Visit Braintree District

20/09/2026

19/09/2026

Dogs are the stars this weekend at Braintree Village - pop along this weekend and get some excellent freebies for your pup and even a professional photograph from Paws & Prints - Essex Pet Photographer and support Guide Dogs

18/09/2026

WITHAM STREET ENTERTAINMENT FESTIVAL TOMORROW!

The famous Witham Street Entertainment Festival is back tomorrow in Witham town centre between 10:30am and 2:30pm.

This annual festival is held in the town centre with acts performing in the Newlands Shopping Centre, the Grove Shopping Centre and in Newland Street itself, where they close the road between Collingwood Road and Maldon Road.

Enjoy a whole host of street entertainment that is fun for all ages.

AND IT'S FREE!

Find the link in the comments for the timetable.

Witham Town Council

17/09/2026

DOG WEEKEND AT BRAINTREE VILLAGE! 🐶🐾

Braintree Village is welcoming guests and their furry friends to enjoy a weekend of free activities, treats and fundraising this weekend.

Taking place on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September from 10am to 4pm, the Essex-based outlet shopping destination will bring together adorable pups, dog lovers and animal charities for two days of dog-friendly fun.

Guests and their canine companions can enjoy a range of complimentary activities throughout the weekend, including professional dog photography sessions, dog treats and giveaways. Guests will also have the chance to take home a free professional digital portrait of their dog, captured by local pet photography specialist, Paws and Prints Essex. Photography sessions will be available on a first-come, first-served basis from 10am-4pm each day, with each participating dog receiving one complimentary digital image.

Guide Dogs UK will be at Braintree Village on Saturday as they celebrate their 95th anniversary this year. Guests will be able to meet guide dogs in training, learn more about the training process, and discover more about living with sight loss in the charity’s education hub. Guests will also be able to support the charity through merchandise purchases and donations.

The Danaher Animal Home - RSPCA will visit Braintree Village on Sunday, giving guests the opportunity to meet some of the charity's rescue dogs and learn more about responsible pet ownership, animal welfare and the rehoming process. The team will be on hand throughout the day to answer questions about pet adoption and the vital work the charity carries out across Essex.

As well as meeting two fantastic local animal charities, guests can enjoy a variety of activities designed especially for dogs. Professional photography, treats, and dog-friendly freebies, will ensure no pooch goes home empty pawed.

14/09/2026

HERITAGE OPEN DAYS

As part of Heritage Open Days, Finchingfield Post Mill will be open on Sunday 20 September from 2-5pm.

Entry is free but you may have to queue, due to limited numbers being allowed inside at once. But why not make a day of it and explore the beautiful village of Finchingfield too!

The Grade II-listed Post Mill – also known as Duck End Mill and Letch’s Mill – is thought to have been built around 1756. The last of seven mills, it is thought there have been mills in this village since medieval times.

12/09/2026

HERITAGE OPEN DAYS IN THE BRAINTREE DISTRICT

A list of where you can explore local culture and history in the Braintree District for Heritage Open Days.

SATURDAY 12 SEPTEMBER

Earls Colne Quaker Meeting House Open Day, Pop up display, walking tour - 10am to 4pm
4 Burrows Road, Earls Colne, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2RZ

All Saints' Church, Stisted - 10am to 5pm
Church Walk, Stisted, Braintree, Essex, CM77 8AW

Liston Church, Liston - 10am to 4pm
Liston Lane, Liston, Borley, Sudbury, Essex, CO10 7HS

SUNDAY 13 SEPTEMBER

Colne Valley Postal History Museum - 10am to 4pm
109 Head Street, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2AZ

Silver End Heritage Centre, Silver End Village Hall - 10am to 4pm
Broadway, Silver End, Witham, Essex, CM8 3RQ
Walking tour at 11am and 2pm (pre-booking required)

All Saints' Church, Stisted - 10am to 5pm
Church Walk, Stisted, Braintree, Essex, CM77 8AW

Bocking Windmill - 11.30am to 3.15pm
300 Church St, Braintree CM7 5LQ

FRIDAY 18 SEPTEMBER

The People who Made Warner & Sons - 11am to 12pm
Warner Textile Archive, Silks Way, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3GB
(pre-booking required)

SATURDAY 19 SEPTEMBER

St Andrew's Parish Church - Bell Ringing - 10am to 2pm
Parsonage St, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2LD

The People who Made Warner & Sons - 11am to 12pm
Warner Textile Archive, Silks Way, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3GB
(pre-booking required)

St Mary’s Church, Belchamp Walter - 10am to 4pm
Hall Road, Belchamp Walter, Sudbury, Essex, CO10 7AT

Borley Church, Borely - Tours at 12pm and 2pm
Hall Road, Borley, Sudbury, Essex, CO10 7AE

SUNDAY 20 SEPTEMBER

St Mary’s Church, Belchamp Walter - 2pm to 4pm
Hall Road, Belchamp Walter, Sudbury, Essex, CO10 7AT

Borley Church, Borely - Tours at 12pm and 2pm
Hall Road, Borley, Sudbury, Essex, CO10 7AE

Finchingfield Post Mill - 2pm to 5pm
Duck End, Finchingfield, Braintree, CM7 4NA

To find out more or find other Heritage Open Days, click the link in our comments.

11/09/2026

Today is the start of Heritage Open Days, where you can discover hidden histories and local stories.

Friends of Bocking Windmill will be hosting an Open Day this Sunday from 11.30am to 3.15pm - giving you an opportunity to see this 300 year old post mill up close and take a look inside, you can even climb to the top!

Entry is just £2 per adult and under 16s go free with a paying adult. These days are run by volunteers, and every penny goes back into the upkeep of the mill so it can be enjoyed for generations.

Pet friendly and cards/contactless accepted. There is a gift shop to explore too!

10/09/2026

THREE-LEGGED RACE THIS SUNDAY!

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.

Registration opens from 12pm for the race. Dog show at 1.15pm. Duck race 2.15pm.

Throughout the day enjoy stalls offering shopping as well as food and drink. Raffle will be called at 5pm.

Entry is free for spectators and everyone is welcome. Come along for a fun day out. Parking available at Stephen Marshall Avenue and Finchingfield Doctor's Surgery with limited parking by the two greens. Please walk, car share or arrive early if you can.

08/09/2026

EXPLORE HALSTEAD'S HISTORY!

Halstead and District Local History Society is a volunteer group who run Halstead Heritage Museum. The museum is open to the public on Sundays and Wednesdays between 1.30pm and 4pm between February and November with free admission and is based with Queens Hall on Chipping Hill, CO9 2BY.

The museum holds exhibits and a plethora of photographs from Halstead’s history that visitors can view. The volunteers are incredibly knowledgeable on Halstead’s history and spend their days uploading to their archive of photos, newspapers and other historical items for future generations to access and learn from.