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  • Creepy Craft

    Hollytrees Museum Hollytrees Museum

    On 30 October, drop in for a Creepy Craft session at either 10:30 AM – 12 PM or 3 – 4:30 PM and let imaginations run wild!Celebrate the spooky season [...]

  • Meet Father Christmas

    Colchester Castle Colchester Castle

    Colchester Castle’s enchanting grotto returns for 2025! This December, Father Christmas and his Castle helpers will bring Christmas joy to the children of Colchester and hand out some very special festive gifts.In this enchanting encounter, children can share their Christmas wishes, receive a special gift, and enjoy magical moments.Don’t miss this chance to add a [...]

  • Christmas Signing Extravaganza! With Nick Butterworth.

    12-13 High Street, CO1 1DA Colchester, United Kingdom 12-13 High Street, CO1 1DA Colchester, United Kingdom

    We are delighted to welcome the brilliant children's author Nick Butterworth to our store for a lunchtime signing of his picture books! Once Upon a Journey is the latest instalment [...]

  • Mini Museum Explorers

    Hollytrees Museum Hollytrees Museum

    Designed for children aged 2 1/2 to 4, along with their parents, grandparents, and carers, these monthly sessions offer an immersive journey of exploration and discovery. The December session will [...]

  • An Evening with Father Christmas and Friends

    Colchester Castle Colchester Castle

    Join us for a festive evening at the Castle, where the magic of Christmas comes to life. Father Christmas and his elves will host a festive evening filled with seasonal [...]

  • Raver Tots New Years Eve Party Colchester

    Trilogy Colchester Trilogy Colchester

    Raver Tots is coming to Colchester for a huge New Years Eve day party!BOOK NOW - https://www.fatsoma.com/e/dlvaymvs/la/uyhcRaver Tots is the Ultimate Family Dance Party Suitable for ALL AGES!Get the kids [...]

  • Colchester Mega Fun Day – Sun 18th Jan

    Charter Hall Charter Hall

    🎉 MEGA FUN DAY – COLCHESTER! 🎉1 DAY OF FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!DATES & TIMES 📅 Sunday 18th January 2026⏰ Session Times:• 10:30 – 12:00• 12:30 – 2:00• 2:30 – 4:00🎟 Early Bird Child Wristbands – £8.99!Limited availability!MAIN ATTRACTIONS 🏰 Giant Bouncy Castles🌴 Huge Slides🎢 Fun Runs & Assault Courses🎮 Activity Units🍭 Games & [...]

  • Teddy Bear’s Concert

    Church St, CO1 1NF Colchester, United Kingdom

    Tickets £6 Adults / £3 Children£15 Family (admits 4, must include 1 child)Doors open 1pm, Show starts 1.30pmThis show is for a seated audienceA perfect introduction to the world of [...]

  • Mini Museum Explorers

    Colchester Natural History Museum Colchester Natural History Museum

    Designed for children aged 2 1/2 to 4, along with their parents, grandparents, and carers, these monthly sessions offer an immersive journey of scientific or historical exploration and discovery.Join us [...]

  • Family Film Concert

    St Botolphs Church Colchester, GB

    Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music and magic as SBMS brings the silver screen to life! Packed with blockbuster favourites and iconic scores that have captured hearts across [...]

  • Unicorn Quest Trail

    Colchester Castle Colchester Castle

    Inspired by the magical world of unicorns, dragons, and other legendary beasts, we are excited to offer a Mythical Creatures themed trail for our younger Castle visitors this half term, [...]