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With over 2000 years of history, 580km of glorious coastline & oodles of culture, there's so much to discover in Essex - come and see for yourself!

28/10/2026

Looking for autumn adventures in Essex? 🍂🎃

Whether you’re planning a family day out this half term, searching for seasonal events or simply wondering what to do this weekend, the Visit Essex website is packed with inspiration.

🍁 Discover our Things to do this autumn page
💡 Browse our blogs for ideas and inspiration
📅 Explore what’s on with our event listings
📍 Put together the perfect day out with our itinerary planner

From crisp countryside walks and pumpkin picking to Halloween fun, family attractions and cosy seasonal escapes, start planning your autumn in Essex today. 🧡

👉 Head to https://visitessex.com/ to get inspired.

27/10/2026

Pumpkin picking season is officially here! 🎃🍂

Grab your wellies, round up your favourite people and head out in search of the perfect pumpkin at some of Essex’s brilliant pumpkin patches:

🎃 Hatter's Farm | Hatter’s Farm
Explore the pumpkin fields, snap those autumn pics and choose from a huge variety of pumpkins and squash.

👻 Marsh Farm x | Marsh Farm
Head to Pumpkin Village for pumpkins of all shapes, sizes and colours, plus plenty of picture-perfect autumn moments.

🍁 Cammas Hall Farm | Cammas Hall Farm
Pick from an incredible selection of pumpkins and squash, brave the spooky tunnels and look out for the giant Pumpcano!

Which pumpkin patch are you picking this autumn? 🎃👇

26/10/2026

It's Essex Day and we're giving away a HUGE Essex bundle!

Competition closed this Friday, so get your entry in now!

Simply tell us what you ❤️ about Essex!

https://www.visitessex.com/inspire-me/competitions

26/10/2026

It’s Essex Day and we’re in Bond Street, Chelmsford to celebrate all that there is to ❤️ about our county!

Pop down, say Hello and tell us what you ❤️ about Essex!

25/10/2026

This Essex Day, we’re celebrating everything that makes Essex special. 🌊🌳🏰

What do you love most about Essex? Tell us below! 👇

23/10/2026

👻 Get Halloween off to a spooky start! 🎃

Head to Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens and hunt for pumpkins hiding around the beautiful autumn gardens. 🍂🔍

How many will you spot? 👀🎃

Find out more here: https://www.visitessex.com/whats-on/pumpkin-trail-p2669351

23/10/2026

Celebrate Essex Day this 26 October! 🎉

Visit Essex will be out and about in Bond Street, Chelmsford with goodies, giveaways and competitions!

Get out, explore and celebrate the county we call home.

What do you love most about Essex? 👇

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23/10/2026

Great prize, enter below!

22/10/2026

Pick a pumpkin 🎃
Brave a spooky tunnel 👻
Get lost in the Halloween maze 🌽
See the giant Pumpcano erupt 🌋

Halloween fun is in full swing at Hall Farm , with family-friendly adventures and after-dark scares throughout October.

Which Halloween will you choose? 🎃👻

21/10/2026

We have it all on the Essex coast! 🙌

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