Places to go

Va-va-bloom: Manuden Open Gardens to feature car show

The Father's Day event will feature 16 gardens to view, a classic and sports car show with 20 vehicles plus teas and bees.

Unlocking the delights of a walk along the river to Sawbridgeworth

Jono Forgham heads off along the Stort Navigation for a five-and-a-half mile stroll, seeing birds aplenty, Highland cattle and a fox along the way

Standon Calling promises creature comforts for festival fans' fur babies

Organisers back up their claim to be the country's most dog-friendly festival by partnering with pet food brand Barking Heads.

State-of-the-art driving range makes Golf World Stansted a go-to destination

A state-of-the-art double-bay driving range is part of the new owners' aim to attract the whole family to Golf World Stansted

Gardens in Uttlesford villages to open their gates to visitors for first time

Previously unseen Stocksmead in Arkesden has four distinct gardens, and five gardens in the Chesterfords will also be open to the public.

A walk along the River Rib with all the seasons in one day

Jono Forgham gets all weathers on a circular walk from Little Hadham to Standon but is well prepared - and there's the added bonus of a Cornish pasty

Neighbours in hamlet 20 minutes from Stortford to open up their gardens

Four homes in Sheepcote Green, Clavering, to collectively welcome public for the first time as part of National Garden Scheme in aid of charity.

Be touched by new hands-on exhibition of Henry Moore sculptures

Visitors will be encouraged to touch the sculptures in a new exhibition at Perry Green curated by artist and author Edmund de Waal.

Storyteller's animal tales to add to magic of Gardens of Easton Lodge open day

Children can be entertained with stories of former gardens owner Countess of Warwick's exotic pets, including monkeys and baby elephant.

Nature Notes: Patmore Heath is a springtime gem on our doorstep

Jono Forgham heads to the Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust nature reserve near Albury for a 7-mile stroll north and east.

Adam Ant and Echo & the Bunnymen to headline new festival at Little Hadham

Sign of the Times on August 20-21 will also feature Ash, Peter Hook, Cast, Black Grape, Alabama 3, Wilko Johnson and DJs including Trevor Nelson.

Oscar winner and British period dramas on the bill for South Mill Arts' return

Two movies each Tuesday and Thursday for first fortnight, museum to host half-term activities and live theatre returns to the stage on June 3.

Uncle Funk to kick off Standon Calling as Mahalia and Jake Bugg join bill

Mercury Prize nominees Georgia and Moses Boyd, BRIT Awards Rising Star winner Griff and Pale Waves are also joining the party.

The ground is high and I'm holding on... to see a wheatear

Jono Forgham goes on a circular walk from Wickham Hall to Farnham as he attempts to spot a summer migrant taking a breather on its journey north

Girls and Boy... George! Bananarama, Lulu and Gabrielle join Culture Club at Audley End

They will kick off series of four open-air concerts in same weekend as James Blunt, Van Morrison and Last Night of the Proms featuring Russell Watson.

Marvel at a spring display at Gardens of Easton Lodge's open day

The visitor attraction near Great Dunmow is holding its first open day of the year on Sunday (April 18).

Lots of tunes to be enjoyed on trip to the wonder Wall

Jono Forgham heads off on a sunny four-hour visit to Wall Wood where he is treated to plenty of birdsong as he encounters a plethora of wildlife

Town's churches sending families on the trail of Easter

Families are asked to look out for the Truth and Treasure Easter trail posters with QR codes centred around shops open in South Street.

How bread, milk and pony hair help with Audley End spring clean ahead of reopening

English Heritage experimenting with old-fashioned cleaning techniques as it prepares to welcome visitors back inside its properties from May 17.

Let the kids walk on the wild side this Easter at Thorley Wash

Have a great family day out at a Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust nature reserve with the charity's Wild Child activity packs.

Circular stroll from Thorley to Allen's Green is paradise for birdwatchers

Nature Notes correspondent Jono Forgham enjoys a six-mile circular walk from St James the Great church in Thorley to Allen's Green and back

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Places to go

Va-va-bloom: Manuden Open Gardens to feature car show

Unlocking the delights of a walk along the river to Sawbridgeworth

Unlocking the delights of a walk along the river to Sawbridgeworth

Standon Calling promises creature comforts for festival fans' fur babies

Standon Calling promises creature comforts for festival fans' fur babies

State-of-the-art driving range makes Golf World Stansted a go-to destination

State-of-the-art driving range makes Golf World Stansted a go-to destination

Gardens in Uttlesford villages to open their gates to visitors for first time

Gardens in Uttlesford villages to open their gates to visitors for first time

A walk along the River Rib with all the seasons in one day

A walk along the River Rib with all the seasons in one day

Neighbours in hamlet 20 minutes from Stortford to open up their gardens

Neighbours in hamlet 20 minutes from Stortford to open up their gardens

Be touched by new hands-on exhibition of Henry Moore sculptures

Be touched by new hands-on exhibition of Henry Moore sculptures

Storyteller's animal tales to add to magic of Gardens of Easton Lodge open day

Storyteller's animal tales to add to magic of Gardens of Easton Lodge open day

Nature Notes: Patmore Heath is a springtime gem on our doorstep

Nature Notes: Patmore Heath is a springtime gem on our doorstep

Adam Ant and Echo & the Bunnymen to headline new festival at Little Hadham

Adam Ant and Echo & the Bunnymen to headline new festival at Little Hadham

Oscar winner and British period dramas on the bill for South Mill Arts' return

Oscar winner and British period dramas on the bill for South Mill Arts' return

Uncle Funk to kick off Standon Calling as Mahalia and Jake Bugg join bill

Uncle Funk to kick off Standon Calling as Mahalia and Jake Bugg join bill

The ground is high and I'm holding on... to see a wheatear

The ground is high and I'm holding on... to see a wheatear

Girls and Boy... George! Bananarama, Lulu and Gabrielle join Culture Club at Audley End

Girls and Boy... George! Bananarama, Lulu and Gabrielle join Culture Club at Audley End

Marvel at a spring display at Gardens of Easton Lodge's open day

Marvel at a spring display at Gardens of Easton Lodge's open day

Lots of tunes to be enjoyed on trip to the wonder Wall

Lots of tunes to be enjoyed on trip to the wonder Wall

Town's churches sending families on the trail of Easter

Town's churches sending families on the trail of Easter

How bread, milk and pony hair help with Audley End spring clean ahead of reopening

How bread, milk and pony hair help with Audley End spring clean ahead of reopening

Let the kids walk on the wild side this Easter at Thorley Wash

Let the kids walk on the wild side this Easter at Thorley Wash

Circular stroll from Thorley to Allen's Green is paradise for birdwatchers

Circular stroll from Thorley to Allen's Green is paradise for birdwatchers

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