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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
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
01206 282939Colchester
A new exhibition telling the stories of those accused of witchcraft during the Essex Witch Trials.
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 16 July 2022to6 Jan 2023Various Opening Times
Address
Colchester city centre, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1DDTelephone
01206 765544Price
FreeColchester
Don't be afraid – get on your broomsticks and blow the cobwebs away by haunting Colchester city centre and taking part in a Halloween trail with a difference.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Oct 2022to31 Oct 2022
Address
Essex Wildlife Trust Fingringhoe Wick, South Green Road, Fingringhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO5 7DNTelephone
01206 729678Fingringhoe, Colchester
10.30 am
Join our Ranger for a guided walk exploring the seasonal highlights the reserve has to offer.
An informal ramble: we will talk about anything and everything that we see or you ask about!
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>Dress for all weathers and wear…Venue
Dates
- From:
- 2 Oct 2022Open 10:30 - 12:00
- From:
- 13 Nov 2022Open 10:30 - 12:00
- From:
- 11 Dec 2022Open 10:30 - 12:00
Address
Brightlingsea Promenade Green, Promenade Avenue, Brightlingsea, Essex, CO7 0HHTelephone
07985224772Price
FreeBrightlingsea
Fresh Air Festival (FAF) is a street performance festival with community at the heart of it. It's a chance to get outdoors and enjoy some pure unfiltered silliness with your family and friends in the beautiful town of Brightlingsea.
We've got…
Dates
- From:
- 2 Oct 2022Open 11:00 - 17:00
Address
Bishop William Ward School, Great Horkesley, Essex, CO6 4ATTelephone
01206271336Great Horkesley
Outdoor cinema!
Sunday 2 October12pm - Sing 2 (PG)
4pm - Jurassic World: Dominion (12A)Tickets must be prebooked at www.ticketsource.co.uk/friendsofbww
Dates
- From:
- 2 Oct 2022Open 11:00 - 14:30
- From:
- 2 Oct 2022Open 15:00 - 18:30
Address
Chappel And Wakes Colne Station, Station Road, Colchester, Essex, CO62DSTelephone
01206 242524Colchester
Our popular Small Trains Day is back for 2022 – 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…Venue
Dates
- From:
- 9 Oct 2022Open 10:00 - 16:30
Address
Chappel And Wakes Colne Station, Station Road, Colchester, Essex, CO62DSTelephone
01206 242524Colchester
The popular Small Trains Day at the EARM is back for 2022
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 9 Oct 2022Open 10:00 - 16:30
Address
ColchesterColchester
The Colchester Fringe Festival returns for 2022
Dates
- From:
- 20 Oct 2022to23 Oct 2022
Address
Colchester Zoo, Maldon Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0SLTelephone
01206 331292Stanway, Colchester
‘Shriek Week’ returns to Colchester Zoo this October half term!
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 22 Oct 2022to30 Oct 2022
Address
Natural History Museum, High Street, Colchester, CO1 1DNTelephone
01206 282941Colchester
Follow our new trail around the Natural History Museum!
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 22 Oct 2022to30 Oct 2022
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGTelephone
01206 282939Colchester
Visit Colchester Castle this October half term and enjoy some special Halloween themed-activities!
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 22 Oct 2022to28 Oct 2022
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGTelephone
01206 282939Colchester
Visit Colchester Castle this October half term and take part in a special Halloween trail.
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 22 Oct 2022to30 Oct 2022
Address
Chappel And Wakes Colne Station, Station Road, Colchester, Essex, CO62DSTelephone
01206 242524Colchester
Celebrate the end of season at the East Anglian Railway Museum with the Home Fleet Steam Gala.
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 23 Oct 2022Open 10:00 - 16:30
Address
Signals Media Arts Centre, Victoria Chambers, St Runwald Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1HFTelephone
+447726882403Price
Price £30.00 Per TicketColchester
Need some Halloween costume inspiration? Transform yourself into a moody monster or a ghastly ghoul with special effects makeup techniques!
Dates
- From:
- 24 Oct 2022Open 10:00 - 13:00
Address
Signals Media Arts Centre, Victoria Chambers, St Runwald Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1HFTelephone
+447726882403Price
Price £30.00 Per TicketColchester
Need some Halloween costume inspiration? Come to Signals and transform yourself into a venomous vampire or a ghastly ghoul with special effects.
Dates
- From:
- 24 Oct 2022Open 14:00 - 17:00
Address
Signals Media Arts Centre, Victoria Chambers, St Runwald Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1HFTelephone
+447726882403Colchester
Experiment with eerie sets and creepy characters in Scratch to make a spooky video game in our autism friendly online workshop.
Dates
- From:
- 25 Oct 2022Open 10:00 - 11:00
Address
Signals Media Arts Centre, Victoria Chambers, St Runwald Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1HFTelephone
+447726882403Price
Price £30.00 Per TicketColchester
Design, code and create your very own spooky face filter!
Dates
- From:
- 25 Oct 2022Open 13:00 - 16:00
Address
Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206573948Colchester
Children's show at the Mercury Theatre
Dates
- From:
- 26 Oct 2022to27 Oct 2022
Address
Visit Colchester Information Centre, Hollytrees Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGTelephone
01206 282920Castle Park, Colchester
The history of Colchester, but with all the gruesome gory and revolting bits (ie. all the interesting bits) left in
Dates
- From:
- 28 Oct 2022Open 14:00 - 16:00
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGTelephone
01206 282939Colchester
Celebrate all things spooky with an evening of Halloween themed activities at Colchester Castle
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 29 Oct 2022Open 18:30 - 20:30
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