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Halloween: Events and things to do in Essex

There's plenty of family friendly Halloween events in Essex to try.

Essex Life

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The spookiest day of the year is coming round again - how will you mark the day? From beer festivals to haunted houses, here's are guide for what to do in the county..

A turkey is still the traditional choice for Christmas - and what better than a free-range Norfolk Bronze from Morton's?

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Win a fabulous free-range Morton's Norfolk turkey for Christmas!

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Sit inside the glasshouse overlooking the walled gardens at Applestore Cafe

Lancashire Life

5 of the best cycle cafés in Lancashire

Alisha Davis

One of the many ancient routes across the moors. Photo by Paul Besley

Yorkshire Life

6 of the best October walks in Yorkshire

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Three gin-based cocktails line the bar at the Slingsby Pop-Up

Yorkshire Life

Sip and shop at the Slingsby Gin x Harvey Nichols pop-up

Beth Windsor

The view across Lancaster looking toward Ashton Memorial

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Olympic gold medalist Max Whitlock MBE will open Harpenden’s new multi-million pound leisure centre

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Southport Comedy Festival has launched its search for the next Southport New Comedian of the Year

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Southport Comedy Festival has launched its comedy competition

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Stefan Buczacki presents Caroline Caine with £250 worth of Webbs garden vouchers, along with a signed copy of his book

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Stefan Buczacki judges glorious Gloucestershire gardens

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The spectacular Charterhouse is found just outside the town centre

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Emma Mayoh

Martin and his beloved dogs!

Dorset Magazine

Martin Clunes shares his favourite local places in Dorset

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Martin and his beloved dogs!

Dorset Magazine

Martin Clunes shares his favourite local places in Dorset

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Richard and Rachel Trenchard of Goosnargh Gin

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A turkey is still the traditional choice for Christmas - and what better than a free-range Norfolk Bronze from Morton's?

Norfolk Magazine | Win

Win a fabulous free-range Morton's Norfolk turkey for Christmas!

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Yorkshire Life

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What are the essentials for a stroll or a holiday hike in Yorkshire? Great views and a brew at the end? Leeds: Meanwood Valley trail Distance: 7 miles. Save this walk for the golden days of late October as it passes through near continual...

Sit inside the glasshouse overlooking the walled gardens at Applestore Cafe

Lancashire Life

5 of the best cycle cafés in Lancashire

Alisha Davis

Three gin-based cocktails line the bar at the Slingsby Pop-Up

Yorkshire Life

Sip and shop at the Slingsby Gin x Harvey Nichols pop-up

Beth Windsor

Richard and Rachel Trenchard of Goosnargh Gin

Lancashire Life

How the Goosnargh Gin distillery bounced back from adversity

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Struggling for additional space in your home? If you’ve considered upsizing your property but don’t fancy the hassle of moving or the expense of an extension, it might be worth turning your attention to your outside area. Mark Heapy, director...

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Stefan Buczacki judges glorious Gloucestershire gardens

Stefan Buczacki presents Caroline Caine with £250 worth of Webbs garden vouchers, along with a signed copy of his book

Cotswold Life

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The impact of stamp duty on buying a home

Plan to keep savings in the piggy bank in 2021 year.

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Cranleigh independent Senior School in Surrey teaches students grit and perseverance.

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Grit, resilience and perseverance: why teenagers today need these 3...

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Chapel Books in Westleton, Suffolk

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Cate Crafter

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Inside one of these bookshops, you might find a rare first edition, the cheapest of paperbacks or a novel that touched someone else's heart long ago, but either way, you're going to discover your next great read.

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Julia and Adam Mitchell of Green Jjam

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Blackpool Tower Ballroom hosted the glittering BIBAs event

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Halloween: Events and things to do in Essex

There's plenty of family friendly Halloween events in Essex to try.

Essex Life

Hannah Gildart

Author Picture Icon

The spookiest day of the year is coming round again - how will you mark the day? From beer festivals to haunted houses, here's are guide for what to do in the county..

Olympic gold medalist Max Whitlock MBE will open Harpenden’s new multi-million pound leisure centre

Hertfordshire Life

New Harpenden leisure centre celebrations include picnic with Olympic...

Richard Young

Westie dog in field

Essex Life

A doggy day out in... Coggeshall

Hannah Gildart

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Southport Comedy Festival has launched its search for the next Southport New Comedian of the Year

Lancashire Life

Southport Comedy Festival has launched its comedy competition

Jade Wright

The view across Lancaster looking toward Ashton Memorial

Lancashire Life

Photos reveal how Lancaster has changed

Paul Mackenzie

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The best things to do in Godalming

The spectacular Charterhouse is found just outside the town centre

Surrey Life

Jane Thynne

With its gorgeous riverside setting, foodie hotspots and tourist attractions, Godalming is a fantastic place to visit.

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Great British Bake Off 2019 finalist Steph Blackwell bakes up a Sticky...

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Two horses in woodland during sunrise in New Forest, Hampshire, England

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5 beautiful autumn walks in the New Forest

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Halloween: Events and things to do in Essex

There's plenty of family friendly Halloween events in Essex to try.

Essex Life

Hannah Gildart

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The spookiest day of the year is coming round again - how will you mark the day? From beer festivals to haunted houses, here's are guide for what to do in the county..

Southport Comedy Festival has launched its search for the next Southport New Comedian of the Year

Lancashire Life

Southport Comedy Festival has launched its comedy competition

Jade Wright

Emma Amos (Her Ladyship) with Matthew Kelly (Sir) and Julian Clary (Norman)

Cotswold Life

REVIEW: The Dresser, by Ronald Harwood: Cheltenham Everyman until...

Candia McKormack

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One spooky halloween pumpkin, Jack O Lantern, with an evil face and eyes on a wooden bench, table wi

Yorkshire Life

9 of the best Halloween 2021 events in Yorkshire

Kathryn Armstrong

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Santa Claus stands on the station of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway next to the Santa Express steam train

Yorkshire Life

All aboard the magical Santa Express at North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Beth Windsor