Guided Walking Tour: From Camulodunum to Colchester
Take a guided walking tour around Colchester to discover its history and heritage with an expert…
Juicy Nights presents Garage Legends
The legendary DJ Luck & MC Neat headline an unmissable night of UKG bangers with the equally…
Margaret Cavendish: Trailblazer
This Valentine's Day, Colchester Museums announces the opening of a new exhibition at Hollytrees…
Mars at Colchester Castle
You’ve wondered at Gaia, now it’s time to have a close encounter with Mars. We are…
Musik In The Park 2025
Day 1 – Saturday – Over 18's only Main stage Big Top house music including some of the biggest…
Join us for a celebration of all things space! Dive into the wonders of the cosmos with space-themed activities, talks from the Tiptree Stargazing volunteers and interactive fun. You can also enjoy a space-themed craft and games hosted by the museum team. Perfect for young…
Come to Colchester Castle for an evening of space discovery! Experience the wonders of the universe with a planetarium, expert talk, and space-themed craft. Weather permitting, you'll also have the chance to gaze at the planets through a telescope from the historic Castle…
Time to Party with Thomas the Tank Engine at East Anglian Railway Museum. Spend the day creating family memories and celebrating 80 years of Thomas. There will be lots to enjoy all day, including: • Unlimited rides behind Thomas, a REAL steam engine! • Unlimited rides behind…
Walk the vines as your guide leads you through a year in the vineyard. Learn about the history of English wine, the different varieties we have at Dedham Vale Vineyard, and understand the workings of a winery and the wine production process for the different types of wine…
Where the TEA is served piping hot! Join us for our 'Dragonfly Lounge Boozy Bottomless Drag Afternoon Tea', featuring live performances from amazing drag artists every week! This is an afternoon tea with a twist of course…We'll be serving sandwiches and cakes…
Make your way along the trail and find activities for the whole family. The trail takes place between 18th–21st April 2025, from 11:00am to 4:00pm, with last entry at 3:30pm, so come along and explore the beautiful GARDENS of Bourne Mill. Prices are £3.50 per trail…
Join us for a delightful Easter themed trail at Dedham Vale Vineyard! Embark on an exciting adventure around the grounds as you hunt for the Easter bunny. After the trail, relax and enjoy a charming teddy bear picnic with your family and friends. This event promises a day of fun…
This Easter, enjoy a wild adventure at Colchester Zoological Society filled with daytime activities suitable for children of all ages! You can expect entertainment from the Wild Vibe Crew and family-friendly daytime activities.
It’s the perfect time of year to get out and about in the woods and take part in our ‘High Woods in Numbers. Complete the trail and find out about the creatures that call High Woods home.
Join us this Easter half term for our Easter themed trail throughout the garden centre. £1 per child with all proceeds to charity.
This bold and unflinching exhibition challenges what we think we know, sparking new conversations about the psychological effects of transatlantic enslavement while honouring the resilience and strength Black communities have historically demonstrated. "The show explores the…
Nine of Zephyr & Zeta’s golden dragon eggs have gone missing in the Kingdom! Join our characters on a quest to solve riddles and follow clues to help find the missing dragon eggs… The Captain, Princess Arabella, Tatiana Queen of the Fairies, Merlin, Sprocket and…
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…
Celebrating 10 Years of the Firstsite Collectors' Group Bursary Awards We're thrilled to mark a decade of the Firstsite Collectors' Group Bursary Awards with our second exhibition this year that celebrates East Anglian artists who have received or applied for these…
Get making, moving, dancing and munching with Holiday Fun in Colchester this Easter break! 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. The…
The legendary DJ Luck & MC Neat headline an unmissable night of UKG bangers with the equally iconic DJ Pied Piper & MCDT. Support from local Superstar Leanne Louise and our very own DJ Enzy.
This Valentine's Day, Colchester Museums announces the opening of a new exhibition at Hollytrees Museum: Margaret Cavendish: Trailblazer. Running from 14 February to 31 August 2025, the exhibition celebrates the life and legacy of Margaret Cavendish, a remarkable figure born…
You’ve wondered at Gaia, now it’s time to have a close encounter with Mars. We are thrilled to announce that the touring artwork Mars by Luke Jerram will be at Colchester Castle from 20 March to 9 May 2025. This follows Gaia, whose run was extended due to phenomenal…
Nicola Burrell is a Colchester-based artist and sculptor who creates three-dimensional artworks that reflect her fascination with built environments and artificial spaces. Her creative process often begins with drawing and mapping out various locations, allowing her to capture…
With thanks to Wilkins Jam, the lovely big trailer is back to take 38 people down to the Lambs. Choose the day and the time that would suit you and book yourself a space. The tractor will run every half hour and the lambs do have a lunch break! Please arrive at least half an hour…
Inspired by Mars, we are pleased to offer a fun space and planets-themed trail for our younger Castle visitors this Easter. This fun interactive trail will guide children through the museum, engaging them with exciting space-related activities and educational content. Designed to…
A group exhibition featuring collections from seven established local artists. All welcome. Free entry.
Come and Celebrate Easter at Layer Marney Tower. Join the famous Egg and Spoon Race, bring the toddlers for an Easter Egg Hunt and book yourself onto a tractor ride to see the lambs. Seats for the tractor ride are free but limited. It is possible to join in everything except the…
Legacy Concert Company proudly presents the UKs ultimate Meat Loaf theatre rock show. Paradise Found delivers a two hour high octane tribute performance featuring an electrifying all star headline band. Blazing through Meat Loaf’s greatest hits outa hell & legendary…
This year celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Roman River Festival and the fourth year of the Spring Concert Series, which have become a staple part of North Essex cultural life, bringing world class performances to North Essex. This year is no exception, with performances by…
