Community Bulletin Board

On our community bulletin board you can find details of events, exhibitions and things to do in the Epping area.

If you'd like to tell us about your event, look out for contact details at the foot of this page.

The Snow Queen

When: 13 December to 28 December, 2pm to 5pm

Where: Palace Theatre, 430 London Road, Southend, Essex, SS0 9LA

What is it: A brand-new musical adventure. This story is reimagined and brought to life with characters making a journey through a snowy land, full of hidden mysteries and winter magic.

Cost: Tickets £14 to £28

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Christmas Carols On The Green

When: 24 December, 3pm

Where: On The Green, Epping by The Church of The Immaculate Conception 

What is it: Christmas Carols. Dress warmly!

Cost: Free 

 

Shrek the Musical

When: 13 December to 04 January 2026, 2pm to 10pm

Where: Colchester Charter Hall, Leisure World, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, CO1 1YH

What is it: This musical brings to life the world of Shrek. Join Shrek and Donkey on their daring quest to rescue Princess Fiona. Meet a fire breathing Dragon, a Gingerbread man with attitude, Pinocchio and other fairy tale misfits.

Cost: Adult tickets £25.00, Child tickets £20.00.

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Family New Year’s Eve Party, Orsett Hall

When: 31 December, starting 7:30pm.

Where: Orsett Hall, Prince Charles Avenue, Orsett, Essex RM16 3HS

What is it: A New Year’s Eve Party with plenty of entertainment and food.

Cost: Check Website

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New Years Steam Day

When: 01 January 2025, 10am to 4pm

Where: East Anglian Railway Museum, Chappel & Wakes Colne Station, Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2DS

What is it: Celebrate the new year with a visit to the Museum, and a ride on a train hauled by a real life steam engine.

Cost: Adult tickets £11.50, Child tickets £8.50, Under 4s free.

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Brunch Cruise - Maldon Rowing Race 

When: 03 January 2026 11am - 12:30pm. 

Where: Topsail Charters, Cooks Barge Yard, The Hythe, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5HNB

What is it: A morning cruise from Maldon Quay to watch the annual charity rowing race. Option to add a Huffer roll with sausage, egg or bacon. Bar open selling all the usual drinks plus tea, coffee and hot chocolate.

Cost: Look on website.

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