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Looking for something to do with your kids in Colchester? There's always a great selction of family-friedly events happening in the city - on top of the fantastic offering of child-friendly attractions that run all year round.
Top attractions like Colchester Zoo or the Castle put on a regular programme of events that are great for kids, and during the School holidays you'll find even more going on around the city to keep the whole family entertained.
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Address
Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 713 700Colchester
Make your own ‘Imagine Lantern House’ at Firstsite
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Dates
- From:
- 3 Sept 2022to3 Sept 2023
Address
Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 713 700Colchester
'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
Address
Colchester Castle, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGTelephone
01206 282939Colchester
Under Siege is a temporary display in Colchester Castle to mark the 375th anniversary of the epic Siege of Colchester.
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Dates
- From:
- 7 June 2023to1 Dec 2023
Address
Wilkin and Sons Ltd, Factory Hill, Tiptree, Colchester, Essex, CO5 0RFTelephone
01621 814524Tiptree, Colchester
Farm Tours and more, at the home of Tiptree Jam & Preserves.
Dates
- From:
- 11 June 2023Open 10:00 - 14:00
Address
Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206 573948Colchester
The smash-hit stage adaptation is at the Mercury Theatre.
Dates
- From:
- 16 June 2023to18 June 2023
Address
Castle Park, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJColchester
The annual Food and Drink Festival returns to Castle Park
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Dates
- From:
- 24 June 2023to25 June 2023
Address
Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHPrice
FreeHigh Street, Colchester
Celebrate Colchester’s diverse community through food, music and performances.
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Dates
- From:
- 24 June 2023Open 12:00 - 17:00
Address
Hilly Fields Local Nature Reserve, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3QXTelephone
01206 853588Colchester
Join the ranger and Colchester Natural History Society looking for butterfly and day-flying moth species as well as other grassland, heathland and tree insects, dragonflies and damselflies.
Dates
- From:
- 2 July 2023Open 10:00 - 13:00
Address
Colchester Sports Park, Northern Gateway, Off of Junction 28 of the A12, Colchester, EssexOff of Junction 28 of the A12, Colchester
Head down to Colchester Sports Park for our Festival of Fun and explore Colchester’s state-of-the art sports facility!
Dates
- From:
- 8 July 2023Open 10:00 -
Address
Rowhedge, RowhedgeRowhedge
A one day, family orientated event celebrating the village's maritime history.
Dates
- From:
- 8 July 2023
Address
Colchester Leisure World, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, EssexColchester
Family-friendly activities taking place all day long.
Dates
- From:
- 9 July 2023Open 10:00 -
Address
Colchester Castle, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGTelephone
01206 282939Colchester
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
Address
JobServe Community Stadium, United Way, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5UPColchester
Colchester United's popular Summer Open Day returns for 2022
Dates
- From:
- 16 July 2023Open 11:00 - 16:00
Colchester
Celebrate 500 years of Layer Marney Tower
Dates
- From:
- 16 July 2023Open 11:00 - 17:00
Address
Colchester Town Centre, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1AAColchester
Come along and enjoy impressive installations, workshops, and activities in this month long event celebrating the environment, green spaces, and gardening.
Dates
- From:
- 17 July 2023to13 Aug 2023
Address
Colchester Roman Circus Centre, Roman Circus Walk, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7GZTelephone
01206 501785Colchester
Archaeological fun day for all the family.
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Dates
- From:
- 22 July 2023Open 10:00 - 15:00
Address
High Woods Country Park, Turner Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JRTelephone
01206 853588Colchester
Join the Ranger looking at plants, birds, insects and any other wildlife on this pleasant walk through the site.
Dates
- From:
- 23 July 2023Open 10:30 - 12:30
Address
High Woods Country Park, Turner Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JRTelephone
01206 853588Colchester
Can you build a den that can stand up to the 'rain shower' test?
Dates
- From:
- 26 July 2023Open 10:30 - 12:30
Address
The Old Heath Recreation Ground, Old Heath Road, Colchester, CO1 2ERColchester
The ever popular festival dedicated to the finest tribute bands around returns to Colchester's Old Heath Recreation Ground
Dates
- From:
- 29 July 2023to30 July 2023
Address
Castle Park, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJColchester
A celebration of all things Roman returns to Colchester's Castle Park
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Dates
- From:
- 29 July 2023to30 July 2023
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