Bank Holiday Events in Essex
Find bank holiday events in Essex with Dovetail Events. Browse upcoming dates, venues and seasonal things to do nearby.
We are currently updating these event listings. New events are added regularly, so check back soon or explore the local guide sections on this page.
Things To Do in Essex
Dovetail Events helps people discover what is on in Essex, from live music and comedy nights to theatre, family attractions, festivals, markets, food and drink events and community days out. New events are added regularly, so this page is designed to stay useful for both local residents and visitors planning a day out in Essex.
Use the event listings above to find upcoming dates, then explore related town, county and category pages to discover more things to do nearby.
Featured Things To Do in Essex
Explore local attractions, activities and days out from the Dovetail directory. These listings are matched to Essex using the directory town, address and local area data, so town pages stay focused on genuinely local things to do.
Ha’Penny Pier
📍 Ha'Penny Pier The Quay Harwich Essex
⚓ Ha’Penny Pier – The Heart of Historic Harwich 📍 Address: The Quay, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3HH 📞 Phone Number:…
Harwich Redoubt Fort
📍 Harwich Redoubt Fort Main Road Harwich Essex
⚔️ Harwich Redoubt Fort – Historic Military Fortress in Essex 📍 Address: Main Road, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3LT 📞 Phone…
Naze Tower
📍 Naze Tower Old Hall Lane Walton-on-the-Naze Essex
🗼 Naze Tower – Historic Landmark & Coastal Views in Walton-on-the-Naze 📍 Address: Old Hall Lane, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, CO14 8LE…
Curve Water Sports
📍 Curve Water Sports St Osyth Beach Point Clear Bay Essex
🌊 Curve Water Sports – Adventure on the Water in Essex 📍 Address: St Osyth Beach, Point Clear Bay, Essex…
Colchester Castle
📍 Colchester Castle Castle Park High Street Colchester
🏰 Colchester Castle – Discover Britain’s First Roman City 📍 Address: Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJ 📞 Phone Number:…
Leisure World Colchester
📍 Leisure World Colchester Cowdray Avenue Colchester
🏊 Leisure World Colchester – Swimming, Fitness & Family Fun in Essex 📍 Address: Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YH…
AirHop Adventure & Trampoline Park Colchester
📍 AirHop Adventure & Trampoline Park Colchester 21 Mason Road, Cowdray Centre Colchester
🦘 AirHop Adventure & Trampoline Park Colchester – Indoor Family Fun in Essex 📍 Address: Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO1…
Clacton Pier
📍 Clacton Pier No.1 North Sea Clacton-on-Sea Essex
🎡 Clacton Pier – Essex’s Iconic Seaside Attraction 📍 Address: No.1 North Sea, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1QX 📞 Phone Number:…
Colchester Zoo
📍 Colchester Zoo Maldon Rd Colchester
🦁 Colchester Zoo – One of the UK’s Best Wildlife Attractions 📍 Address: Maldon Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0SL…
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Frequently Asked Questions
What events are on in Essex?
You can find live music, comedy, theatre, family days out, festivals, markets and community events on Dovetail Events. Listings are updated regularly as new events are added.
How do I find events near Essex this weekend?
Use the event listings on this page or visit the This Weekend and Events This Week pages to browse upcoming events by date.
Can I submit an event in Essex?
Yes. Organisers, venues, promoters and community groups can submit events to Dovetail Events using the submit event page.
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