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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 town - 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 town to keep the whole family entertained.
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Address
Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 713700High Street, Colchester
An uplifting exhibition featuring artworks from artists across the world, brought together by @background_bob.
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 18 Sept 2021to9 Jan 2022Open 10:00 - 17:00
Address
Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206 573948Colchester
Pantomime returns to Colchester in 2021 with another spectacular production from the Mercury Theatre. This year, treat yourself to a story of magic and untold riches as the classic tale of Aladdin hits the stage.
Dates
- From:
- 27 Nov 2021to16 Jan 2022
Address
ColchesterColchester
Santa’s Elves have been out looking for Christmas presents across Mid and North East Essex but they seem to have got lost. No doubt they have been up to mischief again and are hiding in shop windows, can you help Santa to find them all?
Dates
- From:
- 30 Nov 2021to31 Dec 2021Various Opening Times
Colchester
Kids Christmas activities at the North Pole Post Office
Dates
- From:
- 4 Dec 2021to5 Dec 2021
- From:
- 8 Dec 2021
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- 11 Dec 2021to12 Dec 2021
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- 15 Dec 2021
- From:
- 20 Dec 2021to24 Dec 2021
Address
Marks Hall Estate, Coggeshall, Essex, CO6 1TGTelephone
01376 563796Coggeshall
Join Father Christmas in his woodland hideaway and get comfy as he reads you a yuletide tale of magic.
Dates
- From:
- 4 Dec 2021to5 Dec 2021
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- 11 Dec 2021to12 Dec 2021
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- 18 Dec 2021to19 Dec 2021
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- 21 Dec 2021to24 Dec 2021
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGTelephone
01206 282939Colchester
Santa comes to Colchester Castle!
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 4 Dec 2021to5 Dec 2021
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- 11 Dec 2021to12 Dec 2021
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- 18 Dec 2021
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- 20 Dec 2021to23 Dec 2021
Address
Mersea Island, EssexMersea Island
Christmas fun day across Mersea Island
Dates
- From:
- 4 Dec 2021
Address
East Anglian Railway Museum, Chappel Station, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2DSColchester
Join Thomas and friends at the East Anglian Railway Museum for a perfect family day out
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 4 Dec 2021to5 Dec 2021
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- 11 Dec 2021to12 Dec 2021
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- 18 Dec 2021to19 Dec 2021
Address
Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206573948Colchester
Comedy at the Mercury Theatre
Dates
- From:
- 5 Dec 2021
Address
Colchester Castle Park, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
0300 7701369Price
Price £7.50 to £10.00 Per TicketColchester
Join the jolliest run of the year!
Dates
- From:
- 5 Dec 2021
Address
Layer Marney, Colchester, Essex, CO5 9USTelephone
01206 330784Colchester
Come and join us on 7th, 8th or 9th December for a morning tour of the house followed by a delicious Christmas lunch and then watch Beatrix Potter's The Tailor of Gloucester. Finish the day off with mulled wine, mince pies and some Carol singing.
Dates
- From:
- 7 Dec 2021to9 Dec 2021Open 11:30 - 16:30
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- 11 Dec 2021Open 14:30 - 16:00
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- 13 Dec 2021Open 18:30 - 20:00
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGTelephone
01206 282939Colchester
FREE Open Evening at Colchester Castle!
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 8 Dec 2021Open 15:00 - 20:00
Address
Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206 573948Colchester
Join the Jolly Christmas Postman on his final delivery of the year as he visits well-loved characters such as Miss Riding Hood, Humpty Dumpty and many others, with a gift for all this Christmas time.
Dates
- From:
- 8 Dec 2021to24 Dec 2021
Address
Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 713700High Street, Colchester
Grab your skates and enjoy Firstsite's pop-up skating rink and festive fun activities.
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 9 Dec 2021to31 Dec 2021Various Opening Times
Address
Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206573948Colchester
The annual FREE Christmas concert at the Mercury returns
Dates
- From:
- 16 Dec 2021
Address
Culver Square, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2QATelephone
01206 561912Colchester
Darth Vader has felt your presents, and will now listen to your Christmas wishes.
Dates
- From:
- 18 Dec 2021Open 10:00 - 16:00
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGTelephone
01206 282939Colchester
Family Christmas experiences in Colchester Castle
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 19 Dec 2021
Address
Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, CO1 1NFColchester
Theatre of Widdershins return to Colchester Arts Centre with a magical Christmas show for all the family.
Dates
- From:
- 19 Dec 2021to31 Dec 2021
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGTelephone
01206 282939Colchester
Christmas Storytime at Colchester Castle
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 22 Dec 2021to23 Dec 2021
Address
Markshall Estate, Marks Hall Road, Coggeshall, Essex, CO6 1TGTelephone
01376 563796Coggeshall
Join us in The Wild Wood and get creative using the natural environment around you.
Dates
- From:
- 29 Dec 2021
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