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Taking place leading up to and including the last weekend of June, The Leigh Folk Festival is unchallenged as the UK’s largest free folk gathering taking place across more than 20 indoor and outdoor venues around the town. All daytime events on Saturday take place in and around the Library Gardens on Broadway West. All events on Sunday take place in and around the High Street of Old Leigh.
The oldest part of the church is the circa 14th-century North Aisle which resembles the inverted hull of a ship and is thought to have been constructed by the old boat builders of medieval Leigh.
Ruined 1200s castle, refortified by Edward III in the Hundred Years War, affording marsh views.
Outdoor space for annual community events.
See the 2012 Olympic Mountain Bike course that was designed to test the best athletes in the world. Over 18 km of trail to suit all abilities and ages. Strongly recommended to reserve your hire bike a minimum of 24 hours ahead to avoid disappointment.
The Woodland Centre provides a space for schools, groups and families to learn about south Essex’s fantastic ancient woodlands in an interactive way.