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Naze Discovery Centre, Old Hall Lane, Walton on the Naze, CO14 8LE

Join us for a spectacular display of large kites from East Anglian Kite Flyers. https://www.eastangliankiteflyers.org.uk/gallery.shtml(link is external) The kite festival weekend will be held on Saturday 26/07/2025 and Sunday 27/07/2025. 10am- 4pm each day. Families, children, and adults are welcome. There is disabled access, toilets, baby changing, a shop, and a café/refreshments. The displays are free to attend. There will also be a chance to decorate your own kites to fly and keep for £8 per kite with our kite workshops which will be running both days. Timeslots will be: 10-10.45 10.45-11.30 11.30-12.15 12.45-1.30 1.30-2.15 2.15-3.00 3.00-3.45 Advance booking advised - we sold out last year.

Celebrate the works of Lemmings Theatre in this free festival. In 40 years amazing things have happened- Lemmings Theatre has been to incredible countries and seen some fabulous street theatre, so now it's time to celebrate their experiences within their hometown Manningtree. With lots of stilt walking, circus, comedy acts, live music, street theatre, installations, stalls, food and more let's celebrate the history of Street Theatre and The Lemmings- a glorious day of fun! Read more about the event on Lemmings Theatre's website page. Manningtree High Street

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Join Neil Wiffin from the Essex Record Office to learn about the History of Coastal defence of Essex between 1797 and 1810. Jaywick Martello Tower, Belsize Avenue, Jaywick, CO15 2LF

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Join us in celebrating twenty years of Jaywick Martello Tower being open to the public with this special history day with the Essex Record Office. 10.30-12.00 Towering Defences: A talk from the Essex Record Office...Discover Essex's coastal defence history(1797-1810) with Neil Wiffen 12.30-3.30 Open the Box: Crafts and memory sharing....become part of history and contribute your own memories of Jaywick. Make your own Martello Tower badge to take away! All events are FREE. Jaywick Martello Tower Jaywick Sands CO15 2LF

A family musical adventure, Shakespeare comes back to life to write a show to save a failing theatre. This hilarious musical, combines, Shakespeares work, his colourful characters, music, aerial art, comedy and a fun story line to spark the imagination- it's like Cirque de Soleil meets Black Adder! Sunspot, Brooklands, Jaywick Sands, CO15 2JE

A free community sports day with live music! Enjoy this family day out full of fun activities, live music and a barbeque! Coppins Hall Community Centre, CO16 7PA

Ardleigh & District Horticultural Society are hosting the Ardleigh Annual Flower & Produce Show on Saturday 16th August 2025, at Ardleigh Village Hall, Station Road, Ardleigh (CO7 7RS). Open to the public from 14:00, with prizes presented at 16:15. There are classes for Vegetables, Fruit, Flowers, Dahlias, Flower Arranging, Homemade Wine, Cookery, Handicraft, Photographs and Children’s Craft exhibits. Refreshments are available. Members and under 16s free, non-members £1 More details: - https://e-voice.org.uk/ardleigh-horticultural-society/2025-annual-show/

Clacton's glorious seafront plays host to dynamic aerial displays, land based entertainment & attractions. In addition to the day time displays on Thursday, twilight flights will be once again be lighting up the evening sky with smoke, lights, lasers and pyrotechnics. Visit Clacton Airshow at www.clactonairshow.com 

Heritage Village Marquee Fun and entertainment for the whole family. Dog Show, Live Music, Heavy Horses, Vintage Tractors, Raffle, Tombola, Gin Tent, Games, Local Crafts, Food & Refreshments, Ice Cream. Free parking. For more information please visit www.greatbentleyshow.co.uk . Entry into the Village Marquee Adults £1 Children free. Great Bentley Village Green, CO7 8LY

Naze Discovery Centre, Old Hall Lane, Walton on the Naze, CO14 8LE

Imperial Birds of Prey Academy bring their informative and fun show to The Naze, capturing your attention and imagination. Covering a wide range of topics that include conservation, habitat, diet, adaptations and biology and giving you the opportunity to be up close and personal with these magnificent birds. This is a 2 hour talk with a 15-minute Q and A/ tea break in the middle. The first half of the talk will be showcasing the animals- getting them close to visitors, and the second half is more 'action' related- birds flying over the top of peoples heads, mammals running on the floor etc.