Things to do with kids in Essex

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Guess How Much I Love You - A Garden Adventure

15th February-31st December 2025

Venue: RHS Garden Hyde Hall

The Guess How Much I Love You Garden Adventure is a trail inspired by the book of the same name. The trail contains a series of activities that encourage children to learn through play, using the senses...

Woodland Adventure Days

22nd March-5th October 2025

Venue: Audley End Railway

Enjoy off-peak, great-value days, where you can make use of the adventure playground, explore the fairy walk and ride on one of the trains! The perfect day out for parents and grandparents to take the...

Buzz in The City

5th July-9th September 2025

Venue: Chelmsford

Keep the kids active and discover over 30 artist designed bee sculptures across the city. Download the FREE app and input the codes on the sculptures to access rewards and find out more about the artists....

All About Swimming

6th July-31st August 2025

Venue: Various venues

Dive into summer with All About Swimming. Whether you’re a newborn or an adult, they’ve got classes for all ages and abilities at the Shenfield and Brentwood pools.Weekly lessons and crash courses...

Anna Fiorentini Theatre and Film School

6th July-31st August 2025

Venue: North London Camden, East, South East London and Loughton

Anna Fiorentini Holiday Schools give children the opportunity to explore their creativity while strengthening key life skills. For more information about Saturday and Holiday Schools, as well as courses...

Spooky fun at RHS Garden Hyde Hall

Spooky fun at RHS Garden Hyde Hall

Get ready for a pumpkin-packed adventure, running from 25th October – 2nd November!

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Boost literacy at home

Boost literacy at home

Primary Times offers fun, at-home activities to help families support children’s literacy development.

Book their sight test today

Book their sight test today

Early checks can spot hidden issues like myopia or lazy eye, and NHS tests are free for all children under 16.

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