Join us at Colcheco for a relaxing and creative afternoon making a beautiful sparkly goldwork bee. You’ll learn how to use beads, sequins and goldwork techniques to create a detailed, shimmering bee design - perfect to frame, gift, or turn into a brooch or decoration.This workshop is suitable for both complete beginners and those with [...]
Try our free Easter worksheet! Available Tuesday to Sunday, 28 March – 12 April, during opening hours.Follow clues around the museum, complete a fun worksheet, and uncover fascinating facts as you explore natural history in this interactive, hands-on adventure designed for curious young visitors.This worksheet is suitable for ages 5+.For useful information, such as how [...]
A discussion around Dave Rowntree's book 'No One You Know 'takes place at Colchester Arts Centre on Saturday, 28th March.Dave Rowntree - politician, lawyer and drummer for Blur - will be in conversation with Keep Colchester Cool’s Ben Howard about his new photographic book, No One You Know, which documents Blur’s formative years.Dave Rowntree is [...]
Nick Butterworth of beloved 'Percy The Park Keeper' fame will be at Red Lion Books signing his most recent booksSaturday 28th March, 2pmOn the ground floor of Red Lion Books until 2.30pmNick will be in signing copies of his latest two titles Cross Rabbit and The Easter Egg HuntWe'd love to see you here. If [...]
Playing the Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester for the first time…Founding Stiff Little Fingers’ member Henry Cluney brings his band XSLF to the venue.Henry formed XSLF in 2013 with former SLF drummer Jim Reilly, although Jim (on the advice of his doctor) had to leave the band in 2021 and drumming duties are now taken care [...]
Henry Cluneys brilliant XSLF play the TWM Colchester.Playing the Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester for the first time…Founding Stiff Little Fingers' member Henry Cluney brings his band XSLF to the venue.Henry formed XSLF in 2013 with former SLF drummer Jim Reilly, although Jim (on the advice of his doctor) had to leave the band in 2021 [...]
Debut gig at The Bull. Free Entry
Jungle Cakes returns to Truth for our biggest ever DnB event in Colchester. Get ready... Saturday 28th March.▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀- - FULL LINEUP - -➤ Crossy ➤ Ed Solo ➤ Deekline ➤ Kivi ➤ Øbtain➤ Society➤ SYD ➤ Chlo➤ Zaba ➤ Supermase➤ Buttons ➤ Milhouse➤ Bacchus➤ Scoundrel Hosted By ➤ Beanie MC ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗦Early Bird On sale Now [...]
Dig into the past this Easter! On 30 March from 10 AM to 4 PM, enjoy expert talks, fun fossil‑themed crafts and worksheets, and bring your own discoveries for identification. A brilliant and free hands‑on holiday activity for budding palaeontologists and curious young explorers.This event is suitable for ages 5+.No booking needed – just drop [...]
Meet a medieval costumed character and step back into life at the Castle! Join us every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 3 PM to 4:30 PM, from 30 March to 10 April.Join our friendly historical character and enjoy simple medieval‑style games, pick up a sticker, and discover what everyday life was really like hundreds of [...]
From 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM on 1 April and 8 April, 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 [...]
Test your knowledge of all things film, TV and music, and help raise money for an incredible cause!- £3 a head (cash only)- Maximum 4 to a team- Outside food & dogs welcome - Book on 01206 514510Please arrive at least twenty minutes before the quiz is due to start to place drink orders.If you [...]
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