Chistmas in Colchester
Discover what's on in Colchester this Christmas. Besides the great shopping and seasonal fairs you'll find a whole host of special family events and things to do especially programmed for the holidays.
Guided Tours
Discover our new season of Guided Tours. Running every Saturday at 11am with a qualified Blue or Green Badge guide, plus special theme tours throughout the year. The best way to discover Colchester's history is to walk the streets where the events happened.
Food & Drink Events
From beer festivals to gourmet tasting sessions and much more besides. Colchester is well know for locally produced Tiptree Jam, Mersea Oysters and plenty of other culinary delights. Discover a wide range of mouthwatering food and drink events in the town happening throughout the year.
What's On in Colchester Today
Adorn: Jewellery, The Human Story
Sat 27 Jul 2019 - Sun 16 Feb 2020
Jewellery exhibition at Colchester Castle
Super Black: Arts Council Collection Programme
Fri 11 Oct 2019 - Sun 12 Jan 2020
What does it mean to be black in England today?
Chance & Control: Art in the Age of Computers
Sat 26 Oct 2019 - Sun 26 Jan 2020
‘Chance and Control’ draws on the V&A’s rich international collection of computer-generated art and includes work by pioneering digital artists such as Frieder Nake and Georg Nees – who produced some of the earliest computer art.
Snapping the Stiletto: Essex Women
Sat 9 Nov 2019 - Sat 18 Jan 2020
Exhibition celebrating Essex Women in Hollytrees Museum
Antony Gormley: Field for the British Isles
Fri 15 Nov 2019 - Sun 8 Mar 2020
Experience this vast and iconic artwork at Firstsite
Antony Gormley | Field for the British Isles
Sat 16 Nov 2019 - Sun 8 Mar 2020
Experience this vast and iconic artwork at Firstsite, celebrating community, individuality and togetherness.
Christmas Parties & 80's Christmas Parties
Fri 29 Nov - Sat 21 Dec 2019
Join us here at the JobServe Community Stadium for our Christmas Party Nights and our 80's Christmas Party Nights!
Christmas Party Night
Fri 29 Nov - Sat 21 Dec 2019
Join us for our Christmas Party's at Colchester United Football Stadium. Enjoy a 3 course meal followed by a DJ. Perfect for your work Christmas do or join us with family and friends. i
Winter Self Led Trails
Sun 1 - Tue 31 Dec 2019
Winter themed self led trail around Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve
Nightflix - Drive In Cinema
Tue 3 - Sun 29 Dec 2019
Nightflix is a mobile Outdoor Cinema who bring the excitement of movies alongside a food market with Christmas stalls and entertainment for the whole family.
Winter Wander and Christmas Lunch
Tue 10 Dec 2019
Get out for some fresh air with a winter birdwatching wander around the reserve with our expert guide Liz
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