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Harwich Festival
Various locations in Harwich
Saturday 22nd June 2023 to Sunday 2nd July 2023
An eclectic range of artists at an interesting range of locations over a couple of weeks in the summer in a quirky corner of Essex.
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A Vintage Day Out
Cressing Temple Barns, nr Braintree
Saturday 1st July 2023 and Sunday 2nd July 2023
“Classic cars, live music, fantastic entertainment, delicious caterers, and amazing vintage inspired stalls.
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Classic Car Show
RHS Hyde Hall, Creephedge Lane, Rettendon Common CM3 8ET
Sunday 2nd July 2023, 10am to 4pm
“Discover a great day out for car enthusiasts at RHS Garden Hyde Hall, where we will open our grounds to some very special classic and sports car clubs.”
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National Garden Scheme : Barnards Farm
Brentwood Road, West Horndon CM13 3FY
Sunday 2nd July 2023, 11:00am to 4.30pm
“So much to explore! Climb the Belvedere for the wider view and take the train for a woodland adventure. Spring bulbs and blossom, summer beds and borders, ponds, lakes and streams, walled vegetable plot.”
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Model Exhibition – Models Throughout Britain
Museum of Power, Hatfield Road, Langford, Maldon CM9 6QA
Sunday 2nd July 2023
“See the world in miniature with model railway layouts, boats and other examples of the modeller’s art.”
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Garden Afternoon – and Teddy Bears Picnic
Copped Hall, Crown Hill, Epping, CM16 5HS
Sunday 2nd July 2023, 2pm – 5pm
“An opportunity to wander around at leisure and talk to our volunteer gardeners. And a Teddy Bears Picnic!”
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National Garden Scheme : Barnards Farm
Brentwood Road, West Horndon CM13 3FY
Thursday 6th July 2023, 11.00am to 4.30pm
“So much to explore! Climb the Belvedere for the wider view and take the train for a woodland adventure. Spring bulbs and blossom, summer beds and borders, ponds, lakes and streams, walled vegetable plot.”
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National Garden Scheme : Feeringbury Manor
Coggeshall Road, Feering CO5 9RB
Thursday 6th July 2023 and Friday 7th July 2023, 10am to 4pm
“There is always plenty to see in this peaceful 10 acre garden with 2 ponds and River Blackwater.”
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Beeleigh Abbey Gardens Open Day
Abbey Turning, Maldon CM9 6LL
Friday 7th July 2023, 10.30am to 4.30pm
“The grounds of Beeleigh Abbey include three acres of spacious and peaceful gardens in a historic rural setting, beautifully extended and revived in the last few years.”
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Rowhedge Regatta
Rowhedge
Saturday 8th July 2023 – 12 Noon til 8pm
“Once again there will be events on the River with Craft of all shapes and sizes and competitions. Plus the usual array of stalls on Lion Quay and Food available up and down High Street.”
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East Hanningfield Village Fete
East Hanningfield Village Hall, The Tye, East Hanningfield, CM3 8AE
Saturday 8th July 12:00 – 16:00
“Entertainment, food, drink, stalls, activities and competitions – it will all be happening at this year’s village fete.”
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Orsett Classic & Vintage Show
Orsett Showground, Rectory Road, Orsett RM16 3JN
Sunday 9th July 2023
“Expect hundreds of classic, vintage & custom cars, bikes, scooters, trucks and oddities which make the event so special. We will again be supporting Havens Hospices.”
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Splash Out!
Promenade Park, Maldon
Sunday 9th July 2023
“Get together with family and friends to slip and slide, duck and dodge, and wobble and wade your way around the 2.5-kilometre course – not once but twice – for 5K of fun! Supporting Farleigh Hospice.”
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National Garden Scheme : Barnards Farm
Brentwood Road, West Horndon CM13 3FY
Thursday 13th July 2023, 11:00am to 4.30pm
“So much to explore! Climb the Belvedere for the wider view and take the train for a woodland adventure. Spring bulbs and blossom, summer beds and borders, ponds, lakes and streams, walled vegetable plot.”
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National Garden Scheme : Feeringbury Manor
Coggeshall Road, Feering CO5 9RB
Thursday 13th July 2023 and Friday 14th July 2023, 10am to 4pm
“There is always plenty to see in this peaceful 10 acre garden with 2 ponds and River Blackwater.”
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90s Rewind Festival
Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch, ESSEX, RM11 1JU.
Friday 14th July 2023.
“A brand new event for ESSEX – 90s Rewind Festival! Taking you back to the 90s with some of your favourite acts of the decade.”
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Beeleigh Abbey Gardens Open Day
Abbey Turning, Maldon CM9 6LL
Friday 14th July 2023, 10.30am to 4.30pm
“The grounds of Beeleigh Abbey include three acres of spacious and peaceful gardens in a historic rural setting, beautifully extended and revived in the last few years.”
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Sausage and Cider Festival – Colchester
Lower Castle Park, Colchester
Saturday 15th July 2023, 2pm to 11.30pm
“Over 50m of bars with craft cider from around the uk, cocktails, beers and great food vendors with 12+ types of sausage flavour and other street food vendors available on site.”
