It is nearly the end of a long week and we're all looking forward to the weekend. So we've put together a list of seven things to do in Essex this weekend and ealry next week.

Hopefully the weather will brighten up and make the weekend all the better!

RHS Hyde Hall Flower Show From Thursday

Thursday 3rd August 2017 to Sunday 6th August 2017

“Be dazzled by the magnificent floral displays,and browse and buy from a fantastic range of plants, garden sundries and ornaments at this four-day floral extravaganza.”

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Films Under Stars: The Rocky Horror Show at Cromwell Manor, Pitsea

Saturday 5th August from 7:30pm

With live music, photography shoot and cocktail bar

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The Annual Essex Heavy Horse and Driving Show Barleylands

Sunday 6th August 2017

“Horses of all sizes, from Shetland ponies and Hackney horses, up to Shires and Suffolk Punches, and an excellent array of classic vehicles, including MGs, buses, tractors and even a fire engine.”

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Essex Motor Show Presents: Festival of Wheels Barleylands

Saturday 5th August 2017 and Sunday 6th August 2017

“An intoxicating mix of cars, bikes, trucks and all things motoring come together over two superb days for the Festival of Wheels.”

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Rayleigh Windmill - Rayleigh

The Rayleigh Windmill features a museum, exhibition space and an information point that teaches visitors about the history of the Rayleigh Windmill. Here you can find out about how this 200 year old windmill used to work, dress up in costumes of old and learn about the Castle that used to stand upon Rayleigh Mount.

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Inflatable extravaganza at Hylands House

Tuesday 8th August 2017 and Thursday 10th August 2017

Jump into summer with an inflatable extravaganza in the grounds of Hylands House! Let your little ones bounce, hop and jump their way through the many different attractions set up by Island Inflatables. Make it a day out for the whole family with a relaxing picnic in our expansive parkland. What better way to spend a sunny afternoon!

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Fun & Games - Southend Museum

Thursday 10th August 2017

Visit Central Museum for some fun and games, in support of the Toys and Games exhibition. Learn through play with some of the toys, enjoy story time and play a classic Victorian parlour game!