There's plenty to do this weekend in Essex, and with a warm couple of days forecast, why not head out to an event or two?
See below for our five suggestions for things to do, see and enjoy.Kid's Fest, Marsh Farm, South Woodham Ferrers, Saturday and Sunday, 10am-6.30pm
Great day out for kids and their families with live entertainment both days from stars of children's television including Mister Maker, Bob the Builder, Fireman Sam, Fifi and the Flowertots and Zingzillas. There's also Justin Bieber and One Direction tribute acts and a whole range of activities going on all day as well as the farm's usual attactions. www.marshfarm.co.ukPeppa Pig at Epping Ongar Railway, Saturday and Sunday
All aboard! Join the popular children's television character at the heritage railway throughout the weekend when she'll be dropping in as steam and diesel trains run along the line. There's be fun and activities for children throughout both days including face painting, a bouncy castle, Punch and Judy show and a petting far. You can also travel on the vintage bus travelling between North Weald and Epping stations. www.oerailway.co.ukBig Garden Festival, Danbury Outdoors Centre, Well Lane, Danbury, Saturday and Sunday
Brand new arts festival that aims to raise money for local charities and organisations. Entertainment includes music from Roisin O'Hagan, Claire Wyatt and Rocket Pop and there'll be lots of other performances throughout both days including activites for children. www.biggardenfestival.comRonan Keating and Katherine Jenkins, Outdoor Picnic Concerts, Audley End, Saturday and Sunday
The former Boyzone singer will be entertaining the gathered, picnicking masses in the grounds of the stately home on Saturday evening supported by local acts while on Sunday, mezzo soprano Katherine will be performing a Last Night of the Proms style concert with the National Symphony Orchestra culminating in a Spitfire flypast and fireworks. www.audleyconcerts.coThe Big Film - Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa (15)
Norfolk's favourite son makes it to the big screen but he's still as small minded and hilarious as ever. The plot sees the radio station Alan works at held siege by a disgruntled former DJ who wants to settle some scores. Can Alan chat his way out of this one? The reviews have been great, so this is a must for fans of Steve Coogan's comedy creation. Out now.
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