We’re adding more events to this on a regular basis, and with the Jubilee Celebrations at the beginning of the month, it’s going to end up a long list!
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Sparks Will Fly : Rochford
Hockley Woods, Main Road, Hockley SS5 4RN
Saturday 2nd June 2012, 11:00am – 4:00pm
The Giants Are Coming as part of the London 2012 cultural celebrations. Two great champions, Boreas Zephyr and Marina Mightier are travelling across Essex to compete for the title of 2012 Champion of The Game. Procession with Boreas Zephyr in Hockley Woods from 1.00pm, followed by performance and presentation of the Rochford Glass Bead in the clearing.
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Days Out With Thomas
Colne Valley Railway
Saturday 2nd June 2012, Sunday 3rd June 2012, Monday 4th June 2012
“This favorite engine and his friends visit the railway again. Advanced Booking Prices: Adults £12 Seniors £11 Children £9 Family £37 (2 adults, up to 2 children) Open from 09:30 each day.”
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Wartime Kentwell
Kentwell Hall, Long Melford, CO10 9BA
Saturday 2nd June 2012 – Monday 4th June 2012, 11am – 5pm
“We present everyday life at Kentwell during WWII at a time before the Hall was requisitioned. Mr & Mrs Starkie Bence (then owners of Kentwell) were living at the Hall with some staff and were suffering the same shortages and hardships as everyone else.
Mr & Mrs Bence are shown assisting the War Effort in two ways: allowing the Hall’s grounds to be used for the local Home Guard’s manoeuvres; secondly, raising funds for the war effort. Highlights include a 1940s Fete with traditional games, cooking with rations in a wartime kitchen, a tea dance, meeting members of the house and staff! Full Day: Adult – £12.85, Child – £9.15, OAP – £11.50. From 2.30pm: Adult – £10.50, Child – £6.80, OAP – £9.35.”
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Open Garden – Cooksmill Green
1 Chapel Lane,Cooksmill Green, Chelmsford CM1 3SH
Saturday 2nd June 2012 10.00am – 5.00pm Entry £2
“Visit a traditional English Garden with Plant Stalls, Morning Teas & Coffee, Ploughmans Lunches, Afternoon Cream Teas. Homemade Bread, Cakes, Jams, Chutneys & Pickles for sale. Cooksmill Green Church (next door) also open with Flower Displays & Music. Cooksmill Green is 1 mile off the A414 between Chelmsford and Ongar.”
Garden Show
Hylands House and Gardens
Saturday 2nd June 2012, Sunday 3rd June 2012, Monday 4th June 2012
“This three day event will offer you lots of ideas for changing your environment, with a host of different products for you to choose from, such as garden nurseries, furniture for inside and out, new cars, plus arts and crafts. Experts will be at the show guiding you through and helping you sort out any problems you may have. While there, why not indulge in some decadent goodies in the specialist food section. With over 150 exhibitors it’s all there for you. Car parking is free and plentiful. Entry off Greenbury Way.”
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Mersea Island Food Drink and Leisure Festival
Mersea Vineyard, East Mersea, CO5 8SX
Saturday 2nd June 2012 – Tuesday 5th June 2012, 11:00am – 5:00pm
Food and drink, arts and crafts, entertainment, music and more.
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The 10th Colchester Medieval Festival & Oyster Fayre Market
Colchester Castle Park
Saturday 2nd June 2012 – Tuesday 5th June 2012, 10:30m – 5:30pm
“A 4-Day Bank Holiday Re-creation. Including the 5th International Festival of Town Pipers. Also Archery, Falconry, Armed Combat, Mummers, Storytellers, Theatre, Music, Puppetry, Artisans, Singing & Dancing. An Excellent Food Court & Beer Tent too. Plus the Authentic Merchants’ Market.”
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Spy Academy
Royal Gunpowder Mills Secret Island, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1JY
Saturday 2nd June 2012 – Sunday 10th June 2012
“Every day during the Summer half term our focus is on the top secret world of espionage, with special activities for children of all ages, including spy trails and secret codes. Learn the skills required to be a secret agent, from secret writing to airsoft rifle shooting and take a ride on our military truck!”
