{"id":3538,"date":"2024-01-17T13:43:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-17T13:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/uncategorized\/essex-school-holidays"},"modified":"2024-01-17T14:25:32","modified_gmt":"2024-01-17T14:25:32","slug":"essex-school-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/parenting\/essex-school-holidays","title":{"rendered":"Essex School Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Looking for things to do with the kids during the <strong>Essex school holiday dates<\/strong>? We&#8217;re here to help you with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/hub\/parenting\/uk-school-holidays\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">school holidays<\/a> and term dates super-guide! We&#8217;ve also included some popular attractions and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/hub\/things-to-do\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">things to do<\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/things-to-do\/east\/essex\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Essex<\/a> during the holidays.<\/p>\n<p>Get ready to plan your family escapes![\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;]\n            <div class=\"dowtk-blog-image\">\n                \n                \n                    <picture class=\"attraction-cta__image\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Kids-finishing-school-1000x708.jpg\" alt=\"kids finishing school\" class=\"lazyload\" \/> \n                    <\/picture>\n                            <\/div>\n\n            [\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<h2>Essex School Holiday Dates 2023\/24<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;]\n            <div class=\"dowtk-blog-image\">\n                \n                \n                    <picture class=\"attraction-cta__image\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Kids-hands-covered-in-paint.jpg\" alt=\"kids painted hands in the air\" class=\"lazyload\" \/> \n                    <\/picture>\n                            <\/div>\n\n            [vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Autumn, Term 1<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Term begins:<\/strong> Monday 4 September 2023 &#8211; Friday 20 October 2023<\/p>\n<p><strong>Half term: <\/strong>Monday 23 October 2023 Friday &#8211; 27 October 2023<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Autumn, Term 2<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Term begins: <\/strong>Monday 30 October 2023 &#8211; Wednesday 20 December 2023<\/p>\n<p><strong>Winter holiday (Christmas):<\/strong>\u00a0 Thursday 21 December 2023 &#8211; Wednesday 3 January 2024<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Spring, Term 3<\/h3>\n<p>Term begins: Thursday 4 January 2024 &#8211; Friday 16 February 2024<\/p>\n<p><strong>Spring half term:<\/strong> Monday 19 February 2024 &#8211; Friday 23 February 2024<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Spring, Term 4<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Term begins: <\/strong>Monday 26 February 2024 &#8211; Thursday 28 March 2024<\/p>\n<p><strong>Easter bank holiday:<\/strong> Friday 29 March 2024 &#8211; Monday 1 April 2024<\/p>\n<p><strong>Spring holiday (Easter):<\/strong> Tuesday 2 April 2024 &#8211; Friday 12 April 2024<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Summer, Term 5<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Term begins: <\/strong>Monday 15 April 2024 &#8211; Friday 24 May 2024<\/p>\n<p><strong>Early May bank holiday:<\/strong> Monday 6 May 2024 &#8211; Monday 6 May 2024<\/p>\n<p><strong>Spring bank holiday: <\/strong>Monday 27 May 2024 Monday 27 May 2024<\/p>\n<p><strong>Summer half term:<\/strong> Tuesday 28 May 2024 Friday 31 May 2024<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>Summer, term 6:<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Term begins: <\/strong>Monday 3 June 2024 Tuesday 23 July 2024<\/p>\n<p><strong>Summer holiday: <\/strong>Wednesday 24 July 2024 Friday 30 August 2024<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2>Things to do in the Essex School Holidays&#8230;<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;]\n            <div class=\"attraction-cta\">\n                \n                \n                    <picture class=\"attraction-cta__image\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lvpf-easter-fun-27-1260x708.jpg\" alt=\"Girl with owl on her wrist\" class=\"lazyload\" \/> \n                    <\/picture>\n                \n                <h3>Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park, South Woodham Ferrers<\/h3> \n            \n                                    <div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-wrapper\">\n                         \n                            <div class=\"attraction-cta__description\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/attractions\/marsh-farm-animal-adventure-park-0101b47c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow noopener\">Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park<\/a> prides itself on offering all-weather entertainment for families with kids. The main <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/hub\/attraction-tickets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow noopener\">attraction<\/a> is, of course, the animals. Your tiny farmers-to-be will have the chance to meet, feed and pet the animals; even groom a pony. There\u2019s also a bird aviary to walk through and an animal trail to explore.