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The Siege of Colchester

Wed. 22nd July - 11am Walking tour with Blue Badge Guide

Wed 22 JulManningtree Museum(3.1mi)

via Manningtree MuseumLocal gem

Arts & Culture

Life Drawing Classes

Have you waned to take up drawing or perhaps brush up on your already established skills? Sharon will be taking classes drawing models, she’ll help you with techniques and help beginners give it a try or experienced artists practice and join in with others. For more information or to book please contact Twice monthly classes

Wed 22 Jul20:00The Red Lion(3mi)

via The Red Lion

Religion & Spirituality

2:42 House Group

An opportunity for those who worship in our nine churches to learn and grow together.

Thu 23 Jul10:30All Saints' Church(4.2mi)

via All Saints' ChurchCurated

Community

Shades of Simon - a tribute to Paul Simon

Back by popular demand! The UK’s no.1 Paul Simon tribute band “Shades of Simon” will be bringing their highly acclaimed 2 hour show “The Paul Simon Story” to the National Trust's Flatford Mill for the 4th year running in July 2026. The show has an engaging narration telling the story of Paul Simon as one of the best songwriters of his generation, with the outstanding 5-piece band performing authentic renditions of the best of his songs from his time in Simon & Garfunkel in the 60’s (Homeward Bound, Sound of Silence, Bridge over troubled water etc.) through to his South African inspired Graceland tour in the 80’s (You can call me Al.) As well as listening to the lovely music, you will also be able to enjoy snacks and drinks from the National Trust catering team in the interval.

Sat 25 Jul20:00Flatford Mill(4.6mi)

via Flatford Mill

Markets & Fairs

Mistley Pop-Up Market

Mistley Village Hall

Sun 26 JulMistley Village Hall(2.4mi)

via Mistley Village HallCurated

Community

Around £16 plus Eventbrite booking fee.

Cold War Bunker Tour

An opportunity to tour a Second World War German communications bunker transformed into a Cold War nuclear fallout communications centre

Sun 26 JulJersey Museum(3.7mi)

via Jersey MuseumLocal gem

Likely freeMarkets & Fairs

Mistley Pop-Up Market

Indoor Pop-up Market for crafts, gifts and pre-loved items.

Sun 26 Jul15:00Mistley Village Hall(2.4mi)

via Mistley Village HallCurated

Community

Around £40

Pub Quiz

This is a good way to rejuvenate your grey matter and exercise your brain ready to start the week! In teams of 2-6 come and show us how smart you really are! Winning team gets a £40 bar voucher To book your team in, give us a call or pop in to see us.

Sun 26 Jul19:00The Red Lion(3mi)

via The Red Lion

Community

Drink, Draw, Write

A relaxed creative evening. Draw and/or write, and socialise, no experience needed. We have been trying something new for a few months. If you like the idea of what we are trying to do, please become part of it and help get it off the ground. Drink, Draw, Write is a relaxed monthly creative social meet up. Bring your sketchbook (or just yourself), have a drink, and spend a couple of hours drawing, writing, and unwinding in good company. This is not a class as such, but an opportunity to mark some time in your diary to be creative. Each session includes: – A theme and prompts to get you going creatively (unless you already have your own project on the way, we will not hold you back) – Inspirational reference material – Pens, paper, and some other art supplies to borrow, but we encourage you to bring your own favorites. (yes, digital is fine too) – An opportunity to share your work (only if you want to) You will also be able to join the associated WhatsApp group, allowing you to communicate with other creatives. Please prebook tickets; it really helps us plan and make sure we can run these events. We understand decisions can sometimes be made at the last minute, and we will do our best to accommodate you at the door. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/drink-draw-write-tickets-1985268896712?aff=oddtdtcreator

Tue 28 Jul20:00The Red Lion(3mi)

via The Red Lion

Community

Constable 250: Suffolk Archives on Tour

Discover more about Suffolk's famous artist John Constable, who celebrates his 250th birthday on the 11 June this year. Suffolk Archives bring their Archives on Tour trailer, which this year features a mini exhibition about John Constable.

Sat 1 Aug11:00Flatford Mill(4.6mi)

via Flatford Mill

Community

Connect Service

A chance to Connect with God and Connect with each other. The four churches in the Benefice - Brantham, East Bergholt, Bentley and Tattingstone - connect together in one of the four churches. The location rotates round! Contact the office to find out where the next one is!

