Part of Moon, Magick + Mystery, a two-day festival of folklore, paranormal investigation, history and the unexplained at Colchester Castle.Criminal barrister Naomi Ryan explores the surprising legal history of the supernatural.From witches dancing beneath the moon to vampires in graveyards and even werewolves roaming Southend High Street, discover how strange beliefs and extraordinary claims have [...]
Get Ready to Groove at the Ultimate 80s Day Disco! 🎉Step into a time machine and relive the magic of the 80s with a day filled with the biggest disco anthems and synth-powered hits of the decade. Whether you’re a true 80s fanatic or just here for the nostalgia, this party is all about electric [...]
Part of Moon, Magick + Mystery, a day of folklore, paranormal investigation, history and the unexplained at Colchester Castle.What can a single pub reveal about the nature of paranormal phenomena?Ashley Knibb shares the story of The Royal Oak Investigations, a ten-year study of one location and the unusual experiences reported there. Drawing on years of [...]
COLCHESTER, IT'S TIME FOR YOUR THIRD CHANCE TO CAUSE A COMMOTION!!!COMMOTION FEST is back for round 3 in 2026 featuring some of the best Essex rock and metal bands and rounded off by some special guest out of town bands!The bands causing a commotion in 2026 are:CONFESSIONS OF A TRAITORAKKADIANBROKEN CALLINGKNOCKED FOR SIXTHE BURIAL CODENEANDERTHALREVERENT [...]
How brave are you when it comes to hot things??Our first 🌶 eating competition is your chance to prove yourself! Various rounds of chilli pepper eating with increasing Scoville levels each round!! £100 bar tab & bragging rights for the victor, but all competitors will be winners in our eyes.DJ Ben Howard will be playing [...]
Part of Moon, Magick + Mystery, a two-day festival of folklore, paranormal investigation, history and the unexplained at Colchester Castle.Go beyond the Hollywood stories and discover the real cases that inspired one of horror's most famous film franchises.Chris McKinnell shares a firsthand perspective on investigations including the Snedeker haunting and the Smurl case, examining the [...]
Colchester Games Fair doesn't just end at 4pm,The events carry on @ Dice & a Slice that evening! Come and play some board game,get a coffee and a cake or just hang outThere will be demo games of...Guards of Traitors TollSong of Fire and IceSilver BayonetStar Wars LegionSpace Weirdos& more!
Part of Moon, Magick + Mystery, a two-day festival of folklore, paranormal investigation, history and the unexplained. This investigation has its own ticket and does not require festival admission.When the festival ends and the Castle closes to the public, a different kind of exploration begins.Join experienced paranormal investigators for a special after-hours investigation inside Colchester [...]
Join us at Abberton Reservoir Nature Discovery Park for a creative and relaxing morning learning how to weave your own willow bird feeder.Using natural willow and traditional weaving techniques, you'll create a decorative and practical bird feeder that will look wonderful in your garden while helping to support local wildlife. Your finished piece can also [...]
The ''I Don't Like Sundays'' crew are back causing musical mayhem with this superb double bill:X-KAMINSKI.....local favourites who will be familiar to many of you, performing their unique mix of punk, post-punk, and new wave bangers.DIGITAL IDS.....our special guests, hailing from the doomlands of the north essex coast.....the clue is in the name.....big beats, big [...]
Join us on Tuesday 13th October for our French Wine & Food Pairing Evening. Enjoy as we take you through four-courses of seasonally inspired food and wine at Three Wise Monkeys – in collaboration with independent and local wine merchants and suppliers, Street Wines.Hosted by Charlie Rogers and Founder of Street Wines, Neils Dubro. Together, [...]
THE TIME WAS TOUR 2026For over five decades, Wishbone Ash has stood as one of rock music’s most enduring and influential forces, their pioneering twin-lead guitar sound providing a blueprint for the generations of rock, metal, and progressive artists that followed in their footsteps. With an extensive catalogue, countless miles on the road, and a [...]
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