Events

10 incredible features at the National Pet Show London this May

Friday, April 28, 2017

With just over a week to go until the nation’s favourite pet show opens at the ExCeL in London, excitement is growing for animal lovers across Britain who await their favourite, fun-filled event of the year!

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Bonfire Night & Fireworks in West Essex

Friday, October 7, 2016

We all love Bonfire Night and as it’s just around the corner WEL lets you know some of the best places to go for spectacular fireworks, blazing bonfires and tasty treats.

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What to do in West Essex this month

Thursday, September 1, 2016 Holly Eells

Clear your schedules because WEL has picked our top events for September

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Landscape Painter of the Year 2016 competition: apply now!

Friday, August 5, 2016

Are you inspired by our county’s bucolic beauties? Would you love to have a chance to show your work in a gallery? Then enter Essex Life’s new competition to find the

Landscape Painter of the Year 2016

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Iain Duncan Smith MP visits Forest School

Tuesday, June 21, 2016 Holly Eells

Social page: The Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith MP visited Forest School’s science block

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Places

9 places to enjoy bluebells in Essex

Monday, May 15, 2017

Bluebells are one of the first signs that spring is here and nothing beats strolling through sunny parks and woodland surrounded by the carpets of blue flowers. Here are some of our favourite places to find bluebells in bloom

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9 more picture-perfect places to live in Essex as suggested by you

Monday, April 24, 2017 Jeremy Gunnell

No one knows Essex better than the people of Essex; we asked where the prettiest places to live were, and you let us know. So, without further ado, here are the prettiest places, suggested by you

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10 picture-perfect places to live in Essex

Monday, April 10, 2017

Essex towns and villages have incredible histories and stunning sights that make them wonderful places to live. We’ve selected 10 of our favourites

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Easter days out in Essex

Monday, April 3, 2017

Ideas to keep your little ones entertained and have a fun-packed Easter holiday for all the family

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9 beautiful walks in Essex with cosy pubs along the way

Monday, April 3, 2017 Jeremy Gunnell

From woodlands and nature reserves to Dedham Vale, we pick 9 perfect places for countryside walks plus some of the best cosy pubs along the way

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