Local Events

From time to time the Society will become aware of local events run by other organisations which we think may be of interest to our members and the details will be posted here.

Braintree Museum – Events & Exhibitions during 2026 / 27 

For more details of the museum opening times, admission details and how to book events shown below go to www.braintreemuseum.co.uk 

Exhibitions

Football – A history of the beautiful game – July 2026-December 2026. Exhibition covering local history of the game.

John Ray 400! – The Naturalist from Black Notley – Exhibition will run form January 2027-June 2027

Events

Art Deco and Beyond – a Behind The Scenes Tour Friday 17 April 2026 and also Saturday 6 June

Behind The Scenes Tours – Patchwork & Quilts at the Warner Textile Archive Friday 16 October 2026

Behind The Scenes Tours – Royal Celebrations and Palace Decoration – Friday 27 November 2026

National Garden Scheme – local gardens opening during 2026

There are numerous gardens around Essex opening for the NGS during 2026. The most local ones are shown below. Do check the National Garden Scheme website for the latest details before visiting in case there are any changes and for any new gardens added.

Feeringbury Manor Gardens – Coggeshall Road Feering, CO5 9RB

Open 9am-4pm Thurs/Friday during April, May, June, July and September – mid October. Admission £6