This weekend in Essex is packed with events for all the family.
Take a look below at our pick of some things to do. Click the titles for full details. Twilight Spectacle, South Woodham Ferrers, Saturday Celebration of the first anniversary of Chelmsford gaining city status with a spectacular street theatre show called The Voyage of the Ship of Dreams. The fun starts at 8.15pm with wandering performers then at 8.45pm a huge ship will be launched from Trinity Square and you can follow it on its journey to Compass Gardens. Essex Garden Show, Brentwood Centre, Saturday to Sunday, 9.30am-5pm Huge event with more than 100 exhibitors, a plant village, demonstrations, expert advice, food and drink stalls and even a cookery demo from celebrity chef Jean Christophe Novelli on the Sunday. Essex Young Farmers Country Show, Boyton Hall Showground, Roxwell, Sunday, May 19: Country life and rural pursuits are championed in this hugely popular annual show which features entertainment and demonstrations in rings, trade stands, a craft hall and a festival of food and drink. Classic cars and steam trains, Sunday, May 19 Matching Green Classic and Sports Car Club will be displaying their lovely old vehicles at North Weald Station on the Epping Ongar Railway on Sunday; around 20 cars will be on show and you can make a day of it with a trip on the old steam and diesel trains and vintage buses that are part of the heritage railway. An Evening With Julian Lloyd Webber, Braintree Arts Theatre, Saturday, May 18 from 7.30pm A night of beautiful music including classical favourites and show tunes with one of the world's most renowned musicians who will also be talking about his long and illustrious career. More details at
