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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.

September 2026

Discover: Museum Wonders

03/04/2026 - 30/11/2027
Hollytrees Museum
Exhibition

Museum of the Moon

24/07/2026 - 31/10/2026
Colchester Castle
Exhibition

Heritage Open Days

12/09/2026
Colchester Castle
Events, Special

Wild About Essex: Hands on with... Fossils

16/09/2026 - 30/09/2026
Natural History Museum
Science and Nature, Handling objects, Special, Bookable Event

Reiki Sound Bath Under the Moon

17/09/2026
Colchester Castle
Special, Bookable Event

Yoga Under the Moon (SOLD OUT)

18/09/2026
Colchester Castle
After Hours, Bookable Event

Heritage Open Days

19/09/2026
Hollytrees Museum
Events, Special

Green Doctor: Energy Efficiency Options

19/09/2026
Colchester Castle
Events, Special

Murder Mystery: The Nile-High Club

19/09/2026
Colchester Castle
After Hours, Bookable Event

Mini Museum Explorers

29/09/2026
Natural History Museum
Arts and Craft, Events, Storytelling

October 2026

Discover: Museum Wonders

03/04/2026 - 30/11/2027
Hollytrees Museum
Exhibition

Museum of the Moon

24/07/2026 - 31/10/2026
Colchester Castle
Exhibition

First Thursdays: Relaxed Opening

01/10/2026
Colchester Castle
Special, Outside normal opening times

Wild About Essex: Hands on with... Insects

02/10/2026 - 23/10/2026
Natural History Museum
Science and Nature, Handling objects, Special, Bookable Event

D&D at Colchester Castle

03/10/2026
Colchester Castle
Events, After Hours

Calm At The Castle

04/10/2026
Colchester Castle
History

Moon, Magick + Mystery

09/10/2026 - 10/10/2026
Colchester Castle, Hollytrees Museum, Natural History Museum
Special, After Hours, Bookable Event

Dark Castle Tours

16/10/2026 - 28/10/2026
Colchester Castle
Events, Talks and Tours, After Hours

Mini Museum Explorers

20/10/2026
Natural History Museum
Arts and Craft, Events, Storytelling

Yoga Under the Moon

23/10/2026
Colchester Castle
After Hours, Bookable Event

Knightzzz at the Museum

24/10/2026 - 25/10/2026
Colchester Castle
Events, Special, After Hours

Curious Creatures Mobile Zoo

27/10/2026
Natural History Museum
Science and Nature, Bookable Event

Reiki Sound Bath Under the Moon

30/10/2026
Colchester Castle
Special, Bookable Event

November 2026

Discover: Museum Wonders

03/04/2026 - 30/11/2027
Hollytrees Museum
Exhibition

Calm At The Castle

01/11/2026
Colchester Castle
History

Wild About Essex: Hands on with... Birds

04/11/2026 - 27/11/2026
Natural History Museum
Science and Nature, Handling objects, Special, Bookable Event

First Thursdays: Relaxed Opening

05/11/2026
Colchester Castle
Special, Outside normal opening times

Live Captioned Talk + Tour

14/11/2026
Colchester Castle
Events, Talks and Tours

Green Doctor: Energy Efficiency Options

21/11/2026
Colchester Castle
Events, Special

Mini Museum Explorers

24/11/2026
Natural History Museum
Arts and Craft, Events, Storytelling

Greenacres Glass Christmas Workshop

28/11/2026
Colchester Castle
Arts and Craft, Special, Bookable Event

December 2026

Discover: Museum Wonders

03/04/2026 - 30/11/2027
Hollytrees Museum
Exhibition

Wild About Essex: Hands on with... Molluscs

02/12/2026 - 11/12/2026
Natural History Museum
Science and Nature, Handling objects, Special, Bookable Event

First Thursdays: Relaxed Opening

03/12/2026
Colchester Castle
Special, Outside normal opening times

Meet Father Christmas

05/12/2026 - 23/12/2026
Colchester Castle
Storytelling, Special, Bookable Event

Calm At The Castle

06/12/2026
Colchester Castle
History

Mini Museum Explorers

15/12/2026
Natural History Museum
Arts and Craft, Events, Storytelling

January 2027

Discover: Museum Wonders

03/04/2026 - 30/11/2027
Hollytrees Museum
Exhibition

Calm At The Castle

03/01/2027
Colchester Castle
History

First Thursdays: Relaxed Opening

07/01/2027
Colchester Castle
Special, Outside normal opening times

February 2027

Discover: Museum Wonders

03/04/2026 - 30/11/2027
Hollytrees Museum
Exhibition

First Thursdays: Relaxed Opening

04/02/2027
Colchester Castle
Special, Outside normal opening times

Calm At The Castle

07/02/2027
Colchester Castle
History

Live Captioned Talk + Tour

13/02/2027
Colchester Castle
Events, Talks and Tours

March 2027

Discover: Museum Wonders

03/04/2026 - 30/11/2027
Hollytrees Museum
Exhibition

First Thursdays: Relaxed Opening

04/03/2027
Colchester Castle
Special, Outside normal opening times

Calm At The Castle

07/03/2027
Colchester Castle
History

Anytime

Anytime Events

From party packages to sleepovers, we offer a range of experiences all year-round, which can be tailored to your groups needs. Find out more and enquire today!

Tours

Start in the Roman Vaults and climb the Great Stairs for views you won't get from a typical visit!

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!

Where will your adventure start?