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Sparks Will Fly : Thurrock
Grays Beach Riverside Park, Thames Road, Grays RM17 6JT
Sunday 3rd June 2012, 12:00noon – 8:00pm
The Giants Are Coming as part of the London 2012 cultural celebrations. Two great champions, Boreas Zephyr and Marina Mightier are travelling across Essex to compete for the title of 2012 Champion of The Game. Procession with Boreas Zephyr departs Council Offices from 12noon, followed by performance and presentation of the Grays Glass Bead at Grays Beach, Riverside Park at 12.30pm.
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Big Jubilee Lunch at Labworth Park
Canvey Island seafront
Sunday 3rd June 2012, 1:00pm
Canvey Island Town Council is organising a Big Jubilee Lunch working with local community groups and organisations to hold a free entry event to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Come with your picnics, enjoy local entertainment, mini games activities for the children, heritage marquee and traditional games on the community stalls. For further information, call 01268 683971 or email events@canveyisland-tc.gov.uk.
Clacton Bus Rally
Clacton Factory Outlet
Sunday 3rd June 2012
A fourth annual event, with vintage buses, stalls, and free bus rides.
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Outdoor Cinema : The Queen
Hylands House and Park, CM2 8WQ
Sunday 3rd June 2012, 9:00p,
To coincide with the diamond Jubilee celebrations Hylands are having two days of open-air cinema viewings. Doors open at 7pm. Free parking. No Dogs. Full Bar and catering available on site – NO glass or alcohol to be brought on site Tickets are £10 when booked in advance and £15 on the gate To book call Chelmsford Theatres Box Office on 01245606505.
Farmers and Craft Market
Hylands House and Park
Sunday 3rd June 2012
“Set amongst the tranquil surroundings of Hylands Stables Visitor Centre you will find many specialist foods including freshly baked breads, homemade cakes, pies and Indian foods, specialist wines, coffees, fine sausages and a growing number of craft stalls.”
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Read our article about our visit to Hylands House and Park, and the market.
Open Day
Coalhouse Fort, East Tilbury
BH Monday 4th June 2012
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A Royal Knees Up – Diamond Jubilee Beacon Lighting
Hylands House Park and Gardens
BH Monday 4th June 2012 – 3pm to 11pm
“Hylands Estate is the proud host to the Chelmsford Diamond Jubilee Beacon lighting event. This will be an event for the whole community to include a 1950s style country fete, community arena, workshops and free entertainment. As dusk draws in, lay out a rug on the back lawn and enjoy our open-air showing of Disney’s 1952 film classic ‘The Story of Robin Hood and his Merrie Men’”
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Jousting with The Knights of Royal England and Food & Craft Market
Castle Hedingham
Sunday 3rd June 2012 – BH Monday 4th June 2012. Adults £11.00, Concessions £10.00, Child £8.50, Family £39.00
“Watch the breathtaking mounted skill at arms from an era of chivalry. Laugh with the jesting rat catcher. Enjoy ‘Have a go’ archery with the Norfolk Longbowman. Watch the remarkable birds of prey flying display. Enjoy a drink in our Castle Inn and browse through the craft and food market. ”
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Cavaliers!
Audley End House and Gardens
BH Monday 4th June & BH Tuesday 5th June 2012, 11am-5pm
“Join us this Jubilee bank holiday as we recreate the pageantry of the Restoration period at Audley End, one of Charles II Royal residences! Join the merry monarch, and his cavalier court, as they are entertained by actors, horse racing, music – and a highwayman!”
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Read our report and watch our video from last year’s Charge of the Queen’s Cavalry at Audley End House and Gardens.
Half term activities
Barleylands Farm Park and Craft Village
Monday 4th June 2012 – Friday 8th June 2012
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Invitation to View : The Abbey, Coggeshall
The Abbey, Coggeshall
Monday 4th June 2012
“Recently restored Abbot’s stew pond was a feature when Edward II held court here in 1325; in 1293 the local vicar was gaoled for illegal fishing. Tour includes abbot’s house, chapel, guest house, riverside courtyard and knot-garden. Early and exceptionally fine medieval brickwork. Tour approx 2 hours, £15 including tea or coffee with home-made cakes and biscuits.” Booking line 01206 573948.
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HM The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Street Party
Kentwell Hall, Long Melford, CO10 9BA
Tuesday 5th June 2012, 11:00am – 5:00pm
“We are tagging this onto our WWII Weekend. First because June 5 is almost the anniversary of D Day (June 6) and also because it enables us to have a kind of street party which was both a symbol of the end of the war and of the coronation. We are planning to hold a Street Party which will have a Madhatter’s Tea Party theme and be aimed at children.”
