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Fairs, Festivals & Shows

With a variety of fairs, festivals and country shows taking place throughout Essex, whether you're young or old, you'll be spoilt for choice.

With a variety of fairs, festivals and country shows taking place throughout Essex, whether you're young or old, you'll be spoilt for choice.

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13

Apr 2024

Spring Joust! Knights of Middle England
13 April 2024 - 14 April 2024
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Halstead
Hedingham Castle

5

May 2024

All About Dogs Show 2024
5 May 2024 - 6 May 2024
09:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Chelmsford
Hylands House and Estate

5

May 2024

May Day Fair at Hedingham Castle
5 May 2024 - 6 May 2024
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Halstead
Hedingham Castle

17

May 2024

National Flower Show 2024
17 May 2024 - 19 May 2024
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Chelmsford
Hylands House and Estate

21

Jun 2024

Foodies Festival 2024
21 June 2024 - 23 June 2024
Chelmsford
Hylands House and Estate

18

Aug 2024

Classic & Vintage Car Show
18 August 2024
11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Halstead
Hedingham Castle

29

Mar 2024

Day Out With Thomas - Easter Weekend 2024
29 March 2024 - 1 April 2024
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

29

Mar 2024

Easter Egg Hunt at Epping Ongar Railway
29 March 2024 - 1 April 2024
Ongar
Epping Ongar Railway

31

Mar 2024

TransportFest Vehicle Show
31 March 2024
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Maldon
Museum of Power

3

Apr 2024

Diesel Day
3 April 2024
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

7

Apr 2024

Steam Day
7 April 2024
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

10

Apr 2024

Diesel Day
10 April 2024
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

21

Apr 2024

April Open Day
21 April 2024
11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Dunmow
The Gardens of Easton Lodge

27

Apr 2024

Epping Ongar Railway Evening Real Ale Trains
27 April 2024
Ongar
Epping Ongar Railway

4

May 2024

Diesel Day
4 May 2024
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

5

May 2024

Steam Day
5 May 2024 - 6 May 2024
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

12

May 2024

The Quirky Wedding Fayre at Battleswick Farm
12 May 2024
11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Colchester
The Quirky Wedding Fayre

19

May 2024

May Open Day: Art and Nature in the Gardens
19 May 2024
11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Dunmow
The Gardens of Easton Lodge

25

May 2024

Epping Ongar Railway Evening Real Ale Trains
25 May 2024
Ongar
Epping Ongar Railway

25

May 2024

Steam Day
25 May 2024
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

26

May 2024

Transport Extravaganza
26 May 2024 - 27 May 2024
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchetser
East Anglian Railway Museum

28

May 2024

Steam Day
28 May 2024
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

29

May 2024

Diesel Day
29 May 2024
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

15

Jun 2024

Father's Day MotorFest 2024
15 June 2024 - 16 June 2024
10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Chelmsford
Motorshow Events

16

Jun 2024

Father’s Day Trains
16 June 2024
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

26

Jul 2024

Lazydays Festival
26 July 2024 - 28 July 2024
06:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Southend on Sea
Lazydays Festival

31

Jul 2024

Diesel Day
31 July 2024
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

4

Aug 2024

Steam Day
4 August 2024
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

7

Aug 2024

Diesel Day
7 August 2024
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

14

Aug 2024

Diesel Day
14 August 2024
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

8

Sep 2024

Classic Motor Show & Family Fun Day
8 September 2024
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Billericay
Barleylands

20

Sep 2024

Autumn Diesel Gala at Epping Ongar Railway
20 September 2024 - 22 September 2024
Ongar
Epping Ongar Railway

6

Oct 2024

Small Trains Day
6 October 2024
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Wakes Colne
East Anglian Railway Museum

30

Oct 2024

Diesel Day
30 October 2024
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

2

Nov 2024

Diesel Day
2 November 2024
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Colchester
East Anglian Railway Museum

23

Nov 2024

Santa Specials at Epping Ongar Railway
23 November 2024 - 24 December 2024
Epping
Epping Ongar Railway

