Sessions running from 9:30 to 10:30 on:30 July6 August13 August20 August27 AugustThese sessions are suitable for visitors with ASD, providing an opportunity for them to explore the museum at a quieter time. We aim to minimise sensory stimulation in the galleries by turning off audio and visuals and providing a sensory space off the main [...]

Learn the art of hatching and matching with our expert Stephen Joyce. This day workshop is open to anyone with any amount of experience, who wants to widen their drawing and painting skills.This session explores how to make pictures by building up the marks. Demonstrations, prepared examples and discussions will introduce and guide you. The [...]

Join the lovely Lucy from Pink Parrot Pottery Designs to create some wonderful bespoke and personalised ceramic keepsakes using your little one's hand/footprints!Each time slot will be for 15 minutes and can take a maximum of 3 children.Please ensure you arrive on time for your scheduled slot.One adult ticket admission to Go Bananas is required [...]

Funded spaces are available for children who are eligible for benefits based free school meals or from low income families. Booking live 12pm Monday 24th June.Booking available online with your WONDE code through the Holiday Activities programme.https://www.facebook.com/events/770406545209347/?event_time_id=770406585209343

These sessions run from 10am-2pm. These times are set, so please only drop off at 10am and pick up at 2pm. Children cannot stay any later than 2pm.This Club is available for Primary school aged children only. Please note all children must already be attending a primary school and are aged 4-11 years.Please note that [...]

Get making this summer with a variety of free creative activities.Most suitable for those aged 4 – 11 yrs, but all ages welcome.Drop-in anytime between 10am – 2:30pm to take part.No need to book.Adults required to stay.Our Holiday Fun activities are for families facing economic challenges or who require additional support during the school holidays, [...]

Join us for these hands-on gardening sessions where you will help to plant our Café vegetable trugs with wildlife friendly herbs, flowers and vegetable plants for the season ahead.Gardening activities will mostly take place outside. Please make sure those taking part in activities are dressed appropriately for the weather. Caregivers are required to stay on [...]

Enjoy freshly made hot meals for all the family at Firstsite’s canteen in Colchester town centre.Meals are available for children and their caregivers, we ask that caregivers stay on site throughout the meals.Our Holiday Fun activities are for families facing economic challenges or who require additional support during the school holidays, including those that qualify [...]

Children can get active and release some steam over the summer with Rugby at Firstsite Holiday Fun in Colchester!Most suitable for 4 – 11 years, but all ages welcome. Caregivers are required to stay on site throughout the activities.About your coachClarice has been playing rugby for 9 years. During the training session, she hopes to [...]

We have added 2 dates for the Taylor Swift themed Pottery Painting sessions. FOR UNDER 18S! Limited tickets - book by calling 01206 693358. THIS IS A TICKET ONLY EVENT.£20 https://www.facebook.com/events/304424976063620/

Showing at Firstsite Cinema - Inside Out 2 (Captioned) (U)!Return to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley! Headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions!Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety [...]

Tickets £16.50Doors open 7.30pm, show starts 8pmThis show is for a standing audienceWe play…YOU SING! Pick a song, we give you the lyrics, we call your name and voila!!! You are the singer in a punk rock band backed by the finest hand picked side men. The band:GREG HETSON from Bad ReligionSTAN LEE from The [...]