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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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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…
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- 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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- From:
- 7 June 2023to1 Dec 2023
Address
Colchester City Centre, CO1 1UGInternationally renowned artist, Will Teather brings three unique artwork to Colchester located across the city centre.
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- 13 June 2023to18 Jan 2024
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.
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- From:
- 15 July 2023to14 Jan 2024Various Opening Times
Address
Community 360, 4-6 Long Wyre Street, Colchester, CO1 1LHColchester
Indonesian Cultural Lovers arrange and host an Indonesian Day at Community 360
Dates
- From:
- 7 Oct 2023Open 10:00 - 15:00
Address
University of Essex Colchester Campus, ESSEX SPORT ARENA, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQTelephone
01206872864Price
Price £2.00 to £12.00 Per TicketColchester
THE ESSEX REBELS ARE BACK! We are thrilled to be back in the Essex Sport Arena and kickstart the 2023/2024 season.
Join us for an electrifying afternoon of basketball action as the Essex Rebels NBL D1 Men will take on Worthing Thunder at 4pm on 7…
Dates
- From:
- 7 Oct 2023Open 16:00 - 18:00
Address
Bullbanks Farm, Halstead Road, Eight Ash Green, Colchester, Essex, CO6 3PTTelephone
01206 481983Price
Price £10.00 Per TicketEight Ash Green, Colchester
Twilight pumpkin picking is back! Get the full Halloween experience, picking pumpkins and navigating the corn maze as darkness descends. With plenty of things to make you jump and squeal, it's a fun night out for kids and couples alike. And when…
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- 7 Oct 2023Open 18:00 - 21:30
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- 14 Oct 2023Open 18:00 - 21:30
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- 20 Oct 2023to22 Oct 2023Open 18:00 - 21:30
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- 24 Oct 2023to28 Oct 2023Open 18:00 - 21:30
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The Pumpkin Patch, Green Lane, Aldham, Colchester, Essex, CO6 3PRTelephone
01206 481983Price
Price £4.00 to £12.00 Per TicketAldham, Colchester
The Pumpkin Patch is the original pick your own patch collection in Essex and has been operating since 2015. We operate the biggest and best pumpkin patches in Essex.
Colchester:
Large 5-acre corn maze
⛰️ Bale mountain
Pedal tractor
Slide
Sack…Dates
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- 7 Oct 2023to8 Oct 2023Open 09:00 - 17:00
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- 14 Oct 2023to29 Oct 2023Open 09:00 - 17:00
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East Anglian Railway Museum, Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2DSTelephone
01206 242524Price
Price £8.00 to £12.00 Per TicketWakes Colne, Colchester
Our popular Small Trains Day is back for 2023 – 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…
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- From:
- 8 Oct 2023Open 10:00 - 16:00
Wivenhoe
Join fungi expert Sarah Manning on a stroll around Wivenhoe Woods
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- From:
- 14 Oct 2023
Address
Orpen Hall, Lexden Road, West Bergholt, CO6 3BWWest Bergholt
Club layouts, models and second hand sales
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- From:
- 15 Oct 2023
Address
ColchesterColchester
The Colchester Fringe Festival returns for 2023
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- From:
- 18 Oct 2023to22 Oct 2023
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Colchester Castle, CO1 1TJPick up a trail sheet and head out into the museum!
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- 21 Oct 2023to29 Oct 2023
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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- 23 Oct 2023to27 Oct 2023
Address
Natural History Museum, HIgh Street, Colchester, CO1 1DNColchester
Live animal meet and greet at the Natural HIitory Museum
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Dates
- From:
- 23 Oct 2023
Address
High Woods Country, Turner Road, Colchester, CO4 5JRTelephone
01206 853588Colchester
Follow the map around the path and try to solve our Halloween puzzle. If you are successful, you can get a sweet treat at the end.
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- 23 Oct 2023to29 Oct 2023
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Colchester Castle, CO1 1TJWow Castle staff with your best Halloween outfits and receive free entry to Colchester Castle this half term!
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- From:
- 23 Oct 2023to27 Oct 2023
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High Woods Country Park, Turner Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JRTelephone
01206 853588Colchester
Enjoy a lovely autumnal walk and then create your own broomstick
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- 25 Oct 2023Open 10:30 - 12:30
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Colchester Castle Museum, Colchester, CO1 1TJColchester
Enjoy a tour of the Castle with a darker side.
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- 25 Oct 2023
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- 26 Oct 2023
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- 30 Oct 2023
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Natural History Museum, HIgh Street, Colchester, CO1 1DNColchester
Stories, songs and games ready to entertain our younger guests.
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Dates
- From:
- 25 Oct 2023
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