Events

The Annual Book Sale provides a unique opportunity to browse and purchase from a choice of many thousands of books, jigsaws, games CDs, DVDs and Blu-rays.Admission £2.00Under 16s FREE

Artisan Craft Fair, on Saturday 1st November, 10am-3pm, free entry, at Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester CO1 1JH. Folk & Bespoke prides itself as being different, not the same boring shops that you see around town, bringing you the same cheap, unethical goods. Folk & Bespoke aims to bring you something different EVERY month! [...]

The NightFair returns to Colchester this autumn. We've expanded into the beautiful gardens so have even more artists with the finest gothic and alternative art, clothing, décor, jewellery, soft furnishings, ceramics, gifts, candles and of course entomology art.•Open 10am-4pm, Saturday 1st November. The Minories Gallery, 74 High Street, Colchester CO1 1UE• Free entry, children welcome [...]

Be inspired by the stunning regional map featured in our Mythical Creatures exhibition—but look closely, and you’ll notice some curious gaps. Where are the cryptids, legends, and magical beings that roam our local folklore?In this creative workshop, we’ll explore the stories and mythical creatures hidden in the landscape, then design and draw our own imaginative [...]

Halloween: Skate & Scare📅 **Date**: Saturday, 1st November 2025📍 **Location**: Charter Hall, Colchester***NEW: NOW OFFERING LESSONS!*** **Session Times**: - 🌿 **Relaxed**: 11 AM - 12 PM - 👨‍👩‍👧 **Family**: 12 PM - 5 PM - 🎉 **Over 14’s**: 7 PM - 11:30 PM 🎟️ **Tickets**: £12.50 (Available Now!) ⭐️ **4 for 3 offer**👀 **Spectators Tickets [...]

Halloween: Skate & Scare📅 **Date**: Saturday, 1st November 2025📍 **Location**: Charter Hall, Colchester***NEW: NOW OFFERING LESSONS! £5 for 30 mins. **Session Times**:- 🌿 **Relaxed**: 11 AM - 12 PM- 👨‍👩‍👧 **Family**: 12 PM - 5 PM- 🎉 **Over 14’s**: 7 PM - 11:30 PM🎟️ **Tickets**: £12.50 (Available Now!)⭐️ **4 for 3 offer**👀 **Spectators Tickets £4**🛼 [...]

Halloween: Skate & Scare📅 **Date**: Saturday, 1st November 2025📍 **Location**: Charter Hall, Colchester***NEW: NOW OFFERING LESSONS!*** **Session Times**: - 🌿 **Relaxed**: 11 AM - 12 PM - 👨‍👩‍👧 **Family**: 12 PM - 5 PM - 🎉 **Over 14’s**: 7 PM - 11:30 PM 🎟️ **Tickets**: £12.50 (Available Now!) ⭐️ **4 for 3 offer**👀 **Spectators Tickets [...]

Halloween: Skate & Scare📅 **Date**: Saturday, 1st November 2025📍 **Location**: Charter Hall, Colchester***NEW: NOW OFFERING LESSONS!*** **Session Times**: - 🌿 **Relaxed**: 11 AM - 12 PM - 👨‍👩‍👧 **Family**: 12 PM - 5 PM - 🎉 **Over 14’s**: 7 PM - 11:30 PM 🎟️ **Tickets**: £12.50 (Available Now!) ⭐️ **4 for 3 offer**👀 **Spectators Tickets [...]

Ace Comics Gaming Centre Colchester is proud to bring you a YuGiOh! OTS Championship for you to gain qualification to this year's WCQ: Continental Championship.ENTRY FEE : £17.50REGISTRATION TIME FROM 10:30amSTART TIME 11:30AMDECK LISTS AND COSSY IDS WILL BE NEEDED...EVENT DETAILS:Advanced Constructed format, Swiss rounds with no top cut. Standings at the end of Swiss [...]

Star Wars Unlimited Legends Of The Force Store Showdown EventAt a Store Showdown, you are awarded prizes for both participation and placement. This is the most competitive that Casual Play gets, but the focus is still on having fun and learning the game, making this phase the perfect opportunity for someone to dip their toe [...]

Riftbound Origins Release Event We are excited to give you the chance to join in a release event for the new league of legends card game. For this event you will get to choice one of the 3 new structure decks, not only that you will get 2 extra boosters to help improve your deck [...]

Looking to develop your producing skills in theatre?Join us for a Mercury Creatives Producing Masterclass with Ellie Keel, followed by a producers’ networking event.Whether you are new to producing or looking to brush up on new approaches, all experiences welcome.About Ellie KeelEllie Keel is the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Four (HarperCollins), an Olivier [...]