August Events in Essex

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National Garden Scheme : Barnards Farm
Brentwood Road, West Horndon CM13 3FY
Thursday 3rd August 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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Beeleigh Abbey Gardens Open Day
Abbey Turning, Maldon CM9 6LL
Friday 4th August 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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Garden Afternoon
Copped Hall, Crown Hill, Epping, CM16 5HS
Sunday 6th August 2023
“Garden afternoons provide an opportunity to wander around at leisure and talk to our volunteer gardeners.”
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National Garden Scheme : Barnards Farm
Brentwood Road, West Horndon CM13 3FY
Thursday 10th August 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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Flying Days : 19 Squardron
IWM Duxford
Saturday 12th August 2023, 10am to 6pm
“Honouring the legendary status of 19 Squadron, the fighter pilots who tested the first Spitfire from August 1938 until they flew into combat over Dunkirk and throughout the Battle of Britain. ”
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The Essex HMVA Echoes of History Show
Whitehouse Farm, The Living Memorial, Rettendon, Essex, CM3 8DL
Saturday 12th August 2023 and Sunday 13th August 2023, 10am to 5pm
Two days of modern and ancient military brought to life by re-enactors and a wide range of military vehicles and hardware.
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National Garden Scheme : Barnards Farm
Brentwood Road, West Horndon CM13 3FY
Thursday 17th August 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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Beeleigh Abbey Gardens Open Day
Abbey Turning, Maldon CM9 6LL
Friday 18th August 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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Guided Tour Day
Copped Hall, Crown Hill, Epping, CM16 5HS
Sunday 20th August 2023, 10am to 11am starting times
“Visitors are accompanied by an experienced guide throughout who will explain the rich history of Copped Hall, covering the whole of the Gardens, including the sites of the earlier houses, the Walled Garden and a large part of the existing Mansion.”
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Hylands House and Estate Open Day
Hylands Estate, Chelmsford CM2 8WQ
Sunday 20th August 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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National Garden Scheme : Barnards Farm
Brentwood Road, West Horndon CM13 3FY
Thursday 24th August 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.”
more details(and book online)

Beeleigh Abbey Gardens Open Day
Abbey Turning, Maldon CM9 6LL
Friday 25th August 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 Evening
IWM Duxford
Saturday 26th August 2023, 5pm to 9:30pm
“A special ‘after hours’ event at IWM Duxford including an evening flying display and access to AirSpace, Hangar 4 and The American Air Museum included in your ticket price.”
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National Garden Scheme : Barnards Farm
Brentwood Road, West Horndon CM13 3FY
Thursday 31st August 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.”
more details(and book online)