woodland Adventure Days at Audley End Miniature Railway
Audley End Miniature Railway
Tue 3rd September 2024 - Sun 6th October 2024
various
Our Woodland Adventure Days run throughout the year, whenever we don't have an event on. They are a relaxed off-peak, great-value day out. A lovely day out for parents and grandparents to take the little ones somewhere for a few hours, while the bigger ones are at school.
Included in your ticket:
*A train ride
*You can visit our fairy & elves in their woodland homes, and marvel at the world around us in the sensory nature corner.
*Little ones can let off steam at our adventure playground.
Our woodland cafe has hot and cold food available, and let us know if you have a food allergy or intolerance, and we will be able to help.
Here are the dates for when you can come along to a Woodland Adventure Day:
... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Wednesday 25th September
Woodland Adventure Days at Audley End Miniature Railway
Audley End Miniature Railway
Tue 3rd September 2024 - Sun 6th October 2024
various
Our Woodland Adventure Days run throughout the year, whenever we don't have an event on. They are a relaxed off-peak, great-value day out. A lovely day out for parents and grandparents to take the little ones somewhere for a few hours, while the bigger ones are at school.
Included in your ticket:
*A train ride
*You can visit our fairy & elves in their woodland homes, and marvel at the world around us in the sensory nature corner.
*Little ones can let off steam at our adventure playground.
Our woodland cafe has hot and cold food available, and let us know if you have a food allergy or intolerance, and we will be able to help.
Here are the dates for when you can come along to a Woodland Adventure Day:
... Read more
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Thursday 26th September
Woodland Adventure Days at Audley End Miniature Railway
Audley End Miniature Railway
Tue 3rd September 2024 - Sun 6th October 2024
various
Our Woodland Adventure Days run throughout the year, whenever we don't have an event on. They are a relaxed off-peak, great-value day out. A lovely day out for parents and grandparents to take the little ones somewhere for a few hours, while the bigger ones are at school.
Included in your ticket:
*A train ride
*You can visit our fairy & elves in their woodland homes, and marvel at the world around us in the sensory nature corner.
*Little ones can let off steam at our adventure playground.
Our woodland cafe has hot and cold food available, and let us know if you have a food allergy or intolerance, and we will be able to help.
Here are the dates for when you can come along to a Woodland Adventure Day:
... Read more
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Friday 27th September
Woodland Adventure Days at Audley End Miniature Railway
Audley End Miniature Railway
Tue 3rd September 2024 - Sun 6th October 2024
various
Our Woodland Adventure Days run throughout the year, whenever we don't have an event on. They are a relaxed off-peak, great-value day out. A lovely day out for parents and grandparents to take the little ones somewhere for a few hours, while the bigger ones are at school.
Included in your ticket:
*A train ride
*You can visit our fairy & elves in their woodland homes, and marvel at the world around us in the sensory nature corner.
*Little ones can let off steam at our adventure playground.
Our woodland cafe has hot and cold food available, and let us know if you have a food allergy or intolerance, and we will be able to help.
Here are the dates for when you can come along to a Woodland Adventure Day:
... Read more
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Saturday 28th September
Woodland Adventure Days at Audley End Miniature Railway
Audley End Miniature Railway
Tue 3rd September 2024 - Sun 6th October 2024
various
Our Woodland Adventure Days run throughout the year, whenever we don't have an event on. They are a relaxed off-peak, great-value day out. A lovely day out for parents and grandparents to take the little ones somewhere for a few hours, while the bigger ones are at school.
Included in your ticket:
*A train ride
*You can visit our fairy & elves in their woodland homes, and marvel at the world around us in the sensory nature corner.
*Little ones can let off steam at our adventure playground.
Our woodland cafe has hot and cold food available, and let us know if you have a food allergy or intolerance, and we will be able to help.
Here are the dates for when you can come along to a Woodland Adventure Day:
... Read more
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Sunday 29th September
Woodland Adventure Days at Audley End Miniature Railway
Audley End Miniature Railway
Tue 3rd September 2024 - Sun 6th October 2024
various
Our Woodland Adventure Days run throughout the year, whenever we don't have an event on. They are a relaxed off-peak, great-value day out. A lovely day out for parents and grandparents to take the little ones somewhere for a few hours, while the bigger ones are at school.
