Braintree and Bocking Public Gardens

31/05/2026

Last Saturday was an incredible first day of . Were you there to watch the fabulous ?

30/05/2026

😎🔥Fantastic video showcasing the acts and the Festival crowds.🔥😎
We’ve received such wonderful feedback, Braintree certainly had fun!

29/05/2026

🌲🌳It seems many people still do not know that the Braintree & Bocking Public Gardens receives no direct funding.🌳🌲

We are a registered charity, run by volunteer Trustees, and we rely heavily on fundraising events, corporate sponsors and donations to keep the Gardens maintained and open to the public.

We are always looking for new sponsors and event volunteers. If you or your business would like to support us, we’d love to hear from you.

Huge thanks to our community, local businesses and volunteers, who already support our events.
❤️You all help to make it happen ❤️

Please DM us if you’d like to get involved.

29/05/2026

Fantastic write up regarding Festival in the Gardens in our local newspaper, the Braintree and Witham Times. 😍

There was so much going on! 😍

28/05/2026

🎶🎺🥰BRASS IN THE PARK 2026🎶🎺🥰

The fabulous Bocking Concert Brass - BCB are going to be filling the Gardens with wonderful music again, starting this Sunday.
🌞The weather is looking ideal to sit an enjoy the music.🌞

Entry is free, however donations are very welcome.

Concert Dates:

From 2pm - May 31st
From 2pm - June 28th
From 2pm - July 26th

🎺🎼We look forward to hearing the wonderful band and seeing you all soon.🎼🎺

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27/05/2026

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who made this year’s event such a success. It was a scorching bank holiday weekend, the Festival in the Gardens event welcomed record attendance with an atmosphere to match.

Despite the heatwave, the stall holders, food vendors, bar staff, inflatable stewards, children’s entertainers, face painters, volunteers, security and operational staff demonstrated outstanding dedication throughout the day.
Special thanks to the rotary and Eve Boatman’s Team for manning the entrance, as well as the volunteer stewards and litter pickers who bought the gardens back to normal in the high heat.
Their commitment ensured the event ran smoothly for attendees.

We would also like to recognise the exceptional standard of performance delivered by our musicians, vocalists, and dance companies. The calibre of talent showcased on stage was outstanding, and each act contributed significantly to the vibrant atmosphere of the festival.

To the bands, singers and dancers, James Beatty the compare, you were all next level. The local talent on the stage was seriously impressive. From soulful vocals to slick dance routines, every act brought energy, creativity and real stage presence.

The calibre of performance across the weekend was outstanding. Saturday’s amazing headliner delivered with the Amy Winehouse and Adele Tribute act, bringing powerful vocals and stage presence that had the crowd captivated from start to finish. Sunday built on that momentum with MC Luck and DJ Neat, whose high-energy sets closed the festival on an unforgettable high.

To the Braintree and Bocking community: thank you for your continued support and positive feedback. A substantial amount has been raised for the upkeep and development of Braintree and Bocking Public Gardens.

HUGE THANK YOU to the incredible organisers, Elliot Richardson and Rachel Woodcraft, who spend months of planning and coordinating the event, to make this possible. They work passionately to book acts, coordinate traders, manage logistics, and ensure there was something for everyone in the community to enjoy in the Gardens

This is what happens when a community comes together. We’re already counting down to next year and looking forward to seeing you all in 2027!!🙏🥰

26/05/2026

We loved listening Pulse MusicBand who returned to the Festival again this year. Thank you Harry, Jack, Toby and Ella for being awesome over the weekend. 💪🥰🎸

26/05/2026

Sunday at Festival in the Gardens Bishop Nick Braintree Rivers Rotary Club KI Sound & Light Braintree Music Lessons
Fox, Wiggle and Sass The Archduke Mr and Mrs Cheers The Dance Exclusive Leanne Louise DJ Luck and Mc Neat

04/02/2026

Advanced tickets available for Festival in the Gardens www.festivalinthegardens.com

04/02/2026

🥰🪩🕺Headliners have been announced 🕺🪩 🥰
We are so excited to announce headliners…
Saturday, May 23rd, we have the fabulous and Sunday May 24th we have one of our favourites returning, will be supporting the Platinum Selling duo
Get your advance priced tickets today for £13! Under 12’s free with accompanying adult.
Tickets available via the link: www.festivalinthegardens.com