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  1. Address

    Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JH

    Telephone

    01206 713 700

    Price

    Free

    High Street, Colchester

    What effect do we have on the landscapes around us? You and I Are Earth charts the devastating effects of climate change and the human impact on the environment across the world.
    Featuring over 40 paintings by Norfolk-based artist Claire Cansick,…

    Dates

    From:
    14 Oct 2023to14 Apr 2024Various Opening Times
  2. Address

    Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JH

    Telephone

    01206 713700

    Price

    Free

    High Street, Colchester

    Noble & Webster have created a remarkable group of anti-monuments in their 24-year career, mixing the strategies of modern sculpture and the attitude of punk to make art from anti-art.
    Their work derives much of its power from its fusion of…

    Dates

    From:
    12 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00
  3. Address

    Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JH

    Telephone

    01206 713700

    Price

    Free

    High Street, Colchester

    Immerse yourself in the life and work of local artist Lucy Harwood (1893 – 1972).

    Featuring over 100 bold and beautiful paintings – including landscapes, still life and portraiture – step into a world where colour and energy collide, as…

    Dates

    From:
    12 Jan 2024to14 Apr 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00
  4. Address

    Visit Colchester Information Centre, Hollytrees Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UG

    Telephone

    01206 282920

    Castle Park, Colchester

    Take a guided walking tour around Colchester to discover its history and heritage with an expert guide. Tours Run every Saturday.

    Dates

    From:
    13 Jan 2024to30 Mar 2024Various Opening Times
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    1 Apr 2024Open 14:00 - 16:00
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    6 Apr 2024to4 May 2024Various Opening Times
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    11 May 2024to25 May 2024Various Opening Times
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    27 May 2024Open 11:00 - 13:00
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    1 June 2024to24 Aug 2024Various Opening Times
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    31 Aug 2024to14 Dec 2024Various Opening Times
  5. Address

    The Minories, 74 High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UE

    Colchester

    See Hugh’s monumental painting ‘Gun salute for the new City of Colchester’, commissioned by Colchester City Council to commemorate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Gun Salute, which took place on 2 June 2022 in Castle Park.

    Dates

    From:
    15 Feb 2024to14 Apr 2024Various Opening Times
  6. Address

    Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JH

    Telephone

    01206 713 700

    Price

    Free

    High Street, Colchester

    'In-between Us' seeks to examine identity and masculinities, challenging social constructs and stereotypes through art by weaving connections between the past and present.

    Join us to investigate how ideas of masculinities have changed across…

    Dates

    From:
    23 Mar 2024to23 June 2024Open 10:00 -
  7. Address

    Headgate Theatre, 14 Chapel Street North,, Colchester, CO2 7AT

    Colchester

    Alfie Byrne is a man of no importance. A theatre-loving bus conductor in 1960’s Dublin, his world is suddenly thrown upside down when the local church is angered by his amateur troupe’s production of Oscar Wilde’s racy play, “Salome”

    Dates

    From:
    27 Mar 2024to30 Mar 2024
  8. Address

    Bourne Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8RT

    Colchester

    The National Trust owned Bourne Mill will open for Easter themed family activities

    Venue

    Bourne Mill, Colchester

    Dates

    From:
    29 Mar 2024to1 Apr 2024Open 11:00 - 14:00
  9. Address

    Colchester Zoo, Maldon Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0SL

    Telephone

    01206331292

    Colchester

    Over the past few months, you may have noticed some BIG new arrivals!

    This Easter, journey around our BRAND-NEW Dinosaur Realm and discover these reptiles from the past. PLUS, throughout the holidays, we will be celebrating all things Easter with a…

    Dates

    From:
    29 Mar 2024to14 Apr 2024
  10. Address

    Colchester Castle, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJ

    Telephone

    01206 282939

    Colchester

    Embark on a nostalgic journey through the enchanting world of puppetry with our exhibition, Thunderbirds and Co: The Joy of Puppetry. Running from 29 March to 30 June, this exhibition is a celebration of the art and legacy of early television…

