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February half term can often be the coldest and dampest school holiday of the year, but Colchester has plenty on offer that can warm the heart, lift the spirits, and keep the kids occupied for a whole week and more!
Among the usual mix of fantastic attractions and entertainment you find a host of special events especially designed to engage and entertain your kids. From crafting in the Natural History Museum, to exploring Colchester's history and heritage to a range of stage shows aimed especially at children, you'll find something for everyone and to suit every budget.
Scroll down to see our top picks, and if you can't find what you're looking for here be sure to check out all the other great kids activities that Colchester has on offer throughout the year with our Great For Kids page.
If you're running a half term activity in Colchester yourself and can't see it listed here you can submit an event here, or alternatively, drop us a line here.
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Number of results: 11
Address
37 Queen Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2PQTelephone
07719 468125Colchester
Dice and a Slice, where you can play board games and enjoy wonderful food and drink.
Dates
Address
Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, Essex,, CO1 1YHTelephone
0871 222 36 75Colchester
Tenpin Colchester is an exciting venue for your day, or evening out, with 24 lanes, there is plenty of fun to be had for everyone. As well as bowling there are arcade games, American pool and air hockey.
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Address
Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 713700Colchester
Firstsite is Colchester's contemporary art gallery and winner of the Artfund Museum of the Year, 2021.
Address
21 Mason Road, Cowdray Centre, Colchester, CO1 1BXTelephone
01206 911035Cowdray Centre
Jump Street trampoline parks offer jump sessions in Essex, suitable for both adults & children. Jump Street is based both in Colchester & in Chelmsford, also offering adult fitness classes, toddler sessions, special needs support sessions.
Colchester
An important part of Colchester's rich history with three centuries of fascinating toys, costume, clocks and decorative arts displayed in an attractive Georgian town house from 1718.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2022Various Opening Times
Address
Leisure World Colchester, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206 282000Colchester
Leisure World Colchester is one of East Anglia's largest sports, leisure, recreation and entertainment venues and offers year round fun for all the family. The leisure pool includes outside river rapids ride, water cannons and flumes.
Colchester
Get up close to nature as you discover an interesting perspective on the local natural environment from the Ice Age right up to today.Explore the garden trail and stag beetle exhibition.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2022Various Opening Times
Colchester
DX's Rollerworld - internationally recognised as the finest roller-skating rink in Europe. DX's Rollerworld has got the lot! 25m x 50m maple floor, spectacular sound and light show. Laser Quest - Laser tag at it's best. And our BRAND new Karaoke…
Address
Castle Park, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
01206 282962Colchester
Six walking trails of Castle Park - each aimed at a different age group
Colchester
Colchester Castle is the largest Norman Keep in Europe and houses the town's main museum
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2022Various Opening Times
Address
Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 713700High Street, Colchester
Explore the ground-breaking Firstsite Holiday Fun programme through vibrant artworks in this interactive exhibition celebrating the fun, friendly and creative ethos of Holiday Fun and the families who attend.
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Dates
- From:
- 22 Jan 2022to5 June 2022
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