Jimmy Carr - Laughs Funny
If you like fast-paced, edgy one-liners then get ready to be happy. Jimmy Carr is going back on tour…
Guided Walking Tour: From Camulodunum to Colchester
Take a guided walking tour around Colchester to discover its history and heritage with an expert…
The Trail of Terror at Colchester Zoo 2024
Our Trail of Terror is packed full of scares at every turn, from rustling bushes, to masked monsters…
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…
Nish Kumar: Nish, Don’t Kill My Vibe
In this election year – with the country in turmoil – there’s only one comedian…
Colchester Farmers Market
Every month we now have a wonderful line up of nearly 30 stalls joining us selling a fantastic range…
Folk & Bespoke Craft Fair
Handmade shopping day for gifts and crafts at Firstsite Art Gallery. 40 small creative businesses…
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…
Beverly, the queen of suburbia, is hosting a cocktail party. Next door, 15-year-old Abigail is throwing a party of her own. No one can stop talking about Abigail’s Party. No one can stop thinking about Abigail’s Party. Something must be done about Abigail’s…
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…
Colchester Castle Museum is set to showcase a remarkable artefact with deep ties to the city's medieval past: the Bodleian Bowl. This historical object, associated with the medieval Jewish community in England, will be on display from 27 September to 27 January.
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…
The year is 1900. Young Jack Grimes arrives to take up his post as assistant to the keeper of the Toll Point Light, off the coast of East Anglia. Isaac Troop has been keeper at Toll Point for 20 years and is suspicious of the new arrival. A good old-fashioned ghost story…
Original oil paintings, drawings, prints and assemblages by Tina Bullen. Free entry. Suitable for all but made for adults.
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…
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…
Internationally famous gardens, inc dry, damp, shade, reservoir and woodland areas. The result of over 60 years of hard work and application of the huge body of plant knowledge possessed by Beth Chatto and her husband Andrew. Visitors cannot fail to be affected by the peace and…
The infamous phrase, “Lies, damned lies and statistics” can as well be applied to surveys as to any other source of statistics. But is that fair? Peter Lynn, Professor of Survey Methodology at the University of Essex, will argue that surveys get a bad press…
“Art is long, life is short” Join our exclusive out-of-hours tours of the museum. Enjoy the atmosphere of Sir Alfred Munnings P.P.R.A. former home and studio with its furniture and personal items still in situ. Take A Closer Look at the life & art of Past…
Get ready to get LOST IN MUSIC! The show that everyone is talking about, now even BIGGER! Join us as we recreate the magical 70s and let us take you on a musical journey straight to the heart of disco! Relive some of the greatest songs of all time from artists such as Donna…
Set in, and around a cake shop, everyone must decide what their heart truly wants... lemon meringue or chocolate fudge! A case of mistaken identity turns lives upside down - hearts will flutter, and tears will roll as this comedy tests relationships - and not everyone…
Join us for Starlight Spectacular at the Castle, an enchanting evening where you can explore the wonders of the universe with a planetarium, engaging talks, and space-themed crafts. Weather permitting, you'll also have the rare opportunity to gaze at the moon through a…
If you like fast-paced, edgy one-liners then get ready to be happy. Jimmy Carr is going back on tour with his brand-new show ‘Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny’. Jimmy tells jokes, and jokes are like magnets. Jokes attract people, but they can also repel. Some people are…
Colchester’s Record Fair returns to Firstsite, a treat for both enthusiasts and casual collectors alike. Come browse through stall holders’ collections of vinyl and CDs from a vast range of genres. Grab yourself a bargain – or…
Featuring paintings original prints sculpture & photography by noted artists from both Essex and Suffolk from 1930's right up to the current day. A number of the artists are recognised for being associated with Great Bardfield and Benton End. All works are for sale CLOSED…
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…
Join Essex & South Suffolk Community Rail Partnership on the train to the Harwich Shanty Festival. Soak up the atmosphere of the sea shanty crew singing and pirates aboard this the train.
The Floyd Effect is renowned for the accuracy with which it performs the music of Pink Floyd. The 2024-5 tour, Dark Animals, features complete performances of two much loved Pink Floyd works; Animals and, perhaps the greatest album of all time, Dark Side of the Moon. With…
A different adventure every week… rope walks, hammocks, woodland crafts, den building, mini beast hunting, climbing, fire making, cooking, pond dipping and so much more! £6 per child.
A garden for all seasons, highlights inc bluebells, azaleas, autumn colour, winter Hamamelis and snowdrops. A plantsman's paradise. Carved within 20 acre mature woodland are huge island beds, Japanese garden, terrace, gravel, seaside and water gardens, all packed with rare…
The latest hit show from Entertainers – the producers that brought you The Magic of Motown and Lost in Music . Get ready as the cast take you on a journey of sweet soul music. Join the Love Train, as we give you the Best of Our Love and show you there Ain’t Nobody who…
The latest hit show from Entertainers – the producers that brought you The Magic of Motown and Lost in Music . Get ready as the cast take you on a journey of sweet soul music. Join the Love Train, as we give you the Best of Our Love and show you there Ain't Nobody who does it…
A Magical Storytime and Santa Experience This Christmas, we’re bringing the holiday magic to life with a special opportunity to meet Santa! In partnership with The Ho Ho Ho Christmas Show, we’re excited to offer kids and their families a chance to enjoy a truly…
