Events

A witty, charming five-actor staging of Wilde’s Lady Windermere’s Fan, blending sharp satire, quick-paced comedy, and a tale of suspicion, scandal, and unexpected revelations.

Come and have great fun each Thursday during the Summer Holidays exploring all about the power of waterin oceans, rivers and seas through fun activities, arts and crafts, hunts and much more ….

Come and have great fun each Thursday during the Summer Holidays exploring all about the power of waterin oceans, rivers and seas through fun activities, arts and crafts, hunts and much more ….

Come and join us and see our huge array of American cars and other American vehicles on the events field, together with a Record Fair and miniature steam engines in the Museum.
We will also have exciting arts/crafts and activities for the children and amazing food vendors and stall holders.

The Museum will be open free of charge over the weekend for the Heritage Open Days, where some Museums and other places of local interest are open to the public free of charge.

The Museum will be open free of charge over the weekend for the Heritage Open Days, where some Museums and other places of local interest are open to the public free of charge.

Come and celebrate the 11th year of Essextraordinary Steampunk Magnificence at the Museum and wonder what the future may have been as the Victorians imagined it.  The day will be made splendid with a multitude of fun activities, Steampunk market, brilliant entertainment illuminating the day’s proceedings, costume competition through imagination of travelling back in time through the decades.

Telescope viewing of the Moon and bright celestial objects
Guided star tours with experienced astronomers
Learn about constellations, planets and the night sky
A fun and educational event for all ages

Telescope viewing of the Moon and bright celestial objects
Guided star tours with experienced astronomers
Learn about constellations, planets and the night sky
A fun and educational event for all ages

Our magical Model Village becomes even more wonderful at night with over 500 Candles illuminating the enchanting fairy houses and village life …. and there is no telling what you’ll see in the shadows.  FREE ENTRY

Our magical Model Village becomes even more wonderful at night with over 500 Candles illuminating the enchanting fairy houses and village life …. and there is no telling what you’ll see in the shadows.  FREE ENTRY