# Essex Archaeology Conference

- Dates: October 2026
- Location: Essex Record Office, Essex, United Kingdom
- Address: Witham Road, Braintree, Cressing, Essex, England, CM77 8PD
- Organiser: Culture & Green Spaces

## About

The Festival of Essex Archaeology and Heritage is a free, family-friendly festival for anyone interested in archaeology, history and the heritage of Essex. It features expert encounters, exhibitors and finds, children’s activities and re-enactments, talks, tours, and street food stands.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.explore-essex.com/whats-on/festival-of-essex-archaeology)
- [Registration](https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/the-festival-of-essex-archaeology-heritage-2026-4819678)

## Topics

- Science & Research
- Archaeology

## Sponsors and partners

- Braintree District Museum Trust
- Bulmer Brick and Tile Company
- Burnham u3a Archaeological Group
- Colchester Archaeological Group
- Colchester Roman Society
- Cotswold Archaeology
- Eden Falconry

## Where to stay

- **Travelodge**: 370 m from the venue, 128-136 Parkway, Chelmsford, CM2 7GY
  - [Hotel website](https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/384/Chelmsford-hotel)
  - Phone: +44 871 984 6379
- **Boswell House Hotel**: guest house, 530 m from the venue, 118-120 Springfield Road, Chelmsford, CM2 6LF
- **Saracens Head Hotel**: 690 m from the venue, 3 High Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1BE
  - Phone: +44 1245 262368
- **Premier Inn**: 1.0 km from the venue, Victoria Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1NY
  - [Hotel website](https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/england/essex/chelmsford/chelmsford-city-centre.html)
  - Phone: +44 333 003 8101
- **Best Western Atlantic Hotel**: 1.2 km from the venue, Brook Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1PP
  - [Hotel website](https://www.atlantichotelchelmsford.co.uk/)
  - Phone: +44 1245 268168
- **The County Hotel & Resturant**: 1.4 km from the venue, 29 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2PZ
  - [Hotel website](https://countyhotelchelmsford.co.uk/)
  - Phone: +44 1245 455700
- **Rothmans B&B**: guest house, 1.9 km from the venue
  - Phone: +44 1245 476833

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/essex-archaeology-conference/