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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
Colchester's contemporary art gallery, Firstsite hosts a major exhibition of brand new works by Michael Landy CBE
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Dates
- From:
- 25 June 2021to5 Sept 2021Open 10:00 - 17:00
Address
Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 713700High Street, Colchester
Curated by Firstsite’s Young Art Kommunity (YAK) group of 16-25 year old’s, 'House Share' is an art exhibition which responds to the group’s experiences during the three UK lockdowns.
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Dates
- From:
- 25 June 2021to5 Sept 2021Open 10:00 - 17:00
Address
Packing Shed Island, West Mersea, Essex, CO5 8AATelephone
01206 385123West Mersea
Take a boat out to an open day at the old oyster packing shed in Mersea.
Dates
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- 25 July 2021
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- 8 Aug 2021
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- 29 Aug 2021
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- 5 Sept 2021
Address
The Bandstand, Castle Park, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
01206 282920High Street, Colchester
Colchester Castle Park's popular bandstand concerts return for the summer in 2021
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Dates
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- 25 July 2021
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- 14 Aug 2021
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- 15 Aug 2021
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- 18 Sept 2021
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- 19 Sept 2021
Address
East Anglian Railway Museum, Station Road, Wakes Colne, COLCHESTER, Essex, CO6 2DSWakes Colne, COLCHESTER
Diesel fun at the East Anglian Railway Museum
Dates
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- 28 July 2021
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- 4 Aug 2021
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- 11 Aug 2021
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- 18 Aug 2021
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- 25 Aug 2021
Address
High Street, COLCHESTER, Essex, CO1 1UGCOLCHESTER
A bat-spotting evening in Castle Park
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Dates
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- 29 July 2021
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- 6 Aug 2021
Address
Visit Colchester Information Centre, Hollytrees Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGTelephone
01206 282920Castle Park, Colchester
Guided Walk for families of gruesome Colchester history
Dates
- From:
- 30 July 2021
Address
High Street, COLCHESTER, Essex, CO1 1UGCOLCHESTER
A wildlife event in Castle Park
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Dates
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- 10 Aug 2021
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- 17 Aug 2021
Address
High Street, COLCHESTER, Essex, CO1 1UGCOLCHESTER
A two day workshop for children, in Castle Park
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Dates
- From:
- 11 Aug 2021
Address
High Street, COLCHESTER, Essex, CO1 1UGCOLCHESTER
A guided walk in Castle Park
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Dates
- From:
- 11 Aug 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
Dates
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- 28 Aug 2021to30 Aug 2021Various Opening Times
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- 30 Oct 2021to31 Oct 2021
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- 4 Dec 2021to5 Dec 2021
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- 11 Dec 2021to12 Dec 2021
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- 18 Dec 2021to19 Dec 2021
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
01206 282939Colchester
Head to the Castle over the August Bank Holiday weekend and step into an early medieval encampment filled with magic and mystery!
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Dates
- From:
- 29 Aug 2021to30 Aug 2021Various Opening Times
Address
Castle Park, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
01636555666Price
Price £120.00 per adultColchester
Local lad Olly Murs rounds off his 25 date UK tour with the final show in Colchester's Castle Park for what promises to be a spectacular homecoming
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Dates
- From:
- 29 Aug 2021
Address
Castle Park, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJColchester
A celebration of sustainable living in Lower Castle Park
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Dates
- From:
- 4 Sept 2021
Address
Colchester Town Centre, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1AAColchester
*Back for 2021* Invasion Colchester returns to town for its tenth year
Dates
- From:
- 4 Sept 2021
Address
Castle Park, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
0330 60 62 587Colchester
This will be Colchester Anti Loo Roll Brigades first big event . As a Community Interest Company we strive to promote community support. Our Team is dedicated to bringing you a great, safe and fun day out in Colchester's historic lower Castle Park.
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Dates
- From:
- 11 Sept 2021
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
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
Charter Hall, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YHColchester
Enjoy this great performance from the Colchester Youth Arts Partnership.
Dates
- From:
- 18 Mar 2022Open 19:00 -
Address
Castle Park, High Street, Colchester, CO1 1TJColchester
Street Food Market in Colchester's Castle Park.
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Dates
- From:
- 4 Aug 2022to7 Aug 2022
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