A Colchester hot air balloon ride is a truly memorable experience. Your ballooning adventure will start from the Ardleigh Showground where you'll have the opportunity to help prepare the balloon for flight, by helping to inflate the balloon, before taking to the skies…
Led by fully trained volunteer walk leaders, our free walks are an ideal way to improve fitness or mobility in a sociable atmosphere. All walks take place at High Woods Country Park, those taking part need to meet at the visitor centre at 10.45am - the walk will start at…
For young families, new and expectant parents to come for a light stroll around the park to walk and talk. Little ones very welcome and the route is buggy friendly. Meet at the Visitor Centre at 11am. Booking in advance essential.
The 2024 Ford RideLondon Classique, part of the UCI Women’s World Tour, will feature three unique courses across London and Essex from 24 to 26 May. The courses produce three thrilling days of racing for some of the world’s best riders – not to mention a…
Return to the year 1648 and the English Civil War, to a Colchester under siege from General Fairfax and the Parliamentarian Army. Your guide will bring the sights and sounds of this dramatic period to life, while exploring how the siege has left its mark on buildings…
For young families, new and expectant parents to come for a light stroll around the park to walk and talk. Little ones very welcome and the route is buggy friendly. Meet at the Visitor Centre at 11am. Booking in advance essential.
Explore glorious Castle Park at midsummer. Discover its history, it's landscape and the wildlife which calls it home. Booking Details You can book in advance by using our online booking system or calling the Visitor Information Centre on 01206…
At just over 2 miles, 3k is ideal for families or groups having a go at their first Race for Life. It's a fun, achievable event for everyone – and an unforgettable day out. There's no pressure to finish in a certain time. Walk, jog or run or make your way around the…
Families are invited to accompany a city guide to play I Spy around the city centre discovering Colchester's amazing, funny and sometimes gruesome history. Suitable for children up to the age of 11 Booking Details You can book in advance by using our online booking…
Join us for the 50th anniversary of Mersea Week, with the island hosting the RORC IRC East Coast Championships, East Coast Sonata Championships, ILCA Open Event and the Regular Mersea Week Fleets.
West Mersea Town Regatta takes place on Mersea Island in Essex, and has been running since 1838.
Every Saturday, children and families can join in with free games, have fun, move more, and make friends. It’s the perfect way to start the weekend and to enable communities to get active. Before you come along to your first ParkPlay, we need you…