    Dates

    From:
    29 Mar 2024to30 June 2024
  11. Address

    Wyvernwood, St Osyth Road, Colchester, Essex, CO7 8AP

    Telephone

    01206 700675

    Price

    Price £15.49 to £62.49 Per Ticket

    Colchester

    Join our characters on a quest to solve riddles and follow clues to help find the missing dragon eggs…

    Dates

    From:
    29 Mar 2024to14 Apr 2024
  12. Address

    High Woods Country Park, High Woods Country Park, Hollytrees Museum, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JR

    Telephone

    01206 853588

    Hollytrees Museum, Colchester

    It’s the perfect time of year to get out and about in the woods and take part in our ‘Signs of Spring Easter Trail’

    Venue

    High Woods Country Park, Colchester

    Dates

    From:
    29 Mar 2024to14 Apr 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00
  13. Address

    East Anglian Railway Museum, Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2DS

    Telephone

    01206 242524

    Wakes Colne, Colchester

    Join Thomas & Friends for family fun at the East Anglian Railway Museum. Take a train ride with Thomas, meet Sir Topham Hatt and join Sodor Station Sweepers Rusty & Dusty for a trainload of excitement. There will be lots to enjoy, including: •…

    Venue

    East Anglian Railway Museum, Colchester

    Dates

    From:
    29 Mar 2024to1 Apr 2024
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    26 Aug 2024
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    26 Oct 2024to27 Oct 2024
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    14 Dec 2024to15 Dec 2024
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    21 Dec 2024to22 Dec 2024
  14. Address

    Colchester Castle, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UG

    Telephone

    01206 282939

    Colchester

    Embark on a delightful adventure this spring with our Castle Spring Treasure Trail!

    Dates

    From:
    29 Mar 2024to14 Apr 2024
  15. Address

    Natural History Museum, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TN

    Telephone

    01206 282941

    Colchester

    Dive into the wonders of the animal kingdom this Easter with our Egg-Cellent Creatures fun worksheet when you visit.

    Dates

    From:
    29 Mar 2024to14 Apr 2024
  16. Address

    Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JH

    Telephone

    01206 713700

    Price

    Price £70.00 Per Ticket

    High Street, Colchester

    Build your confidence in pastel and acrylic painting with local artist Claire Cansick in this workshop inspired by her current exhibition at Firstsite – You and I Are Earth, with a delicious light lunch included!

    Join Claire for a relaxing day of…

    Dates

    From:
    29 Mar 2024Open 10:30 -
    From:
    7 Apr 2024Open 10:30 -
  17. Address

    Benham Gallery, Cuckoo Farm Studios, Boxted Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5HH

    Telephone

    01026 000 000

    Price

    Free

    Boxted Road, Colchester

    Curators' Choice
    Colchester Art Society
    30th March - 14th April
    Benham Gallery, Cuckoo Farm Studios, Boxted Road, CO4 5HH
    Open Friday-Sunday 11-4

    Dates

    From:
    30 Mar 2024to14 Apr 2024Open 11:00 - 16:00
  18. Address

    Old Grocery, 48 High Street, Wivenhoe, Essex, CO7 9AZ

    Telephone

    07791534217

    Price

    Free

    Wivenhoe

    Hands and Wings Art Exhibition and Workshops. Exhibition opens 30th March and runs till 4th April, 10-5. Free entry to the exhibition. Art works available to buy. Workshops available on 30th March, 31st March and 1st April, 2pm-4pm. Booking…

    Dates

    From:
    30 Mar 2024to4 Apr 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00
  19. Address

    Hollytrees Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UG

    Telephone

    01206 282939

    Colchester

    Step back in time and discover the Georgian townhouse known as Hollytrees House.

    Dates

    From:
    2 Apr 2024to11 Apr 2024
  20. Address

    Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JH

    Telephone

    01206 713 700

    Price

    Free

    Colchester

    Get making, moving and munching with Holiday Fun in Colchester over the Spring holidays!

    Our drop-in creative activities for families change daily and are available from 10am-2:30pm. Outdoor sports activities for children are a great way to keep…

    Dates

    From:
    2 Apr 2024to13 Apr 2024Open 10:00 - 14:30
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