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29/05/2026

BRAINTREE CARNIVAL NEXT WEEKEND! 🎪🎠🎡

Braintree & Bocking Carnival is just over a week away on 6 June and will see a day of fun in Braintree including a procession and funfair!

This years' theme is 'I love Carnival' and is raising money for FaNs Network

Entertainment on Meadowside CM7 5UG from 12 - 8pm (quiet hour 12 - 1)
Procession from Lakes Road CM7 3SS to Meadowside from 2:30pm

27/05/2026

BRAINTREE FIRE STATION OPEN DAY 👨‍🚒🚒

Braintree Fire Station will be hosting an open day on Saturday 6 June from 10am to 4pm.

You will be able to meet the crews, have a look around the station and inside fire engines.

There will be lots of activities and stalls for all ages so pop down and support our local fire service.

25/05/2026

LITTLE LEGS FESTIVAL! 🤩

Braintree’s favourite preschooler festival Little Legs is back for 2026!!!

For just £6 for everyone over 1 (including adults) all entertainment is free. There are rides, inflatables, petting zoo, magician, kid’s entertainers and lots of local children’s businesses offering activities and information.

The festival is open 9.30am to 3pm on the 17, 18 and 19 June at Braintree and Bocking Public Gardens

Find a link to book tickets in the comments.

22/05/2026

East Anglia's newest Fantasy Fayre!

13-14 June

World’s Edge is an unusual village. It spins through space and time, picking up inhabitants as it goes. Walk into World’s Edge and you might encounter fae, mermaids, starfighters or people from the distant reaches of history.

It’s said that for just one weekend a year near Midsummer, it connects to our own world - at the incredible medieval Cressing Temple in north Essex, between Braintree and Witham. On that weekend, the citizens of World’s Edge hold a special market, shows and a Saturday evening party to welcome you one and all in the spirit of imagination.

Link to book tickets in the comments!

20/05/2026

The Braintree Salvation Army is hosting a Spring Thing Fayre this late May Bank Holiday on Monday 25 May from 10am to 2pm.

This is a free fun-filled day for all ages with crafts, games, stalls, and treats — perfect for families and friends to enjoy together.

🎨 Crafts
🎯 Games
🍰 Food & treats

At The Salvation Army, 26-28 Rayne Road, Braintree

18/05/2026

Toppesfield Vineyard will host a unique three-day Sculpture & Wine Festival from Friday 12 to Sunday 14 June 2026. The event will bring together leading contemporary sculptors, award-winning fine English wine, and a rich artistic heritage in the Essex countryside.

Set within a working vineyard, the festival will offer visitors the opportunity to experience sculpture in a natural landscape, alongside tastings of Toppesfield wines and seasonal food from The Watering Place Café at Gainsborough’s House. A children’s sculpture workshop led by artist Claire Isles will run on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, encouraging creative exploration for younger visitors.

Peter Moore, co-owner of Toppesfield Vineyard, will be running vineyard tours at 3pm on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.

• Friday 12 June (7pm–10pm): Charity Preview Evening (adults only), in aid of Kids Inspire
• Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 June (12pm–6pm): Public festival days. Vineyard tours at 3pm on each day.

Find the link in the comments to purchase tickets.

16/05/2026

ONE WEEK TO GO UNTIL FESTIVAL IN THE GARDENS!

Festival in the Gardens is taking place on the 23-24 May in Braintree and Bocking Public Gardens and is always a local favourite!

From live music performances to artisanal craft stalls, a diverse selection of culinary delights and fun activities for the kids, Festival in the Gardens offers a great day out for all the family.

Tickets are just £13 and kids under 12s go free. Buy tickets in advance or pay on the door.

14/05/2026

Braintree Rethink Mental Illness Art Group will be hosting a live music and entertainment event in George Yard Shopping Centre this weekend on 16 May from 10am to 6pm for

The day will have music from local bands and singers, arts and crafts for kids, Hells Bells Border Morris Dancers, art exhibition, cakes and an additional Artisan Market with a range of stalls.

Come along and support this fantastic event and local charity!

Rethink Mental Illness

12/05/2026

Finchingfield will be bursting with colour, creativity and community spirit on Saturday 30 May (11am–4pm) as ten beautiful local gardens open their gates to the public, alongside a special Art Exhibition at the Finchingfield Guildhall.

The Guildhall Art Exhibition will feature work from six highly talented professional artists, offering visitors the chance to view and buy original pieces. Proceeds from the day will support the Finchingfield Guildhall Restoration Fund, helping to preserve this treasured, Grade One listed historic building, built in 1470, for future generations.

Adding an extra creative flourish, professional local artist Helen Wiseman will be dropping by selected gardens during the day to paint “en plein air” (on site). Visitors may be lucky enough to see a work taking shape in real time—an unexpected bonus that brings the gardens to life in a whole new way.

Whether you’re a keen gardener, an art lover, or simply looking for a wonderful day out in the Essex countryside, the Finchingfield Open Gardens & Art Exhibition promises a warm welcome, plenty of inspiration, and a great cause at its heart.

Event details
• What: Finchingfield Open Gardens & Art Exhibition
• When: Saturday 30 May, 11:00am–4:00pm
• Where: Gardens across Finchingfield & Cornish Hall End + Art Exhibition at the Finchingfield Guildhall
• Tea & Coffee and Plant sale at the Guildhall
• Guildhall Museum will be open – explore the history of Finchingfield in this medieval building
• St John the Baptist Church will also have a floral display from 11am to 4pm
• In aid of: Finchingfield Guildhall Restoration Fund

08/05/2026

Dog Day is coming to Braintree's Weavers Park on Saturday 30 May!

Part of the Safer Streets Braintree project, this fun dog friendly day will give you an opportunity to find out about Essex Police's Dog Watch, find out more about community safety and support and browse dog related stands such as RSPCA, We Love Pets and Molly Moo's ice cream (featuring dog friendly ice cream!).

A free event which is a great opportunity to see lots of dogs, socialise your dogs and find out more about community safety. There's even a free dog show!

(Please keep dogs on a lead at this event)

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Braintree
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