Tickets £7 / £6 Family Ticket £22 (admits 4 people, at least one of whom must be a child).Doors open 11am, show starts 11.30am.Alice is stuck in Wonderland at the Mad Hatter’s tea party and it’s up to her brother, Alan, to rescue her. Forgetting that all things in Wonderland are magical, Alice eats a [...]
Beach days are over, but here's a treat for the whole family! Bach to Baby return to the gorgeous barn at Layer Marney Tower for some more musical magic.Tots are free to dance, shout, and roam about to sparkling string duets and favourite nursery rhyme singalongs hosted by violinist Katy Johns and cellist Daisy Vatalaro.Each [...]
Slay Duggee is coming back to Colchester Arts Centre on Sat 18th Oct 2025 (yeah, the place we did our last gig ever 2 years ago!)Kids and adults get down and get moshy to the WORLD'S NUMBER ONE CANINE METAL BAND FOR KIDSAll ages. All welcome. Accessible show. Metal, laughs, merch, fun!
Raver Tots is coming to Colchester!BOOK NOW - https://www.fatsoma.com/e/1vykr58z/la/kn8jWITH SPECIAL GUESTS: SO SOLID CREW- LISA MAFFIA, ROMEO, DAN DA MANFeaturing a huge effects show throughout the event with dancers, performers, cold pyro, bubbles, festival sized confetti blasts, multi coloured lasers and lighting, parachute games, giant balloons, licensed bar and face painting!All events sell out in [...]
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 October session will focus on Bones and Skeletons.These sessions offer a unique opportunity for children and their caregivers to bond and learn while exploring the Garden Room and [...]
Step into the shadows of the past with our Haunted History Family Tour. Designed for families seeking both thrills and education, this spine-chilling journey weaves together the rich history of the castle with eerie tales of ghostly legends and supernatural occurrences. As you wander through the historic building, you’ll uncover stories and historical secrets that [...]
Join us for a spine-tingling adventure at the Castle Spooktacular Family Fun Night! Come dressed in your most creative costumes and enter a world of spooktacular fun! Enjoy a night filled with thrilling games, eerie crafts, and a party bag packed with treats and surprises.As you explore the castle, indulge in spooky refreshments. With activities [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 in the Adventures of Percy the Park Keeper and His Animal Friends. Percy creates a wind car and whisks his friends away for a magical [...]
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