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Time Travellers Go… Royal
Audley End House and Gardens
Wednesday 6th June 2012 – Sunday 10th June 2012, 11am-4pm
Suitable for: Children
“See if you have what it takes to join the ranks of royalty in our special royal-themed Time Travellers event. Enjoy games and crafts fit for a king or queen and meet some royal characters of times gone by.”
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Outdoor Cinema : The King’s Speech
Hylands House and Park, CM2 8WQ
Tuesday 5th June 2012, 9:00p,
To coincide with the diamond Jubilee celebrations Hylands are having two days of open-air cinema viewings. Doors open at 7pm. Free parking. No Dogs. Full Bar and catering available on site – NO glass or alcohol to be brought on site Tickets are £10 when booked in advance and £15 on the gate To book call Chelmsford Theatres Box Office on 01245606505.
Invitation to View : Hoses Hall
Halstead
5th June 2012
“Originally a Saxon manor given to Sir Roger Huse (also spelled Husee, Hose or Hosey) in 1312 by John de Buick, hence the name Hoses Hall. It has previously been owned by Lord Alan Sainsbury, Lord Plummer and Lord Beaverbrook. A large part of the existing building dates from the 16th century. The tythe barn dates from the same period as Cressing Temple. Well-stocked four-acre garden plus four acres of meadows with bulbs. Tour inc coffee on arrival, garden tour and 2-course lunch in tithe barn two and a half hours, £26; tour inc garden, house (ground floor) and tea two and a half hours, £15.”
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Halfords Tour Series/Johnson Health Tech Grand Prix Series
Colchester town centre
Wednesday 6th June 2012
The Halfords Tour Series returns to Colchester once again, part of the series of ITV4 televised town centre road races. New this year is the running of a womens race – so two fast-paced races, the streets around the town centre closed, and lots to do in Castle Park.
Read our article on an earlier tour series in Colchester.
Steam Operating Days
Colne Valley Railway
Wednesday 6th June 2012 – Thursday 7th June 2012
“One or more Steam locomotives operating. This may also include Heritage Diesel Trains. Entrance Price: Adults £8, Seniors £7, Child £5 or Family £26 (2 Adults & up to 3 Children). Opening Times – Sundays & Bank Holidays 10:30 – 17:00 (last train 16:00); Midweek 10:30 – 16:30 (last train 15:30).”
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South East Essex Garden Show 2012
Friday 8th June 2012 – Sunday 10th June 2012
Barleylands, Billericay, Essex
“Green fingered enthusiasts and occasional gardeners alike will find plenty of inspiration at the South East Essex Garden Show. Whether you have an established garden, small balcony or shady courtyard in need of a little something extra, this show will offer lots of new ideas to ensure you create the perfect sanctuary.”
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Diesel Railcar Day (Dependant on Weather)
Colne Valley Railway
Saturday 9th June 2012
“If the weather is fine then a Diesel Railcar will operate and prices for a Diesel Railcar day will apply. Please call (01787 461174) before you travel if you are uncertain if we will be open.”
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Great Garnetts Farmers Market
Great Garnetts, Bishops Green, Barnston, Nr Dunmow, CM6 1NE
Saturday 9th June 2012, 9:30am-12:30pm
“Our farmer’s markets are extremely popular locally, there is always plenty to see and do. We always have lots of wonderful food stalls with the best, local producers, and it is a great chance to buy our own delcious pork, bacon, gammon and sausages straight from the farm. We also have a huge selection of craft stalls at our markets, along with refreshments.”
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Meet Peppa Pig
Old MacDonald’s Farm, Weald Road, Brentwood, CM14 5AY
Saturday 9th June 2012
“Hundreds of families had a fantastic day out this June when Peppa Pig came to visit our farm.
So much so we have asked her to come again for another chance for you to meet and greet the fabulous Peppa Pig and George.”
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Sparks Will Fly : Braintree
Braintree Town Centre, George Yard and Weaver’s Park CM7 1RB
Saturday 9th June 2012, 11:30am – 1:00pm
The Giants Are Coming as part of the London 2012 cultural celebrations. Two great champions, Boreas Zephyr and Marina Mightier are travelling across Essex to compete for the title of 2012 Champion of The Game. The procession with Boreas Zephyr leaves Manor Street Car Park from 11.30am, followed by performance and presentation of the Braintree Glass Bead in George Yard Shopping Centre and in Weavers Park.
