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School Summer Holidays

The School Summer Holidays are a fantastic time of year for children and adults alike. Six long weeks with no school for the children, and a perfect time to spend some quality time with the kids, and to make some family memories for the adults.

Colchester has an amazing mix of family attractions and entertainment that are guarteed to put a smile on the whole family's face, and on this page you'll find a host of special summer holiday 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. Don't forget to check out our Free Days Out page for our best money-saving tips too!

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 an Summer Holiday 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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Wild Woodland Fun

Address

High Woods Country Park, High Woods Country Park, Colchester, CO4 5JR

Colchester

Enjoy den building and woodland games amongst the trees. Make the most of the great outdoors!
Hot Air Balloon Rides Over Colchester

Address

Ardleigh Showground, Old Ipswich Road, Ardleigh, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7QR

Telephone
0207 101 8839

hello@wonderdays.co.uk

Ardleigh, Colchester

A Colchester hot air balloon ride is a truly memorable experience!
Forest Adventure Drop in - High Woods Country Park

Address

High Woods Country Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JR

Colchester

Have a forest adventure in High Woods Country Park, featuring outdoor skills, crafts and rope walks.
Castle Park

Address

High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJ

Telephone
01206 282962

parks@colchester.gov.uk

Colchester

The jewel in Colchester’s crown - an award-winning oasis of horticultural splendour boasting a children’s play area, putting green and boating lake.
Mersea Island Festival

Address

Essex Outdoors Mersea, Rewsalls Lane, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8SX

Telephone
01206383226

info@merseafestival.org.uk

Colchester

The Mersea Island Festival is 9 days of inclusive activities.
Wild Woodland Fun Drop In Session

Address

Welsh Wood Forest School, Woodlands, Welsh Wood Local Nature Reserve, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3JA

Welsh Wood Local Nature Reserve, Colchester

Enjoy den building and woodland games amongst the trees. Make the most of the great outdoors!
Colchester Castle Museum

Address

Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJ

Telephone
01206 282939

museums@colchester.gov.uk

Colchester

Colchester Castle is the largest Norman Keep in Europe and houses the town's main museum
The Johnny Cash Roadshow: Sin & Redemption Tour

Address

Charter Hall, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YH

Telephone
01206506905

support@musthavetickets.co.uk

Colchester

Clive John pays homage to Cash in his warming unique way, set in Folsom Prison.
Fleetwood Mac Legacy: Go Your Own Way

Address

Charter Hall, Colchester Leisure World, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, CO1 1YH

Telephone
01206573948

Cowdray Avenue

Enjoy this spellbinding tribute show at Charter Hall.
Arty Animals

Address

High Street, Colchester, CO1 1DN

Telephone
01206 282941

museums@colchester.gov.uk

Colchester

Sketch us your favourite museum animal and tell us why its the best!
Natural History Museum

Address

High Street, Colchester, CO1 1DN

Telephone
01206 282941

museums@colchester.gov.uk

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.
Jean's Craft Room

Address

23 North Hill, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1EG

Telephone
01206 693358

jeanscraftroom@gmail.com

Colchester

Pottery Painting in Colchester city centre.
Gaia at Colchester Castle

Address

Colchester Castle, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJ

Telephone
01206 282939

museums@colchester.gov.uk

Colchester

Colchester Castle welcomes 'Gaia', a captivating six-metre diameter touring artwork.
Wivenhoe, Fingringhoe & Rowhedge Foot Ferry

Address

Wivenhoe, Essex

Wivenhoe

Foot ferry connecting the villages of Wivenhoe, Rowhedge & Fingringhoe that straddle the River Colne.
WyvernWood

Address

St Osyth Road, Alresford, Essex, CO7 8AS

captain@wyvernwood.co.uk

Alresford

Wyvernwood is an immersive story-led experience near Colchester, Essex, for families with children aged 2-12.
Come and join in with the magic at Wyvernwood
Hollytrees Museum

Address

Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UG

Telephone
01206 282920

museums@colchester.gov.uk

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.
Bat Evening – Wivenhoe Woods

Address

Wivenhoe Woods Car Park, Rosabelle Avenue, Wivenhoe, Essex, CO7 9PA

Wivenhoe

Meet the Ranger and identify different bats around Wivenhoe Woods.
Mersea Boating Lake

Address

Rewsalls Lane, East Mersea, Essex, CO5 8SX

Telephone
07904196238

info@merseaboatinglake.com

East Mersea

A family friendly lake offering water sports activities for all ages and abilities, including paddle boarding, kayaking and sailing.
Salary Brook Pond Dipping

Address

Salary Brook, off Avon Way, Greenstead, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3YR

Telephone
01206 853588

countryside@colchester.gov.uk

Greenstead, Colchester

Join the Ranger for a morning pond dipping at Salary Brook.
The Munnings Art Museum

Address

Castle Hill, Dedham, Colchester, Essex, CO7 6AZ

Telephone
01206 322127

enquiries@munningsmuseum.org.uk

Colchester

Explore the life and work of renown British artist Sir Alfred Munnings (1878-1959) in his former home and studio.