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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...

Halloween Pumpkin Patch

4th-31st October 2025

Venue: Cammas Hall Farm

Experience the ultimate Halloween adventure at our Cammas Hall Pumpkin Patch. Featuring over 50 varieties of pumpkins and squash. Pick your favourite and purchase by weight. Enjoy a 20% discount on entry...

Pumpkin Field

4th-31st October 2025

Venue: The Green Barn Farm

Just off the A130, a sea of orange has appeared, where thousands of pumpkins grow. Vintage tractors and trailers await to transport eager pumpkin pickers around the two 20 acre fields. Stilt walkers wander,...

Pumpkin Patch Colchester

4th-31st October 2025

Venue: The Pumpkin Patch

Get ready for an unforgettable autumn adventure at Pick Your Own Pumpkin Field! Whether you’re planning a fun-filled family day, a team outing, or a cute seasonal date, there's something truly magical...

Jigsaw Performing Arts Brentford

13th October-23rd November 2025

Venue: Becket Keys Secondary School, Sawyers Hall Ln

From babies as young as 6 months to teens of 18, Jigsaw's wide range of classes offers something for every budding performer. Join them this term and let your child take centre stage. Their journey in...

Spooky fun at RHS Garden Hyde Hall

Spooky fun at RHS Garden Hyde Hall

Spine-tingling fun for the whole family bursting with autumnal magic and a sprinkle of spookiness!

Competition time

Competition time

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Plan your fang-tastic adventure now!

Plan your fang-tastic adventure now!

Colchester Castle has you covered with a week of fang-tastic fun from 25th October to 2nd November.

Sleeping Beauty

Sleeping Beauty

Towngate Theatre and Evolution Productions are thrilled to bring you this year’s magical pantomime.

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