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Farmers Market
Barleylands
Saturday 9th June 2012, 08:30am – 12:30pm
“Enjoy a morning out wandering round and picking up delicious food for the weekend from our undercover Farmers’ Market. This is a great opportunity for you to buy all of your fresh, local produce from farmers and growers. Every second and last Saturday of the month, throughout the year from 8.30am to 12.30pm. Free entry and Free Car Park. Arrive early to avoid disappointment!”
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Steam Operating Days
Colne Valley Railway
Sunday 10th June 2012
“One or more Steam locomotives operating. This may also include Heritage Diesel Trains. Entrance Price: Adults £8, Seniors £7, Child £5 or Family £26 (2 Adults & up to 3 Children). Opening Times – Sundays & Bank Holidays 10:30 – 17:00 (last train 16:00); Midweek 10:30 – 16:30 (last train 15:30).”
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Invitation to View : Braxted Park
Braxted Park, Witham
Monday 11th June 2012
“Mid-18th century red brick house with earlier features build by Sir Robert Taylor for the cloth merchant Peter DuCane, who lived there 1751-1803. Brick wall of four and a half miles surrounds 500 acres of parkland, lakes, parish church and hermitage, currently undergoing restoration. Tour 2hrs, £15incl tea, coffee, cakes and biscuits.” Booking line 01206 573948.
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Invitation to View : Warner Textile Archive
Braintree
Tuesday 12th June 2012
“Second largest collection of flat textiles after V&A showing history of Warner & Sons from c18 to c20. nearly 100,000 samples, designs, documents. Archive store (in original c19 mill) is open to Invitation to View visitors who will have a special tour and talk on the firm and its fabrics.” Tour 1.5-2hrs, £13.50 incl gallery talk, visit to Archive store, tea and coffee with biscuits and home made cakes.” Booking line 01206 573948.
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Invitation to View : Hoses Hall
Halstead
13th June 2012
“Originally a Saxon manor given to Sir Roger Huse (also spelled Husee, Hose or Hosey) in 1312 by John de Buick, hence the name Hoses Hall. It has previously been owned by Lord Alan Sainsbury, Lord Plummer and Lord Beaverbrook. A large part of the existing building dates from the 16th century. The tythe barn dates from the same period as Cressing Temple. Well-stocked four-acre garden plus four acres of meadows with bulbs. Tour inc coffee on arrival, garden tour and 2-course lunch in tithe barn two and a half hours, £26; tour inc garden, house (ground floor) and tea two and a half hours, £15.”
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Invitation to View : Thorpe Hall Garden
Thorpe-le-Soken
Wednesday 13th June 2012
“Early c20th garden by Viscountess Byng, inspired by William Robinson. Viscount ‘Bungo’ Byng of Vimy became Governor General of Canada in 1921 and his wife plant-hunted through North America. Her tender plants and water gardens, his eccentric brickwork, Col Gavin Jones’ rock gardens. Tour 1.5-2hrs, £15 incl tea or coffee with cake.” Booking line 01206 573948.
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Invitation to View : Layer Marney Tower
Layer Marney Tower, nr. Colchester
Wednesday 13th June 2012
“Grade I Tudor gatehouse, decorated with fine Italiante terracotta. Henry VIII so impressed, he visited while it was being built. Henry, first Lord Marney, ws King’s Lord Privy Seal. Died 1523 and work stopped two years later. Church, altered to match hosue, has effigies of him and his sone, John. Morning tours 2-2.5hrs, £16 incl tea or coffee with traybake; candlelit tour 1.5hrs, £16 incl mulled wine.” Booking line 01206 573948.
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Civil War Re-Enactment
Ingatestone Hall
Saturday 16th June 2012 – Sunday 17th June 2012
“A re-creation of everyday life in the years following the Restoration of the Monarchy in 1667, staged with impressive attention to detail by The Essex Militia, a well-known historical re-enactment society, with Musket, Cannon Fire and Archery Displays. Mingle with the gentry, soldiers, tradesmen and country folk as they go about their business.”
