Eastlife Spring 2020

Essex
19-Mar Chilling Tales of Chelmsford
Local ‘Master of the Macabre’ in costume will lead you on a
walking tour of the city describing the more unpleasant side
of its history. The narration will include details of hanging,
murders, ghosts, witchcraft, body snatching and much more.
So if you are a bit squeamish hearing about any of these
subjects, maybe it is best you do not come.
City Centre, Chelmsford, CM1 1HT
www.chelsmfordhistorywalks.uk
21-22 Mar Mother’s Weekend 2020 at Audley End
Miniature Railway
Take an exciting train ride through the Estate Woodland,
wander through the magical pathways of the Fairy and Elf Walk
and also make your special Mum a Mother’s Day craft! The new
play area will also be opening on the Mother’s Weekend event
Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, CB11 4JB
01799 510726. www.audley-end-railway.co.uk
4-5 Apr Cressing Chocolate Festival
One for chocolate lovers! Browse food, drink and craft stalls,
explore a children’s trail and enjoy local entertainment.
Cressing Temple Barns, Witham Road, CM77 8PD
www.explore-essex.com/whats-on/cressing-chocolatefestival
4-13 Apr Easter at Mountfitchet Castle
For adventurers of all ages come and join in some family fun.
Follow the clues and help find the lost Knight’s of Mountfitchet
Castle who mysterious disappeared on the trail of the legend of
the Golden Egg!
Stansted Mountfitchet CM24 8SP
www.mountfitchetcastle.com
12-13 Apr Easter Joust! – Knights of Middle England
An awesome display of saddle falls, drags and rearing horses
awaits, surrounded by a bustling arena full of craft stalls, a range
of food and a host of themed entertainment.
Hedingham Castle, Bayley Street, Castle Hedingham C09 3DJ
www.hedinghamcastle.co.uk
26-Apr Festival of Spring
First open day of the season is a chance to enjoy spring leaves
and flowers and to see the work done in the Gardens over
the winter. There will be children’s activities and guided tours
available.
The Gardens of Easton Lodge, Great Dunmow, CM6 2BB
www.eastonlodge.co.uk
01-May Off the Beaten Truck Street Food event
A variety of street food stalls will be selling scrumptious food
and drink at this popular pop up event.
Market Place, Saffron Walden, CB10 1HR
www.facebook.com/offthebeatentruck
08-May Ongar Town Festival VE Day 75
There will be things to do throughout the town. Ongar Sports
Club will be full of stalls, wartime vehicles, children’s rides and
entertainment for all including 1940’s dance in Budworth Hall,
Wartime Plays in the Library car park, evacuees returning home
on the Epping Ongar Railway, a giant street party and many
more activities all over the town.
Town Centre, Chipping Ongar, CM5 9AS
www.ongartownfestival.co.uk
08-Mar Chigwell Antiques & Vintage & Collectors Fair
This fair will now be held in three adjoining areas in the
imposing carpeted and heated main building. There will be a
huge selection of items for sale covering antiques, vintage, retro
and collectables. Plenty of free parking on hard standing as
well as overflow parking on grass. Open 9am - 4pm. early entry
£3.50. 10.30am - 4pm, with a reduced admission of £2.50.
Chigwell Hall, High Road, Chigwell, IG7 6BD
15-Mar Essex Mountnessing Antiques & Collectors Fair
A great choice of items ranging from stamps, ephemera, glass,
china, postcards, die-cast vehicles, figurines, retro, art deco,
coins, pottery, jewellery and lots more. Free parking. Open
9.30am to 3.30pm. Admission £1.
Mountnessing Village Hall, Roman Road, CM15 0UG
17 Mar, 14 Apr & 19 May
Saffron Walden Emporium - Indoor market
A variety of stalls selling small-scale vintage/retro, collectables
(including unusual items such as fossils), bric-a-brac and crafts,
including knitwear, cards and home-made preserves. A popular
event which is held on a Tuesday to coincide with the town’s
market day.
Town Hall, Saffron Walden, CB10 1HR
22-Mar Essex Foakes Hall Antiques And Collectors Fair
Refreshments all day. Open 9.30 - 4.00pm. Admission £1,
accompanied children free.
Foakes Hall, Stortford Road, Gt Dunmow, CM6 1DG
28-Mar We are Handmade Spring Craft Fair
This Spring Fair will have 30 makers and artists selling a variety
of crafts to suit all pockets. Crafts include jewellery, woodturning,
glass, cards, soaps, bags, pottery, prints and painting.
Coggeshall Village Hall, Stoneham Street, CO6 1UH
www.wearehandmade.co.uk
04-Apr Great Dunmow Jewellery Fair
Discover over 25 local artisan designer makers of fine exquisite
handcrafted jewellery in gold, silver and precious stones,
including beads and pearls. You can also browse and buy
designer, preloved, antique and vintage jewellery.
Foakes Hall, Stortford Road, Great Dunmow CM6 1DG
05-Apr The Southend Vintage Fair
Up to 140 stalls selling mid 20th Century fashion, accessories,
homeware, furniture, collectables and art. There’s dancing, live
singing, plus DJ Iain Black from Mr Bs Party hire with his Retro
Radio Show. As well as stalls and entertainment, there will be a
vintage tea room. Large free car park. Admission: £3 for adults,
£2 for OAPs/Students, children free.
Southend Leisure & Tennis Centre, Garon Park SS2 4FA
12-13 Apr Brentwood Centre Antiques & Collectors Fai
A one day event with up to 160 indoor stalls with dealers from
far and wide. Free Parking.
The Brentwood Centre, Doddinghurst Road, CM15 9NN
26 Apr & 21 Jun Rayleigh Antiques and Collectors Fair
A wide variety of antiques and collectables on display from 50
stall holders. The fair also features a valuation and appraisal
service by local auctioneers Chalkwell Auctions. Open: 9.30 -
4pm. Admission: £2.50 for Adults and £1.50 concessions.
The Mill Arts Centre, Bellingham Lane, Rayleigh, SS6 7ED
AUCTIONS & ANTIQUES
7 Mar & 25 May North Weald (Bassett) Antiques &
Collectables Fair
Up to 30 tables full of collectables retro, vintage, pre-loved items
from yesteryear. Free parking. Hot and cold refreshments. Entry
only £1. Open 9.30am - 3.30pm. Admission £1.
North Weald Village Hall, High Road, CM16 6BU
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