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As well as Colchester's fantastic free attractions, you'll find an impressive selction of free events happening in and around the city all year long. Firstsite Art Gallery always has an exhibition on that's bound to impress, and during the summer months Castle Park is home to pop up bandstand concerts, and a number of festivals with free admission in the lower park. Later in the year, firm favourites like Heritage Open Day and Invasion Colchester provide fantastic entertainment at absolutely no cost. Find our picks in the listings below!
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Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 713 700Colchester
Make your own ‘Imagine Lantern House’ at Firstsite
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- 3 Sept 2022to3 Sept 2023
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Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 713 700Colchester
Firstsite presents a special year-long exhibition by Iranian rug maker, Mehdi Jalalaghdamian.
Currently seeking asylum in the UK, Mehdi draws attention to the experiences of refugees and asylum seekers worldwide through the traditional craft of…Venue
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- 3 Sept 2022to3 Sept 2023Open 10:00 - 17:00
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Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 713 700Colchester
Art Exhibition at Firstsite
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- 11 Feb 2023to18 June 2023Open 10:00 - 17:00
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Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 713 700Colchester
'Back again!' features over 270 collaborative artworks created by @background_bob with leading international street and graffiti artists including Mr Doodle, Shepard Fairey and Wrdsmith, other big names such as Grayson Perry, Ed Sheeran and Phill…
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- 1 Apr 2023to8 Oct 2023
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The Bandstand, Castle Park, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJHigh Street, Colchester
Songs of Praise is coming to Colchester’s Castle Park Bandstand and we would love you to join us!
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- 10 June 2023Open 13:30 - 16:30
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Wilkin and Sons Ltd, Factory Hill, Tiptree, Colchester, Essex, CO5 0RFTelephone
01621 814524Tiptree, Colchester
Farm Tours and more, at the home of Tiptree Jam & Preserves.
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- 11 June 2023Open 10:00 - 14:00
Address
Lower Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UDTelephone
441376 513076Price
FreeColchester
Scotland comes to Colchester with a day of Pipes and Drums and Highland Dancing, plus food stalls, craft stalls and fairground activiites
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- 11 June 2023Open 10:00 - 17:30
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Catch the Colchester Morris Men across the borough of Colchester, Essex and Beyond his Summer.
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- 16 June 2023
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Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHPrice
FreeHigh Street, Colchester
Celebrate Colchester’s diverse community through food, music and performances.
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- 24 June 2023Open 12:00 - 17:00
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Two Brews, 11 Church St, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFColchester
Meet-Up for Crafty Folks in the cellar at Two Brews
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- 29 June 2023
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Hilly Fields Local Nature Reserve, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3QXTelephone
01206 853588Colchester
Join the ranger and Colchester Natural History Society looking for butterfly and day-flying moth species as well as other grassland, heathland and tree insects, dragonflies and damselflies.
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- 2 July 2023Open 10:00 - 13:00
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Colchester Sports Park, Northern Gateway, Off of Junction 28 of the A12, Colchester, EssexOff of Junction 28 of the A12, Colchester
Head down to Colchester Sports Park for our Festival of Fun and explore Colchester’s state-of-the art sports facility!
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- 8 July 2023Open 10:00 -
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Colchester Leisure World, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, EssexColchester
Family-friendly activities taking place all day long.
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- 9 July 2023Open 10:00 -
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JobServe Community Stadium, United Way, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5UPColchester
Colchester United's popular Summer Open Day returns for 2022
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- 16 July 2023Open 11:00 - 16:00
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The Bandstand, Castle Park, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJHigh Street, Colchester
A day of music on the Castle Park Bandstand
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- 16 July 2023Open 12:00 - 16:30
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Colchester Roman Circus Centre, Roman Circus Walk, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7GZTelephone
01206 501785Colchester
Archaeological fun day for all the family.
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- 22 July 2023Open 10:00 - 15:00
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High Woods Country Park, Turner Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JRTelephone
01206 853588Colchester
Join the Ranger looking at plants, birds, insects and any other wildlife on this pleasant walk through the site.
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- 23 July 2023Open 10:30 - 12:30
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Lexden Park Local Nature Reserve, Church Lane, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3SZTelephone
01206 853588Colchester
Want to know more about the wildlife of this lovely park? The site is small but includes a wildflower meadow, ancient woodland and pond to explore.
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- 13 Aug 2023Open 10:00 - 12:00
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Castle Park, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJColchester
Re-enacting the epic Siege of Colchester in 1648, the English Civil War Society presents a wonderful free weekend of living history.
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- 19 Aug 2023to20 Aug 2023
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West Mersea, EssexWest Mersea
West Mersea Town Regatta takes place on Mersea Island in Essex, and has been running since 1838
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- 19 Aug 2023
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