From bonfire night, light trails to Christmas events, November in Essex!
Colchester Castle Park Fireworks
Castle Park, CO1 1UD
5th November
The spectacular annual fireworks display in Colchester's Castle Park returns for once again for 2022. Alongside the impressive fireworks display there will be entertainment, and parading of the guy. Gates open at 5.30pm. Entertainment runs between 5.30-7pm culminating in the Guy Parade and lighting of the bonfire between 7-7.40pm. Tickets - Adults £12, Children 5-15 £6, Children 3-4 £1, Children under 3 free.
Bug Hunting
Parndon Wood, CM19 4SF
5th November
Pop in to the centre, grab yourself a bug hunting kit & identifying sheet and go hunting! Look for spiders, millipedes, centipedes, worms and much more!
Harlow Town Park, CM20 2QQ
6th November
Harlow Bonfire & Fireworks night. Free entry for all. Event starts at 6pm, fire lighting 6.45pm and fireworks 7pm. Food can be purchased on site from a variety of food stalls.
Enlightened Light Trail
Hylands Estate, CM2 8FS
24th November to 1st January
Enlightened returns to Hylands Estate in Chelmsford this winter for a season of magical illumination for all the family. The grounds of the estate will once again be transformed into an awe-inspiring outdoor trail of discovery filling the beautiful landscape with a series of mesmerising light installations and interactive fun.
Markshall Estate, CO6 1TG
19th November
An evening of stargazing and use astronomical equipment to view the stars, moons, and planets which light up the night sky. Learn about constellations, meteors, and more. NEAS astronomers will present talks throughout the evening and project the night sky onto an observation screen. Adult £7, Child £5
Daws Hall, CO7 5EX
19th November
An introduction to common fungi, how to identify them and where to find them. A walk around our reserve with eyes peeled to spot and identify as many different fungi as we can. £10
Glow Light Trail
Hyde Hall, CM3 8RA
22nd November - 30th December
Enjoy an unmissable after dark spectacle of lights at RHS Garden Hyde Hall this festive season. See the garden in breathtaking beauty and follow spectacular displays lighting a brand new route. Members from £7.95. Non-members from £12.95
Thorndon Country Park, CM13 3RA
26th November
Visit the woodland workshop where you can use natural materials to craft your own christmas decorations and gifts to take home. £7 per child
Abberton Reservoir, CO2 0EU
26th November
Weave your own wreath from willow and decorate it with natural materials we have collected for you! The wreath making will take place outdoors in our shelter. You will have your own area to work in and a vast selection of items available to decorate your wreath with. £25
Thames Chase, RM14 3NS
27th November
Enjoy a magical Christmas story (Sams Snowflake, By Gillian Shields) And get creative with some Christmas pottery painting guided by the team from Pink Parachute at Thames Chase.
Suitable for ages 4-8 years. £12
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