Tim Noble & Sue Webster's Love and Hate at Firstsite brings a series of illuminated sculptures by the internationally recognised British artists to spaces throughout the Colchester gallery. The exhibition [...]
Arpita Shah's Nalini explores motherhood, migration, heritage and the connections between generations through the stories of the artist, her mother and her grandmother. Developed across India, East Africa and the [...]
Duncan Grant: Worlds Through Desire brings together artworks, stories and poetry from different generations to explore the ways LGBT+ people have sought friendship, community and intimacy across changing times and [...]
Join us for a creative and relaxed Beginners Crochet Workshop, where you’ll learn the basics of crochet in a friendly and supportive setting.This workshop is perfect for complete beginners as [...]
RAPTURE is the ultimate all-access gaming festival. Your ticket unlocks everything—once you’re through the doors, the core content is 100% INCLUDED. No tokens, no extra fees, just unlimited play and [...]
Follow in the footsteps of the Emperor Claudius and Queen Boudica to uncover Colchester's fascinating Roman history! The tour will include a visit inside the Roman theatre and will end [...]
Join us for a creative and hands-on handbag making workshop, where you’ll design and construct your very own bag to take home.This session is perfect for beginners or anyone looking [...]
Tickets £15Doors 2.00pm, starts 2.30pm.This event is for a standing audience, although there will be some chairs available.And the acts this year are:Vaahlhallans 02:45 - 3:30Aithur 03:50 - 4:20Jøtnarr 04:40 [...]
Join Chameleon's Web Theatre Company for their Summer outdoor show - Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book adapted by Neil Duffield.Mowgli the wolf cub boy and his friends Baloo the bear [...]
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The Rec Community Market returns on Sunday 2nd August 2026!Make the most of the summer holidays with a visit to the Rec Community Market, returning to The Recreation Ground for another relaxed, community-focused Sunday.Enjoy a great mix of independent local traders, including street food, fresh produce, handmade crafts, gifts, art and locally made items. Whether [...]
Date: Sunday 2 August 2026Time: 11am to 5pmLocation: Pete Tye Farm, Peldon Road, Abberton, Colchester CO5 7PEEvent type: Traditional country show About the event The Five Parishes Show returns to Peldon for its 90th event. First held in 1926 as a simple flower show, it has grown into a traditional country show and a popular [...]
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