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Russells International Circus is celebrating it's 20th Anniversary with a brand-new show for 2025. With breath taking acrobatics, jaw-dropping stunts and aerial displays, this two hour spectacular is suitable for all ages. Children under 2 can attend free. For more information, see Russells International Circus website. The circus will be at Lower Marine Parade Car Park, 2 Wick Lane, Dovercourt, CO12 3TA. It will be showing from Wednesday 2nd July 2025 to Sunday 6th July 2025

Bromley Rd, Lawford Manningtree, CO11 2NE

info@tendringshow.co.uk

Livestock classes, heavy horses, Food and Drink Pavilion, Farming on the Move, over 200 tradestands, Art and Lifestyle Tent, Education Tent, Countryside area and a new apprenticeship area. The energetic theme Sport for All will encourage the public to don their trainers and dive into a variety of sporting experiences including cricket, football, rugby, archery and table tennis. For those seeking a thrill, a climbing wall will offer a chance to reach new heights, while a surfboard simulator will test balance and coordination. Displays include Pedal Power vs Parkour and JPL Shetland Pony Racing. https://www.tendringshow.co.uk/

Naze Discovery Centre, Old Hall Lane, Walton on the Naze, CO14 8LE

Join us for a spectacular display of large kites from East Anglian Kite Flyers. https://www.eastangliankiteflyers.org.uk/gallery.shtml(link is external) The kite festival weekend will be held on Saturday 26/07/2025 and Sunday 27/07/2025. 10am- 4pm each day. Families, children, and adults are welcome. There is disabled access, toilets, baby changing, a shop, and a café/refreshments. The displays are free to attend. There will also be a chance to decorate your own kites to fly and keep for £8 per kite with our kite workshops which will be running both days. Timeslots will be: 10-10.45 10.45-11.30 11.30-12.15 12.45-1.30 1.30-2.15 2.15-3.00 3.00-3.45 Advance booking advised - we sold out last year.

Ardleigh & District Horticultural Society are hosting the Ardleigh Annual Flower & Produce Show on Saturday 16th August 2025, at Ardleigh Village Hall, Station Road, Ardleigh (CO7 7RS). Open to the public from 14:00, with prizes presented at 16:15. There are classes for Vegetables, Fruit, Flowers, Dahlias, Flower Arranging, Homemade Wine, Cookery, Handicraft, Photographs and Children’s Craft exhibits. Refreshments are available. Members and under 16s free, non-members £1 More details: - https://e-voice.org.uk/ardleigh-horticultural-society/2025-annual-show/

Heritage Village Marquee Fun and entertainment for the whole family. Dog Show, Live Music, Heavy Horses, Vintage Tractors, Raffle, Tombola, Gin Tent, Games, Local Crafts, Food & Refreshments, Ice Cream. Free parking. For more information please visit www.greatbentleyshow.co.uk . Entry into the Village Marquee Adults £1 Children free. Great Bentley Village Green, CO7 8LY

Naze Discovery Centre, Old Hall Lane, Walton on the Naze, CO14 8LE

Imperial Birds of Prey Academy bring their informative and fun show to The Naze, capturing your attention and imagination. Covering a wide range of topics that include conservation, habitat, diet, adaptations and biology and giving you the opportunity to be up close and personal with these magnificent birds. This is a 2 hour talk with a 15-minute Q and A/ tea break in the middle. The first half of the talk will be showcasing the animals- getting them close to visitors, and the second half is more 'action' related- birds flying over the top of peoples heads, mammals running on the floor etc.