Things to do in Ardleigh, Essex

We've found the following things to do within 10 miles of Ardleigh, Essex.

Music in Ardleigh

Enjoy live performances, local gigs, and music festivals, celebrating a range of musical genres.

Music within 10 miles of Ardleigh.

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James Bond Concert Spectacular - Colchester
20
Sep
James Bond Concert Spectacular - Colchester
The world's most critically acclaimed tribute to James Bond, straight from selling out London's West End multiple times
Craig David - Payment Plans - Colchester Castle Summer Series
16
Aug
Craig David - Payment Plans - Colchester Castle Summer Series
Craig David Colchester Castle Summer Series Support : Wes Nelson, 24hr Garage Girls, Patrick Nazemi
Texas - Payment Plans - Colchester Castle Summer Series
21
Aug
Texas - Payment Plans - Colchester Castle Summer Series
Texas plus Special Guests at Colchester Castle Park on Thursday 21st August 2024
Busted
15
Aug
Busted
Colchester Castle Summer Series presents Busted plus Special Guests on Friday 15th August 2025
James - Colchester Castle Summer Series
22
Aug
James - Colchester Castle Summer Series
James plus Special Guests at Colchester Castle Park on Friday 22nd August 2024
James - Payment Plans - Colchester Castle Summer Series
22
Aug
James - Payment Plans - Colchester Castle Summer Series
James plus Special Guests at Colchester Castle Park on Friday 22nd August 2024
Madness - Colchester Castle Park
23
Aug
Madness - Colchester Castle Park
Colchester Castle Summer Series presents Madness plus special guests on Saturday 23rd August 2025
Madness - Payment Plans - Colchester Castle Park
23
Aug
Madness - Payment Plans - Colchester Castle Park
Colchester Castle Summer Series presents Madness plus special guests on Saturday 23rd August 2025
Busted - Payment Plans - Colchester Castle Summer Series
15
Aug
Busted - Payment Plans - Colchester Castle Summer Series
Colchester Castle Summer Series presents Busted plus Special Guests on Friday 15th August 2025
Craig David - Colchester Castle Summer Series
16
Aug
Craig David - Colchester Castle Summer Series
Craig David Colchester Castle Summer Series Support : Wes Nelson, 24hr Garage Girls, Patrick Nazemi
Smashing Pumpkins - Payment Plans - Colchester Castle
12
Aug
Smashing Pumpkins - Payment Plans - Colchester Castle
Colchester Castle Summer Series presents Smashing Pumpkins on Thursday 14th August 2025

Food and Drink in Ardleigh

Discover local flavors with top-notch restaurants, cozy cafes, and unique food experiences in the area.

Food and drink within 10 miles of Ardleigh.

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Preto Colchester - Brazilian Steakhouse Restaurant
Preto Colchester - Brazilian Steakhouse Restaurant
Brazilian Steakhouse & BBQ

History and Heritage in Ardleigh

Step back in time and discover the rich history and heritage that shaped this area.

History and heritage within 10 miles of Ardleigh.

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Colchester, St Botolph's Priory | English Heritage
Colchester, St Botolph's Priory | English Heritage
The remains of one of the first Augustinian priories in England, founded in c.1100 and an impressive example of early Norman architecture.
St John's Abbey Gate | English Heritage
St John's Abbey Gate | English Heritage
This pinnacled gatehouse, elaborately decorated in East Anglian 'flushwork', is the sole survivor of the wealthy Benedictine abbey of St John.
Mistley Towers | English Heritage
Mistley Towers | English Heritage
Two porticoed Classical towers, which stood at each end of a grandiose but highly unconventional Georgian church, designed by Robert Adam in 1776.
Lexden Earthworks and Bluebottle Grove | English Heritage
Lexden Earthworks and Bluebottle Grove | English Heritage
The banks and ditches of a series of late Iron Age defences protecting the western side of Camulodunum – pre-Roman Colchester.

Sport in Ardleigh

Get active with a variety of sports, from local clubs to adrenaline-filled outdoor adventures.

Sport within 10 miles of Ardleigh.

