On Mondays to Wednesdays, from the 28th of July to the 27th of August, join in on a 45-minute tour at 11 AM. Experience Colchester Castle like never before on this family-friendly tour that brings folklore and mythical creatures to life. Join us as we embark on a quest to discover dragons, unicorns and other [...]

Gather round inside Colchester Castle for a mythical storytelling adventure like no other! These free 30-minute sessions start at 2 PM on 28 + 30 July, and 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20 + 25 August.Our friendly storyteller will share thrilling tales full of myths, legends, and fiery surprises. This fun-filled, interactive session is perfect [...]

We're delighted to be hosting more summer holiday clubs as part of Essex Activate! We still have a few remaining places in our SEND Theatre Camps, which are free theatre holiday clubs for those ages 7-11 or 12-16 in receipt of Free School Meals (you should have vouchers via your children’s school). Places are now [...]

From 9:30 to 10:30 AM, we offer a special session designed for visitors with autism or other sensory sensitivities to enjoy the museum in a calm and relaxed atmosphere. We turn off sounds and visual displays during this time to reduce sensory stimulation.In the Chapel, we have a quiet area with sensory toys and items, [...]

Whether you're taking your first steps into Magic, finishing up your Standard deck, or diving deep into Modern, Commander, and more—Magic: The Gathering Edge Of Eternities has some great cards to add.Edge Of Eternities Prerelease is coming and we will be running 3 pre-release events for this set new core set in the magic timeline.What [...]

Enter Colchester Castle this summer for a magical mission where children discover a different mythical creature each week! Through themed games, storytelling, and hands-on crafts, young adventurers will dive into the world of legends and imagination. Each session includes a craft to take home and may also feature a short guided tour or object-handling experience.This [...]

This months we are running a special event, collecting donations for Colchester Food Bank! From 6pm - 10pm on Thursday 31st July,game time is free when you donate to the foodbank.This could be food or money! more details on Colchester Foodbank can be found at...https://colchester.foodbank.org.uk/

⭐ “WHAT A GREAT SHOW!” ⭐ Iconic words from Art Garfunkel himself who saw The Simon & Garfunkel Story recently in New York!The show comes to The Mercury Theatre, Colchester on 31st July! You won't want to miss this international sensation!

Come along for an evening of acoustic music with Backroom Stereo (aka Mark Tiddy) and Simon Craze.

BOOK TICKETS HERE - https://www.outsavvy.com/event/28407/big-summer-bashLet's party at POPINA on Friday 1st August with this collab between DRAG ME OUT EVENTS and non profit COLLIDESCOPE🎶 Expect over 3 hours of entertainment with some top tier drag performers, singers, musicians, poets and much more!🍹 Expect summer mamma mia vibes in our outdoor courtyard that serves amazing cocktails [...]

Love wine and love crisps? Then this is the perfect event for you!Join us in Colchester for this exciting twist on wine tasting as we match a selection of delicious English wines with classic (and quirky) crisps to see just how well these two unexpected worlds go together. This fun and flavourful evening promises surprising [...]

Tickets £15.50/ £13.50 concessions.Doors open 8pm, show starts 8.30pm.This show is for a seated audience.Come on in for a riotous night of laughter where the bar will be open throughout.We get all the big names of comedy on their way up - Eddie Izzard, Billy Bailey, Jimmy Carr and Michael McIntyre have all appeared at [...]