Open Air Film & Street Food Fest
Colchester Castle Park, Colchester, CO1 1UG
21st - 24th July
Four days, 12 films! Jumanji, The Lost Boys, Little Shop of Horrors, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Friday The 13th, Bridesmaids, Clueless, The Greatest Showman and more.
Brilliant street food vendors.
Check Facebook event page for movie start times
Adults from £10.50, many two for one deals available.
Kids 0-3 years are Free, 4-15 years Free per paying adult
Iron Latch nature reserve, Colchester, CO3 0JT
Friday 22nd July, 9pm
Fun for kids and adults alike at Iron Latch nature reserve. Identify various species of bat using bat detectors and afterwards, go to the reserve’s meadow to hunt for glow worms and count them for the yearly survey.
£4.00 per person. Children - free. Booking essential.
RHS Hyde Hall, Chelmsford, CM3 8ET
Soak up the beautiful summer surroundings on a peaceful stroll around the garden and enjoy a delicious bbq.
Adults £7 (after 5pm) Children £3.50
Sunset Ibiza Athems
Hadleigh Country Park, Benfleet, SS7 2PP
Friday 22nd July, 7pm - 10pm
A sunset session of club anthems from the 90s and early 00s. The Hub Cafe will be open plus BBQ.
Free entry (car parking applies)
Flatford Wildlife Garden, Colchester, CO7 6UL
23rd July, 11am - 1pm
Make a butterfly feeder and leaf print onto fabric to make a flag. Play in the mud kitchen, den build and make a clay creature. Complete a wildlife trail and hunt for bugs in the meadow. Take the chance to practise your fire-lighting skills and toast marshmallows over the campfire to make a delicious smore.
Each booking must include an adult at the event. Adults do not require a ticket
£11 non-members, £10 members
Thames Chase Forest Centre, Upminster, RM14 3NS
Sunday 24th July, 10am-3pm
Go on a wild minibeast safari, discover the aquatic creatures living in the river, follow the nature trail, learn all about your discoveries in the ID Zone, plus crafts and much more! Help the experts to count as many wildlife species as we can find!
Meet the Moths: 10am
River Survey Identification: 11am - 12pm
The Big Butterfly Count: 10am - 3pm
Children’s Crafts: 10am - 3pm
Free, drop in
Rainham Marshes, Purfleet, RM19 1SZ
24th July, 11am - 1pm
Look for butterflies, dragonflies, bees and many more. This bug guided walk is suitable for adults and children over 8 years old.
Non member adult £12.50, non member child £6.50
Adult member £10.50, child member £4.50
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