Essex Round Up

10.00am to 5.00pm, 13th & 14th September

What was once an Essex farming family’s informal gathering of half a dozen steam engines
is now the largest event of its type in the South East, with 35,000 visitors in 2007.
The show, with an emphasis on agricultural history and rural crafts, is now in its 22nd year.If you’re looking for a spectacular, fun packed nostalgic day out for you and all your family
then this show represents excellent value for money.

Whether it’s the size and power of the steam engines – which you can steer yourself -
helicopter rides, specialist food hall, children’s amusements, arena events or the
huge variety of over 200 craft and trade stands, we cater for the whole family.

Why not visit the Essex Country Show and join the captivating atmosphere?

Well, this is another one that I have never attended despite living just up the road in Wickford. I never liked the parking situation. Being a lady who does not like to park in tight gaps, the parking at Barleylands has never been of interest to me. It’s a bit like parking at a car boot sale.

Barleylands on the whole works really hard – arts and crafts centres, farm shops and a popular farmers market.  So if you don’t make the show, it’s still worth visiting.

I thoroughly endorse the Barleylands farm shop, you can pick up some great fruit and veg, that’s all local produce.

Sarah

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2. Traditional Christmas evening at Barleylands
3. What to do in Essex in the School Holidays
4. The Essential Beauty show is in Brentwood
5. Stanford and Corringham Carnival Today

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