Café in the Park is proud to present Soundwave Sessions! Join us on selected dates for a fantastic mix of live music from some brilliant performers, all set in the beautiful surroundings of Castle Park. Free to attend – just bring your friends and enjoy the music!…
On Open Days there is no need to book – just turn up on the 'hammerhead' at the end of the jetty on the day. Boats depart and return at regular intervals. For a small minimum donation (£9.00 adults, £4.50 children) you can enjoy a wonderful afternoon…
Explore Colchester Castle from 21 July to 1 September during opening hours and set off on a magical journey inspired by the Museum of the Moon. Pick up your trail sheet and follow clues around the Castle as you uncover myths, symbols and stories linked to the Moon…
Let's brush up on our detective skills and see what clues and animals we can find. Discover Abberton with all the gear to help you hunt for wild clues, bug hunt and search for birds. We will look at some animal skulls and homes, match foot prints, practice using binoculars…
Come and enjoy a weekly wildlife focused meander where we’ll take it from the basics and explore a focus each week to kickstart a community of wild wanderers. We welcome all levels of nature knowledge just bring a willingness to learn alongside one another and share. Each…
You’ve marvelled at Gaia and Mars — now there’s an opportunity to visit the Moon. We’re over the moon to announce that Luke Jerram’s Museum of the Moon will arrive at Colchester Castle from 24 July to 31 October 2026, bringing this…
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…
The Roman Circus Visitor Centre is open from 10 AM to 4 PM. See the archaeological site of Britain's only known chariot racing track, the Roman Circus! The Visitor Centre provides insights into what a "Day at the Races" was like in Roman Colchester nearly 2,000…
Join Chameleon's Web Theatre Company for their Summer outdoor show - Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book adapted by Neil Duffield Mowgli the wolf cub boy and his friends Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther transport us to the jungle in a story that has remained a…
This summer holiday, join us to join us as we adventure through Abberton to look for butterflies and bugs. We will use our bug hunting kits to catch some to take a closer look and see who calls the reserve home! From the fantastic, weird and wonderful, come and find out…
Join us from 28 July to 27 August, with sessions running every Tuesday and Thursday from 2.00pm to 4.00pm, and meet a character from Colchester’s Roman past. Step back in time and chat with a costumed Roman as they share stories about life in Britain nearly 2,000…
This summer holiday, spend time discovering the weird and wonderful creatures that can be found in the pond! Work out who's who, learn about their lifecycles, how they are adapted for life in the pond and discover the creatures who appear even in your own back garden…
Get creative this summer at Hollytrees Museum with our drop-in Dinosaur Craft, running Wednesdays: 29 July, 5–19 August, 2.00–4.30pm. Young dino fans can design and build their very own roaring dinosaur crown, then bring it to life with colourful decorations and…
Long John Silver and his crew of salty old sea dogs are weighing anchor at Layer Marney Tower with the classic pirate tale Treasure Island. Presented by Quantum Theatre, this swashbuckling, action packed adventure is bursting with high drama, swordfights, sea shanties and of…
Lights, camera... summer! Join us on Saturday 15th August for FREE Summertime Screenings at Culver Square. We're turning the square into an outdoor cinema for a day of family-friendly films! Screening times: 11am 1pm 3pm
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 to register…
Heritage Open Days return to Colchester and Wivenhoe for 2026. Find out more on our dedicated page here! You'll be invited into some of Colchester's most iconic buildings, including churches, art galleries and museums. Stay tuned for more info.
SATURDAY HEADLINERS ANNOUNCED! Scouting For Girls Rick Parfitt Junior Band …and more incredible acts still to come! SUNDAY IS SET TO BE EVEN BIGGER & BETTER Huge headline acts to be announced very soon – trust us, you won't want to miss this Perfect for the whole…
Built by Charles Gray in 1731 in the form of a miniature Greek temple with interior decorated with plaster medallions. Take a self-guided walk from the Castle Bridge.
Colchester Castle is Europe's largest Norman keep and was built on the foundations of the Roman Temple of Claudius. It was constructed around 1076 by William the Conqueror and has been a royal fortress, prison and, since 1860, a museum with internationally important Iron Age…
The Moot Hall Organ was built by the Norwich firm of Norman & Beard during the period when they were a leading supplier of instruments to customers in this country and abroad. The plans for the Moot Hall organ were drawn up in 1901, and the contract was signed on 21st April…
Watch as 500+ drones light up the sky bringing Alice in Wonderland to life in a spectacular display of light,music and imagination.
A different adventure every week… rope walks, hammocks, woodland crafts, den building, mini beast hunting, climbing, fire making, cooking, pond dipping and so much more!