Day Out With Thomas - Easter Weekend 2024

East Anglian Railway Museum
Chappel Station, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
29 March 2024 - 1 April 2024 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2024-03-29 2024-04-01
Thomas the Tank Engine is pulling into the station and he’s bringing loads of bubble fun to Day Out With Thomas: Bubble Tour across the Easter Weekend from Friday 29th March to Monday 1st April at East Anglian Railway Museum.
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Easter Egg Hunt at Epping Ongar Railway

Epping Ongar Railway
Ongar Station Station Approach, Ongar, Essex CM5 9BN - Map Directions
29 March 2024 - 1 April 2024
2024-03-29 2024-04-01
Join us on board the Easter Express for the longest Easter Egg Hunt in Essex!
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TransportFest Vehicle Show

Museum of Power
Hatfield Road, Langford, Maldon, Essex CM9 6QA - Map Directions
31 March 2024 , 10:00 AM until 04:00 PM
2024-03-31 2024-03-31
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A day to display a variety of vehicles, from bicycles and motorbikes to tractors, traction engines, cars and buses.
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Diesel Day

East Anglian Railway Museum
Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
3 April 2024 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2024-04-03 2024-04-03
Unlimited rides on a train hauled by one of our vintage Diesel Locomotives, DMU or Diesel Railbus.
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Steam Day

East Anglian Railway Museum
Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
7 April 2024 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2024-04-07 2024-04-07
A firm favourite with families, they’re a great opportunity to visit the Museum and have a ride in vintage wagons or carriages pulled by one of our restored Steam Engines.
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Diesel Day

East Anglian Railway Museum
Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
10 April 2024 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2024-04-10 2024-04-10
Unlimited rides on a train hauled by one of our vintage Diesel Locomotives, DMU or Diesel Railbus.
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April Open Day

The Gardens of Easton Lodge
Easton Lodge, Little Easton, Dunmow, Essex CM6 2BD - Map Directions
21 April 2024 , 11:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2024-04-21 2024-04-21
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The first Sunday Open Day of our main season, and a chance to see daffodils, tulips, blossom on the fruit trees and the Gardens bursting back into a myriad of spring greens.
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Epping Ongar Railway Evening Real Ale Trains

Epping Ongar Railway
Ongar Station, Station Approach, Ongar, Essex CM5 9BN - Map Directions
27 April 2024
2024-04-27 2024-04-27
Join our evening services and enjoy a journey through the Essex countryside with Real Ale available from our on board bar!
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Diesel Day

East Anglian Railway Museum
Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
4 May 2024 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2024-05-04 2024-05-04
Unlimited rides on a train hauled by one of our vintage Diesel Locomotives, DMU or Diesel Railbus.
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Steam Day

East Anglian Railway Museum
Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
5 May 2024 - 6 May 2024 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2024-05-05 2024-05-06
A firm favourite with families, they’re a great opportunity to visit the Museum and have a ride in vintage wagons or carriages pulled by one of our restored Steam Engines.
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The Quirky Wedding Fayre at Battleswick Farm

The Quirky Wedding Fayre
Rowhedge Road, Colchester, Essex CO5 7JQ - Map Directions
12 May 2024 , 11:00 AM until 03:00 PM
2024-05-12 2024-05-12
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Join us this May at the stunning Battleswick Farm!
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May Open Day: Art and Nature in the Gardens

The Gardens of Easton Lodge
Easton Lodge, Little Easton, Dunmow, Essex CM6 2BD - Map Directions
19 May 2024 , 11:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2024-05-19 2024-05-19
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With spring in the air, there will be a pop up art exhibition and lots of nature activities for visitors, lead by an experienced biologist.
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Epping Ongar Railway Evening Real Ale Trains

Epping Ongar Railway
Ongar Station, Station Approach, Ongar, Essex CM5 9BN - Map Directions
25 May 2024
2024-05-25 2024-05-25
Join our evening services and enjoy a journey through the Essex countryside with Real Ale available from our on board bar!
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Steam Day

East Anglian Railway Museum
Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
25 May 2024 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2024-05-25 2024-05-25
A firm favourite with families, they’re a great opportunity to visit the Museum and have a ride in vintage wagons or carriages pulled by one of our restored Steam Engines.
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Transport Extravaganza

East Anglian Railway Museum
Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchetser, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
26 May 2024 - 27 May 2024 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2024-05-26 2024-05-27
Our popular Transport Extravaganza returns for 2024 during the Spring Bank Holiday.
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Steam Day

