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Things to do with kids in Essex
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Arts & Crafts, Storytelling and Treasure Trail
Venue: Great Missenden Food Festival
Address: Show Field, Off A413, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire
The Children's Cookery School & Food Lab at the Great Missenden Food Festival allows children the chance to get hands on and create some delicious bakes and treats, as well as some fun food experiments....
Beauty and the Beast on Ice
Venue: Riverside Leisure Centre
Address: Victoria Road, Chelmsford, Essex
into a magical world and follow the tale of love and bravery, inspired by the much-loved Disney classic. Tickets are on sale now for 8 performances delivered over 5 days, with a selection of both matinee...
Cardio Kids
Venue: My Gym
Address: 30 Radford Way
This program combines cardiovascular conditioning, strength and endurance, and stability exercises so children of all athletic abilities will benefit greatly from the class! Ages 7-10.
Colchester Medieval Fayre
Venue: Castle Park
Address: St Peters Street entrance (Ryegate) Colchester
Visit Colchester’s beautiful Castle Park for another year of the Food & Drink Festival. There will be lots of old favourites and this year they'll have some new and exciting stalls and products to tempt...
Council Litter Pick
Venue: Bonchurch Park
Join Leigh-on-Sea Town Council for an afternoon of free music and entertainment in Bonchurch Park on Sunday 29th May, 12-3pm. They are inviting residents to bring their own picnic and help celebrate the...
GIRL POWER: EURO 2022
How UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 players are using the tournament to inspire children.
The Perfect First Instrument
Primary Times explores what to consider when buying your child’s first instrument.
Can art benefit development?
Check out our 6 tips and tricks to make your little artist feel more enthusiastic about art.
Competition time
Win a copy of Fletcher and the Rockpool and explore the glittering world beyond Fletcher’s wood!