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Great War Weekend (16-17 June)
Royal Gunpowder Mills Secret Island, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1JY
Saturday 16th June 2012 – Sunday 17th June 2012
“Cordite from the Gunpowder Mills was vital to British success in the First World War. This weekend life between 1914 and 1918 is recreated, with historical re-enactors depicting the soldiers of the ‘War to End All Wars’, including a spectacular cavalry arena show. Find out about life in the army by enlisting in our recruiting office, and being taught drill by our Sergeant Major.”
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St Peter’s Car Show
Redden Court School, Cotswold Road, Harold Wood, Essex. RM30TS
Saturday 16th June 2012
“Please join us for the 2nd St Peter’s Car Show @ Redden Court School. Open to the public from 10am to 4pm. Classic, Vintage, Sports, Kit & Custom cars all on display, with Essex Audi bringing some historic race cars. Fun for all the family with exhibits from the London Fire Brigade, Met Police, bouncy castles, as well as trade stalls and catering serving hot & cold food and drink. All profits go to the London Air Ambulance, with last years show raising £3145. Tickets are only £2 per adult with a free 16 page colour show guide with children 3-15 costing 50p.”
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Sparks Will Fly : Maldon
Town Centre and Promenade Park, Maldon CM9 5HX
Saturday 16th June 2012. 1:00pm – 5:00pm
The Giants Are Coming as part of the London 2012 cultural celebrations. Two great champions, Boreas Zephyr and Marina Mightier are travelling across Essex to compete for the title of 2012 Champion of The Game. Procession with Marina Mightier down the High Street from 1pm, followed by performance and presentation of the Maldon Glass Bead in Promenade Park.
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Annual East Essex Heavy Horse Society Show
Museum of Power, Langford
Sunday 17th June 2012
“Several breeds of heavy horses, craft stalls, working dogs and vintage tractors. ‘Marshall’ the Lilleshall steam driven pumping engine will be in steam. Miniature steam train will be running (extra charge applies).”
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We went to one of their events last year and were most impressed : click here for our article and video of Marshall and traction engines of all shapes and sizes! (nb no traction engine for this event, they are due on 8th April 2012)
Vintage Fair
Cressing Temple Barns, nr. Braintree
Sunday 17th June 2012, 11:00am-
“Take a step back in time – The Helen Rollason Vintage Fayre. Cost: adult £5, family ticket £12, under 16’s £2.50″
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Sparks Will Fly : Castle Point Show
Waterside Farm Show Ground, Somnes Avenue, Canvey Island SS8 9RA
Sunday 17th June 2012, 11:00am – 4:00pm
The Giants Are Coming as part of the London 2012 cultural celebrations. Two great champions, Boreas Zephyr and Marina Mightier are travelling across Essex to compete for the title of 2012 Champion of The Game. Procession with Marina Mightier from 1pm, followed by performance and presentation of the Castle Point Glass Bead. Part of the annual Castle Point Show.
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The Forgotten Gardens of Easton Lodge Open Day
Easton Lodge, nr. Great Dunmow
Sunday 17th June 2012, 12:00 – 6:00
Father’s Day and a pirate treasure trail!
We enjoyed our trip there last year.
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Copped Hall Guided Tours
Copped Hall
Sunday 17th June 2012
“The tours last about 2 hours 30 min – 3 hours and cover the whole of the gardens, part of the mansion, the cellars and the stables. Tours start from 10.00am and entry gates close at 11.00am. Cost £7.00. (The reason the gates are only open for one hour is that we have to get the tours started within this hour as the tours can last up to 3 hours including the refreshments – there is more to see than people realise !)”
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Kentwell’s Great Annual Re-Creation of Tudor Life
Kentwell Hall
Sunday 17th June 2012 (and other dates during June and July)
“More than 200 Participants (up to 400 at weekends) at any one time creating the dress, speech, food, drink, music, dance, crafts, activities, pleasures and way of life of the chosen year. Visitors feel they have been transported back to a whole 16th C. community in which everyone is dependant upon each other. This is how life actually was not just a series of demonstrations.” And much more!
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Military Vehicle Show
Imperial War Museum, Duxford
Sunday 17th June 2012
“Enjoy the excitement, power and thrill of the Military Vehicle Show – the perfect way to celebrate Father’s Day. Experience the sheer power of some of the biggest Second World War tanks alongside quirky smaller vehicles such as jeeps and 1940s ambulances. Living history groups will be bringing military campaigns of the past to life. See military vehicles in action as they take part in a cavalcade along our runway. An adventurous day out for all the family!”
