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Will Teather's Globe in Colchester Castle

Internationally renowned artist, Will Teather brings three unique artwork to Colchester located…

Gladiators: A Day at the Roman Games

Join us this summer for our spectacular new exhibition, Gladiators, A Day at the Roman Games!…

Sleeping Beauty

Colchester's much-loved Panto returns to the Mercury Theatre

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Late night shopping returns to Colchester Town Centre for Christmas 2023

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A spectacular light trail is coming to Colchester Castle Park this Christmas.

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Take a guided walking tour around Colchester to discover its history and heritage with an expert…

Jumbo Water Tower

For a limited time, North Essex Heritage is offering tours inside, and to the top of, Jumbo!

Reindeer at Colchester Zoo

Christmas magic at Colchester Zoo

Festive Day Out With Thomas 2023 (Inc. Santa)

Christmas capers at the East Anglian Railway Museum

Market stalls outside Jumbo water tower

Colchester's Farmers Market takes place in the public square outside the Mercury Theatre on the…

Meet Father Christmas at Colchester Castle

Colchester Castle’s magical grotto is back for 2023!

Christmas Open Evening at Colchester Castle

FREE Open Evening at Colchester Castle!

Ed Gamble, Fern Brady, Jen Brister, Josh Pugh, Kyrah Gray – Live At Christmas

It’s nearly Christmas and the country’s best comedians are coming to Colchester's Charter Hall.

Colchester First Thursdays

A free monthly event with fantastic performances, workshops and interactive experiences

Colchester Makerspace Christmas Market

Local craftspeople, including ceramacists and printmakers sell their wares.

A Market Stall selling sweets in front of Colchester Town Hall.

The Colchester Christmas Market is back featuring a pedestrianised High Street, live music, street…

The Minories Festive Market

Stalls from artists, makers, and craftspeople, plus live music and food.

A Charlie Brown Christmas

An extra special evening of Christmas music, performed by film and TV animation composer Jason…

Army Benevolent Fund Essex Christmas Concert 2023

The Army Benevolent Fund's Essex Committee are delighted to host the annual much-loved Essex…

Sh!t Theatre: Sing-a-long-a Muppet Christmas Carol

An extra special evening of Christmas music, performed by film and TV animation composer Jason…

Colchester Christmas Evening Market

From the people that bring you Colchester's monthly Farmer's Market, a special festive evening…

Darth Vader's Galactic Grotto

Darth Vader has felt your presents, and will now listen to your Christmas wishes.

Colchester's Town Hall

Join your costumed guide to discover the many ways in which the townsfolk of Victorian Colchester…

John Cooper Clarke

Local poets of some repute peform their annual Christmas show. The hottest ticket in town!

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