Leigh Folk Festival
The 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).
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V Festival at Hylands Park in Chelmsford
Once 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.
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Chelmsford Summer Beer Festival
This 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! …
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Colchester Comedy Festival – 18th to 30th April 2013
Colchester 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 …
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Fairport Convention at the Colchester Arts Centre
Last 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). …
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The Cursed Returns – Essex’s No.1 Scare Event Has Returned
Taste 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.
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Essex Beer Festival Diary
Essex 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!
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Diamond Jubilee Tour to Visit Essex Towns
The 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 MoreChristmas Events in Maldon
There 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 MoreEssex Pantomimes
Pantomime 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!
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The Fling, A Festival of Assorted Amusements in Chelmsford
There 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 …
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Apple Harvest Festivals In Essex
As 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 …
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Farmers and Crafts Market, Hylands Park
The 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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