Events

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 [...]

Join us for these hands-on sessions where you will learn how to care for plants through nature inspired arts, crafts and planting. Learn how to care for plants and our native wild while connecting with the outdoors with nature inspired arts and crafts. Please make sure those taking part in activities are dressed appropriately for [...]

Whether you're taking your first steps into Magic, finishing up your Standard deck, or diving deep into Modern, Commander, and more—Magic: The Gathering Tarkir: Dragonstorm has some great cards to add.Tarkir: Dragonstorm Prerelease is coming and we will be running 3 pre-release events for this set new core set in the magic timeline.What you get6 [...]

Learn to dance Argentine tango at this friendly, weekly lesson on Wednesday evenings in Colchester city centre. No need to bring a partner and beginners are very welcome. Two hours of tango dancing 7.30-9.30pm for £10 every Wednesday evening. This is an ongoing, regular, mixed-level, weekly class, always welcoming new people. Come and join us!Miriam [...]

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 [...]

A participant-focused experience for adults, and anyone feeling lonely or isolated.