Discover: Museum Wonders at Hollytrees Museum
MEET 150 MILLION YEARS OF HISTORY AT COLCHESTER MUSEUMS... For the first time in Colchester’s…
Guided Walking Tour: From Camulodunum to Colchester
Take a guided walking tour around Colchester to discover its history and heritage with an expert…
Roman and Medieval Festival 2026
A huge fun packed and educational event in Colchester's Castle Park. Re-enactors from the…
Actor Ray Martin is opening the village fete, playing on his fame as TV's Inspector Brady. Little does he know that ambition, infidelity and marrow envy will lead to murder, and he'll be left to solve it - without a script!
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!…
The Minories Gallery is delighted to announce ‘The Constant State of Becoming’, the first major exhibition of work by Wivenhoe-based artist Charlotte Bernays, opening Saturday 9 May and running until Sunday 28 June 2026. The exhibition brings together sculpture…
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…
Dedham Art Society Annual Summer Exhibition Annual exhibition of members art in a variety of styles and mediums will be for sale at The Duchy Barn, Dedham. Original art, prints and cards. Come along to buy or simply enjoy. Preview Friday 22 May, 6-7:30pm. Open daily…
MEET 150 MILLION YEARS OF HISTORY AT COLCHESTER MUSEUMS... For the first time in Colchester’s history, a real dinosaur skeleton has taken centre stage at Hollytrees Museum…
Maybe you’ve lost your marbles… or maybe you’ve found the most transformative piece of theatre that you’ll see this year. Probably both. Nominated for a London Pub Theatres award in its debut run, Funeral Teeth promises a night of chaos. What…
Step into the galleries at Colchester Castle from 23 May to 31 May, between 10am and 5pm, and try your hand at a series of self-led games inspired by history. From Roman challenges to medieval-themed activities, these games are designed to bring the past to life in a fun and…
Step into a boxing ring. Stand face-to-face with the leaders and resisters who shaped history. Walk through waves of figures rising from the pages of the Financial Times. Experience Godfried Donkor's first UK institutional show at Firstsite – a powerful, immersive exploration…
A castle, a priory, an abbey, numerous churches, and even the lanes we walk along; they date from the Medieval and Tudor periods. Join your guide to discover this fascinating time in Colchester's history.
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…
“The Minories Gallery felt like the creative hub of Colchester when I arrived with my husband Keith and young family in the mid 70’s. I began by opening an Arts and Craft shop in Fordstreet, Aldham, in our house which was an old Bakery. Keith went on to become the…
Saturday 23 May 2026 5pm - 9pm 74 High Street, Colchester, CO1 1UE £25 A fun and lively Hoedown with live music from the wonderful Cockney Cowboy and an hour of line-dancing instruction. Set in the beautiful and spacious gardens at the wonderful The Minories in Colchester…
Get making, moving and munching with Holiday Fun in Colchester over the school 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 active and have fun. Families can…
Celebrate Chappel Galleries 40th Anniversary. Julie Giles attended Camberwell School of Art DipAD 1965-69 studied painting where her tutors were Dick Lee and Tony Eyton. She has lived and painted in Suffolk for 59 years…also painting in Italy, France and Spain. Member of…
Step inside Jumbo, the magnificent water tower that has been watching over Colchester for generations! This incredible opportunity lets you climb through a piece of living history while giving the opportunity to see Colchester like never before. WHAT AWAITS YOU: Ascend all 157…
This May half term, get wild about animals and enjoy a week filled with daytime activities! Visit the website to learn more.
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…
Become a detective and find out who stole Mr Hedgehogs picnic!
How do we cope with the noise of the modern world? Rebecca Riess invites you to explore this question through a bold and immersive series of otherworldly large-scale sculptures and installations. Rebecca's work reflects our emotional responses to the world around us – from…
Join us from 21 to 31 May during normal museum opening hours and discover which period of history comes out on top in this fun, family-friendly trail around Colchester Castle. Explore the galleries as you go head-to-head with the Romans and the Medieval world, answering…
Fresh from their award winning debut family friendly sketch show, Rachel and Ruby are back. It's double the funny, double the silly, double the sketch and it's fun for children, their adults, and any ghosts or pigeons that wander in. Winners of Best Kids' Show, 2023…
THESPIANS ANCIENT GREECE THE MUSICAL MISCHIEF, the team behind the multi award-winning The Play That Goes Wrong , rewrite ancient history with a brand-new musical comedy, THESPIANS, the first musical created by ‘the funniest theatre troupe in…
Celebrate the next generation of Colchester's artists in this dynamic, two-part exhibition from students at University Centre Colchester. This exhibition unfolds in two stages, offering a unique insight into the artistic journey: "To Be Continued" presents a…
Feel the Thunder of Muskets & Hooves Step back in time this Late May Bank Holiday as 2,000 re-enactors, roaring cannons, and thundering cavalry come to Alresford Hall, near Colchester, for the largest English Civil War re-enactment Essex has ever seen! On Sunday 24th and…