Sun 2 Aug10:00St Michael's Church(4.4mi)

via St Michael's ChurchLocal gem

Community

Constable 250: Suffolk Archives on Tour

Sun 2 Aug11:00Flatford Mill(4.6mi)

via Flatford Mill

Community

Repair Cafe

Do you have things at home gathering dust that need fixing but you’re just not sure where to take it? Well, bring it along to our repair cafe, set top by Rentmy. Stop things going into land fill and bring them here to be repaired. We have team of fixers from different industries. If they can’t fix it there and then, they can advise you at least on what to do or where to go. Its totally free service, so if we can fix it for free great if not someone can advise you on how. We’ll even provide you with free tea and coffee whilst you wait! We have sewers, electric engineers and general handy people here to help.

Sun 9 Aug13:00The Red Lion(3mi)

via The Red Lion

Religion & Spirituality

Cafe Church

Informal worship for all ages with bible stories and prayer.

Sun 9 Aug15:00All Saints' Church(4.2mi)

via All Saints' ChurchCurated

Arts & CultureCommunity

Poetry Plus

Do you enjoy Poetry? Do you write Poetry? Do you enjoy listening to Poetry? If you do then why not join every 2nd Tuesday of the month, a positive and welcoming poetry group meet in The Pump Room here to share, listen and enjoy poetry whether its your own work or someones else’s who has inspired you or you just adore. This month to help celebrate Earth Festival taking part in Manningtree and the local area the them of Poetry will be on Earth. It’s a free group and all are welcome.

Tue 11 Aug20:30The Red Lion(3mi)

via The Red Lion

Community

Upstairs at The Red Lion (BiGiAM presents): Jana Varga and Izzie Derry

Jana Varga and Izzie Derry join forces for a UK co-headline tour, bringing together two distinctive voices in an intimate and powerful celebration of storytelling through song. Exploring themes of love, heartbreak, freedom and belonging, this is more than just a show—it’s a meeting of musical minds and a shared journey of collaboration, connection and sisterhood. Together, Izzie and Jana craft a live show that is both intimate and uplifting. Witness the powerful and lush sound, as they harmonise and reimagine each other’s songs in arrangements created especially for this tour. Their individual stories unite in a shared narrative transporting you into their world right from the first note. Slovakian-born Jana Varga is a former classical flautist who left the orchestra path for songwriting. Her sound, shaped by European folk, jazz, and gospel, brings a captivating warmth to the stage. After living across Europe, Jana settled in the UK, where she has released two critically acclaimed albums and built a loyal international following. Her expressive performances have graced prestigious venues like the Royal Albert Hall, where she performed alongside the legendary Dionne Warwick. A highly sought-after collaborator, Jana records with platinum-selling artist Rumer and fronts the acclaimed Hejira: Celebrating Joni Mitchell. Izzie Derry has quickly established herself as a compelling live performer and songwriter, known for her honest lyricism and captivating presence.

Fri 14 Aug20:30The Red Lion(3mi)

via The Red Lion

Community

Haunting Nights

Join Haunting Nights on The Witch Finder General Ghost Hunt here in Manningtree! Haunting Nights Bring you closer to the story than ever before of the Essex Witch Trials It has been reported many times that the ghost of Matthew Hopkins, the self-proclaimed Witchfinder General, can been seen, especially on nights of a full moon. The ghostly apparition is seen dressed in 17th century clothing close to Mistley ‘ducking’ Pond and the nearby ‘hopping’ bridge not far from St. Marys Church, Mistley. Other reports claim that the ghost of his first victim, the elderly and crippled Elizabeth Clarke appears on the shores of Seafield Bay. Elizabeth was dragged out of The Red Lion public house by Matthew Hopkins as he loudly accused her of being a witch, following a previous accusation by the local tailor John Rivet. Elizabeth was convicted and sentenced to death by hanging. This conviction convinced Hopkins that he was right to accuse her so he proclaimed himself “The Witchfinder General” Join the team as they investigate the hauntings of Matthew Hopkins Witch Finder General. During the night you will have the opportunity to use various methods of ghost hunting to include Victorian seances, Ouija boards, table tipping and glass moving as well as the more up to date methods, Working alongside the Haunting Nights Team we will have you covered for your paranormal experience.

Sat 15 Aug21:00The Red Lion(3mi)

via The Red Lion

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Venues with events near Horsley Cross

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

The Red Lion3.0 miles away Mistley Village Hall2.4 miles away

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Essex, England

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