Discovering What We Can Do
Five weeks of films, talks, walks, workshops, music and more β exploring climate, nature and what our community can do.
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About & Supporters
The story behind the festival, the people who make it happen, and the organisations that make it possible.
Why the Manningtree Earth Festival?
Climate change and biodiversity loss are the defining challenges of our time β and they can feel overwhelming. The Manningtree Earth Festival exists to show that action is possible, that community matters, and that discovering what we can do together is genuinely exciting.
We're part of PACE Manningtree β a registered charity run by local volunteers, committed to nurturing a thriving, low-carbon future for our community. The festival brings that mission to life through five weeks of events that inform, inspire and connect.
The Manningtree Earth Festival is run entirely by volunteers. The festival is coordinated by the team at PACE Manningtree, and most of the individual events are organised and delivered by community members who have given their time freely. Most businesses and presenters involved have also donated their services to help keep the vast majority of events entirely free to attend.
If you've enjoyed the festival and would like to help PACE continue and develop more local projects, donations are very welcome. Please visit www.pacemanningtree.org.uk to find out more.
Our Funders & Supporters
The Manningtree Earth Festival 2026 has been made possible by the generous support of the following organisations. We are grateful to each of them for helping to bring this free community festival to life.
Essex County Council
Tendring District Council
Manningtree Town Council
Lawford Parish Council
Mistley Parish Council
Dedham Vale National Landscape & Stour Valley
Manningtree District Business Chamber
The National Lottery Community Fund
Essex & South Suffolk Community Rail Partnership
PACE Manningtree
πΏ Getting Here Greenly
Transport is one of the biggest contributors to global warming. Please travel with the planet in mind β walk, run, cycle, or take the train to Manningtree Station.
Saturdays 6, 13, 20 & 27 June Β· 10am β 5pm
Hop on and off β no booking needed
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