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Summer Evening Jazz
Ingatestone Hall Gardens
Saturday 15th July 2023
“Featuring The Jive Aces, the UK’s No. 1 Jive and Swing Band and Classic New Orleans Jazz from The Salty Town Six Band.”
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Essex Tribute Fest
Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch, RM11 1JU
Saturday 15th July 2023, 2pm – 10pm
“Brought to you by local mental health charity Mind in Havering, Barking & Dagenham, this year’s outdoor concert is your chance to see 9 fantastic live tribute acts.”
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Havering Singers: Songs from the 70s
St Peter’s Church, Gubbins Lane, Harold Wood, Essex RM3 0QA
Saturday 15th July at 7.30pm
“Come join us for a summer’s evening concert of a selection of music from the 1970s. Music includes Abba, The Carpenters, Queen, Simon and Garfunkel amongst many others.”
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Essex Food and Drink Fair
Cressing Temple Barns, Witham, Essex CM77 8PD
Saturday 15th July 2023 and Sunday 16th July 2023
A huge range of food and drink offering with something to whet everyone’s appetite and whistle, and cooking demonstrations and tastings throughout the day.
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Hylands House and Estate Open Day
Hylands Estate, Chelmsford CM2 8WQ
Sunday 16th July 2023
“Hylands Estate is fully open for you to explore and enjoy at your leisure. Discover more about the history of Hylands House at the monthly exhibition in the library. Fee entry.”
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London to Southend Bike Ride
London to Southend
Sunday 16th July 2023, 7am – 5pm
“From the start at beautiful West Ham Park in Newham, East London, we’re soon out of town and onto quieter, country roads.”
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National Garden Scheme : Barnards Farm
Brentwood Road, West Horndon CM13 3FY
Thursday 20th July 2023, 11:00am to 4.30pm
“So much to explore! Climb the Belvedere for the wider view and take the train for a woodland adventure. Spring bulbs and blossom, summer beds and borders, ponds, lakes and streams, walled vegetable plot.”
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Essex Family Fest 2023
Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch, RM11 1JU
Sunday 16th July 2023, 10am – 6pm
Lots of family entertainment, toddler zone, wellbeing zone, music, food and more.
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National Garden Scheme : Feeringbury Manor
Coggeshall Road, Feering CO5 9RB
Thursday 20th July 2023 and Friday 21st July 2023, 10am to 4pm
“There is always plenty to see in this peaceful 10 acre garden with 2 ponds and River Blackwater.”
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Langford Country Fayre & Classic Car Show
Museum of Power, Hatfield Road, Langford, Maldon CM9 6QA
Sunday 23rd July 2023
“Folk music, talks & workshops, agricultural machinery, nature & ecology, country crafts, classic car show, dog show and much more.”
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PROPWASH: Festival of the Air
Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome, Hackmans Lane, Purleigh CM3 6RN
Sunday 23rd July 2023, 10am-4pm
“For the first time, Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome is dedicating an entire event to Aviation!”
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Billericay Food and Drink Festival
Billericay Town FC, New Lodge, Blunts Wall Rd, Billericay CM12 9SA
Sunday 23rd July 2023, 11am to 5pm
Showcasing over 50 food and drink stands to enjoy on the day or take away including cheese, wine, gin, prosecco, seafood, gourmet burgers, private catering, luxury hampers and so much more!
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National Garden Scheme : Barnards Farm
Brentwood Road, West Horndon CM13 3FY
Thursday 27th July 2023, 11:00am to 4.30pm
“So much to explore! Climb the Belvedere for the wider view and take the train for a woodland adventure. Spring bulbs and blossom, summer beds and borders, ponds, lakes and streams, walled vegetable plot.”
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National Garden Scheme : Feeringbury Manor
Coggeshall Road, Feering CO5 9RB
Thursday 27th July 2023 and Friday 28th July 2023, 10am to 4pm
“There is always plenty to see in this peaceful 10 acre garden with 2 ponds and River Blackwater.”
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Beeleigh Abbey Gardens Open Day
Abbey Turning, Maldon CM9 6LL
Friday 28th July 2023, 10.30am to 4.30pm
“The grounds of Beeleigh Abbey include three acres of spacious and peaceful gardens in a historic rural setting, beautifully extended and revived in the last few years.”
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Flying Days : The Americans
IWM Duxford
Friday 28th July 2023, 10am to 6pm
“Enjoy an American themed display from aviation partners who call Duxford home, subject to weather and serviceability on the day.”
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Colchester Roman Festival
Lower Castle Park, St Peters Street entrance (Ryegate) Colchester, C01 1HL.
Saturday 29th July 2023 and Sunday 30th July 2023. Opens 10:30am, closes 5pm.
“Re-enactments, ballistas, archery, donkey rides, stalls, Roman food displays and to eat. Full bars, picnic areas.”
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Nightingale’- A Family-Friendly Ballet
Layer Marney Tower, nr. Colchester, Essex CO5 9US
Sunday 30th July, 4pm (audience admitted from 3pm)
“A brand-new, family friendly ballet based on the life and work of Florence Nightingale, performed in the beautiful surroundings of Layer Marney Tower.”
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