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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
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 3 Sept 2022to3 Sept 2023
Address
Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206 573948Colchester
Fresh from their acclaimed production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Colchester Operatic Society brings Shrek the Musical to Mercury audiences for the first time.
Dates
- From:
- 26 Jan 2023to4 Feb 2023
Address
Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFColchester
Family Classical Concert at Colchester Arts Centre
Dates
- From:
- 5 Feb 2023
Address
Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206 573948Colchester
A hilarious and moving homage to Charlie Chaplin and Stan Laurel, two men who changed the world of comedy forever.
Dates
- From:
- 7 Feb 2023to11 Feb 2023
Address
Abberton Reservoir Nature Reserve, Church Road, Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton, Essex, CO2 0EUTelephone
01206 738172Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton
Build shelters, make mud pies, get creative with some natural art at Abberton.
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Dates
- From:
- 11 Feb 2023
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
01206 282939Colchester
Complete the trail and collect a prize!
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Dates
- From:
- 11 Feb 2023to19 Feb 2023
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJColchester
Sleep over in Colchester Castle!
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 11 Feb 2023
Address
Abberton Reservoir Nature Reserve, Church Road, Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton, Essex, CO2 0EUTelephone
01206 738172Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton
Come along to Abberton Reservoir and listen to a beautiful Brambly Hedge story by Jill Barklem
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Dates
- From:
- 12 Feb 2023Open 10:30 - 12:30
Address
Abberton Reservoir Nature Reserve, Church Road, Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton, Essex, CO2 0EUTelephone
01206 738172Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton
Celebrate National Nest Box Week with activities at Abberton Reservoir Nature Discovery Park
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 13 Feb 2023Open 10:30 - 15:00
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
01206 282939Colchester
Join us for a special family tour of the Castle
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Dates
- From:
- 13 Feb 2023
- From:
- 15 Feb 2023
- From:
- 17 Feb 2023
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
01206 282939Colchester
Craft & Games at Colchester Castle
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Dates
- From:
- 13 Feb 2023to19 Feb 2023
Address
Abberton Reservoir Nature Reserve, Church Road, Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton, Essex, CO2 0EUTelephone
01206 738172Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton
Complete our Wintery scavenger hunt before finding your way back to the campfire.
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Dates
- From:
- 14 Feb 2023
Colchester
Join us and be transported back in time with tales from the past in our fun free storytelling sessions.
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 14 Feb 2023
- From:
- 16 Feb 2023
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
01206 282939Colchester
On a visit to Colchester Castle this half term, look out for costumed characters wandering around the museum
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 14 Feb 2023
- From:
- 16 Feb 2023
Address
Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve, South Green Road, Fingringhoe, Fingringhoe, Essex, CO5 7DNTelephone
01206 729678Fingringhoe, Fingringhoe
Forest school is a child-led, play-based ethos.
Dates
- From:
- 15 Feb 2023
Address
Natural History Museum, High Street, Colchester, CO1 1DNTelephone
01206 282941Colchester
Craft Sessions at Colchester's Natural History Museum
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 15 Feb 2023
- From:
- 17 Feb 2023
Address
Abberton Reservoir Nature Reserve, Church Road, Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton, Essex, CO2 0EUTelephone
01206 738172Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton
Make shelters, climb trees and use natural materials for crafts!
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 15 Feb 2023
Address
Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve, South Green Road, Fingringhoe, Fingringhoe, Essex, CO5 7DNTelephone
01206 729678Fingringhoe, Fingringhoe
Enjoy an afternoon of exploration, creativity, and fun in Fingringhoe’s wonderful woodland.
Dates
- From:
- 15 Feb 2023Open 13:00 - 15:00
Address
Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve, South Green Road, Fingringhoe, Fingringhoe, Essex, CO5 7DNTelephone
01206 729678Fingringhoe, Fingringhoe
Our Bushcraft drop off day is aimed at children aged 11-18.
Dates
- From:
- 16 Feb 2023
Address
Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve, South Green Road, Fingringhoe, Fingringhoe, Essex, CO5 7DNTelephone
01206 729678Fingringhoe, Fingringhoe
Make shelters, climb trees and use natural materials for crafts
Dates
- From:
- 17 Feb 2023
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