Café in the Park is proud to present Soundwave Sessions! Join us on selected dates for a fantastic mix of live music from some brilliant performers, all set in the beautiful surroundings of Castle Park. Free to attend – just bring your friends and enjoy the music!…
An artist’s interpretation of poems by Sylvia Plath and T.S. Eliot’s The Wasteland. Lesley endeavours to make visible through her drawings and paintings the images she sees in her mind from the poet’s words and to recreate the poet’s world of imagination…
The next Art Trail will take place over 4 days from Friday 1 - Monday 4 May 2026, 10am to 5pm. A warm welcome awaits you as the artists and makers of Wivenhoe open their homes and studios and invite you in to view their most recent work.
Jane's Walk Returns to Colchester for another year! Stay tuned for more details. Jane's Walk is an international weekend of local walks led by local people on local themes, taking place in towns and cities around the world, honouring the legacy of the urbanist, writer and…
Join YAK artist (Firstsite), Beck Norris, on a unique journey exploring the history and ‘present’ of King Edward Quay, experienced through the senses. Discover craftsmanship in the mundane, beauty in wear and tear. With opportunities to make, create and connect with…
Join us for the screening of this documentary following the 21-day Essex journeying of ‘Man About Country’, James Lawrence. With guest toast to Jane Jacobs and fab raffle. Food and paying bar. Time/Venue: 6-10pm, The Commons Cafe at The Minories.
WALK 1: An ancient route to Copford Church. First trod thousands of years ago, via Gravel Pits Wood and Copford Plains. Hear about local regenerative farming practices, visit the Church with its 12th-century wall paintings & Romanesque apse. Children welcome (off-road, wild…
The Siege, June/August 1648, from the Parliamentary view. Lord Fairfax wanted to encircle the Royalist rebels. We’ll walk around the area where he established his headquarters and a ring of forts to harry the defenders and prevent escape. With Pamela Bradley. Meet: 2pm…
Gentle riverside walk looking at the river’s changing usage, commercial decline and subsequent neglect, and the community of boat dwellers who preserve this maritime heritage, yet are threatened with displacement. Ends with a chance to see boats close up and chat to…
A walk exploring our diverse community. Hear historical and contemporary stories that help us understand how over the centuries our refugee and migrant communities have helped make our city a great place to live, learn and work. In partnership with Colchester Refugee, Asylum and…
A poetry writing walk, exploring Colchester’s rich, varied history, through a personal lens. Our own experiences of this city are unique: as we walk and chat, the places we visit will be the inspiration for written pieces that help us reminisce as we celebrate this place we…
WALK 8: Allotments, Gardens and Health Care in Myland! Explore new initiatives linking food, health and community. The allotments of Myland (Colchester Allotment Association), a new community garden for service users, established by Mill Rd surgery (part of the Primary Care…
WALK 9: The General Strike of May 1926, according to the journal of a Colchester teenager, E.J. Rudsdale. Guided by readings and sketches, we imagine Colchester 100 years ago, during the 9-day General Strike. Also, a chance to embellish some of the journal drawings (bring a…
This first major exhibition of works by Wivenhoe-based sculptor Charlotte Bernays. Charlotte is an artist in perpetual motion. Moving fluidly between two and three dimensions, across media and materials, her practice mirrors its central subject: the endless cycle of…
The Roman Circus Visitor Centre is open from 10 AM to 4 PM. See the archaeological site of Britain's only known chariot racing track, the Roman Circus! The Visitor Centre provides insights into what a "Day at the Races" was like in Roman Colchester nearly 2,000…
Emma has been Director of Music at Chelmsford Cathedral since September 2024. A graduate of Pembroke College, Cambridge, she trained as an organ scholar at St Martin-in-the-Fields and Southwell Minster, and completed an MMus in Organ Performance at the Royal College of Music. She…
Come and join us! The annual Duck Race is back, raising funds for Chappel Primary School. The fun starts from 12 noon, with the first race kicking off at 2 PM. Enjoy a delicious BBQ and hog roast, bounce around on the bouncy castle, treat yourself at the cake stall, and try your…
Come to beautiful Mersea Island and embark on a creative journey! Mersea Island Art Trail is a celebration of our community's creativity! This is your opportunity to meet the MERSEA ART COLLECTIVE passionate artists. Explore their studios, and witness their creative…
A fan favourite, 'The Castle Park Bandstand Concerts' - presented by Cafe in the Park - return for another year. These concerts are free to attend and do not require pre-booking - turn up, grab a coffee, and listen to some wonderful music!
A fan favourite, 'The Castle Park Bandstand Concerts' - presented by Cafe in the Park - return for another year. The SweetingSwingBand are a local band who have been playing for private and public audiences for over 30 years, and on the bandstand for at least 15…
Hilary Punnett joined St Paul’s Cathedral in August 2025 as Assistant Director of Music, working alongside Director of Music Andrew Carwood to deliver the Cathedral’s world-class music programme. Her appointment coincides with the historic expansion of the choir…
A fan favourite, 'The Castle Park Bandstand Concerts' - presented by Cafe in the Park - return for another year. The Colne Endeavour Band is a charity run band. We love making music together and helping others to learn how to play too. So our members are from…
A fan favourite, 'The Castle Park Bandstand Concerts' - presented by Cafe in the Park - return for another year. The Abbeygate Concert Band was established in 2002 and has about 35 musicians playing mainly brass and woodwind instruments. Our Musical Director is…
William Saunders is one of Britain’s leading concert organists, celebrated for his imaginative programming, recordings of modern English repertoire, and dedication to music education. He performs widely across the UK and Germany, appearing at major festivals including…
A fan favourite, 'The Castle Park Bandstand Concerts' - presented by Cafe in the Park - return for another year. These concerts are free to attend and do not require pre-booking - turn up, grab a coffee, and listen to some wonderful music!
