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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!
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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Address
Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 713 700Colchester
Make your own ‘Imagine Lantern House’ at Firstsite
Venue
Dates
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- 3 Sept 2022to3 Sept 2023
Address
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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- 7 Jan 2023to2 Sept 2023Various Opening Times
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- 10 Apr 2023Open 14:00 - 16:00
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- 8 May 2023Open 14:00 - 16:00
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- 29 May 2023Open 14:00 - 16:00
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- 28 Aug 2023Open 14:00 - 16:00
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- 16 Sept 2023to25 Nov 2023Various Opening Times
Address
Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206 573948Colchester
A hilarious and moving homage to Charlie Chaplin and Stan Laurel, two men who changed the world of comedy forever.
Dates
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- 7 Feb 2023to11 Feb 2023
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJColchester
Sleep over in Colchester Castle!
Venue
Dates
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- 11 Feb 2023
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
01206 282939Colchester
Complete the trail and collect a prize!
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 11 Feb 2023to19 Feb 2023
Address
Abberton Reservoir Nature Reserve, Church Road, Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton, Essex, CO2 0EUTelephone
01206 738172Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton
Build shelters, make mud pies, get creative with some natural art at Abberton.
Dates
- From:
- 11 Feb 2023
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
Unlimited Diesel Rides at the East Anglian Railway Museum
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- 12 Feb 2023Open 10:00 - 16:00
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- 15 Feb 2023Open 10:00 - 16:00
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- 19 Feb 2023Open 10:00 - 16:00
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- 5 Apr 2023Open 10:00 - 16:00
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- 31 May 2023Open 10:00 - 17:00
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- 26 July 2023Open 10:00 - 17:00
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- 29 July 2023Open 10:00 - 17:00
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- 2 Aug 2023Open 10:00 - 17:00
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- 5 Aug 2023Open 10:00 - 17:00
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- 9 Aug 2023Open 10:00 - 17:00
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- 12 Aug 2023Open 10:00 - 17:00
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- 16 Aug 2023Open 10:00 - 17:00
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- 19 Aug 2023Open 10:00 - 17:00
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- 25 Oct 2023Open 10:00 - 16:00
Address
Abberton Reservoir Nature Reserve, Church Road, Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton, Essex, CO2 0EUTelephone
01206 738172Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton
Come along to Abberton Reservoir and listen to a beautiful Brambly Hedge story by Jill Barklem
Dates
- From:
- 12 Feb 2023Open 10:30 - 12:30
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
01206 282939Colchester
Craft & Games at Colchester Castle
Venue
Dates
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- 13 Feb 2023to19 Feb 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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Dates
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- 13 Feb 2023
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- 15 Feb 2023
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- 17 Feb 2023
Address
Abberton Reservoir Nature Reserve, Church Road, Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton, Essex, CO2 0EUTelephone
01206 738172Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton
Celebrate National Nest Box Week with activities at Abberton Reservoir Nature Discovery Park
Dates
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- 13 Feb 2023Open 10:30 - 15:00
Address
Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206573948Colchester
Our 4-day multi-sensory storytelling workshops are not to be missed!
For young people with SEND aged 7-14 and 13-17s, our multi-sensory workshops will get you up on your feet exploring the world around you through drama and dance. The holiday clubs…
Dates
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- 14 Feb 2023to18 Feb 2023Open 10:30 - 15:00
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- 14 Feb 2023to18 Feb 2023
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
01206 282939Colchester
On a visit to Colchester Castle this half term, look out for costumed characters wandering around the museum
Venue
Dates
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- 14 Feb 2023
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- 16 Feb 2023
Colchester
Join us and be transported back in time with tales from the past in our fun free storytelling sessions.
Venue
Dates
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- 14 Feb 2023
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- 16 Feb 2023
Address
Abberton Reservoir Nature Reserve, Church Road, Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton, Essex, CO2 0EUTelephone
01206 738172Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton
Complete our Wintery scavenger hunt before finding your way back to the campfire.
Dates
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- 14 Feb 2023
Address
Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve, South Green Road, Fingringhoe, Fingringhoe, Essex, CO5 7DNTelephone
01206 729678Fingringhoe, Fingringhoe
Forest school is a child-led, play-based ethos.
Dates
- From:
- 15 Feb 2023
Address
Natural History Museum, High Street, Colchester, CO1 1DNTelephone
01206 282941Colchester
Craft Sessions at Colchester's Natural History Museum
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 15 Feb 2023
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- 17 Feb 2023
Address
Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve, South Green Road, Fingringhoe, Fingringhoe, Essex, CO5 7DNTelephone
01206 729678Fingringhoe, Fingringhoe
Enjoy an afternoon of exploration, creativity, and fun in Fingringhoe’s wonderful woodland.
Dates
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- 15 Feb 2023Open 13:00 - 15:00
Address
Abberton Reservoir Nature Reserve, Church Road, Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton, Essex, CO2 0EUTelephone
01206 738172Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton
Make shelters, climb trees and use natural materials for crafts!
Dates
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- 15 Feb 2023
Address
Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve, South Green Road, Fingringhoe, Fingringhoe, Essex, CO5 7DNTelephone
01206 729678Fingringhoe, Fingringhoe
Our Bushcraft drop off day is aimed at children aged 11-18.
Dates
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- 16 Feb 2023
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