Maldon Mud Race – Sunday 5th May at 3pm
The Maldon Mud Race really needs no introduction. Every year the bravest (and probably maddest) people of Essex race across a 400m stretch of the River Blackwater mud flats in …
Read MoreThe Maldon Mud Race really needs no introduction. Every year the bravest (and probably maddest) people of Essex race across a 400m stretch of the River Blackwater mud flats in …
Read MoreThe 3foot People Festival is Three Days of Wonder for Under 5s. After last years success it is being held in Chelmsford’s Central Park again in Central Park, Chelmsford. The popular …
Read MoreAs usual there are many excellent activities for children over the Easter Holiday. Always call to check availability. This year the Easter holidays are from Saturday 30th March 2013 until Sunday …
Read MoreSt. Patrick’s Day is on Sunday, 17 March 2013. Many pubs and clubs around Essex are celebrating Paddy’s Day on Friday and Saturday with food, drink and music.
Read MoreIf you want to appear on the BBC3 TV show Snog, Marry Avoid then get yourself along to Chelmsford this Saturday. The producers of the show are in town seeking …
Read MoreThe Leigh Folk Festival is widely recognised as the largest free event of its type in the UK, across a range of venues around Leigh-on-Sea (and Southend).
Read MoreOnce again the Chelmsford V Festival will be held at Hylands Park. Tickets have sold out already though. You may be able to get tickets from 3rd party agencies though.
This year’s V Festival has some great acts. On Saturday the headliners are The Stone Roses and Noel Gallager’s High Flying Birds. On the Sunday the feature acts are Killers and Snow Patrol.
Read MoreThis year’s Chelmsford Summer Beer Festival is held over several days every July. The festival opens at noon every day and closes at 11pm. 5 days of beer, food, music, fun and games! …
Read MoreColchester is to host a festival of comedy, a first for Essex. It will run from the 18th to 30th April 2013. Many well known comedians have already agreed to stand up in …
Read MoreLast night I had the pleasure of watching the classic British fold-rock band Fairport Convention play at the Colchester Arts Centre. They were supported by Fake Thackray (real name John Watterson). …
Read MoreTaste the fear as you come face-to-face with the Cursed! Beware residents of Essex, the number one scare event in the county returns for its 4th year.
Read MoreEssex has a proud history of brewing and many of its excellent pubs organise regular beer festivals. A pub beer festival is a great excuse the check out a pub a little further from home. Here we list the beer festivals in Essex (that we have been made aware of!) in reverse chronological order. Hopefully there is one happening near you tonight!
Read MoreThe first stop in Essex will be on the 29th March. The Queen will first visit Valentines Mansion and Gardens in Ilford, the Duke of Edinburgh is expected to join here there at 10.25am. The Queen will be in Walthamstow for lunch at Waltham Forest Town Hall on Forest Road, Walthamstow.
Read MoreThere are two main Christmas Carol services in Maldon this Christmas. The Annual Civic Carol Service is held at St. Mary’s Church on Wednesday 14th December 2011 at 7.30pm. There will be festive refreshments in the Octagon room in the rear of the Church. You can find out more from the Maldon Tourist Board.
Read MorePantomime season is fast approaching, and the theatres have already announced the dates, plays, casts and pantos all across Essex. So it is time to start booking your tickets for a great family day out!
Read MoreThere is no Fling for 2012. It will be back in 2013. The Fling – A Festival of Assorted Amusements, is a new cultural event for adults that is being …
Read MoreAs the apple harvest season is fully underway, there are some fun events around the county to attend to celebrate the apple harvest. Essex is home to over 40 different …
Read MoreThe farmers market is held at the Stables Visitors centre in Hylands Park. Entrance is free. The next planned dates are: 4th October 1st November 6th December “Come and enjoy …
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