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What's on in Chipping Hill

The pub quizzes, craft fairs, and village fêtes the big sites miss — here's what's on around Chipping Hill.

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Baby Bank

United Reformed Church is being delightfully mysterious about Baby Bank. Consider our curiosity piqued. Yours too, hopefully.

Wed 22 Jul09:30United Reformed Church(3.5mi)

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Community Cafe WURC

United Reformed Church is putting on Community Cafe WURC and, honestly, we reckon it's worth a look. Their site has the full story.

Thu 23 Jul09:30United Reformed Church(3.5mi)

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Summer Holiday Fun - Oceans, Rivers and Seas

Thursday, 23rd July & 13th August 2026 – Mermaids & Pirates 9.30am – 4.00pm Thursday Fun in the Summer Holidays – Oceans, Rivers and Seas Come and have great fun each Thursday during the Summer Holidays exploring all about the power of waterin oceans, rivers and seas through fun activities, arts and crafts, hunts and much more …. Adults: £8.00 Concessions: £7.00 Family: £23.50 (2 Adults & Up to 3 Children) Children (5-15yrs): £5.00 Children Under 5: £1.00 Looking forward to sharing magical marine adventures with you. Astaria OPEN Minature Railway OPEN The train rides are subject to a small charge of £2 per adult and £1 per child. – ‘Marshall’ the Lilleshall pumping engine will be run on compressed air Oil and Diesel Engines will be running Tea Room Open Crafty Cabin Open (extra cost for workshops) This ticket: Thursday 23rd July 2026 *PLEASE NOTE:'Child Tickets' will only be accepted in conjunction with Adults/Concessions tickets at all listed events.Children must be accompanied by an Adult.

Thu 23 Jul10:30The Steam Pump Tea Room(4.1mi)

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DOT Productions presents The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Step onto the Yellow Brick Road this summer with DOT Productions’ magical family theatre adventure, Frank L. Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. In this fast-paced 60-minute production, Dorothy is swept into a dazzling world where nothing is quite as it seems and adventure waits around every corner. Along the way she encounters curious companions, peculiar places, and powerful forces that test courage, kindness, and belief. Bursting with fun, silliness, and lively songs, this fantastical retelling sparkles with imagination and theatrical magic. Created for families and audiences of all ages, DOT Productions brings its signature warmth and playfulness to Baum’s timeless tale. A joyful celebration of wonder and friendship, this summer adventure reminds us all that there’s no place like home.

Thu 23 Jul16:00Grange Barn(4.8mi)

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Community Cafe WURC

United Reformed Church is putting on Community Cafe WURC and we're making sure you know about it. Job done. Details on their site.

Fri 24 Jul09:30United Reformed Church(3.5mi)

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Friday Community Lunch

One for the diary — Friday Community Lunch at United Reformed Church. The organiser's keeping schtum on the details, but that's half the fun.

Fri 24 Jul12:30United Reformed Church(3.5mi)

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Dance

Perform: Drama, Dance and Singing

Fridays 4-6pm

Fri 24 Jul17:00The Coffee Lounge at Hatfield Peverel Village Hall(2.6mi)

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Likely freeArts & Culture

Crafting Saturdays

Whatever the weather and for all level of skills, why not join us on alternate Saturdays to bring out your inner crafting skills. Suitable for all ages and free to attend.

Sat 25 Jul09:00The Witham Hub(0.6mi)

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Community Cafe WURC

Community Cafe WURC at United Reformed Church. That's all we've got, but sometimes a good title is all you need. Intrigued? Us too.

Mon 27 Jul09:30United Reformed Church(3.5mi)

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Helping Hands

This group was created to help families that are in need of support and somebody to talk to. If you are struggling with anything, the group is hear to listen but also where possible try and support with solutions or signposting to organisations or guidance that can help you further. The group cannot promise to make the problems go away, but the group will try its best to make life easier where it can.

Mon 27 Jul11:00The Witham Hub(0.6mi)

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Around £50

Pony day

Tuesday 21st and 28th July. 9-12pm £50 over 5’s

Tue 28 JulDeanswood Equestrian Centre(4.2mi)

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Around £70

Own a pony

Tuesday 21st and 28th July . 8.30-3pm £70 over 10’s

Tue 28 JulDeanswood Equestrian Centre(4.2mi)

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Memories and More for Dementia Sufferers

Memories and More for Dementia Sufferers at United Reformed Church. We've done the legwork finding it — they've done the legwork organising it. Fair deal.

Tue 28 Jul10:30United Reformed Church(3.5mi)

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Tuesday Praise

Tuesday Praise is happening at United Reformed Church. We've got the when and where — their site has the why and the how much.

Tue 28 Jul12:30United Reformed Church(3.5mi)

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Comedy