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  1. Address

    Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JH

    Telephone

    01206 713 700

    Colchester

    'Back again!' features over 270 collaborative artworks created by @background_bob with leading international street and graffiti artists including Mr Doodle, Shepard Fairey and Wrdsmith, other big names such as Grayson Perry, Ed Sheeran and Phill…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Apr 2023to8 Oct 2023
  2. Address

    Colchester Castle, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UG

    Telephone

    01206 282939

    Colchester

    Under Siege is a temporary display in Colchester Castle to mark the 375th anniversary of the epic Siege of Colchester.

    Venue

    Colchester Castle Museum, Colchester

    Dates

    From:
    7 June 2023to1 Dec 2023
  3. Address

    Colchester City Centre, CO1 1UG

    Internationally renowned artist, Will Teather brings three unique artwork to Colchester located across the city centre.

    Venue

    Colchester Castle Museum, Colchester

    Hollytrees Museum, Colchester

    Dates

    From:
    13 June 2023to18 Jan 2024
  4. Address

    Colchester Castle, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UG

    Telephone

    01206 282939

    Colchester

    Join us this summer for our spectacular new exhibition, Gladiators, A Day at the Roman Games! Featuring the incredible Pompeii Murmillo gladiator helmet on loan from the British Museum.

    Dates

    From:
    15 July 2023to14 Jan 2024Various Opening Times
  5. Address

    Community 360, 4-6 Long Wyre Street, Colchester, CO1 1LH

    Colchester

    Indonesian Cultural Lovers arrange and host an Indonesian Day at Community 360

    Dates

    From:
    7 Oct 2023Open 10:00 - 15:00
  6. Address

    University of Essex Colchester Campus, ESSEX SPORT ARENA, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ

    Telephone

    01206872864

    Price

    Price £2.00 to £12.00 Per Ticket

    Colchester

    THE ESSEX REBELS ARE BACK! We are thrilled to be back in the Essex Sport Arena and kickstart the 2023/2024 season.

    Join us for an electrifying afternoon of basketball action as the Essex Rebels NBL D1 Men will take on Worthing Thunder at 4pm on 7…

    Dates

    From:
    7 Oct 2023Open 16:00 - 18:00
  7. Address

    Bullbanks Farm, Halstead Road, Eight Ash Green, Colchester, Essex, CO6 3PT

    Telephone

    01206 481983

    Price

    Price £10.00 Per Ticket

    Eight Ash Green, Colchester

    Twilight pumpkin picking is back! Get the full Halloween experience, picking pumpkins and navigating the corn maze as darkness descends. With plenty of things to make you jump and squeal, it's a fun night out for kids and couples alike. And when…

    Dates

    From:
    7 Oct 2023Open 18:00 - 21:30
    From:
    14 Oct 2023Open 18:00 - 21:30
    From:
    20 Oct 2023to22 Oct 2023Open 18:00 - 21:30
    From:
    24 Oct 2023to28 Oct 2023Open 18:00 - 21:30
  8. Address

    The Pumpkin Patch, Green Lane, Aldham, Colchester, Essex, CO6 3PR

    Telephone

    01206 481983

    Price

    Price £4.00 to £12.00 Per Ticket

    Aldham, Colchester

    The Pumpkin Patch is the original pick your own patch collection in Essex and has been operating since 2015. We operate the biggest and best pumpkin patches in Essex.

    Colchester:
    Large 5-acre corn maze
    ⛰️ Bale mountain
    Pedal tractor
    Slide
    Sack…

    Dates

    From:
    7 Oct 2023to8 Oct 2023Open 09:00 - 17:00
    From:
    14 Oct 2023to29 Oct 2023Open 09:00 - 17:00
  9. Address

    East Anglian Railway Museum, Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2DS

    Telephone

    01206 242524

    Price

    Price £8.00 to £12.00 Per Ticket

    Wakes Colne, Colchester

    Our popular Small Trains Day is back for 2023 – but it's not just small trains – one of our full sized steam locomotives will also be in action with the Freight Train giving unlimited rides all day. Our Miniature Railway will also be in operation…

    Dates

    From:
    8 Oct 2023Open 10:00 - 16:00
  10. Address

    Wivenhoe Woods, Wivenhoe, Essex

    Telephone

    01206 853588

    Wivenhoe

    Join fungi expert Sarah Manning on a stroll around Wivenhoe Woods

    Dates

    From:
    14 Oct 2023
  11. Address

    Orpen Hall, Lexden Road, West Bergholt, CO6 3BW

    West Bergholt

    Club layouts, models and second hand sales

    Dates

    From:
    15 Oct 2023
  12. Address

    Colchester

    Colchester

    The Colchester Fringe Festival returns for 2023

    Dates

    From:
    18 Oct 2023to22 Oct 2023
  13. Address

    Colchester Castle, CO1 1TJ

    Pick up a trail sheet and head out into the museum!

    Venue

    Colchester Castle Museum, Colchester

    Dates

    From:
    21 Oct 2023to29 Oct 2023
  14. Address

    Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJ

    Telephone

    01206 282939

    Colchester

    Join us for a special family tour of the Castle

    Venue

    Colchester Castle Museum, Colchester

    Dates

    From:
    23 Oct 2023to27 Oct 2023
  15. Address

    Natural History Museum, HIgh Street, Colchester, CO1 1DN

    Colchester

    Live animal meet and greet at the Natural HIitory Museum

    Venue

    Natural History Museum, Colchester

    Dates

    From:
    23 Oct 2023
  16. Address

    High Woods Country, Turner Road, Colchester, CO4 5JR

    Telephone

    01206 853588

    Colchester

    Follow the map around the path and try to solve our Halloween puzzle. If you are successful, you can get a sweet treat at the end.

    Venue

    High Woods Country Park, Colchester

    Dates

    From:
    23 Oct 2023to29 Oct 2023
  17. Address

    Colchester Castle, CO1 1TJ

    Wow Castle staff with your best Halloween outfits and receive free entry to Colchester Castle this half term!

    Venue

    Colchester Castle Museum, Colchester

    Dates

    From:
    23 Oct 2023to27 Oct 2023
  18. Address

    High Woods Country Park, Turner Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JR

    Telephone

    01206 853588

    Colchester

    Enjoy a lovely autumnal walk and then create your own broomstick

    Venue

    High Woods Country Park, Colchester

    Dates

    From:
    25 Oct 2023Open 10:30 - 12:30
  19. Address

    Colchester Castle Museum, Colchester, CO1 1TJ

    Colchester

    Enjoy a tour of the Castle with a darker side.

    Venue

    Colchester Castle Museum, Colchester

    Dates

    From:
    25 Oct 2023
    From:
    26 Oct 2023
    From:
    30 Oct 2023
  20. Address

    Natural History Museum, HIgh Street, Colchester, CO1 1DN

    Colchester

    Stories, songs and games ready to entertain our younger guests.

    Venue

    Natural History Museum, Colchester

    Dates

    From:
    25 Oct 2023
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