Guided Walking Tour: From Camulodunum to Colchester
Take a guided walking tour around Colchester to discover its history and heritage with an expert…
Leafy Lexden Guided Tour
Once it was the Lexden Hundred, but now is it a suburb or a village? Join your guide to…
Lunar Lullabies
Join Colchester’s own Jane Taylor on a celestial adventure, inspired by her timeless poem…
Steam Days at the East Anglian Railway Museum
A firm favourite with families, they're a great opportunity to visit the Museum and have a ride…
80's Calling: The Human League plus very special guests
80s Calling! is one of the most exciting events to join the city’s summer music calendar…
Colchester Farmers Market
Every month we now have a wonderful line up of nearly 30 stalls joining us selling a fantastic range…
Tower Tours
During this 60 minute tour, Jackie will point out the architectural designs as she guides you from…
Delightful Dedham Guided Walking Tour
Pull on your walking boots to explore beautiful Dedham set in the heart of Constable Country…
Colchester Pride
Colchester Pride 2024 will be held on Saturday 17th August 2024 at Colchester's…
Mersea Island Festival
The Mersea Island Festival is 9 days of inclusive activities, bringing together those with or…
Mersea Week
Join us for the 50th anniversary of Mersea Week, with the island hosting the RORC IRC East Coast…
West Mersea Town Regatta
West Mersea Town Regatta takes place on Mersea Island in Essex, and has been running since 1838.
Day Out With Thomas at the East Anglian Railway Museum
Join Thomas & Friends for family fun at the East Anglian Railway Museum. Take a train ride with…
Get arty and enter our drawing competition! All your need to do is sketch us your favourite museum animal and tell us why its the best! With great prizes to win, we can't wait to see your arty animal creations. 1st prize is a family pass to Colchester Castle, while 2nd and…
It's sing or die with Beryl & Clive, a wildly funny comedy following this fabulously unconventional couple who break all the rules to fulfil their creative dreams. Believing in yourself is the heart of this story, with laughter and chaos running the show and creative…
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…
Władysław Mirecki - Chappel Viaduct Art Display This display will take place throughout the summer during Museum opening hours from Saturday 15th June to Sunday 18th August 2024. We hold regular event days throughout the year, see What's On for details. Come along and see the…
Immerse yourself in the experiences of those who moved to post-WWII 'New Towns' and the communities affected by these developments, through paintings, photography, videos, visual poetry and drawings. Presented 75 years after Basildon in Essex was designated a New Town…
Join us for an evening of poetry with Imogen Wade, the winner of the National Poetry Competition. Imogen will be exploring themes such as dreams, memory and desire, and as well as reading her work she will offer insight into the process of writing. She hopes to show that poetry…
This year's Eco Festival at Culver Square promises a fun-filled day packed with activities designed to inspire everyone to embrace a greener lifestyle.
This summer, Colchester Castle is thrilled to welcome Gaia, a captivating six-metre diameter touring artwork that brings the Earth’s beauty to an unprecedented scale. Developed in collaboration with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Bluedot, and the UK…
Take a guided walking tour around Colchester to discover its history and heritage with an expert guide. Colchester was Britain's first city, and is now it's newest after regaining city status in 2022. With a story stretching back over 2000 years, join one of our official…
A Colchester hot air balloon ride is a truly memorable experience. Your ballooning adventure will start from the Ardleigh Showground where you'll have the opportunity to help prepare the balloon for flight, by helping to inflate the balloon, before taking to the skies…
Once it was the Lexden Hundred, but now is it a suburb or a village? Join your guide to explore this unique part of Colchester. Booking Details Pre-booking for this tour is essential, as payment cannot be taken at the start of the tour Book via our online…
An exclusive event featuring Colchester artist Lee Thomas. Lee will be showcasing his work, engaging with visitors, and offering pieces for purchase. Lee Thomas draws inspiration from the natural world, reflecting his deep appreciation for nature in his art. His work has gained…
Join Colchester’s own Jane Taylor on a celestial adventure, inspired by her timeless poem, “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.” Embark on a cosmic odyssey as we commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Essex writer’s passing and trace the fascinating legacy…
Looking for something to do in Colchester on a Saturday? Come and spend an hour or two at Marks Tey Market where you will find a wonderful selection of stalls set up both inside and outside of the Parish Hall. The market is FREE entry and there is also a children's playground…
Join us for Painting in the Park with Suffolk based artist Claudia Bose. Taking inspiration from John Constable painting 'Wivenhoe Park' (1816), we're going to walk in Constable's footsteps and create our own mini masterpieces – with the support of artist Claudia…
Inspired by Gaia, we are pleased to offer a fun space-themed trail for our youngest Castle visitors this summer. This interactive trail will guide children through the museum, engaging them with exciting space-related activities and educational content. Designed to inspire…
Visit the Kingdom of Wyvernwood over the Summer Holidays for magical interactions, captivating shows and adventurous activities with all your favourite characters including: the Captain, Princess Arabella, Sprocket, Queen Tatiana, Serena and Shadow the Unicorns, Merlin, Gurt and…
Avalon Comedy’s The Comedy Network is a monthly series of laugh out loud comedy nights, featuring the best up-and-coming comedians – we can promise you a great night with lots of laughs and talent. Previous line-up guests have included Sophie Duker ( Taskmaster )…
Direct from the West End, the Olivier award-nominated smash hit show, The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns on tour. The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door…
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 opposites, form and anti-form, high…
Join the Ranger looking at plants, birds, insects and any other wildlife on this pleasant summer’s walk through the High Woods.
The UK’s Premier Tribute to Global Phenomenon… ‘Ms Rachel’! With over 5 Billion Views and over 8 million subscribers on Youtube, ‘Ms Rachel’ is the biggest viral sensation to hit our children’s screens since ‘Baby Shark!…
Join local artist, Karen Densham for this accessible and fun approach to printmaking. Explore low tech printing methods like dry point etching, Lino cutting, mono printing, impression printing and more. We will be using nature and personal artefacts as inspiration, as well as…
A firm favourite with families, they're a great opportunity to visit the Museum and have a ride in vintage wagons or carriages pulled by one of our restored Steam Engines. Our miniature railway will also be in operation. We operate unlimited rides between 10.30 – 15.30…
A firm favourite with families, they're a great opportunity to visit the Museum and have a ride in vintage wagons or carriages pulled by one of our restored Steam Engines. Our miniature railway will also be in operation. We operate unlimited rides between 10.30 – 15.30…