East Anglian Railway Museum
Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
28 May 2024 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2024-05-28 2024-05-28
A firm favourite with families, they’re a great opportunity to visit the Museum and have a ride in vintage wagons or carriages pulled by one of our restored Steam Engines.
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Diesel Day

East Anglian Railway Museum
Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
29 May 2024 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2024-05-29 2024-05-29
Unlimited rides on a train hauled by one of our vintage Diesel Locomotives, DMU or Diesel Railbus.
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Father's Day MotorFest 2024

Motorshow Events
Kings Farm, Margaretting Road, Writtle, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 3PJ - Map Directions
15 June 2024 - 16 June 2024 , 10:00 AM until 06:00 PM
2024-06-15 2024-06-16
Motorfest is one of the UK’s biggest all-action family events and an experience not to be missed!
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Father’s Day Trains

East Anglian Railway Museum
Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
16 June 2024 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2024-06-16 2024-06-16
Celebrate Father's Day with a visit to the Museum, and a ride on a train hauled by a real life steam engine.
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Lazydays Festival

Lazydays Festival
Priory Park, Victoria Avenue, Southend on Sea, Essex SS2 6ND - Map Directions
26 July 2024 - 28 July 2024 , 06:00 PM until 11:00 PM
2024-07-26 2024-07-28
A true celebration of all things craft, from local gin and tonic with the best-paired garnish, to independent Essex wine-makers, refreshing cocktails, English-apple cider and a huge selection of craft beers and lagers.
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Diesel Day

East Anglian Railway Museum
Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
31 July 2024 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2024-07-31 2024-07-31
Unlimited rides on a train hauled by one of our vintage Diesel Locomotives, DMU or Diesel Railbus.
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Steam Day

East Anglian Railway Museum
Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
4 August 2024 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2024-08-04 2024-08-04
A firm favourite with families, they’re a great opportunity to visit the Museum and have a ride in vintage wagons or carriages pulled by one of our restored Steam Engines.
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Diesel Day

East Anglian Railway Museum
Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
7 August 2024 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2024-08-07 2024-08-07
Unlimited rides on a train hauled by one of our vintage Diesel Locomotives, DMU or Diesel Railbus.
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Diesel Day

East Anglian Railway Museum
Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
14 August 2024 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2024-08-14 2024-08-14
Unlimited rides on a train hauled by one of our vintage Diesel Locomotives, DMU or Diesel Railbus.
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Classic Motor Show & Family Fun Day

Barleylands
Barleylands Farm Park, Barleylands Road, Billericay, Essex CM11 2UD - Map Directions
8 September 2024 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2024-09-08 2024-09-08
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The show will feature hundreds of classic and custom vehicles, great live music, dancing displays, vintage market, trade stands, autojumble, plus a licenced bar and street food from our trusted vendors.
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Autumn Diesel Gala at Epping Ongar Railway

Epping Ongar Railway
Ongar Station, Station Approach, Ongar, Essex CM5 9BN - Map Directions
20 September 2024 - 22 September 2024
2024-09-20 2024-09-22
The diesel fleet come to the fore for three Autumn days of fantastic action over our challenging gradients!
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Small Trains Day

East Anglian Railway Museum
Chappel and Wakes Colne Station, Station Road, Wakes Colne, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
6 October 2024 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2024-10-06 2024-10-06
Our Popular Annual Small Trains Day & Model Railway Show.
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Diesel Day

East Anglian Railway Museum
Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
30 October 2024 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2024-10-30 2024-10-30
Unlimited rides on a train hauled by one of our vintage Diesel Locomotives, DMU or Diesel Railbus.
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Diesel Day

East Anglian Railway Museum
Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2DS - Map Directions
2 November 2024 , 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM
2024-11-02 2024-11-02
Unlimited rides on a train hauled by one of our vintage Diesel Locomotives, DMU or Diesel Railbus.
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Santa Specials at Epping Ongar Railway

Epping Ongar Railway
North Weald Station, Station Road, North Weald Bassett, Epping, Essex CM16 6BT - Map Directions
23 November 2024 - 24 December 2024
2024-11-23 2024-12-24
Bring the family to see Santa on his special train with the fantastically festive Epping Ongar Railway Santa Specials!
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