Woohoo! We've been hatching some exciting plans for next spring and now.... we can let you know that we will be playing 2 very special double headline shows with our musical family Sam Kelly and The Lost Boys. April 5th at The Cut Halesworth and 7th April at Colchester Arts Centre. This will be a [...]
Tickets £18.50 / £17.50 concessions.Doors open 7.30pm, starts 8pm.This gig is for a seated audience.Sam Kelly & The Lost BoysSam Kelly is working on a hotly anticipated new album, due for release in 2025. The album will feature Sam’s signature eclectic arrangements of traditional folk songs, seamlessly interspersed with stunning original music from the pen [...]
For young people who receive free school meals and are aged 7-11, our free theatre camp holiday club will get the young people moving and exploring the world around them through drama.Join us for a fun-filled 4-day Theatre Camp at the Mercury practising a range of theatre skills including improvisation, storytelling and playing lots of [...]
Tickets £7 / £6 concessions. Family Ticket £22 (Admits 4 ).Doors open 1.30pm, show starts 2pm. Duration 50 minutes.Ideal for ages 5-12 but suitable for all the family.Stories in the DustBy Anna Harriott and Iona JohnsonThe sun beats down on two travellers, journeying across a mysterious land in a contraption they've built themselves. They sing, [...]
Tickets £7 / £6 concessions. Family Ticket £22 (Admits 4 ).Doors open 1.30pm, show starts 2pm. Duration 50 minutes.Ideal for ages 5-12 but suitable for all the family.Stories in the DustBy Anna Harriott and Iona JohnsonThe sun beats down on two travellers, journeying across a mysterious land in a contraption they've built themselves. They sing, [...]
Join us on Tuesday 8th April for our Australian & New Zealand Wine & Food Pairing Evening. Explore the wines of Australia and New Zealand 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 [...]
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, [...]
Get making this April with a variety of free creative activities.Most suitable for those aged 4 – 11 yrs, but all ages welcome.Drop-in anytime between 10am – 2:30pm to take part.No need to book.Adults required to stay.Our Holiday Fun activities are for families facing economic challenges or who require additional support during the school holidays, [...]
Are you excited to learn some unique outdoor skills? Then you would love Fingringhoe Nature Adventurers. We are providing crafts and activities, that allow you to use tools, sticks, and mud to make some fabulous creations, including dens, woodcraft, and natural art. Let your imagination run wild!£7.73 per child (including booking fee and VAT). Please [...]
Children can let off steam and make some fantastic noise with drumming 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.Activities may take place outside. Please make sure those taking part in activities are dressed appropriately for the [...]
Step back in time and experience Colchester Castle like never before on this family-friendly tour that brings history to life! Explore the castle’s fascinating past, from ancient Roman battles to medieval sieges, and uncover the stories of the warriors who shaped its legacy.Your guide will lead you through key moments, showing how Colchester has stood [...]
Enjoy freshly made hot meals for all the family at Firstsite’s canteen in Colchester town centre.Meals are available for children and their caregivers, we ask that caregivers stay on site throughout the meals.Our Holiday Fun activities are for families facing economic challenges or who require additional support during the school holidays, including those that qualify [...]
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