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New children’s exhibition to explore the imagination of Oi Frog! author Kes Gray

Posted on Nov 26th, 2025

A new family-friendly exhibition opening at the Museum of Chelmsford this autumn will explore the works of bestselling children’s author, Kes Gray, who comes from Chelmsford. Through interactive exhibits, toys and illustrations Oi Chelmsford! Kes Gray: Chelmsford Born and Read will celebrate the author’s best Read more

Snowy Joy & the Toysavers – Festive Edition

Posted on Dec 4th, 2025

Colchester families are in for a festive treat as Snowy Joy & The Toysavers returns with a heartwarming Christmas Special. Snowy Joy & the Toysavers – Festive EditionColchester Arts CentreMonday 22 December 2025 Tickets £7 / £6Family Ticket £22 (admits 4 people, at least one of whom must be a child).Doors Read more

Autumn/Winter Essex Explorer Magazine out now

Posted on Nov 26th, 2025

From Pantos and parks to winter waterside walks (plus news of Essex Book Festival’s children’s story competition, Words for a Greener World) you’ll find plenty of inspiration of where to go and what to do in Essex this autumn and winter. The Essex Explorer magazine is a seasonal magazine with Read more

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