Days Out

April’s a lovely month at the Gardens of Easton Lodge and the gates open to visitors every Thursday from April 3 and on Sunday April 13 for Easter fun

Mums and grandmothers go free at the attraction opposite Audley End House and Gardens, near Saffron Walden, on Mother’s Day weekend.

Wildlife lover and keen photographer Richard Stead captured some stunning images during a walk in Bishop’s Stortford’s Southern Country Park.

Jono Forgham goes on a last Nature Notes wander for the Indie after seven years, 200 articles and over 1,000 miles as he and his wife move to Norfolk

For his latest Indie column, Teddy the pug visits The Bull in Much Hadham and South Street Pantry in Bishop’s Stortford

The Historic England grade II-registered gardens near Dunmow will be open for four Snowdrop Sundays and Thursdays from February 9 to 20.

Nature Notes columnist Jono Forgham gets some fresh air after being inside over the festive season on a six-mile wander around Hatfield Forest

Nature Notes columnist Jono Forgham travels a little further afield than normal for a Christmas special from the RSPB Rye Meads reserve near Hoddesdon

Nature Notes columnist Jono Forgham takes a six-mile wander from Twyford Lock upstream and back to Rushy Mead Reserve and then Great Hallingbury.

After its debut season last December, Cambridge Botanic Lights is back for a second year and is even bigger and more intricate, writes Phoebe Taplin.

Nature Notes columnist Jono Forgham hops on the bus to explore the wildlife in and around Much Hadham

Teddy the pug’s latest adventures in and around Bishop’s Stortford include a trip to The Terrace Park Café and Kitchen in Castle Park

An award-winning textile artist is hosting a family-friendly workshop at Henry Moore Studios & Gardens for people of all ages this half term

Cammas Hall kicked off its annual Hallowe’en celebrations with a bang - or, more accurately, an eruption - on Saturday (October 5)

Jono Forgham spots more than 30 bird species on a wander along the Stort Navigation from Spellbrook to Sawbridgeworth and back

Visitors to Saffron Walden Museum can hug the creature crafted by volunteers and staff as part of its latest prehistoric exhibition

Columnist Jono Forgham goes on a wildlife wander after attending the official opening of the rejuvenated Castle Park in Bishop’s Stortford

Dress up and join in the half term fun as the railway hosts its annual Halloween spectacular with something for all the family

Nature Notes columnist Jono Forgham heads from Bishop’s Park to Southern Country Park and comes across a ‘rural green lane’ that has much to offer...

Parachuting teddies, Robbie the land train and inflatables fun are just some of the activities lined up for this year’s event on August 26.