What's on in Manningtree

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Community

Manningtree & District Foodbank and One Support

This occurs every Tuesday in the Community Suite from 10am until 12pm noon.

Tue 21 Jul11:00Foundry Court(0.1mi)

via Foundry CourtCurated

Community

Luncheon Club (Jul)

St Mary's Church Hall

Tue 21 Jul13:30Capel St Mary Messy Church(4mi)

via Capel St Mary Messy ChurchLocal gem

Community

Manningtree Yarns

A new drop in event for knitting, crochet, felting, sewing… or any other craft you can bring along! Sharing enthusiasm and swapping skills! All are welcome to join this free monthly club!

Tue 21 Jul20:00The Red Lion(0.1mi)

via The Red Lion

Community

The Siege of Colchester

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

Wed 22 JulManningtree Museum(0mi)

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(0.1mi)

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

Book Group

Regular group meeting to discuss the books the group are reading and to extend the range of genres and authors they are familiar with. The book group can usually arrange loan books through the county library, so you don’t have to buy every book ! For more information just come along to any meeting.

Thu 23 Jul20:30The Case is Altered(3.2mi)

via The Case is AlteredCurated

Arts & CultureWorkshops & Classes

Floral medieval lettering using gold leaf

A one-day workshop teaching the art of medieval illuminated lettering intertwined with botanical elements using real gold leaf.

Fri 24 JulJanie Pirie(3.6mi)

via Janie PirieLocal gem

Community

Ardleigh Little Steps

Time: Friday, 24 July 2026 at 09:30Details: Location: St. Mary the Virgin, ArdleighPostcode: CO7 7LD

Fri 24 Jul10:30Duchy Barn(3.1mi)

via Duchy Barn

CommunityFood & Drink

Coffee Morning

Regular meet up for tea/coffee and chat.

Fri 24 Jul11:30The Case is Altered(3.2mi)

via The Case is AlteredCurated

Community

Young at Heart - Activity

Close 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm July 24, 2026 The WMSET Centre West Street Wilton , SP2 0DL View Location Map The WMSET Centre Read more

Fri 24 Jul15:30Chapel of St Mary and St Nicholas(4.3mi)

via Chapel of St Mary and St NicholasCurated

Live Music

Cocktails & Pizza plus LIVE MUSIC

Join us for wood-fired pizza, Skylark cocktails (full bar menu is available), with live jazz (starts approx 7.30pm). Enjoy an evening sipping on some fantastic British beverages surrounded by vines. Sharing boards and other sides are available from the food menu. Booking is recommended.

Fri 24 Jul18:00Skylark(4.2mi)

via Skylark

Community

Brunch

Join us for Brunch on our terrace, surround by the vines. Produced in our Vineyard Kitchen our brunch menu offers the best in local produce. You can find fully loaded breakfast muffins, steak and eggs, eggs royale/benedict/florentine and of course a Skylark version of a traditional breakfast. Pastries, great coffee and our full bar menu is also available. Booking is recommended.

Sat 25 Jul10:00Skylark(4.2mi)

via Skylark

Community

Mission Bake Sale

Time: Saturday, 25 July 2026 at 10:00Details: Location: St. Mary the Virgin, DedhamPostcode: CO7 6DE

Sat 25 Jul11:00Duchy Barn(3.1mi)

via Duchy Barn

Community

Around £2

8:00 pm: Quiz Night

Close Quiz Night 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm on 25th July 2026 Test your knowledge against our quiz master. £2 entry per person, maximum team size 6. The winning team receives drinks tokens to spend at the pub, the lowest scoring team get a wooden spoon! The quiz will start at 8pm. Bar opens 6pm. More event info

Sat 25 Jul13:00The Case is Altered(3.2mi)

via The Case is AlteredCurated

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(1.8mi)

via Flatford Mill

Community

Around £2

Quiz Night

Test your knowledge against our quiz master. £2 entry per person, maximum team size 6. The winning team receives drinks tokens to spend at the pub, the lowest scoring team get a wooden spoon! The quiz will start at 8pm. Bar opens 6pm.

Sat 25 Jul21:00The Case is Altered(3.2mi)

via The Case is AlteredCurated

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Venues with events near Manningtree

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

The Red Lion0.1 miles away Manningtree MuseumLess than 0.1 miles from Manningtree Foundry Court0.1 miles away

More about Manningtree

Essex, England

Manningtree sits snug in Essex and has always had a knack for finding fun right on the doorstep. The Red Lion keeps things lively with its regulars, while local markets often pop up to sort out the day's needs. It is not about having the biggest stage, but knowing exactly where the good times are held. Pub nights and community gatherings tend to spill over into the street, making everyone feel like they belong somewhere. We keep an eye on what is coming up so you do not have to wander round asking neighbours twice. Just pop by when you need a bit of local colour without the fuss.

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