Included in your ticket:
*A train ride
*You can visit our fairy & elves in their woodland homes, and marvel at the world around us in the sensory nature corner.
*Little ones can let off steam at our adventure playground.
Our woodland cafe has hot and cold food available, and let us know if you have a food allergy or intolerance, and we will be able to help.
Here are the dates for when you can come along to a Woodland Adventure Day:
... Read more
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Monday 30th September
Woodland Adventure Days at Audley End Miniature Railway
Audley End Miniature Railway
Tue 3rd September 2024 - Sun 6th October 2024
various
Our Woodland Adventure Days run throughout the year, whenever we don't have an event on. They are a relaxed off-peak, great-value day out. A lovely day out for parents and grandparents to take the little ones somewhere for a few hours, while the bigger ones are at school.
Included in your ticket:
*A train ride
*You can visit our fairy & elves in their woodland homes, and marvel at the world around us in the sensory nature corner.
*Little ones can let off steam at our adventure playground.
Our woodland cafe has hot and cold food available, and let us know if you have a food allergy or intolerance, and we will be able to help.
Here are the dates for when you can come along to a Woodland Adventure Day:
... Read more
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Tuesday 1st October
Woodland Adventure Days at Audley End Miniature Railway
Audley End Miniature Railway
Tue 3rd September 2024 - Sun 6th October 2024
various
Our Woodland Adventure Days run throughout the year, whenever we don't have an event on. They are a relaxed off-peak, great-value day out. A lovely day out for parents and grandparents to take the little ones somewhere for a few hours, while the bigger ones are at school.
Included in your ticket:
*A train ride
*You can visit our fairy & elves in their woodland homes, and marvel at the world around us in the sensory nature corner.
*Little ones can let off steam at our adventure playground.
Our woodland cafe has hot and cold food available, and let us know if you have a food allergy or intolerance, and we will be able to help.
Here are the dates for when you can come along to a Woodland Adventure Day:
... Read more
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Wednesday 2nd October
NWD Miniature Railway - Midweek Standard Running Day
North Weald & District Miniature Railway
Wed 2nd October 2024
12pm - 5pm
£2 per person
No Booking
Why not join us after school and meet friends at the railway
Woodland Adventure Days at Audley End Miniature Railway
Audley End Miniature Railway
Tue 3rd September 2024 - Sun 6th October 2024
various
Our Woodland Adventure Days run throughout the year, whenever we don't have an event on. They are a relaxed off-peak, great-value day out. A lovely day out for parents and grandparents to take the little ones somewhere for a few hours, while the bigger ones are at school.
Included in your ticket:
*A train ride
*You can visit our fairy & elves in their woodland homes, and marvel at the world around us in the sensory nature corner.
*Little ones can let off steam at our adventure playground.
Our woodland cafe has hot and cold food available, and let us know if you have a food allergy or intolerance, and we will be able to help.
Here are the dates for when you can come along to a Woodland Adventure Day:
... Read more
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Thursday 3rd October
Woodland Adventure Days at Audley End Miniature Railway
Audley End Miniature Railway
Tue 3rd September 2024 - Sun 6th October 2024
various
Our Woodland Adventure Days run throughout the year, whenever we don't have an event on. They are a relaxed off-peak, great-value day out. A lovely day out for parents and grandparents to take the little ones somewhere for a few hours, while the bigger ones are at school.
Included in your ticket:
*A train ride
*You can visit our fairy & elves in their woodland homes, and marvel at the world around us in the sensory nature corner.
*Little ones can let off steam at our adventure playground.
Our woodland cafe has hot and cold food available, and let us know if you have a food allergy or intolerance, and we will be able to help.
Here are the dates for when you can come along to a Woodland Adventure Day:
... Read more
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Friday 4th October
Neon Night at Oxygen Romford
Oxygen Romford
Fri 4th October 2024
6pm - 8pm
Join us for an illuminating SILENT DISCO filled with jumping, games, dancing and of course... BIG TIME FUN from 6.00pm - 8.00pm.
Neon Nights tickets include two hours of jumping, a yummy hotdog, unlimited squash and glow sticks to take home.
Put on your most colourful clothing and jumping socks, and head to your local trampoline park for a fun-filled evening with neon and a silent disco.
