Events

We are excited to be hosting the first Dice & a Slice Miniature Painting Competition! Flex your painting skills! Prizes to be won! Submit any single based miniature from 11am - the winner will be announced at 5pm that same day! Sign up at the link below...https://forms.gle/nLQi8ZndcVR7jrQFA

We are delighted to welcome the brilliant children's author Nick Butterworth to our store for a lunchtime signing of his picture books! Once Upon a Journey is the latest instalment in the Adventures of Percy the Park Keeper and His Animal Friends. Percy creates a wind car and whisks his friends away for a magical [...]

Join us at Kingsland Church for a cosy, festive afternoon creating your own fresh foliage Christmas wreath. You’ll have a beautiful selection of decorations, ribbons and seasonal touches to choose from, with full guidance provided - perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters alike.Your ticket includes a hot drink and homemade mince pies, making it a [...]

Full Line-up: Sam Campbell, Bridget Christie, Maisie Adam, Ed ByrneSale Dates and Times:Public Onsale : Fri, 2 May 2025 at 10:00 AM

Tickets £23.50.Doors open 7.30pm, show starts 8pm.Show duration 2 hours with interval.How good’s a laugh? My joke book is overflowing, so let’s get talking about what gives me the ick and what makes me tick. It’s time to get down to the nitty gritty. No filter, no limits. The gloves are off and I’m packing [...]

🎄 The Moot Hall Christmas Gift Market – Returning for 2025! 🎄Join us on Sunday 7th December 2025 as the Moot Hall Christmas Gift Market returns to the heart of Colchester for a festive shopping experience like no other! ✨🛍️ 40 Handpicked Gift Stalls – Browse a stunning selection of unique, handcrafted, and locally sourced [...]

Learn to weave your own willow basket from local willow. Suitable for beginners and those with experience. Disabled access and parking. Refreshments available to purchase at the cafe. All materials provided£32.50PPBook your place here - https://www.thecreativeworkshopcompany.co.uk/event-details/weave-a-willow-basket-2

The Annual Festive Market hosted by Colchester Market and the Colchester BID returns with up to 80 stalls on a pedestrianised Colchester High St on Sunday 7th December 2025. The Free-Entry family-friendly event runs from 10:00 to 17:00 featuring live music, entertainment, funfair rides, Festive Giftware, Streetfood and of course, some mulled wine for the [...]

Get a thorough technique-based grounding in the fundamentals Argentine tango in Colchester with experienced tangueros Nicolas Ignacio Godoy and Miriam Gita at the Headgate Theatre on Sunday mornings 11am-12noon. These tutorials on the fundamentals of tango are suitable for complete beginners aa well as tango dancers who need to strengthen the basis of their technique [...]

Join us on the first Sunday of the month for a little calm at Colchester Castle.These sessions are suitable for visitors with ASD, providing an opportunity for them to explore the museum at a quieter time. We aim to minimise sensory stimulation in the galleries by turning off audio and visuals and providing a sensory [...]

Join us for our family friendly Christmas concert. It's always a special, festive occasion with brass and organ accompaniment and the local children's 'Sing Up' choir.

Everyone welcome to join in or listen.Traditional Folk Jam