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

HERITAGE OPEN DAYS IN THE BRAINTREE DISTRICT A list of where you can explore local culture and history in the Braintree ...
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.

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

THREE-LEGGED RACE THIS SUNDAY!The Finchingfield Three-Legged Race takes place on Sunday 13 September 2026 on The Green, ...
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.

EXPLORE HALSTEAD'S HISTORY! Halstead and District Local History Society is a volunteer group who run Halstead Heritage M...
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.

ONE WEEK TO GO!Hundreds of visitors are expected to descend on the picturesque village to watch competitors in fancy dre...
06/09/2026

ONE WEEK TO GO!

Hundreds of visitors are expected to descend on the picturesque village to watch competitors in fancy dress splash through the famous village pond before racing to the finish line, all while raising money for local youth charity FinCHE.

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. Entry is free for spectators and everyone is welcome.

Throughout the day enjoy food and drink, stalls, raffle, dog show, duck race and a prize for best dressed dog!

TODAY!!
06/09/2026

TODAY!!

CAR AND BIKE SHOW AT BRAINTREE AND BOCKING PUBLIC GARDENSThe annual Braintree and Bocking Public Gardens Classic Car and...
04/09/2026

CAR AND BIKE SHOW AT BRAINTREE AND BOCKING PUBLIC GARDENS

The annual Braintree and Bocking Public Gardens Classic Car and Bike Show returns on Sunday 6 September.

Running between 10am and 4pm, you can enjoy 100 fabulous classic cars and motorcycles, mixture of live music and singer throughout the day, talented local traders, delicious food options and a licensed bar - all for just £5 on the door!

Under 12s FREE!

⛔️No dogs are permitted in the Gardens, other than assistance dogs on leads.
⛔️No glass or alcohol are to be taken into the gardens.
⛔️Large pond in the lower part of the Gardens. Children to be supervised at all times

All Saints Rayne is hosting a fun family event on Sunday 13 September from 2-4.30pm.Bring your favourite teddy along an...
03/09/2026

All Saints Rayne is hosting a fun family event on Sunday 13 September from 2-4.30pm.

Bring your favourite teddy along and watch it make the Big Jump from the church tower. Whether your teddy is a seasoned adventurer or a first-time flyer, everyone is welcome to take part.

🏆 Prizes will be awarded for:
🪂 **Longest Time in the Air**
Can your teddy's parachute float gently all the way down?
🎨 **Best Parachute Design**
Get creative and design your own colourful parachute at home!

There'll also be:
🔥 BBQ
🍦 Ice Cream
🥤 Refreshments
🎟 Raffle & Prizes
😊 Plenty of family fun

💷 £3 per teddy
💷 £10 for 4 teddies

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Causeway House, Bocking End
Braintree
CM79HB

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