Essex Record Office: Archive Explorers Club - Discover local landmarks and architecture

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 5s for an opportunity to meet other parents, enjoy a hot drink, and look through a selection of historic records.

This week we'll be exploring maps, photographs and documents about local landmarks and architecture.

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 10-10:30am.

For details of how to get to the Record Office, and parking, see: www.essexrecordoffice.co.uk/visit-us

Event details

Date

October 9, 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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