Where to go to see in the new year in and around West Essex
Nuclear High Ropes
Ongoing
Kelvedon Hatch, Brentwood
One for the daredevils… The biggest highropes course in Essex has three levels, six different courses, 60+ elements, giant zipline and big drop all situated in the treetops. New facilities include a large registration cabin with harness room, induction zone and new course modifications.
Epping Ongar Light Fantastic
Until 9 January
Ongar
A truly wonderful experience of lights and music is coming to the Epping Ongar Railway this year, featuring a specially designed show to highlight our stations, rural setting and woodlands, that you can experience from the comfort of a train carriage.
The Jam’d
15 January
Waltham Abbey
The Jam’d are the UK’s best known and most authentic tribute to the live performance and sound of The Jam. The show includes the only replica of Rick Bucklers ‘Great White’ drum kit (signed by the man himself) and features their own brass section.
Wedding Fair
16 January
The Lawn, Rochford
This wedding fair at The Lawn in Rochford offers a wonderful opportunity to meet leading exhibitors from the local area and beyond, and to discuss your wedding plans and ideas in a relaxed, informal atmosphere. All your questions will be answered, with refreshments on offer along with a warm welcome.
Gaslight
20-22 January
Lopping Hall
Why do the lights in the Manninghams house inexplicably dim? Why do things mysteriously disappear? Perhaps Mrs Manningham is losing her grasp of reality or are there more sinister forces at work? The unannounced arrival of retired detective Rough leads to the revelation of the shocking truth. This compelling drama promises to grip its audience from the start.
