Join us to continue our historical walks around Colchester led by yellowbadge tour guide, Kate.This tour covers the history of Colchester and includes St Botolph's Priory, Tymperlys, Trinity Street Church and the Red Lion Hotel.You will learn about the historic Roman Wall and its many gates, the Roman Circus and witchcraft and plaque in the [...]

Taking place again at COLCHESTER ARTS CENTRE, Church Street. Colchester. CO1 1NFWED 28th MAY: 12 Noon-10:30pmTHU 29th MAY: 12 Noon-10:30pmFRI 30th MAY: 12 Noon-10:30pmSAT 31st MAY: 11am-10:30pmRefundable glass deposit.FREE ADMISSION BEFORE 3PM. £3 AFTER 3PM. CAMRA MEMBERS FREE at all times on production of a valid membership card.Real Ale – 80+ Local and NationalCraft KegReal [...]

Come in and play a multitude of games (Ping pong, Jenga, puzzles etc). A bit of fun for the whole family during the summer half term.

Award-winning Scratchworks Theatre explores the fabulous worldof fungi, uncovering the scientific superpowers and amazingabilities of mushrooms! Packed with interactive theatre, playful music, and plenty of laughs, The Mushroom Show is a joyful celebration of connection and community—perfect for the whole family (suitable for ages 5+).This is a relaxed performance, with gentle lighting and sound, free [...]

It's Open Mic Night!Bring yourself... or send your friends in place of you.... or come with your friends and get involved.Bring your instruments or borrow mine (Guitar, Piano, Cajon & Mics provided).*We run a sign up board & work through the names in order & attendance prioritising those who arrive before 9.*The sign up board [...]

Our Wilder Holiday Club includes themed, inspiring activities led by our team of experts. There will be plenty of opportunities for nature discovery, learning new skills, and following your interests with lots of time for free play! You can take part in everything from fire lighting to den building, natural crafts to tool use, and [...]

Join us for a digital based Holiday Fun miniClip Soundscapes session making mini soundscapes using an app to help create audio, inspired by the themes of our upcoming Voyager 2000 exhibition.Most suitable for 8+years, but all ages welcome. Caregivers are required to stay on site throughout the activities.Booking is Essential. Adults required to stay.Our Holiday [...]

Children can get active and release some steam this May 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 engage [...]

Discover what it would have been like to be a Victorian child through nursery rhymes, activities, and games. Explore old and new toys and make a craft to take home!This event is suitable for children ages 0-5. Parents/carers must stay with their children at all times throughout the session.Spaces are free (after admission to Hollytrees [...]

Join us on the last Thursday of every month at Other Monkey Brewing – The Taproom for a night of incredible flavours and craft beer. May is all about the Lamb Dhal Curry... A taste of Sri Lanka, a mildly spiced, aromatic & slightly smokey curry which is perfectly thickened with lentils. Creamy, rich and [...]

Join us at the launch party for our Into the Woods exhibition!Into the Woods creates a platform for artists who question our relationship with the natural world around us. Through exploring ancient traditions and speculating about the future, they invite us to imagine our relationship with nature afresh – to envisage a countryside without land [...]

The Lexden Crown presents an Old Skool Pen and Paper QuizIts Time to take it back to the Old Skool, with a Pen and Paper style Quiz.Big Jims Old Skool Pub Quiz, fun for all, with 5 themed rounds of quiz fun, including both Audio and Picture rounds and the return of the World famous [...]