Look out for special themed nights too, sign up to our newsletter to be kept informed of events and offers.
Book your tickets in advance to guarantee the perfect Friday night activity for jumpers age 5 and over.
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Woodland Adventure Days at Audley End Miniature Railway
Audley End Miniature Railway
Tue 3rd September 2024 - Sun 6th October 2024
various
Our Woodland Adventure Days run throughout the year, whenever we don't have an event on. They are a relaxed off-peak, great-value day out. A lovely day out for parents and grandparents to take the little ones somewhere for a few hours, while the bigger ones are at school.
Included in your ticket:
*A train ride
*You can visit our fairy & elves in their woodland homes, and marvel at the world around us in the sensory nature corner.
*Little ones can let off steam at our adventure playground.
Our woodland cafe has hot and cold food available, and let us know if you have a food allergy or intolerance, and we will be able to help.
Here are the dates for when you can come along to a Woodland Adventure Day:
... Read more
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Saturday 5th October
Exotic Animal Weekend
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary
Sat 5th October 2024 - Sun 6th October 2024
Come and meet ALL of our amazing rescued animals, including our exotic residents like meerkats, skunks, foxes, parrots, birds of prey, and so much more! We can only have these animals on public display 6 days a year, so don't miss out!
Make a day of it with your family, with additional activities including:
- Exotic Animal Trail
- BBQ
- Soft Play Bus
- Saddle Up Bar
Earlybird tickets on sale NOW, book today
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Woodland Adventure Days at Audley End Miniature Railway
Audley End Miniature Railway
Tue 3rd September 2024 - Sun 6th October 2024
various
Our Woodland Adventure Days run throughout the year, whenever we don't have an event on. They are a relaxed off-peak, great-value day out. A lovely day out for parents and grandparents to take the little ones somewhere for a few hours, while the bigger ones are at school.
Included in your ticket:
*A train ride
*You can visit our fairy & elves in their woodland homes, and marvel at the world around us in the sensory nature corner.
*Little ones can let off steam at our adventure playground.
Our woodland cafe has hot and cold food available, and let us know if you have a food allergy or intolerance, and we will be able to help.
Here are the dates for when you can come along to a Woodland Adventure Day:
... Read more
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Sunday 6th October
Model Railway Open Day
IWEMRC
Sun 6th October 2024
10:30 - 4
This is a perfect day out for the family, featuring free entry, a garden area, trains of all sizes, including steam trains that you can have a ride behind for a small charge. Based next to Chadwell Heath Station we are easy to get to and a friendly bunch. Whether you're looking for a day out with the kids that won't break the bank, or are looking to get involved in the hobby, why not pop down and join us for an hour or two?
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Exotic Animal Weekend
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary
Sat 5th October 2024 - Sun 6th October 2024
Come and meet ALL of our amazing rescued animals, including our exotic residents like meerkats, skunks, foxes, parrots, birds of prey, and so much more! We can only have these animals on public display 6 days a year, so don't miss out!
Make a day of it with your family, with additional activities including:
- Exotic Animal Trail
- BBQ
- Soft Play Bus
- Saddle Up Bar
Earlybird tickets on sale NOW, book today
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Woodland Adventure Days at Audley End Miniature Railway
Audley End Miniature Railway
Tue 3rd September 2024 - Sun 6th October 2024
various
Our Woodland Adventure Days run throughout the year, whenever we don't have an event on. They are a relaxed off-peak, great-value day out. A lovely day out for parents and grandparents to take the little ones somewhere for a few hours, while the bigger ones are at school.
Included in your ticket:
*A train ride
*You can visit our fairy & elves in their woodland homes, and marvel at the world around us in the sensory nature corner.
*Little ones can let off steam at our adventure playground.
Our woodland cafe has hot and cold food available, and let us know if you have a food allergy or intolerance, and we will be able to help.
Here are the dates for when you can come along to a Woodland Adventure Day:
... Read more
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Saturday 12th October
NWD Miniature Railway - Standard Running Day
North Weald & District Miniature Railway
Sat 12th October 2024
12pm - 4:30pm
£2 per person
No Booking
Saturday 19th October
NWD Miniature Railway - Standard Running Day
North Weald & District Miniature Railway
Sat 19th October 2024
12pm - 4:30pm
£2 per person
No Booking
Why not join us after school and meet friends at the railway
Wednesday 30th October
A Place For Me?
