Things to do this Easter in Essex

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Places to visit and things to do for children, adults and families this Easter Bank Holiday weekend.

Where available there are direct links and contact details for the event organisers who we recommend should be contacted directly for further information on any particular event before travelling.
Although accurate at the time of being entered, the information contained within maybe subject to change and as such Essex Tourist Guide does not accept responsibility for any omissions or errors to this content.

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Easter & Summer Tuesdays 2012
School Holiday Fun at Hedingham Castle
Get the children out in the grounds and in the Keep with a wide range of themed fun including activities, quizzes, crafts, teddy bears, fancy dress and boy’s toys.
See website for different theme each Tuesday.
Time: 11am to 4pm
Normal admission rates apply.
Venue: Hedingham Castle, Bayley Street, Castle Hedingham, Essex CO9 3DJ
Website: www.hedinghamcastle.co.uk

Saturday 10th March 2012
We are Handmade Contemporary Spring Craft & Design Fair (plus Mother’s Day/Easter Workshops)
This Spring Fair will be the perfect place to buy a special and unique gift for Mother's Day; to pick up contemporary and vintage style Easter gifts and decorations or to find high quality soft furnishings and home wares for the house. There will be 25 makers offering a wide array of the latest fresh and innovative handmade items to suit all pockets.Workshop details will be available shortly at www.wearehandmade.co.uk
Time: 10am to 4pm
Admission: Free Entry!
Venue: Queens Hall, Chipping Hill, Halstead, Essex CO9 2BY

Saturday 31st March 2012
Easter Time Craft & Gift Fair by Noonah Crafts
Free entrance & free car parking outside the library.
Time: 9.30am - 3pm
Venue: Budworth Hall, High Street, Chipping Ongar, Essex CM5 9JG
Stallholders & general enquiries please contact: n.shelsher@btopenworld.com
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Saturday 31st March to Sunday 15th April 2012
Easter Wonderland at Colchester Zoo
All the Egg-citement is here at Colchester Zoo this Easter. Whether you wander through the Easter wonderland, boogie with the Easter bunny, meet the chicks, enjoy the Easter themed live animal show in the Wild About Animals Theatre, make spring crafts in the Discovery Centre or just enjoy visiting some of our adorable spring babies, you’re sure to have a cracking time!
Venue: Colchester Zoo, Maldon Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex CO3 0SL
Tel: 01206 331292
Website: www.colchester-zoo.com

Friday 6th April 2012 - 12.30pm to 3.30pm
The Cookery Workshop - Coastalfoods
Demo and Dine
Fish and Shellfish menu finishing with a delicious dessert!
Demonstration - £25 per person
Ashlyns House, 83 Fourth Avenue, Frinton-on-Sea, Essex CO13 9EB
Tel: 07971 100704
Email: coastalfoods@tiscali.co.uk
Website: www.Cookery-Workshop.co.uk

Sunday 8th April 2012
Easter Sunday Lunch at the Orsett Hotel & Restaurant
Easter Sunday Lunch.
Cost: £22.50 per person
Call the Reception team on 01375 891402 to make your reservations now.
Venue: The Pavilion, Orsett Hall Hotel, Prince Charles Avenue, Orsett, Essex RM16 3HS
Website: www.orsetthall.co.uk

Sunday 8th & Monday 9th April 2012
Jousting with the Knights of Arkely with Food & Craft Fayre at Hedingham Castle
Watch the breathtaking mounted skill at arms from an era of chivalry. Laugh with the jesting rat catcher. Enjoy ‘Have a go’ archery with the Norfolk Longbowman. Watch the remarkable birds of prey flying display. Enjoy a drink in our Castle Inn and browse through the craft and food market.
Time: 10am to 5pm
Admission: Adults £11, Concessions £10, Children £8.50, Family £39
Venue: Hedingham Castle, Bayley Street, Castle Hedingham, Essex CO9 3DJ
Website: www.hedinghamcastle.co.uk

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