The tour is approximately 30-45 minutes long and will run on Saturday, 9 August, at 2 PM.Colchester Castle is offering free* monthly tours focusing on LGBTQ+ historical figures and themes, open to anyone with an interest in new historical perspectives. Each tour promises a unique exploration of LGBTQ+ history, and no two tours will be [...]

Join us upstairs at Three Wise Monkeys on Saturday 9th August from 7pm as we celebrate Tyler’s 18th birthday!Tyler’s family are proud to mark this milestone for a young man who’s grown into a truly talented musician, and they’ve planned a night that reflects just that (no embarrassing surprises), just great live music and good [...]

Model railways and full size trains all in one ticket price! 18 displays plus full trade support.

Join us for an afternoon of incredible live music at the OMB Acoustic Showcase! Starting at 3pm, immerse yourself in a vibrant array of acoustic performances by talented local artists.Performers:JAYDEN WELLSBETHANY SINJAMES BROOMFIELDKASTELLETime: Music begins at 3pmHost: Sam YoungCome and enjoy a relaxing Sunday filled with soulful tunes and great company. Don't miss this opportunity [...]

It’s 1922 and you’re invited to Colchester’s best kept-secret – Solanio’s Swinging Speakeasy – for a very special event: the auction of the infamous Shakespeare Solitaire.This priceless diamond is rumoured to have been gifted to William Shakespeare by Queen Elizabeth I herself… but the jewel also carries with it a curse, for every one of [...]

Bring your own instruments and your voices to entertain and have some fun with your hosts Loxley and Jevon

Children can show off their best moves this Summer with Breakdance at Firstsite Holiday Fun in Colchester!This session is a session for children who have had variable experience breakdancing. Most suitable for 4 – 11 years, but all ages welcome. Caregivers are required to stay on site throughout the activities.Activities may take place outside. Please [...]

Through nursery rhymes, activities, and games, discover what it would have been like to be a Victorian child. 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 [...]

Folksy Theatre present…Shipwrecked and separated from her twin brother,Viola disguises herself as a man and becomes entwined in a hilariouslove triangle. Serving Duke Orsino, who secretly loves Countess Olivia,Viola finds herself in a twist when Olivia falls for her in disguise!Amidst the comedic chaos of mistaken identities, meet thedrunken Sir Toby Belch, the pompous Malvolio, [...]

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 [...]

Design and code your own video game. Choose your own characters, sound effects and backgrounds while you experiment with game design and learn coding software. Our expert tutors will help you to explore and come up with game ideas and then show you how to use the software to bring these ideas to life.

The Smashing Pumpkins with support from Skunk Anansie and White Lies.One of the most influential rock bands of all time, The Smashing Pumpkins are the latest announcement for the Colchester Castle Summer Series. The Smashing Pumpkins (Billy Corgan, Jimmy Chamberlin, and James Iha) are one of the most iconic, iconoclastic, and influential bands of all [...]