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Wed 30th October 2024 - Sat 2nd November 2024
A family musical that tells the story of the Windrush community through the eyes of a child
It's 1950. Did you know that there is an Essex in Jamaica? (Yes, really!) and...did you know that 10 year old, Jamaican native Phyllis loves nothing more than Essex? It's her favourite thing in the entire world!
So imagine how Phyllis feels when she discovers that her Uncle Edmund (her second most favourite thing in the world) boarded a ship called HMT Empire Windrush in 1948 and now lives in a place called Essex in England! (What are the chances?!) And so Phyllis, along with her best friend Mony (he's a mongoose - FYI) jump aboard a ship to discover the sights, sounds, and tastes of glorious Tilbury.
A Place for Me? is a family musical that tells the story of the... Read more
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Thursday 31st October
A Place For Me?
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Wed 30th October 2024 - Sat 2nd November 2024
A family musical that tells the story of the Windrush community through the eyes of a child
It's 1950. Did you know that there is an Essex in Jamaica? (Yes, really!) and...did you know that 10 year old, Jamaican native Phyllis loves nothing more than Essex? It's her favourite thing in the entire world!
So imagine how Phyllis feels when she discovers that her Uncle Edmund (her second most favourite thing in the world) boarded a ship called HMT Empire Windrush in 1948 and now lives in a place called Essex in England! (What are the chances?!) And so Phyllis, along with her best friend Mony (he's a mongoose - FYI) jump aboard a ship to discover the sights, sounds, and tastes of glorious Tilbury.
A Place for Me? is a family musical that tells the story of the... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Friday 1st November
Neon Night at Oxygen Romford
Oxygen Romford
Fri 1st November 2024
6pm - 8pm
Join us for an illuminating SILENT DISCO filled with jumping, games, dancing and of course... BIG TIME FUN from 6.00pm - 8.00pm.
Neon Nights tickets include two hours of jumping, a yummy hotdog, unlimited squash and glow sticks to take home.
Put on your most colourful clothing and jumping socks, and head to your local trampoline park for a fun-filled evening with neon and a silent disco.
Look out for special themed nights too, sign up to our newsletter to be kept informed of events and offers.
Book your tickets in advance to guarantee the perfect Friday night activity for jumpers age 5 and over.
![](images/website-link-32.png)
A Place For Me?
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Wed 30th October 2024 - Sat 2nd November 2024
A family musical that tells the story of the Windrush community through the eyes of a child
It's 1950. Did you know that there is an Essex in Jamaica? (Yes, really!) and...did you know that 10 year old, Jamaican native Phyllis loves nothing more than Essex? It's her favourite thing in the entire world!
So imagine how Phyllis feels when she discovers that her Uncle Edmund (her second most favourite thing in the world) boarded a ship called HMT Empire Windrush in 1948 and now lives in a place called Essex in England! (What are the chances?!) And so Phyllis, along with her best friend Mony (he's a mongoose - FYI) jump aboard a ship to discover the sights, sounds, and tastes of glorious Tilbury.
A Place for Me? is a family musical that tells the story of the... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Saturday 2nd November
A Place For Me?
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Wed 30th October 2024 - Sat 2nd November 2024
A family musical that tells the story of the Windrush community through the eyes of a child
It's 1950. Did you know that there is an Essex in Jamaica? (Yes, really!) and...did you know that 10 year old, Jamaican native Phyllis loves nothing more than Essex? It's her favourite thing in the entire world!
So imagine how Phyllis feels when she discovers that her Uncle Edmund (her second most favourite thing in the world) boarded a ship called HMT Empire Windrush in 1948 and now lives in a place called Essex in England! (What are the chances?!) And so Phyllis, along with her best friend Mony (he's a mongoose - FYI) jump aboard a ship to discover the sights, sounds, and tastes of glorious Tilbury.
