Days Out

Fragrant blooms, lush foliage and stunning flowers in a myriad of colours transformed the grounds of the Palladian mansion.

The three-day event offers seasonal garden inspiration, expert tips and advice, fun workshops, plants to browse and buy, and showcase gardens.

Jono Forgham concludes his trilogy of habitats worth a visit during the holidays by wandering along the River Stort to Bat Willow Hurst Country Park

Enjoy live music, great beers and a whole load of family fun at this bank holiday weekend’s inaugural CammasFest

Discover fairy doors, play croquet, enjoy live music and admire the dahlias and roses at the Gardens of Easton Lodge’s open day on Sunday (August 20)

Nature Notes columnist Jono Forgham presents his second in a trilogy of guides to local habitats perfect for a school holiday family wander.

For the first time, family-run Hatter’s Farm at Takeley is growing larkspurs, used to make confetti, and members of the public can book to visit them.

Jono Forgham strolls around Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve near Stansted as he shines a light on family-friendly walks to enjoy in the summer holidays

Jono Forgham spots a host of butterflies on a four-mile circular stroll from Birchanger to Stansted

Take in the splendour and the history of The Gardens of Easton Lodge at its open day on Sunday July 16

Ministry of Works style signs have been reintroduced at Audley End to help transport people back through history using their senses.

The Duxford Summer Air Show in June was enjoyed by 27,000 people in all.

A music, arts and crafts festival aimed at bringing the community together celebrates its 10th anniversary next month

Nature Notes writer Jono Forgham heads to Hatfield Forest four years after he encountered the first ever white-legged damselflies recorded there.

Both events will be held on Sunday June 25, with the fair offering a range of handmade products for sale at the village hall in Oudle Lane.

Jono Forgham journeys to the Gardens of Easton Lodge for his latest Indie wander and notes plenty of interesting insects and plants

An expert biologist will be on hand to help identify bugs when the Gardens of Easton Lodge holds an open day on Sunday June 18

Jono Forgham goes on a four-mile Nature Notes wander starting at St Giles’ Church in Great Hallingbury and taking in Rushy Mead Nature Reserve

The Friends of Much Hadham Church have organised an event in their parish on June 25, a week after a similar one in Little Hadham.

Liv Stokely, a 17-year-old student at Herts and Essex High School, on her favourite places in the town she calls home.