What’s on: 200 acres of gardens, woodland & arboretum to explore with a visitor centre, children’s play area, shop and tea room. Deer often visit the site in the early hours. Directions: From A12 take A120 towards Braintree turn right … Continue reading →

What’s on: Quiet weekend with fishing and country walks close by. Cream teas will be served on Saturday afternoon followed by a communal barbecue in the evening with the marquee available for an evening get together. Directions: From A120 turn … Continue reading →

Pleshey Village Hall, The Street, Pleshey, CM3 1HA What’s on: Full programme of events, games and fun for children (and grown ups) of all ages, See www.westessexda.co.uk for full programme. Directions: From Chelmsford A130 to Gt Dunmow at roundabout (Junction … Continue reading →

What's On: There are loads if nice walks in the area, a good dog friendly pub just through the woods in Widdington. Henham is a nice village to walk to with a shop run by volunteers. Directions: On the B1051 … Continue reading →

A full programme of events is being planned including live entertainment Saturday night. Site is also close to historic Maldon and the Heybridge Basin making it a great base to see the Thames sailing barges. The Combined Military Services Museum, … Continue reading →

What’s on: Why not spend an extended Bank Holiday weekend close to Clacton on Sea, Frinton on Sea, Walton on the Naze and Brightlingsea. Caravan and camping accessories and cafe on site, with fishing available . Directions: From A12 take … Continue reading →

What’s on: DA Feast of Lanterns. The theme is "BOOK TITLES" there will be a full programme of activities and an evening social. Please decorate your unit or just put a light out, there is a trophy for the best … Continue reading →

What’s on: This site is set in 500 acres of stunning Essex countryside. There is an interesting Carriage museum and a café on site. Ashfield Carriage and Polo Club, Green Street, Great Cranfield, CM6 1JU. What’s on: This site is … Continue reading →

The Three Horseshoes Takeley CM22 6PA Sheltered field adjacent to 16th century Grade ll listed pub serving lunch and evening meals.Large beer garden and children's play area. In easy reach of Mountfitchet Castle & Norman Village, Thaxted and Dunmow. Directions:  … Continue reading →