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Open Farm Sunday
Barleylands Farm Park and Craft Village
Sunday 17th June 2012
“Visit our crops by tractor and trailer, find out more about growing wheat! Look around the Discovery Centre and feed our animals in the Farm Park.”
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Classic cars for Father’s Day
Audley End House and Gardens
Sunday 17th June 2012
“This Father’s Day, treat dad to a special day out at Audley End, where a beautiful collection of classic cars will be on display. You could also treat him to lunch or an afternoon tea in the cafe”
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Invitation to View : Spencers Garden
Great Yeldham
19th June 2012
“Romantic c18th walled garden laid out by Lady Anne Spencer, grand-daughter of first Duke of Marlborough, who build the hosue. Supposedly the oldest greenhouse in Essex. Huge tumbling wisteria, ‘true blue’ Lord Butler delphiniums, dazzling herbaceous borders, rich variety of roses, ancient trees. Tour 2-3hrs, £20 incl two-course lunch with wine and guided tour of garden. Plants for sale.” Booking line 01206 573948.
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Steam Operating Days
Colne Valley Railway
Sunday 17th June 2012
“One or more Steam locomotives operating. This may also include Heritage Diesel Trains. Entrance Price: Adults £8, Seniors £7, Child £5 or Family £26 (2 Adults & up to 3 Children). Opening Times – Sundays & Bank Holidays 10:30 – 17:00 (last train 16:00); Midweek 10:30 – 16:30 (last train 15:30).”
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Invitation to View : The Abbey, Coggeshall
The Abbey, Coggeshall
Thursday 21st June 2012
“Recently restored Abbot’s stew pond was a feature when Edward II held court here in 1325; in 1293 the local vicar was gaoled for illegal fishing. Tour includes abbot’s house, chapel, guest house, riverside courtyard and knot-garden. Early and exceptionally fine medieval brickwork. Tour approx 2 hours, £15 including tea or coffee with home-made cakes and biscuits.” Booking line 01206 573948.
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Penman Art & Antqiues Fair
Cressing Temple Barns, nr. Braintree
Friday 22nd June 2012 – Sunday 24th June 2012, 10:00am-
“An exclusive selection of fine art and antiques. Cost: adult £4.00″
We popped in to last year’s event - read about it.
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We are Handmade Contemporary Summer Craft and Design Fair
Foakes Hall, Stortford Road, Great Dunmow, CM6 1DG.
Saturday 23rd June 2012, 10:00am – 4:00pm, Free Entry.
“This Fair will be the ideal place to find the latest in contemporary and vintage style handmade items. With over 30 stalls on the day, there will be a wide range of items ideal for the summer months, from clothes and bags to jewellery and beauty products. Visitors can also sit down and enjoy some delicious homemade cakes with a cup of tea, all served in lovely vintage style crockery, courtesy of Plum Fairy who will be running the tearoom.”
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The Big BBQ Festival
Canvey Island
Saturday 23rd June 2012
“The Big BBQ is a huge family fun day crossed with an American style BBQ competition and a traditional music festival. Mellow and ambient in the day – getting lively at night with a party festival atmosphere ending with a huge fireworks display. Cooking teams from all over Europe will compete to win a share of the £10,000 prize fund in the IBQN European BBQ Championships! With three beer tents, two live music stages, fairgrounds and attractions for all the family.”
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Sparks Will Fly : Southend
Seafront, High Street, Warrior Square Gardens, Southchurch Park, Southend on Sea
Saturday 23rd June 2012, 10:00am – 10:00pm
The Giants Are Coming as part of the London 2012 cultural celebrations. Two great champions, Boreas Zephyr and Marina Mightier are travelling across Essex to compete for the title of 2012 Champion of The Game. Procession with Marina Mightier departs South Church Park from 3.30pm, followed by performance and presentation of the Southend Glass Bead at City Beach.
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Southend Carnival 2012
Southend
Saturday 23rd June 2012
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Colchester Food and Drink Festival
Colchester Castle Park
Saturday 23rd June 2012 – Sunday 24th June 2012. £3 admission.
10,00 visitors expected!
