Brentwood High Street to host free family fun day

Walkabout act Never A GULL moment at a family fun day last year <i>(Image: Brentwood Borough Council and Brentwood Connected BID)</i>
Walkabout act Never A GULL moment at a family fun day last year (Image: Brentwood Borough Council and Brentwood Connected BID)
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Free, family fun days are set to return to Brentwood this summer.

The events, organised by Brentwood Borough Council and Brentwood Connected Business Improvement District (BID), will take place throughout August.

This year, they will also include activities in High Street for the first time.

 £5 wristbands unlock unlimited activities for kids under 12 in AugustFree activities will be on offer in August (Image: Brentwood Connected) They will begin on Friday, August 1, at Warley Playing Fields, where children under 12 can enjoy unlimited activities with a £5 wristband.

The final park event will be on Friday, August 29, at Hutton Recreation Ground.

Brentwood High Street will host activities on Wednesday, August 6, with another event in Hutton Road in Shenfield on Wednesday, August 20.

These are free to attend and do not require a wristband.

Face painting station at Family Fun Day 2024Face painting station at a family fun day in 2024 (Image: Brentwood Connected) Councillor Dr Tim Barrett, chair of Brentwood Borough Council’s housing, health, and community committee, said: "We’re thrilled to bring back our family fun days this summer—bigger and better than ever.

"By teaming up with Brentwood Connected BID, we’re not only returning to our parks but also bringing the fun right to our high streets."

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