Mariah Carey’s currently on defrost and your kids are already planning their never-ending present lists. You know, the ones that if you bought the lot would see you remortgaging your house (unless you’ve the salary of a Kardashian). That’s right, it’s November! With Christmas a little over seven weeks away (gulp) be sure to take some time off from all the pre-festivity planning with our guide to the best things to do in Essex this November.