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Napoleonic Weekend
Royal Gunpowder Mills Secret Island, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1JY
Saturday 23rd June 2012 – Sunday 24th June 2012.
“Help commemorate the anniversary of Wellington’s great victory at Salamanca in 1812, with this weekend of Napoleonic and Regency re-enactment. The weekend includes a battle every day with ‘horse foot and guns’ as well as interactive children’s activities.”
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Kentwell’s Great Annual Re-Creation of Tudor Life
Kentwell Hall
Saturday 23rd June 2012 and Sunday 24th June 2012 (and other dates during June and July)
“More than 200 Participants (up to 400 at weekends) at any one time creating the dress, speech, food, drink, music, dance, crafts, activities, pleasures and way of life of the chosen year. Visitors feel they have been transported back to a whole 16th C. community in which everyone is dependant upon each other. This is how life actually was not just a series of demonstrations.” And much more!
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1920s Aerial Wedding Exhibition
Hylands House
Sunday 24th June – 10am to 5pm
“2012 is the 100th anniversary of the Aerial wedding at Hylands. Our dedicated team will be presenting a small exhibition within Hylands House to commemorate this very special occasion. Admission: £3.80 adults, £2.80 concessions.”
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Blackwater Country Show
Rook Hall, Chigborough Road, Heybridge, Maldon, CM9 4RB
Sunday 24th June 2012
“A variety of country pursuits and interests on the lake and around the 30acre showground. There is a timetable of main ring attractions to entertain you, spectacles on the lake and exciting events happening all day that will stimulate the imagination! Step away from the every day and take a relaxing stroll amongst the entertainers and exhibitors who will share with you their expertise, wisdom and craft. There will be a many handsome, heavy horses in harness; farm animals; and bring your pooch and enter the fun dog show and agility. There is a falconry team; the Newfoundland Dog Rescue team; Anglo Saxon warriors; archery nd clay-shooting; many stands with quality crafts, trade and local produce; hot food and refreshments; and children can drive small Landrovers around a circuit, have fun on the bouncy castle or try and reach the top of the climbing wall amongst the many other activities for all the family!”
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Sparks Will Fly : Waltham Abbey Town Show
Town Mead Park, Brooker Road, Waltham Abbey EN9 1JH
Sunday 24th June 2012
The Giants Are Coming as part of the London 2012 cultural celebrations. Two great champions, Boreas Zephyr and Marina Mightier are travelling across Essex to compete for the title of 2012 Champion of The Game. Procession with Marina Mightier from 1pm, followed by performance and presentation of the Epping Forest Glass Bead.
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Bike Events : Essex Countryside
Chelmsford
Sunday 24th June 2012
The one Essex-based organised bike ride from Bike Events that I didn’t do last year, must put that right this year. 10 (family), 25 or 60 mile route.
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Model Railway Exhibition
Colne Valley Railway
Sunday 24th June 2012
“A festival of Model Railways, supported by trade stands. In association with Halstead & District Model Railway Club. Entrance Price: Adults £10, Seniors £9, Child £6 or Family £32 (2 Adults & up to 3 Children) Opening Times 10.30 – 17.00 (last train 16.00)”
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Coalhouse Fort Open Day
Coalhouse Fort, East Tilbury
Sunday 24th June 2012
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Invitation to View : Beeleigh Abbey
Maldon
Monday 25th June 2012
“c12th haunted abbey bought by Foyle family (of bookshop fame) mid c20th. Visited by Edward I and Queen Eleanor 1289. Tour includes calefactory (warming room), parlour, Chapter House with Handel’s London organ, Great Room (previously Canons’ Dorter or domitory- now the Library) and King James I bedroom. Abbey tour 1.5hrs plus 1-2hrs to explore the 3.5 acre garden. £16incl tea or coffee, cakes and biscuits.” Booking line 01206 573948.
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Invitation to View : Thorpe Hall Garden
Thorpe-le-Soken
Wednesday 27th June 2012
“Early c20th garden by Viscountess Byng, inspired by William Robinson. Viscount ‘Bungo’ Byng of Vimy became Governor General of Canada in 1921 and his wife plant-hunted through North America. Her tender plants and water gardens, his eccentric brickwork, Col Gavin Jones’ rock gardens. Tour 1.5-2hrs, £15 incl tea or coffee with cake.” Booking line 01206 573948.
