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  1. Address

    Visit Colchester Information Centre, Hollytrees Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UG

    Telephone

    01206 282920

    Castle Park, Colchester

    Take a guided walking tour around Colchester to discover its history and heritage with an expert guide. Tours Run every Saturday.

    Dates

    From:
    13 Jan 2024to30 Mar 2024Various Opening Times
  2. Address

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

    Telephone

    01206 242524

    Wakes Colne, Colchester

    Join Thomas & Friends for family fun at the East Anglian Railway Museum. Take a train ride with Thomas, meet Sir Topham Hatt and join Sodor Station Sweepers Rusty & Dusty for a trainload of excitement. There will be lots to enjoy, including: •…

    Venue

    East Anglian Railway Museum, Colchester

    Dates

    From:
    29 Mar 2024to1 Apr 2024
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    26 Aug 2024
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    26 Oct 2024to27 Oct 2024
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    14 Dec 2024to15 Dec 2024
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    21 Dec 2024to22 Dec 2024
  3. Address

    Colchester Zoo, Maldon Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0SL

    Telephone

    01206331292

    Colchester

    Over the past few months, you may have noticed some BIG new arrivals!

    This Easter, journey around our BRAND-NEW Dinosaur Realm and discover these reptiles from the past. PLUS, throughout the holidays, we will be celebrating all things Easter with a…

    Dates

    From:
    29 Mar 2024to14 Apr 2024
  4. Address

    High Woods Country Park, High Woods Country Park, Hollytrees Museum, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JR

    Telephone

    01206 853588

    Hollytrees Museum, Colchester

    It’s the perfect time of year to get out and about in the woods and take part in our ‘Signs of Spring Easter Trail’

    Venue

    High Woods Country Park, Colchester

    Dates

    From:
    29 Mar 2024to14 Apr 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00
  5. Address

    Salary Brook, off Avon Way, Greenstead, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3YR

    Telephone

    01206 853588

    Greenstead, Colchester

    Join the Ranger for a morning pond dipping at Salary Brook

    Venue

    High Woods Country Park, Colchester

    Dates

    From:
    4 Apr 2024Open 11:00 - 13:00
  6. Address

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

    Telephone

    01206 853588

    Colchester

    Discover what bugs and creepy crawlies lie in the ponds at High Woods Country Park.

    Venue

    High Woods Country Park, Colchester

    Dates

    From:
    5 Apr 2024Open 10:00 - 11:30
  7. Address

    Colchester Zoo, Maldon Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0SL

    Telephone

    01206331292

    Colchester

    Did you know… 71% of the earth's surface is covered in water!

    Join us as we share the incredible underwater world of animals with a range of aquatic inspired activities. Discover how long a Patagonian Sea Lion can holds its breath for or how our…

    Dates

    From:
    6 Apr 2024to7 Apr 2024
  8. Address

    Chappel And Wakes Colne Station, Station Road, Chappel, Colchester, Essex, CO62DS

    Telephone

    01206 242524

    Chappel, Colchester

    A firm favourite with families, they're a great opportunity to visit the Museum and have a ride in vintage wagons or carriages pulled by one of our restored Steam Engines. Our miniature railway will also be in operation. We operate unlimited rides…

    Venue

    East Anglian Railway Museum, Colchester

    Dates

    From:
    7 Apr 2024
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    5 May 2024to6 May 2024
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    25 May 2024
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    28 July 2024
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    4 Aug 2024
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    11 Aug 2024
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    18 Aug 2024
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    3 Nov 2024
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    1 Jan 2025
  9. Address

    Colchester, Essex

    Telephone

    01206 853588

    Colchester

    Get creative in the woods. Come and join our woodland craft session on Wednesday 10th April

    Venue

    High Woods Country Park, Colchester

    Dates

    From:
    10 Apr 2024Open 10:00 - 11:30
  10. Address

    Visitor Centre, Turner Road, Highwoods, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JR

    Telephone

    01206 853588

    Highwoods, Colchester

    Get creative at High Woods Country Park this Easter. Come and join our woodland craft session on Friday 12th April.

    Venue

    High Woods Country Park, Colchester

    Dates

    From:
    12 Apr 2024Open 10:00 - 11:30
  11. Address

    Chappel And Wakes Colne Station, Station Road, Colchester, Essex, CO62DS

    Telephone

    01206 242524

    Colchester

    Classic cars, vintage motorbikes and modern head-turners, alongside the museum exhibits and FREE steam train rides.

    Dates

    From:
    26 May 2024to27 May 2024
  12. Address

    Chappel And Wakes Colne Station, Station Road, Colchester, Essex, CO62DS

    Telephone

    01206 242524

    Colchester

    Father's Day Steam Unlimited Steam Train Rides Come along this Father's Day for Steam Train Rides, where one of our full sized steam engines will be operating, hauling the vintage Freight Train. Also in operation will be the Miniature Railway. You…

    Dates

    From:
    16 June 2024
  13. Address

    East Anglian Railway Museum, Chappel and Wakes Colne Station, Station Road, Wakes Colne, Essex, CO62DS

    Telephone

    01206242524

    Station Road, Wakes Colne

    Celebrate the 175th Anniversary of the Marks Tey to Sudbury line and Chappel & Wakes Colne Station.
    A special weekend of celebration for the anniversary of the Marks Tey to Sudbury line.
    2024 marks 175 years since the Colchester, Stour Valley,…

    Dates

    From:
    29 June 2024to30 June 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00
  14. Address

    High Street, Colchester, CO1 1DN

    Telephone

    01206 282941

    Colchester

    Sketch us your favourite museum animal and tell us why its the best!

    Venue

    Natural History Museum, Colchester

    Dates

    From:
    22 July 2024to3 Sept 2024Various Opening Times
  15. Address

    Colchester HIgh Street, Colchester, CO1 1PJ

    Colchester

    Race your kart along Colchester High Street!

    Dates

    From:
    15 Sept 2024
  16. 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 2024 – 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:
    6 Oct 2024
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