Essex Record Office: Archive Explorers Club - Introduction to family history

Stay and play at the Essex Record Office for parents, carers and under-fives.

Come along to our free stay and play session for parents, carers and under-fives for an opportunity to meet other parents, enjoy a hot drink, and look through a selection of historic records.

This week we'll be taking a look at the resources we have for researching family history.

Tickets are free but please book in advance and book a ticket for each person coming.

Toys will be available for children and tea/ coffee/ biscuits will be available for adults 10.00am to 10:30am.

Event details

Dates

  • September 25, 2025

Times

10:00am - 11:30am

Prices

Free

Who for?

For under 5s

Where?

Essex Record Office

Wharf Road, Chelmsford, Essex, England, CM2 6YT

How to book

Book online

Booking required.

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