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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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Visit Colchester Information Centre, Hollytrees Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGTelephone
01206 282920Castle Park, Colchester
Take a guided walking tour around Colchester to discover its history and heritage with an expert guide. Tours Run every Saturday.
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- 6 Apr 2024to4 May 2024Various Opening Times
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- 11 May 2024to25 May 2024Various Opening Times
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- 27 May 2024Open 11:00 - 13:00
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- 1 June 2024to24 Aug 2024Various Opening Times
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- 31 Aug 2024to14 Dec 2024Various Opening Times
Address
East Anglian Railway Museum, Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2DSTelephone
01206 242524Price
Price £7.00 to £10.00 Per TicketWakes Colne, Colchester
A great way to visit the East Anglian RailwayMuseum and have unlimited rides in our vintage wagons or carriages, pulled by one of our fleet of Diesel locomotives, or one of our vintage diesel trains. We operate unlimited rides between 10.30 – 15…
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- 4 May 2024
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- 29 May 2024
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- 1 June 2024
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- 24 July 2024
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- 31 July 2024
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- 7 Aug 2024
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- 14 Aug 2024
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- 30 Oct 2024
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- 2 Nov 2024
Address
Chappel And Wakes Colne Station, Station Road, Chappel, Colchester, Essex, CO62DSTelephone
01206 242524Chappel, 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…
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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
Address
Colchester Castle, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGTelephone
01206 282939Colchester
Join us on the first Sunday of the month for a little calm at Colchester Castle. These sessions are suitable for visitors with ASD.
Dates
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- 5 May 2024Open 15:00 - 17:00
Address
Charter Hall, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206 506905Colchester
A fun packed event for all the family, featuring inflatables, entertainment and activities.
Dates
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- 5 May 2024
Address
Chappel And Wakes Colne Station, Station Road, Chappel, Colchester, Essex, CO62DSTelephone
01206 242524Chappel, 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…
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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
Address
Chappel And Wakes Colne Station, Station Road, Colchester, Essex, CO62DSTelephone
01206 242524Colchester
Classic cars, vintage motorbikes and modern head-turners, alongside the museum exhibits and FREE steam train rides.
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- 26 May 2024to27 May 2024
Address
Chappel And Wakes Colne Station, Station Road, Colchester, Essex, CO62DSTelephone
01206 242524Colchester
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…
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- 16 June 2024
Address
East Anglian Railway Museum, Chappel and Wakes Colne Station, Station Road, Wakes Colne, Essex, CO62DSTelephone
01206242524Station 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
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- 29 June 2024to30 June 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00
Colchester
Sketch us your favourite museum animal and tell us why its the best!
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- 22 July 2024to3 Sept 2024Various Opening Times
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Essex Outdoors Mersea, Rewsalls Lane, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8SXTelephone
01206383226Colchester
The Mersea Island Festival is 9 days of inclusive activities.
Dates
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- 18 Aug 2024to26 Aug 2024Various Opening Times
Address
East Anglian Railway Museum, Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2DSTelephone
01206 242524Wakes 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: •…
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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
Address
Colchester HIgh Street, Colchester, CO1 1PJColchester
Race your kart along Colchester High Street!
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- 15 Sept 2024
Address
Upper Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2UGColchester
A FREE day of fun for all the family in Castle Park.
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- 21 Sept 2024
Address
Colchester Castle Park, Colchester, CO1 1UWColchester
The Essex Classic Vehicle Show returns to Colchester Castle Park for 2024.
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- 22 Sept 2024
Address
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 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…
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- 6 Oct 2024
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