Take a guided walking tour around Colchester to discover its history and heritage with an expert guide. Colchester was Britain's first city, and is now it's newest after regaining city status in 2022. With a story stretching back over 2000 years, join one of our official…
Smoke & Harmony: A Gourmet Feast with Live Music Join us for an unforgettable evening of smoky flavors, soulful music, and great company at Smoke & Harmony, our gourmet food and music experience in partnership with The Hungry Hog. Indulge in a delicious…
Join in the fun and walk the scarecrow trail around Great Horkesley village! For more information and to purchase a trail map go to www.ticketsource.co.uk/friendsofbww Due to popular demand, our much loved Scarecrow Trail is back again for 2025! This year's theme is Family…
From the 24th May to the 1st of June, pick up a fun paper trail and explore Colchester Castle on a quest filled with knights and dragons! Follow the clues, solve puzzles, and spot legendary characters as you journey through history. This simple, self-guided adventure is…
Take a guided walking tour around Colchester to discover its history and heritage with an expert guide. Colchester was Britain's first city, and is now it's newest after regaining city status in 2022. With a story stretching back over 2000 years, join one of our official…
Come and join the talented Lucy from Pink Parrot Pottery who will help you turn all of your favourite characters into painted ceramic plates! Choose from one of the below character designs upon pre-booking and your chosen character will be pre-drawn, as an outlines for you on to…
Drop-in sessions are available from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM on 26th, 28th & 30th May. As well as 3pm – 4pm on 27th & 29th May. Get hands-on with history in the Castle’s Armoury! Try on replica helmets, handle historical weapons, and step into the shoes of…
Gather round inside Colchester Castle on the 26th (1.30-2pm) 28th (2-2.30pm), or 30th of May (1.30-2pm) for a magical storytelling adventure like no other! Our friendly storyteller will be sharing thrilling tales full of myths, legends, and fiery surprises. It’s a…
Guided tours will run from 11 – 11.45am and 2.30 – 3.15pm everyday between Monday 26th – Friday 30th May. Step back in time and experience Colchester Castle like never before on this family-friendly tour that brings history to life! Explore the castle’s…
On your marks, get set, go! Sprint, leap and throw this spring with our Holiday Fun: Athletics!…
Get making, moving and munching with Holiday Fun in Colchester over the school holidays! Our drop-in creative activities for families change daily and are available from 10am-2:30pm. Outdoor sports activities for children are a great way to keep active and have fun…
Get making, moving, dancing and munching with Holiday Fun in Colchester this May break! Our drop-in creative activities for families change daily and are available from 10am-2:30pm. Outdoor sports activities for children are a great way to keep active and have fun. The activities…
Head to Hollytrees Museum on the 27th or 29th of May from 10 AM to 12 PM for Secrets Below Stairs —a wonderful experience where you can meet a servant from Colchester’s past. Discover life in Hollytrees House through the eyes of those who lived and…
During our Diesel Days, The Museum is open for you to look around the various buildings, trains, displays and exhibits – details of what you can see can be found on our Standard Museum Admission page, with the added attraction of one of our heritage trains…
Can you navigate your way through the woods? Can you use a compass? Learn or develop these skills with us at Fingringhoe and enjoy a day of orienteering, geocaching, and fun crafts. Get into the wild spirit this May half term and join us as we get ready for 30 Days Wild!…
Discover what it would have been like to be a Victorian child through nursery rhymes, activities, and games. Explore old and new toys and make a craft to take home! This event is suitable for children ages 0-5. Parents/carers must stay with their children at all times throughout…
Join us on the first Sunday of every month from 3 PM to 5 PM for a quieter experience at Colchester Castle. These sessions are designed for anyone who would benefit from a calmer environment, including visitors with autism or sensory sensitivities. During this time, we reduce…
Based on the beloved book by Claire Freedman and Ben Cort These pirates SO love underpants! Join our swashbuckling party of pirates on their quest to find the fabled Pants of Gold for the Captain’s Treasure chest! Dodge hungry crocs beneath Long-John Bridge, bob upon the…
Professor Slug's House of Bugs is a show all about bugs. Professor Slug is an eccentric expert on invertebrates who helps bugs out with their buggy problems - and you can too! Get as strong as an ant! Teach a bee how to buzz! And help a dung beetle make a pooey perfume for…
Join us for some midsummer family magic in the Minories Garden. Take your seat and honour the city's roots in our 'Twinkle, Twinkle Storytelling Armchair', featuring BBC Essex's Rob Jelly and local children's authors. Explore the fascinating stories of spies…
Get arty and enter our drawing competition! All your need to do is sketch us your favourite museum animal and tell us why its the best! With great prizes to win, we can't wait to see your arty animal creations. 1st prize is a family pass to Colchester Castle, while 2nd and…
Get making, moving, dancing and munching with Holiday Fun in Colchester this Summer! Our drop-in creative activities for families change daily and are available from 10am-2:30pm. Outdoor sports activities for children are a great way to keep active and have fun. The activities…
Splat! is a family-friendly physical comedy about art and creativity for ages 3-6. Set in an artists studio the show follows two aspiring artists one dedicated and serious the other erratic and messy. The two characters attempt to complete their masterpieces whilst…
Bringing ‘Ms Rachels’ character to life in a FUN, interactive LIVE on stage performance with lots of audience participation for the little ones! With over 5 Billion Views and over 8 million subscribers on YouTube, Ms Rachel is the biggest viral sensation to hit our…
A week of inclusive activities each August for those with and without a disability. We have groups, families and individuals with support attending the Festival – as campers or day visitors - and taking part in a wide range of activities and entertainment. The inclusive…