What's on in Orsett

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Children & FamilyNature & Outdoors

Fingringhoe wilder holiday club

An exciting programme of activities designed for children who love wildlife and time outdoors.

Wed 22 Jul09:00Langdon Visitors Centre(3.5mi)

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Community

Summer Club

Dates: Wednesday 22nd – Friday 24th July 2026 Times: 9.00am-3.00pm each day Cost: £10 per child per day or £25 for all three days! Age: Group 1: 5-8 years (KS1), group 2: 8-11 years (KS2) Games, craft, activities and more! Packed lunch included! https://corringhamevan.churchsuite.com/events/1vzznpdi

Wed 22 Jul09:00Corringham Community Church(4.2mi)

via Corringham Community Church

Children & Family

Naze Family Fossil Discovery

An introduction to local fossils and guided fossil hunt on the beach

Wed 22 Jul09:30Langdon Visitors Centre(3.5mi)

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Community

Abberton summer nature detectives

What clues have the animals left? Dive into some nature investigation this summer at Abberton!

Wed 22 Jul10:30Langdon Visitors Centre(3.5mi)

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Hanningfield wild women group

Connect with nature in a safe community for women.

Wed 22 Jul10:30Langdon Visitors Centre(3.5mi)

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Children & Family

Naze family seashore discovery

From seashore treasures to fascinating creatures, there's so much to discover down by the sea.

Wed 22 Jul12:00Langdon Visitors Centre(3.5mi)

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Arts & Culture

Craft Group

Meet to do crafts and enjoy company

Wed 22 Jul13:30Victoria Ave St John's Church(2.2mi)

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Community

Mothers' Union

A supportive group of mainly ladies but men are very welcome!

Wed 22 Jul14:00St Margaret's Church(2.4mi)

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Community

Thursday Garden Open Day & BMR

Barnards Farm is hosting and we're spreading the word. Thursday Garden Open Day & BMR — no spoilers, but their site has the full programme.

Thu 23 JulBarnards Farm(3.7mi)

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Community

Summer Club

Thu 23 Jul09:00Corringham Community Church(4.2mi)

via Corringham Community Church

Community

Thursday Coffee

The warmest welcome at the oldest building in town.

Thu 23 Jul10:00St Margaret's Church(2.4mi)

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Thursday Garden Open Day & BMR

Event Details Every Thursday from the 2nd July to the 3rd September 2026 inclusive: Grounds open from 11:00 to 16:30 for the Christabella Charitable Trust. Picnickers welcome in designated areas. Event Details Every Thursday from the 2nd July to the 3rd September 2026 inclusive: Grounds open from 11:00 to 16:30 for the Christabella Charitable Trust. Picnickers welcome in designated areas. Time 23rd July 2026 11:00 am - 4:30 pm (GMT+01:00) Location Barnards Farm Barnards Farm, Brentwood Road, West Horndon, Essex, CM13 3FY Other Events Calendar GoogleCal Get Directions Address - Thursday Garden Open Day & BMR [] Destination Address - Thursday Garden Open Day & BMR []

Thu 23 Jul11:00Barnards Farm(3.7mi)

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Community

Thursday Brunch

Hosted by North Stifford Village Hall and supported by our Parish churches, do come along for Tea or coffee, cake and chat. Often with hot food. With bingo on the last Thursday of each month. Donations for the Parish or various local charities which we support.

Thu 23 Jul12:00Victoria Ave St John's Church(2.2mi)

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Community

Bellringing Practice

A welcome sound for our little town

Thu 23 Jul19:30St Margaret's Church(2.4mi)

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Community

Lorcana Draft & Club

23 July 2026 7:00 pm - 10:45 pm The Mug and Meeple Tickets can be purchased in store, on the day. We will have plenty of space for anyone who wants to play! Format: Current set Draft While the club is officially on from 7, the Draft will begin at 7:30 Each player will receive 4 … Continue reading "Lorcana Draft & Club"

Thu 23 Jul20:00Mug and Meeple Gamer Cafe(4.7mi)

via Mug and Meeple Gamer Cafe

Community

Thursday Evening Meeting

Woodside, Markhams Chase Basildon, Essex, SS15 5LD, United Kingdom

Thu 23 Jul20:00Christway Church(4.9mi)

via Christway Church

Community

Summer Club

Fri 24 Jul09:00Corringham Community Church(4.2mi)

via Corringham Community Church

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Venues with events near Orsett

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

St Margaret's Church2.4 miles away Victoria Ave St John's Church2.2 miles away

More about Orsett

Essex, England

Orsett sits quietly in Essex with a village hall that has been running community events for decades without ever needing to shout about it. The Orsett Village Hall usually hosts something from a local play group to a quiz night where neighbours argue over who knows more of the pub trivia. We like to think the place has enough charm to keep you busy all week, even if the only thing missing is a bit of rain. Near Here gathers these local gatherings so you don't have to waste time hunting for them on a Saturday morning.

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