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Highlights

The cozy interior of The Island Art Cafe

Delicious freshly made food and cakes, located on Mersea Island.

A log den in the woods.

Spend some time this October Half term exploring the wild ways our ancestors survived during the…

Image shows pottery making.

Want to get creative with clay, learn a new skill or discover a new hobby? The Clayground is an…

Man dressed as Zeus

Some of the most popular Greek Myths nowadays are family friendly stories, but in truth, the…

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

The Colchester Christmas Market returns on Sunday 6th December 2026, hosted by Colchester Market…

Ask Italian

ASK Italian is located in the heart of the city in a converted house with garden for outdoors…

Colchester Castle Park

Welcome to the Castle Park and to a trail that leads you past some of our more interesting and…

Child with Zephyr the Dragon

Wyvernwood is an immersive story-led experience near Colchester, Essex, for families with children…

A picture of Rob Kingsley as Elvis on stage

The Award-winning Elvis Presley Spectacular Put on your Blue Suede Shoes and come celebrate the…

Image shows Gary Delaney smiling a the camera

Gary Delaney’s last UK tour ran for two and a half years across 378 dates. People laughed a lot and…

Image shows Colchester Arts Centre logo

Join us for a night of stand up comedy & disco! Just like our regular monthly night of stand up…

Visit Colchester Britain's First City logo on blue background

Chimes specialises in on-site watch repairs, clock restorations and jewellery repairs.

The Drifters

The Drifters – 2027 UK Tour

Pretty Cottage in Dedham

Cycling route within a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), with a mixture of…

Youth group with paddles on the river

Essex Outdoors provides high quality outdoor learning opportunities to the young people of Essex,…

Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre

Get creative with Nicola in this fun and hands-on needle felting workshop! Learn the art of…

The South Lanes, shops and people walking.

Colchester's South Lanes house a number of small and independent shops and businesses across Sir…

Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre

Conservation centre run by the Essex Wildlife Trust, at a site of international importance for…

Image shows candlelit Layer Marney Tower

Candlelit Comedy at Layer Marney Tower with 3 top comedians, stars of Live at the Apollo, Russell…

Alice in Puzzleland - Escape Hunt UK - Colchester.

Step into an out-of-this-world adventure with highly immersive escape room.

The Cock Inn outside tables and chairs

A traditional 17th Century Freehouse Country Inn with restaurant, in the village of Polstead on the…

Enchanted: Trail of Light 2026

Join Colchester Zoological Society for a magical journey after hours and experience a whole host of…

Christmas Lights on Colchester Town Hall

The Moot Hall Christmas Gift Market will also take place inside Colchester Town Hall from 10am to…

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More Highlights

The cozy interior of The Island Art Cafe

Delicious freshly made food and cakes, located on Mersea Island.

A log den in the woods.

Spend some time this October Half term exploring the wild ways our ancestors survived during the…

Image shows pottery making.

Want to get creative with clay, learn a new skill or discover a new hobby? The Clayground is an…

Man dressed as Zeus

Some of the most popular Greek Myths nowadays are family friendly stories, but in truth, the…

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

The Colchester Christmas Market returns on Sunday 6th December 2026, hosted by Colchester Market…

Ask Italian

ASK Italian is located in the heart of the city in a converted house with garden for outdoors…

Colchester Castle Park

Welcome to the Castle Park and to a trail that leads you past some of our more interesting and…

Child with Zephyr the Dragon

Wyvernwood is an immersive story-led experience near Colchester, Essex, for families with children…

A picture of Rob Kingsley as Elvis on stage

The Award-winning Elvis Presley Spectacular Put on your Blue Suede Shoes and come celebrate the…

Image shows Gary Delaney smiling a the camera

Gary Delaney’s last UK tour ran for two and a half years across 378 dates. People laughed a lot and…

Image shows Colchester Arts Centre logo

Join us for a night of stand up comedy & disco! Just like our regular monthly night of stand up…

Visit Colchester Britain's First City logo on blue background

Chimes specialises in on-site watch repairs, clock restorations and jewellery repairs.

The Drifters

The Drifters – 2027 UK Tour

Pretty Cottage in Dedham

Cycling route within a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), with a mixture of…

Youth group with paddles on the river

Essex Outdoors provides high quality outdoor learning opportunities to the young people of Essex,…

Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre

Get creative with Nicola in this fun and hands-on needle felting workshop! Learn the art of…

The South Lanes, shops and people walking.

Colchester's South Lanes house a number of small and independent shops and businesses across Sir…

Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre

Conservation centre run by the Essex Wildlife Trust, at a site of international importance for…

Image shows candlelit Layer Marney Tower

Candlelit Comedy at Layer Marney Tower with 3 top comedians, stars of Live at the Apollo, Russell…

Alice in Puzzleland - Escape Hunt UK - Colchester.

Step into an out-of-this-world adventure with highly immersive escape room.

The Cock Inn outside tables and chairs

A traditional 17th Century Freehouse Country Inn with restaurant, in the village of Polstead on the…

Enchanted: Trail of Light 2026

Join Colchester Zoological Society for a magical journey after hours and experience a whole host of…

Christmas Lights on Colchester Town Hall

The Moot Hall Christmas Gift Market will also take place inside Colchester Town Hall from 10am to…

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