Events

After a wonderful evening in 2024 we are delighted to welcome The Lost Gooseberries back to the vineyard. Bring chairs if you can!Free parking on site.Food and drink available at additional cost.

📣REGISTRATION NOW OPEN📣 Sign Up Here 👉 https://80s-silent-disco-outside-colchester.kickoffpages.com/An 80s Silent Disco like no other is coming to the spectacular grounds Outside Colchester Castle - Castle Bailey, Saturday 26th July 💫 Expect some of the UK's best DJs playing all your favourite tunes in the stunning, illuminated surroundings outside Colchester Castle - Castle Bailey 🚀 📣 [...]

The Broken Johnny’s are an Essex Punk band including “Eddie” on drums (founding member of The Vibrators).The Broken Johnny’s have supported iconic bands such as The Cockney Rejects, Subhumans, Splodgeness abounds, Special Duties, The Ramonas and many more.Their debut album “Alien Invasion” is out now, Join them for an evening full of Punk Rock for [...]

come and join us for a sunny (🤞) evening in a vineyard 😎 6 piece band playing loved covers, given a Gooseberries twist. We play a wide variety of instruments and have 4 vocalists. see you there 😁🎶ticketed event via Thorrington Mill site....sold out last year so don't dilly dally if you want one 😎

It’s Colchester’s Big Retro Party night Saturday from 8pm! 2 DJs over 2 floors playing the 80s, 90s & 00s Party anthems! Free Entry before 11pm! See you on the Dance Floor later! 🕺

Come along and enjoy a great set list of songs from then until now! We look forward to seeing you all

SAVE THE DATE! Headgate Theatre Productions will be revealing their shows for 2026, and all potential cast members and backstage crew are invited.Join us on Sunday 27th July at 5pm to hear all about our exciting line-up of plays. The directors behind our five planned productions (excluding the Young Company and new directors’ event) will [...]

🎶 Ska-Town Syndicate – Live at The Victoria Inn! 🎶Get ready to skank your socks off as Ska-Town Syndicate bring their high-energy ska sounds to The Victoria Inn garden on Sunday 27th July from 5:30pm! Expect infectious rhythms, upbeat vibes, and a whole lot of dancing in the sunshine (or under a brolly – this [...]

We’re pleased to announce our joint gig with The Phat Beats Big Band - tickets are live! https://colchesterartscentre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173660565Note: 🚗 you can book PARKING with the SPECIAL RATE if booked at the same time via the Colchester Arts Centre! 🚗 Sunday 27th July7pmColchester Arts Centre£13 (includes £1 booking fee)The Phat Beats Big Band AND The Three [...]

This Event is accessible to under 18’s, Under 18’s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.No under 18’s allowed in venue past 9pmID will be required if you look under 25.Doors open at 5PM, and tickets are priced at £6 plus booking fee. Don’t miss out on this exciting event!Please note that access to the [...]

Looking for a fun and free family activity this summer? From the 28th of July to the 31st of August, pick up our summer activity sheet for the Hollytrees History Hunt and explore the museum on a word hunt with a historical twist.As you journey through each room, keep an eye on the displays to [...]

This summer, step into the past at Colchester Castle. Throughout the school holidays, historical characters will be roaming the Castle’s galleries, ready to challenge you with riddles, play games, and bring history to life.These playful, informal encounters are perfect for families and curious visitors of all ages.This event is included as part of Castle admission. [...]