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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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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.
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.
Chappel Viaduct

Address

Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2DF

Colchester

Rising up from the horizon on the A1124 you will see the imposing Chappel Viaduct. The Victorian viaduct, with its 32 arches and total length of 346 metres, is thought to be the second largest brick built structure in England.
Brightlingsea to East Mersea Foot Ferry

Address

Bromans Lane, East Mersea, Essex, CO5 8UE

Telephone
01206 302200

East Mersea

Seasonal foot ferry connecting Brightlingsea, East Mersea and Point Clear. Take a trip on the ferry and explore the local area.
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.
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
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.