An evening in a great setting on, hopefully, a warm night. We take loved songs and give them a Gooseberries twist with 4 vocalists and wide range of acoustic instruments.

JazzTickets £19.50 / £18.50 concessions.Doors open 7pm, starts 7.30pm.This gig is for a seated audience.The Pete Roth Trio features leader Pete on guitar, Mike Pratt on bass, and the legendary Bill Bruford as a special guest on drums.The band creates jazz for a new generation of music enthusiasts, exploring beyond traditional jazz conventions.A jazz standard [...]

£2 cash per team and max 5 people per team.

EASTER BANK HOLIDAY SUNDAY SPECIAL @ BABAS withDJS Gordon B, Project LandoMq Aurelian WizhardTom Lock ClaymoreGallier Riley-VMCS Scotfree ST RangerCherry B Jay P D Lowhttps://www.facebook.com/events/2366953603677136/?event_time_id=2366953623677134

Come and join the talented Lucy from Pink Parrot Pottery who will help you turn all of your favourite characters into painted ceramic plates!Choose from one of the below character designs upon pre-booking and your chosen character will be pre-drawn, as an outlines for you on to your plate; all ready for you to then [...]

Drop-in sessions are available from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM on 26th, 28th & 30th May. As well as 3pm – 4pm on 27th & 29th May. Get hands-on with history in the Castle’s Armoury! Try on replica helmets, handle historical weapons, and step into the shoes of knights from the past—plus, keep an eye [...]

Guided tours will run from 11 – 11.45am and 2.30 – 3.15pm everyday between Monday 26th – Friday 30th May.Step back in time and experience Colchester Castle like never before on this family-friendly tour that brings history to life! Explore the castle’s fascinating past, searching for dragon eggs and learning the tasks of a knight [...]

Come along and meet Darren Shan to celebrate the 25th anniversary of his international bestselling book Cirque du Freak. Atmospheric, funny, realistic, moving and terrifying, Cirque du Freak has been thrilling readers for twenty-five years and is now available in a stunning anniversary edition. Darren will be signing copies and meeting readers.Book a ticket in [...]

The RSPCA Essex Mid & North is teaming up with Colchester Hospital Radio for their family fun day, on Bank Holiday Monday 26th May. Join us in Lower Castle Park, Colchester, for a fun-filled day with a dog show, stalls, a fun fair, good food, and many family activities. They’re hosting the animal-related activities as [...]

Gather round inside Colchester Castle on the 26th (1.30-2pm) 28th (2-2.30pm), or 30th of May (1.30-2pm) for a magical storytelling adventure like no other!Our friendly storyteller will be sharing thrilling tales full of myths, legends, and fiery surprises. It’s a fun-filled, interactive session that’s perfect for little ones aged 4+ and guaranteed to spark imaginations [...]

GIGSTickets £8 / £7 concessions.Doors open 7.30pm, starts 8pm.This gig is for a seated audience.Finnish-born Joose Keskitalo is regarded as one of the most original contemporary singer-songwriters in Finland. A prolific songwriter who has published music in Finland since 2004, being involved in projects like the psychedelic folk collective Paavoharju. Joose Keskitalo experiments with forms [...]

Head to Hollytrees Museum on the 27th or 29th of May from 10 AM to 12 PM for Secrets Below Stairs—a wonderful experience where you can meet a servant from Colchester’s past.Discover life in Hollytrees House through the eyes of those who lived and worked there. Suitable for ages 4+.This event is included as part [...]