A Place for Me? is a family musical that tells the story of the... Read more
![](images/website-link-32.png)
Thursday 21st November
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
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Friday 22nd November
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
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Saturday 23rd November
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
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Sunday 24th November
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
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Monday 25th November
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
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Tuesday 26th November
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
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Wednesday 27th November
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
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Thursday 28th November
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
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Friday 29th November
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
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Saturday 30th November
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
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Sunday 1st December
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
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Monday 2nd December
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
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Tuesday 3rd December
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
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Wednesday 4th December
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
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Thursday 5th December
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
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Friday 6th December
Neon Night at Oxygen Romford
Oxygen Romford
Fri 6th December 2024
6pm - 8pm
Join us for an illuminating SILENT DISCO filled with jumping, games, dancing and of course... BIG TIME FUN from 6.00pm - 8.00pm.
Neon Nights tickets include two hours of jumping, a yummy hotdog, unlimited squash and glow sticks to take home.
Put on your most colourful clothing and jumping socks, and head to your local trampoline park for a fun-filled evening with neon and a silent disco.
Look out for special themed nights too, sign up to our newsletter to be kept informed of events and offers.
Book your tickets in advance to guarantee the perfect Friday night activity for jumpers age 5 and over.
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Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
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Saturday 7th December
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
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Sunday 8th December
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
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Monday 9th December
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
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Tuesday 10th December
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
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Wednesday 11th December
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
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Thursday 12th December
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
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Friday 13th December
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
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Saturday 14th December
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
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Sunday 15th December
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
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Monday 16th December
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
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Tuesday 17th December
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
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Wednesday 18th December
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
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Thursday 19th December
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
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Friday 20th December
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
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Saturday 21st December
Day Out with Thomas
East Anglian Railway Museum
Sat 21st December 2024 - Sun 22nd December 2024
Join Thomas & Friends for family fun at the East Anglian Railway Museum. Take a train ride with Thomas, meet Sir Topham Hatt and join Sodor Station Sweepers Rusty & Dusty for a trainload of excitement. There will be lots to enjoy, including: • Unlimited rides with Thomas, Percy and Daisy. • Meet Toby and Henrietta. • Re-enactments of classic Thomas stories by Sir Topham Hatt and Rusty & Dusty featuring Thomas. • Watch the Rusty & Dusty show. • Imagination Station play zone with Thomas & Friends activities. • Join Rusty & Dusty for Sir Topham Hatt's storytelling sessions. • Model railway display. • Unlimited rides on the miniature railway. • Train-themed children's playground. • Other Thomas & Friends themed activities. • Exciting Thomas & Friends giveaways for every child.... Read more
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Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
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Sunday 22nd December
Day Out with Thomas
East Anglian Railway Museum
Sat 21st December 2024 - Sun 22nd December 2024
Join Thomas & Friends for family fun at the East Anglian Railway Museum. Take a train ride with Thomas, meet Sir Topham Hatt and join Sodor Station Sweepers Rusty & Dusty for a trainload of excitement. There will be lots to enjoy, including: • Unlimited rides with Thomas, Percy and Daisy. • Meet Toby and Henrietta. • Re-enactments of classic Thomas stories by Sir Topham Hatt and Rusty & Dusty featuring Thomas. • Watch the Rusty & Dusty show. • Imagination Station play zone with Thomas & Friends activities. • Join Rusty & Dusty for Sir Topham Hatt's storytelling sessions. • Model railway display. • Unlimited rides on the miniature railway. • Train-themed children's playground. • Other Thomas & Friends themed activities. • Exciting Thomas & Friends giveaways for every child.... Read more
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Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
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Monday 23rd December
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
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Tuesday 24th December
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
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Wednesday 25th December
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
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Thursday 26th December
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
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Friday 27th December
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
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Saturday 28th December
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
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Sunday 29th December
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
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Monday 30th December
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
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Tuesday 31st December
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
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Wednesday 1st January
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
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Thursday 2nd January
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
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Friday 3rd January
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
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Saturday 4th January
Cinderella
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Thu 21st November 2024 - Sat 4th January 2025
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance!
Bursting with glitz and glamour, it'll be the most magical event of the year!
Cinderella dreams of a glamorous life far removed from the everyday grind of primping and preening her vain stepsisters, and an invitation to the Prince's royal ball is just the ticket! But the Wicked Stepmother has other plans for Cinders, confiscating her ticket to the party of the decade... Fear not, for her Fairy Godmother arrives in the nick of time, ready to weave her magic and transform Cinderella's fortunes! But can she sashay away from the sensational soirée before the clock strikes midnight and her riches turn back to rags once more...?
This much-loved traditional... Read more
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