Welcome... To the 2023 autumn and winter edition of Essex Explorer magazine. In this issue we bring you some of the biggest pantos to see during the festive period and the chance to win a voucher worth £100 to spend on shows at Chelmsford Theatre. (See page 36 to find out how to enter). We have some great ideas to get you out and about over the coming months with our 10 Things to do in Essex. Find out how you can volunteer at an Essex Country Park, learn more about the rich heritage of the historic Cressing Temple Barns and the 400th anniversary of composer William Byrd. As the colder months approach, we also have recipes from Tiptree Tearooms that’s sure to warm you up and you can find out how to make your own scary cupcakes for Halloween. If you’re still stuck for inspiration, discover the many events, exhibitions and productions taking place throughout the county, thanks to Visit Essex members. So sit back, relax and explore all that Essex’s has to offer.
Contents 10 Things to Do
4
Parks and Wildlife
6
Photography in the Parks
14
Cressing Temple Barns
18
Celebrating William Byrd
20
Essex Culture
22
Spooky Reads
26
Cook and Make at Home
28
Marvellous Museums
34
Pantos in Essex
36
Day’s Out
38
About us Explore Essex brings together a unique group of green spaces and heritage places owned and managed by Essex County Council. Our mission is to provide a range of facilities and activities for the people of Essex to enjoy. Conservation is also at the heart of what we do, and any money spent with the Explore Essex group of places is ultimately reinvested to maintain and develop our sites for the benefit of visitors and to protect the flora and fauna within.
Get Connected Keep up to date with our news, activities and competitions. www.explore-essex.com This magazine is available as an accessible PDF. To request a copy email Explore.Essex@essex.gov.uk EDITORIAL: EMMA WILLIAMS, TRICIA BERHARDT AND CHRISTOPHER DAVIES. CONTRIBUTORS: CHELMSFORD THEATRE, ESSEX LIBRARY SERVICE, ESSEX RECORD OFFICE, TIPTREE TEA ROOMS, ESSEX COUNTRY PARK RANGERS AND VISIT ESSEX MEMBERS.
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