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Binocular and Telescope Open Weekend
RHS Rainham Marshes
Saturday 1st August & Sunday 2nd August 2020, 9:30am to 4:30pm
Over the weekend our Binocular and Telescope experts will be on hand to help you and answers your questions about our optics range. We have a variety of binoculars and telescopes for you to sample (RSPB and high-end), whether you are looking for a first pair or to upgrade. No charge.
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Canvey Island Transport Museum Open Day
Canvey Transport Museum, 105 Point Road, Canvey SS8 7TD
Sunday 2nd August 2020, 10am to 5pm
“Free entry. Static displays of vehicles, museum volunteers on hand to show you around and answer your questions, museum shop and model railway display.”
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The 5 Parishes Show
Fingringhoe Ranges, Hodge Lane, off Mersea Road (B1025), CO5 7LX
Saturday 2nd August 2020, 11am to 5pm
A wide range of activities at this popular country show.
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National Garden Scheme : Barnards Farm
Brentwood Road, West Horndon, Brentwood CM13 3LX
Thursday 6th August 2020, 11am to 4:30pm.
“So much to explore! Climb the Belvedere for the wider view or take the train through the woodland.”
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Echoes of History Show
Barons Lane, Purfleet CM9 6PF
Saturday 8th August 2020 and Sunday 9th August 2020
Formerly the Military & Flying Machines Show, a show that has multi-period living history as well as military history through the ages and of course the historic military vehicles, and other activities.
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Harwich Maritime Festival
The Quay & Ha’penny Pier, Harwich, C012 3HH
Saturday 8th August 2020, from 11am
The annual Maritime Festival transforms Harwich Quay and Harwich’s iconic Ha’penny Pier into an exciting hive of activity. This year the much-loved festival will celebrate the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower sailing to the New World.
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National Garden Scheme : Barnards Farm
Brentwood Road, West Horndon, Brentwood CM13 3LX
Thursday 13th August 2020, 11am to 4:30pm.
“So much to explore! Climb the Belvedere for the wider view or take the train through the woodland.”
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Canvey Island Transport Museum Open Day
Canvey Transport Museum, 105 Point Road, Canvey SS8 7TD
Sunday 16th August 2020, 10am to 5pm
“Free entry. Static displays of vehicles, museum volunteers on hand to show you around and answer your questions, museum shop and model railway display.”
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National Garden Scheme : Barnards Farm
Brentwood Road, West Horndon, Brentwood CM13 3LX
Thursday 20th August 2020, 11am to 4:30pm.
“So much to explore! Climb the Belvedere for the wider view or take the train through the woodland.”
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Royal Gunpowder Mills Walking Tours
The Royal Gunpowder Mills, Waltham Abbey
Saturday 22nd August 2020, 1pm to 3pm
“Join us for a guided tour of the out-of-bounds parts of the site, led by a knowledgeable guide, entering particular interiors if appropriate.”
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Coffee and Cars at the Museum of Power
The Museum of Power, Langford nr Maldon
Sunday 23rd August 2020, 9am to 1pm
“Come along and join our monthly enthusiasts meeting. Bring along your classic or modern vehicles together with anything of interest.”
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National Garden Scheme : Barnards Farm
Brentwood Road, West Horndon, Brentwood CM13 3LX
Thursday 27th August 2020, 11am to 4:30pm.
“So much to explore! Climb the Belvedere for the wider view or take the train through the woodland.”
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National Garden Scheme : Ulting Wick
Crouchmans Farm Road, Maldon CM9 6QX.
Monday 31st August 2020, 2pm – 5pm
Listed black barns provide backdrop for colourful and exuberant planting in 8 acres.
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