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Visit Braintree District

Name: Visit Braintree District
Address: Causeway House, Bocking End, Braintree, CM79HB, GB
Telephone: +441376552525

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The official tourism account for the Braintree District - discover our wealth of historic landmarks

18/08/2026

One of Essex's most unique and entertaining village traditions is back as the Finchingfield Three-Legged Race returns this September, promising a day packed with fun, laughter and community spirit.

Hundreds of visitors are expected to descend on the picturesque village to watch competitors in fancy dress splash through the famous village pond before racing to the finish line, all while raising money for local youth charity FinCHE.

The Finchingfield Three-Legged Race takes place on Sunday 13 September 2026 on The Green, Finchingfield. The event runs from 12pm to 5pm with the children’s race starting at 14.45pm and the main race starting at 4pm. Entry is free for spectators and everyone is welcome.

Throughout the day enjoy food and drink, stalls, raffle, dog show, duck race and a prize for best dressed dog!

17/08/2026

TEDDY BEARS PICNIC AT CRESSING TEMPLE! 🧸

Active Braintree Foundation and Kinder Essex are hosting a Teddy Bears Picnic at Cressing Temple on Wednesday 26 August from 11am to 3pm.

The event is free entry and everyone is welcome - bring your favourite teddy bear and a picnic! They'll be gentle fun games for everyone to enjoy.

Kinder Essex Braintree

15/08/2026

ONE WEEK UNTIL BRAINTREE PRIDE! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

Braintree Pride is taking place next Saturday 22 August from 12-6pm at Braintree and Bocking Public Gardens!

This free event is open to all and will include performances, food, wrestling, stalls, funfair rides and crafts!

Supported by Salvation Army Homes, Eastlight Community Homes and Pride in London

14/08/2026

Enjoy a night of British classics at Royal British Legion - Witham Branch with Solid Earth Band playing hits from The Rolling Stones, The Kinks, Oasis and more!

Come along for a brilliant night of live music, great company, and help support your local Royal British Legion Witham Branch. Licensed bar on site.

📅 Saturday 22 August 2026
🕖 7pm until late
📍 Memorial Hall, Newland Street, Witham, CM8 2A2

Tickets are £7 for members and £10 for non-members

For tickets and information, call: 07930 479754

13/08/2026

MAKERS MARKET THIS WEEKEND

Looking for something different and unique?

Browse local makers and crafters at Blake House Craft Centre this Saturday 10am to 4pm.

Whilst you're there, you can browse the shops on site, grab something to eat and enjoy the weather.

Dogs are welcome (just ensure it is cool enough for them!)

Free parking on site and free entry.

12/08/2026

Enjoy a Caribbean themed day of festivities in Braintree this weekend.

George Yard Shopping Centre will be hosting Black Eagles and playing Caribbean music at their beach under the bandstand.

Enjoy vibrant performances, infectious rhythms and a fantastic atmosphere that's perfect for the whole family. Whether you're stopping by for one show or staying for the day, it's a great way to celebrate summer with live entertainment and plenty of fun.

Performance times:
🕚 11:00am
🕧 12:30pm
🕑 2:00pm

Then from 6pm - 10pm, enjoy a rum and reggae night at The Swan, Rayne with live music, DJ, Caribbean food and rum punch! 🍹

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11/08/2026

ALL ABOARD! 🚍

Do you have any bus or transport obsessed children?

They will love the Zero2 Bus Museum in Great Yeldham which is open Wednesdays as well as weekends over the summer period (until 2 September).

The museum has over 60 buses in total to explore with buses from the 1930s and decades since set to bring fascination to adults and kids alike!

Open 10am to 5pm at Poole Farm in Great Yeldham. There is plenty of parking on site and the museum is fully wheelchair accessible and dog friendly.

If you don't drive or would like to add even more magic to your day, you can catch the 721 bus route from Braintree Station and the museum via Gosfield, Sible Hedingham, Colne Valley and The Oak. £8 adult return and £6 child return.

Adults: £11
Children (Ages 5-15): £3
Family ticket (2 adults and 2 children): £22
Family ticket (1 adult and 2 children): £13

10/08/2026

The Four Colnes Show is this weekend on Saturday 15 August at Earls Colne Recreation Club from 11am to 10pm

Enjoy an indoor exhibition, inflatables, stalls, live music, food, bar, arena show and more.

Admission is free.

06/08/2026

WITHAM SUMMER FAYRE! 😎🌞🌻

Witham Town Council is hosting a Summer Fayre on Saturday 22 August!

This brand new free event is being held on the River Walk between Bridge Street and Maldon Road.

It will feature 80+ stalls, fun games, local artists, mobile zoo, children's entertainer as well as a cake competition and biggest vegetables competition for Witham residents.

If you're looking for a fun summer fair to enjoy, be sure to mark this on your calendar.

More details on the Witham Town Council website linked below.

05/08/2026

Summer Magic Trail at Great Notley Country Park

Can you find the magical creatures hiding in Great Notley Country Park this summer?

Pick up or download a FREE Summer Magic Trail sheet until Monday 31 August.

Find fairies, trolls, and maybe even unicorns, who live deep in the hidden corners of the Essex Country Parks. Count up your answers and send them in to enter our prize draw to WIN a goody bag and Explorer Pass (worth over £85).

Cast a magic spell, have fun with the selfie board and see what else you can spy with our Summer Spotters Guide.

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