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Explore Colchester this October Half Term. On this page you'll find great kids activities as well as all sorts of things to do and places to visit this half term. From spooky trails to autumn fun you'll discover plenty to enjoy in Colchester, and no need to be a slave to the weather; there's plenty of wet weather activities for famillies in case of a rainy day.
For more grown-up Halloween activities check out our Halloween and Fireworks listings, or for other great kids activities throughout the year find out what's on offer with our Great For Kids page.
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East Anglian Railway Museum, Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2DSTelephone
01206 242524Price
Price £13.20 to £17.60 Per TicketWakes Colne, Colchester
Join Thomas & Friends for family fun at the East Anglian Railway Museum. Take a train ride with Thomas, meet Sir Topham Hatt and join Sodor Station Sweepers Rusty & Dusty for a trainload of excitement. There will be lots to enjoy, including: •…
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- From:
- 28 Oct 2023to29 Oct 2023Open 10:00 - 16:00
Address
Colchester Castle, CO1 1TJGet in the Halloween spirit with spooky stories, creepy crafts, ghoulish games and a fun Halloween trail at Colchester Castle.
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- 28 Oct 2023
Address
ColchesterColchester
The Colchester Fringe Festival returns for 2023
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- From:
- 18 Oct 2023to22 Oct 2023
Address
Natural History Museum, HIgh Street, Colchester, CO1 1DNColchester
Stories, songs and games ready to entertain our younger guests.
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- From:
- 25 Oct 2023
Address
Colchester Castle, CO1 1TJPick up a trail sheet and head out into the museum!
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- 21 Oct 2023to29 Oct 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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- From:
- 23 Oct 2023to27 Oct 2023
Address
Colchester Castle, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGTelephone
01206 282939Colchester
Join us this summer for our spectacular new exhibition, Gladiators, A Day at the Roman Games! Featuring the incredible Pompeii Murmillo gladiator helmet on loan from the British Museum.
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- 15 July 2023to14 Jan 2024Various Opening Times
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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- 16 Sept 2023to25 Nov 2023Various Opening Times
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Colchester War Memorial, 66 High Street Colchester, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1DNTelephone
07852121263Price
Price £10.00 Per TicketColchester
Get ready to be spellbound! Join Colchester History Tours for a ghostly and witchy adventure through the historic streets of Colchester.
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- From:
- 25 Oct 2023to4 Nov 2023Open 20:00 - 21:30
Address
The Pumpkin Patch, Green Lane, Aldham, Colchester, Essex, CO6 3PRTelephone
01206 481983Price
Price £4.00 to £12.00 Per TicketAldham, Colchester
The Pumpkin Patch is the original pick your own patch collection in Essex and has been operating since 2015. We operate the biggest and best pumpkin patches in Essex.
Colchester:
Large 5-acre corn maze
⛰️ Bale mountain
Pedal tractor
Slide
Sack…Dates
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- 7 Oct 2023to8 Oct 2023Open 09:00 - 17:00
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- 14 Oct 2023to29 Oct 2023Open 09:00 - 17:00
Address
Natural History Museum, HIgh Street, Colchester, CO1 1DNColchester
Live animal meet and greet at the Natural HIitory Museum
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- From:
- 23 Oct 2023
Address
Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206 573948Colchester
“The Greatest Bubble Show on Earth”
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- From:
- 26 Oct 2023
Address
Bullbanks Farm, Halstead Road, Eight Ash Green, Colchester, Essex, CO6 3PTTelephone
01206 481983Price
Price £10.00 Per TicketEight Ash Green, Colchester
Twilight pumpkin picking is back! Get the full Halloween experience, picking pumpkins and navigating the corn maze as darkness descends. With plenty of things to make you jump and squeal, it's a fun night out for kids and couples alike. And when…
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- 7 Oct 2023Open 18:00 - 21:30
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- 14 Oct 2023Open 18:00 - 21:30
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- 20 Oct 2023to22 Oct 2023Open 18:00 - 21:30
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- 24 Oct 2023to28 Oct 2023Open 18:00 - 21:30
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Hollow Trees Farm, A1141, Ipswich, England, IP7 6HXTelephone
01449741247Price
Price £9.00 Per TicketIpswich
Each year we have some strange visitors, and this year is no exception!
This October half term you can have a great day out exploring our Farm Trail and find out who, or what, is hiding here at Hollow Trees Farm!
The Beasts of the East have…Dates
- From:
- 20 Oct 2023to29 Oct 2023Open 10:00 - 16:00
Address
High Woods Country Park, Turner Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JRTelephone
01206 853588Colchester
Enjoy a lovely autumnal walk and then create your own broomstick
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- 25 Oct 2023Open 10:30 - 12:30
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
Dates
- From:
- 25 Oct 2023Open 10:00 - 16:00
Address
Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206 573948Colchester
Childrens show at the Mercury Theatre
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- 27 Oct 2023
Address
High Woods Country Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JRTelephone
01206 853588Colchester
Take a stroll through High Woods Country Park on this fascinating fungi walk.
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- From:
- 28 Oct 2023Open 10:30 - 12:30
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Colchester, CO1 1TJColchester
Enjoy a tour of the Castle with a darker side.
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- 25 Oct 2023
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- 26 Oct 2023
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- 30 Oct 2023
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Colchester Castle, CO1 1TJWow Castle staff with your best Halloween outfits and receive free entry to Colchester Castle this half term!
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- From:
- 23 Oct 2023to27 Oct 2023
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