<\/p>\n<p data-slot-rendered-content=\"true\">In addition to the animal-related activities, you\u2019ll also find large indoor and outdoor play areas, plus a theatre if you fancy watching a live show. If you decide to come during the summer holidays, there will also be bouncy castles, bouncy pillows and a maize maze!<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                 \n                            <div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-box\">\n                                <div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-title\">\n                                    <span><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\"?>\n<svg width=\"384px\" height=\"511px\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 511\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\n    <title>Shape<\/title>\n    <g id=\"Page-1\" stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\">\n        <g id=\"location-dot-solid\" fill=\"#555555\" fill-rule=\"nonzero\">\n            <path d=\"M168.3,499.2 C116.1,435 0,279.4 0,192 C0,85.96 85.96,0 192,0 C298,0 384,85.96 384,192 C384,279.4 267,435 215.7,499.2 C203.4,514.5 180.6,514.5 168.3,499.2 L168.3,499.2 Z M192,256 C227.3,256 256,227.3 256,192 C256,156.7 227.3,128 192,128 C156.7,128 128,156.7 128,192 C128,227.3 156.7,256 192,256 Z\" id=\"Shape\"><\/path>\n        <\/g>\n    <\/g>\n<\/svg> Location<\/span>                                   \n                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/m34t9SfAgSLcMPGm9\" target=\"__blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n                                            <span>Get directions<\/span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><!--! 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At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/attractions\/great-notley-discovery-centre-and-park-bb8286e8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow noopener\">Great Novelty Discovery Centre and Park<\/a> you\u2019ll have the opportunity to explore Essex\u2019s longest play trail, all 1.2km of it! Climbing, sliding, playing with sand and swimming on the tyre swings \u2013 your kids will enjoy every bit of it! Not to mention there\u2019s also a water play area and forts\u2026.<\/p>\n<p>Since the park spreads across 100 acres of open spaces, it\u2019s a great place to do all your favourite outdoor activities, including cycling, fishing, football, picnics and kite-flying. It\u2019s also a wonderful spot for bird spotting enthusiasts.                            <\/div>\n                                                 \n                            <div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-box\">\n                                <div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-title\">\n                                    <span><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\"?>\n<svg width=\"384px\" height=\"511px\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 511\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\n    <title>Shape<\/title>\n    <g id=\"Page-1\" stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\">\n        <g id=\"location-dot-solid\" fill=\"#555555\" fill-rule=\"nonzero\">\n            <path d=\"M168.3,499.2 C116.1,435 0,279.4 0,192 C0,85.96 85.96,0 192,0 C298,0 384,85.96 384,192 C384,279.4 267,435 215.7,499.2 C203.4,514.5 180.6,514.5 168.3,499.2 L168.3,499.2 Z M192,256 C227.3,256 256,227.3 256,192 C256,156.7 227.3,128 192,128 C156.7,128 128,156.7 128,192 C128,227.3 156.7,256 192,256 Z\" id=\"Shape\"><\/path>\n        <\/g>\n    <\/g>\n<\/svg> Location<\/span>                                   \n                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/Rh7rDPDmGTu86Eqt8\" target=\"__blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n                                            <span>Get directions<\/span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><!--! 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This means you can see a bearded dragon, watch a falconry display and feed pigs, goats and tortoises all on the same day.<\/p>\n<p>Animals are just the tip of the iceberg \u2013 explore 5 adventure play zones (featuring a toboggan run and dinosaurs), go on a family tractor ride through the farm and cheer along at the lamb and goat races. That\u2019s how you make the 2019 Essex school holidays unforgettable!                            <\/div>\n                                                 \n                            <div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-box\">\n                                <div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-title\">\n                                    <span><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\"?