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Discover new ideas in Colchester.

Browse the diary to find events for everyone, all year round. Covering thousands of years of history, the choice is varied and there is something fun for all the family.

November 2023

Hidden Histories: Empire

06/03/2023 - 05/03/2024
Hollytrees Museum
Exhibition, History

Under Siege

07/06/2023 - 01/12/2023
Colchester Castle
Exhibition, History

The Colchester Globes

12/06/2023 - 18/01/2024
Colchester Castle, Hollytrees Museum
Exhibition, Special

Gladiators: A Day at the Roman Games

15/07/2023 - 14/01/2024
Colchester Castle
Exhibition, History

December 2023

Hidden Histories: Empire

06/03/2023 - 05/03/2024
Hollytrees Museum
Exhibition, History

Under Siege

07/06/2023 - 01/12/2023
Colchester Castle
Exhibition, History

The Colchester Globes

12/06/2023 - 18/01/2024
Colchester Castle, Hollytrees Museum
Exhibition, Special

Gladiators: A Day at the Roman Games

15/07/2023 - 14/01/2024
Colchester Castle
Exhibition, History

Meet Father Christmas (SOLD OUT)

02/12/2023 - 23/12/2023
Colchester Castle
Storytelling, Special

Calm At The Castle

03/12/2023
Colchester Castle
History

Colchester Castle Open Evening

06/12/2023
Colchester Castle
Special, After Hours

An Evening with Father Christmas and Friends (SOLD OUT)

22/12/2023
Colchester Castle
Storytelling, Special

January 2024

Hidden Histories: Empire

06/03/2023 - 05/03/2024
Hollytrees Museum
Exhibition, History

The Colchester Globes

12/06/2023 - 18/01/2024
Colchester Castle, Hollytrees Museum
Exhibition, Special

Gladiators: A Day at the Roman Games

15/07/2023 - 14/01/2024
Colchester Castle
Exhibition, History

Calm At The Castle

07/01/2024
Colchester Castle
History

Will Teather Talk + Workshop

13/01/2024
Colchester Castle
Arts and Craft, Talks and Tours

February 2024

Hidden Histories: Empire

06/03/2023 - 05/03/2024
Hollytrees Museum
Exhibition, History

Calm At The Castle

04/02/2024
Colchester Castle
History

Wicked Spirits: Love and Legacy

15/02/2024
Colchester Castle
History, Talks and Tours, After Hours

Romans! Heroes and Villains Trail

17/02/2024 - 25/02/2024
Colchester Castle
Trail

Knightzzz At The Museum

17/02/2024 - 18/02/2024
Colchester Castle
Storytelling, Special, After Hours

Mobile Zoo

19/02/2024 - 20/02/2024
Natural History Museum
Science and Nature

Romans! Heroes and Villains Gallery Games

19/02/2024 - 23/02/2024
Colchester Castle
Events, History, Special

Animal Encounters

21/02/2024
Natural History Museum
Science and Nature

March 2024

Hidden Histories: Empire

06/03/2023 - 05/03/2024
Hollytrees Museum
Exhibition, History

Calm At The Castle

03/03/2024
Colchester Castle
History

Murder Mystery Night!

09/03/2024
Colchester Castle
Special, After Hours, Bookable Event

April 2024

Calm At The Castle

07/04/2024
Colchester Castle
History

May 2024

Calm At The Castle

05/05/2024
Colchester Castle
History

Anytime

Parties

Our party packages are aimed at children aged 3-11. Choose from bespoke tours, storytelling, dragon fun, soft play or arts and crafts.

Tours

Descend into the Roman Vaults, then travel up the Great Stairs, to take in Colchester from the Castle roof!

After Hours

From our Serpents Curse escape experience to a History Stinks tour, we have something for little knights up to big kids!

Audio Described Events

Our audio described events have been created with visually impaired visitors in mind, but can be enjoyed by anyone.

Colchester Castle Trail

Pick up a copy of our fun-filled trail at the welcome desk and start exploring!

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