Top Things to do in Essex
Top Hotels in Essex
- 1. Hampton By Hilton London Stansted Airport
- 2. Novotel London Stansted Airport
- 3. Premier Inn London Stansted Airport hotel
- 4. Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport
- 5. Travelodge Stansted Great Dunmow
- 6. The George Hotel
- 7. Roslin Beach Hotel
- 8. The County Hotel
- 9. Premier Inn Thurrock East hotel
- 10. London Chigwell, BW Signature Collection by Best Western
Things to do in Essex, England: The Best Performances
Discover the best top things to do in Essex, United Kingdom including Electric Palace, Mercury Theatre, St. John's Arts & Recreation Centre, Saffron Hall, Guildhall Finchingfield, Cliffs Pavilion Theatre, Tink's Tipsy Tavern.
Restaurants in Essex
1. Electric Palace
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 65 reviews
The Electric Palace cinema, Harwich, is one of the oldest purpose-built cinemas to survive complete with its silent screen, original projection room and ornamental frontage still intact. Other interesting features include an open plan entrance lobby complete with paybox, and a small stage. There is also a former gas powered generator engine with a 7 foot fly wheel situated in the basement. It is currently closed for major restoration. Please check the website for further updates.
2. Mercury Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 906 reviews
Free the fun in you! The Mercury exists to put theatre at the heart of the cultural life of the community it serves and to make work in Colchester that reaches audiences and generates critical attention regionally and nationally.
Reviewed By SunnyMummy68
Went to see Jack and the Beanstalk yesterday with our two children aged 11 and 5. Brilliant as usual. We've been going to the pants for the last few years and it's always entertaining with fantastic cast - the dame is hilarious. Fantastic seats in row C which were comfy and with a great view - but then wherever you sit you'd get a good view. So lucky to have this theatre on our doorstep with easy parking facilities close by. We'll be booking again for this year's panto.
3. St. John's Arts & Recreation Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
The ARC is a community Arts and Recreation Centre set in a secluded corner of Old Harlow. We offer a varied programme of activities and events for all ages which include concerts, exhibitions and workshops. There is a busy daily schedule of recreational classes as well as a variety of clubs that meet monthly. The Hall and other spaces in the ARC are available for hire.
4. Saffron Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 50 reviews
Saffron Hall is an award-winning 740-seat performance space built in the grounds of Saffron Walden County High School. The hall’s critically acclaimed acoustic and state-of-the-art facilities surpass many of the world’s more established venues and since the hall opened in November 2013, artists including the London Philharmonic Orchestra, Maxim Vengerov, Penguin Cafe, Nicola Benedetti, Courtney Pine and the Sixteen have performed on its stage. Saffron Hall is becoming a vibrant cultural centre for the region, offering outstanding artistic encounters in an expanding programme that weaves international artists together with local performance groups and learning and participation activities. The hall’s location within the County High allows it to be deeply involved in the life of the school, and to work closely both with its students and children from the surrounding primary schools.
Reviewed By kiwinorfolk - Norwich, United Kingdom
Just visited Saffron Hall to hear Courtney Pine, who was excellent. The Venue is on the edge of Saffron Walden, with easy access by road. It is also near to Audley End Station from where on occasions (see programme details they run a bus. The sound is better than I have heard in more well known halls. It is modern, very comfortable seats and good visibility. The bar area is attractive and there is the usual facilities. The car park to the rear seems to have plenty of space.
5. Guildhall Finchingfield
6. Cliffs Pavilion Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,089 reviews
Reviewed By B2175BZchristined - Caterham, United Kingdom
Absolutely BRILLIANT--Funniest Panto--ever and as we know Kev Orkian is fantastic it was great to see him with Ashley/Jordan/Perri in a fantastic show that would honestly show the West-End up ! Great to see Diversity bringing up new members --I hope they are ALL back AGAIN next year BUT--KEV deserves his own show on TV and Diversity will ALWAYS be BRILL !
7. Tink's Tipsy Tavern
Tink's Tipsy Tavern Pop Up Pub can be found in Hockley Woods every weekend from May until September. The Tavern is a self funded Community Arts project, each weekend we invite local artists, musicians and storytellers to join us in creating a magical experience for our customers. Follow us on Facebook to keep up to date with who is performing each week.