>\n<svg width=\"384px\" height=\"511px\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 511\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\n    <title>Shape<\/title>\n    <g id=\"Page-1\" stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\">\n        <g id=\"location-dot-solid\" fill=\"#555555\" fill-rule=\"nonzero\">\n            <path d=\"M168.3,499.2 C116.1,435 0,279.4 0,192 C0,85.96 85.96,0 192,0 C298,0 384,85.96 384,192 C384,279.4 267,435 215.7,499.2 C203.4,514.5 180.6,514.5 168.3,499.2 L168.3,499.2 Z M192,256 C227.3,256 256,227.3 256,192 C256,156.7 227.3,128 192,128 C156.7,128 128,156.7 128,192 C128,227.3 156.7,256 192,256 Z\" id=\"Shape\"><\/path>\n        <\/g>\n    <\/g>\n<\/svg> Location<\/span>                                   \n                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Lee+Valley+Animal+Adventure+Park\/@51.6932827,-0.0657703,13z\/data=!4m7!3m6!1s0x47d89fd7da1713e5:0x9ed767b4e0fc8b7c!8m2!3d51.71196!4d-0.001512!15sChVsZWUgdmFsbGV5IGZhcm0gcGFya3MiA4gBAVoXIhVsZWUgdmFsbGV5IGZhcm0gcGFya3OSAQRmYXJtmgEkQ2hkRFNVaE5NRzluUzBWSlEwRm5TVVIxZGpkMlFqQm5SUkFC4AEA!16s%2Fg%2F1tgnqx_j\" target=\"__blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n                                            <span>Get directions<\/span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><!--! 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You\u2019re in the right spirits; time to visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/attractions\/old-macdonalds-farm-fun-park-951cf695\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow noopener\">Old MacDonalds Farm &amp; Fun Park<\/a> and meet all 200+ animals who live there! With over 30 species on-site, the farm doesn\u2019t have just donkeys, goats and pigs. There also are some exotic creatures to be seen, including alpacas, wallabies and meerkats.<\/p>\n<p>Ready for adventure? The theme park rides for little ones will bring a much-needed dose of excitement into your day out. From facing the heights of the Gigantic Snake Slide, to operating a digger at the JCB Construction Zone, to swinging in the air on the Thrilling Crazy Barn Ride \u2013 your tiny daredevils are sure to go back home satisfied.                            <\/div>\n                                                 \n                            <div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-box\">\n                                <div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-title\">\n                                    <span><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\"?>\n<svg width=\"384px\" height=\"511px\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 511\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\n    <title>Shape<\/title>\n    <g id=\"Page-1\" stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\">\n        <g id=\"location-dot-solid\" fill=\"#555555\" fill-rule=\"nonzero\">\n            <path d=\"M168.3,499.2 C116.1,435 0,279.4 0,192 C0,85.96 85.96,0 192,0 C298,0 384,85.96 384,192 C384,279.4 267,435 215.7,499.2 C203.4,514.5 180.6,514.5 168.3,499.2 L168.3,499.2 Z M192,256 C227.3,256 256,227.3 256,192 C256,156.7 227.3,128 192,128 C156.7,128 128,156.7 128,192 C128,227.3 156.7,256 192,256 Z\" id=\"Shape\"><\/path>\n        <\/g>\n    <\/g>\n<\/svg> Location<\/span>                                   \n                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/LPhWtxB6kbRQfLAPA\" target=\"__blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n                                            <span>Get directions<\/span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><!--! 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Pull out your swimsuits and get ready to dive into the fun at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk\/attractions\/blackwater-leisure-centre-56798edb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow noopener\">Blackwater Leisure Centre<\/a> in Maldon! You can learn to swim, or practice your stroke in a 25-metre pool, but if you\u2019re all about the fun you\u2019ll head straight to the fantastic flume and make a splash.<\/p>\n<p>During the Essex school holidays the centre runs a holiday activity programme for kids aged 5-12, so why not use the opportunity to keep the kids busy and maybe even discover their new favourite sport?                            <\/div>\n                                                 \n                            <div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-box\">\n                                <div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-title\">\n                                    <span><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\"?>\n<svg width=\"384px\" height=\"511px\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 511\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\n    <title>Shape<\/title>\n    <g id=\"Page-1\" stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\">\n        <g id=\"location-dot-solid\" fill=\"#555555\" fill-rule=\"nonzero\">\n            <path d=\"M168.3,499.2 C116.1,435 0,279.4 0,192 C0,85.96 85.96,0 192,0 C298,0 384,85.96 384,192 C384,279.4 267,435 215.7,499.2 C203.4,514.5 180.6,514.5 168.3,499.2 L168.3,499.2 Z M192,256 C227.3,256 256,227.3 256,192 C256,156.7 227.3,128 192,128 C156.7,128 128,156.7 128,192 C128,227.3 156.7,256 192,256 Z\" id=\"Shape\"><\/path>\n        <\/g>\n    <\/g>\n<\/svg> Location<\/span>                                   \n                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/qFn8buTKq4F65DUD8\" target=\"__blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n                                            <span>Get directions<\/span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><!--! 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