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Kentwell’s Great Annual Re-Creation of Tudor Life
Kentwell Hall
Saturday 30th June 2012 (and other dates during June and July)
“More than 200 Participants (up to 400 at weekends) at any one time creating the dress, speech, food, drink, music, dance, crafts, activities, pleasures and way of life of the chosen year. Visitors feel they have been transported back to a whole 16th C. community in which everyone is dependant upon each other. This is how life actually was not just a series of demonstrations.” And much more!
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Farmers Market
Barleylands
Saturday 30th June 2012, 08:30am – 12:30pm
“Enjoy a morning out wandering round and picking up delicious food for the weekend from our undercover Farmers’ Market. This is a great opportunity for you to buy all of your fresh, local produce from farmers and growers. Every second and last Saturday of the month, throughout the year from 8.30am to 12.30pm. Free entry and Free Car Park. Arrive early to avoid disappointment!”
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Flying Legends
Imperial War Museum, Duxford
Saturday 30th June 2012 – Sunday 1st July 2012
“Flying Legends – two words which instantly evoke the very best of classic aircraft displaying at Duxford in one of the world’s most celebrated air shows. The Fighter Collection and IWM Duxford are proud to present Flying Legends 2012 – another unmissable fusion of power, sounds and nostalgia.”
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Colchester Carnival 2012
Colchester
Saturday 30th June 2012
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“Bundles of Joy” – Baby & Toddler clothes, toys, gifts and handmade cards
Back of the Market Square, Saffron Walden, CB10 2EP
Saturday, 30th June 2012, 10am-2pm
Sparks Will Fly : Colchester Carnival
Colchester Town Centre and Castle Park, 11:00am – 8:00pm
Saturday 30th June 2012
The Giants Are Coming as part of the London 2012 cultural celebrations. Two great champions, Boreas Zephyr and Marina Mightier are travelling across Essex to compete for the title of 2012 Champion of The Game. Procession with Marina Mightier from Abbey Field from 4pm, followed by performance and presentation of the Colchester Glass Bead at Colchester Castle.
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Bringing Audley End to Life!
Audley End House and Gardens
Saturday 30th June 2012 – Sunday 1st July 2012
“Come and see the Service Wing and Stables be brought to life by Victorian costumed characters. Discover how this country house estate worked and played as the summer draws near.”
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Railway Weekend
Royal Gunpowder Mills Secret Island, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1JY
Saturday 30th June 2012 – Sunday 1st July 2012
“For this weekend the focus is on the railways which ran around the Gunpowder Mills, with a special behind the scenes ‘Open Day’ with our railway volunteers. This is a chance to see progress on the restoration of the full-size track and rolling stock on the site, as well as on a smaller scale, the work of local model railway enthusiasts and clubs.”
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Fete and Sports Festival
Kents Hill Junior School, Kents Hill Road, Benfleet
Saturday 30th June 2012, 11:00am – 3:00pm
“Come and have a ball at our family friendly fete and sports festival. Awesome arena events with a live Band, sports demonstrations, singing and dancing. A Fabulous “Active Zone” – with stalls from local sports and performing arts groups. Inflatable area, side shows and Games. A Prize packed Grand Draw! Yummy BBQ , ice cream van and refreshments, not forgetting our Pimms and Champagne stall for the mums and dads (yes, you deserve it!). Please come and say hello”
Art in the Park Exhbition
Hylands House and Park
Saturday 30th June 2012 – 10am to 4pm, Free.
“Join us for an exciting new art event in Hylands park. Talented Essex artists will be displaying a range of stunning artwork in and around the Stables Visitor Centre. Meet the artists, enjoy the creative talent and purchase outstanding, unique and affordable artwork.”
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Magic at the Barn
The Red Brick Barn, Sutton Hall, Shopland Road, Rochford Essex SS4 1LH
Saturday 30th June 2012 – Sunday 1st July 2012, Doors open 7pm, show starts at 7:30pm, finishes 9:30pm approx.
“Now in it’s 8th year, the show boasts a combination of sleight-of-hand close-up magic, stage magic and illusion, ventriloquism and comedy, held within the intimate and enchanting atmosphere of a 17th century barn theatre. Starring Sophisticated Illusionist Oliver Tabor, the UKs top ventriloquist, Steve Hewlett, and London’s King of Comedy magic, Christian Lee. Information line: 01702 543242.”
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