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Play Golf Colchester (Lexden Wood Golf Course)
Play Golf Colchester (Lexden Wood Golf Course)
RDA Shelley Centre
RDA Shelley Centre

The Arts in Ardleigh

Explore creativity through galleries, performances, and hands-on artistic experiences in the community.

The arts within 10 miles of Ardleigh.

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Roman Circus Visitor Centre
Roman Circus Visitor Centre
Official website of the Colchester based trust founded in 1965 to research and promote the archaeology of Colchester.
East Anglian Railway Museum
East Anglian Railway Museum

The Great Outdoors in Ardleigh

Embrace the beauty of nature with scenic walks, parks, and outdoor adventures for all ages.

The great outdoors within 10 miles of Ardleigh.

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Cockaynes Wood Nature Reserve | Essex Wildlife Trust
Cockaynes Wood Nature Reserve | Essex Wildlife Trust
A beautiful mosaic habitat, Cockaynes Wood is situated in an area which was once extensively used for sand and gravel extraction and now supports a whole array of amazing wildlife
Westhouse Wood Nature Reserve | Essex Wildlife Trust
Westhouse Wood Nature Reserve | Essex Wildlife Trust
Wander through the ancient trees, passing by idyllic ponds and woodland flowers that fill this little pocket of nature
Lexden Gathering Grounds Nature Reserve | Essex Wildlife Trust
Lexden Gathering Grounds Nature Reserve | Essex Wildlife Trust
Why not visit this beautiful wooded reserve filled with spring flowers, butterflies and foraging mammals
Fingringhoe Wick Nature Discovery Park | Essex Wildlife Trust
Fingringhoe Wick Nature Discovery Park | Essex Wildlife Trust
Fingringhoe Wick was Essex Wildlife Trust's first nature reserve (1961), some years later it was where the Trust opened their first visitor centre. Sixty years on visitors are still coming to see this magical place. Set in a spectacular position overlooking the Colne Estuary the reserve offers a sense of real peace and quiet and a chance to escape from it all.
Iron Latch Nature Reserve | Essex Wildlife Trust
Iron Latch Nature Reserve | Essex Wildlife Trust
This little pocket of woodland holds a number of treasures, with Nightingales and Glow-worms all coming out to display in the spring and summer
Roman River Valley Nature Reserve | Essex Wildlife Trust
Roman River Valley Nature Reserve | Essex Wildlife Trust
Stroll along the banks of the Roman River in one of the best preserved river valleys in Essex, passing under swaying willow trees and into the peaceful woodland
Wrabness Nature Reserve | Essex Wildlife Trust
Wrabness Nature Reserve | Essex Wildlife Trust
Visit a reserve that is brimming with amazing bird species in every corner in every month of the year, with lovely views over the Stour Estuary
Weeleyhall Wood Nature Reserve | Essex Wildlife Trust
Weeleyhall Wood Nature Reserve | Essex Wildlife Trust
Visit this beautiful woodland in spring to be fully immersed in a sea of colour, as the wildflowers that carpet this ancient woodland show off their bright flowers
Howlands Marsh Nature Reserve | Essex Wildlife Trust
Howlands Marsh Nature Reserve | Essex Wildlife Trust
Take a walk around one of the best coastal grazing marshes in Essex, with its amazing display of wintering wildfowl and rare saltmarsh plants
Abberton Reservoir Nature Discovery Park | Essex Wildlife Trust
Abberton Reservoir Nature Discovery Park | Essex Wildlife Trust
A wetland site of international importance for wildfowl. Up to 40,000 ducks, swans and geese visit each year. Excellent bird watching opportunities and fabulous views over the reservoir.
Sergeants Orchard Nature Reserve | Essex Wildlife Trust
Sergeants Orchard Nature Reserve | Essex Wildlife Trust
With trees covered in apples and grasses full of wildflowers, make sure to visit this little slice of picturesque countryside

Wildlife in Ardleigh

Encounter local wildlife in their natural habitats with guided tours and nature reserves.

Wildlife within 10 miles of Ardleigh.

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Copperas Wood Nature Reserve | Essex Wildlife Trust
Copperas Wood Nature Reserve | Essex Wildlife Trust
On the edge of the Stour Estuary, you'll find the flourishing Copperas Wood Nature Reserve, filled with blooming wild flowers in the spring

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