Leisure, culture and half term family fun

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Basildon @70

Council news and information

We want your views on leisure and culture

Leisure & Culture survey

Have your say here…

In Basildon’s 70th year as a New Town there is no better time to reflect and look at how we can all shape the borough’s future.

We want to hear your views on leisure and culture from eating out to visiting your local park. Tell us what you think about leisure and culture activities by completing our survey at www.basildon.gov.uk/leisuresurvey by Monday 1 July, 2019.

Your chance to win!

All participants will be entered into a free prize draw to win a family ticket to this year’s pantomime at the Towngate Theatre. Terms and conditions apply.

Complete the survey here

Half-term fun at Wat Tyler Country Park

Soft archery

Looking for a way to entertain the kids this half-term? Then look no further than Wat Tyler Country Park.

A Carnival of Fun event has been organised for Monday 27 May with circus skills activities, crafts and trail aimed at children aged two and over.

From Tuesday 28 to Friday 31 May there will be a Magical Mythical Trail, a Lucky Pond Dip on Wednesday 29 May and Soft Archery planned for Tuesday 28, Thursday 30, and Friday 31 May.

A Firelight at Twilight event will be held from 5pm on Thursday 30 May where you can enjoy an evening in the park with campfire cooking and a leader-led twilight walk.

To find out more, book and pay call 01268 205267 Monday to Friday between 10.30am and 3.30pm.

Visit the Wat Tyler website

Celebrate Love Your Local Market 2019

Reptile

Two events are being held at Basildon Market to celebrate Love Your Local Market 2019.

Get up close to exotic animals on Saturday 25 May from 10am to 3pm. It’s free and for all the family to enjoy. The event is being hosted by https://jaysjungleparties.co.uk

Visit www.facebook.com/events/649447398833803/

More free fun will be on offer on Friday 31 May from 10am to 3pm when a children’s beach themed arts and crafts workshop will be held. Visit www.facebook.com/events/326376431383277/