Events

We're delighted to be hosting more summer holiday clubs as part of Essex Activate! We still have a few remaining places in our SEND Theatre Camps, which are free theatre holiday clubs for those ages 7-11 or 12-16 in receipt of Free School Meals (you should have vouchers via your children’s school). Places are now [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

Step right up, step right up, for this Holiday Fun session to learn some circus skills with Beef Wright! There’ll be spinning plates, flower sticks, juggling, Diabolo and more! Parents are also welcome to join in the fun on the day if there is space to join. Our Holiday Fun activities are for families facing [...]

Meet your local heroes in a fun football coaching session.Most suitable for 4 – 11 years, but all ages welcome. Caregivers are required to stay on site throughout the activities.Activities take place outside. Please make sure those taking part in activities are dressed appropriately for the weather.Our Holiday Fun activities are for families facing economic [...]

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 Edge Of Eternities has some great cards to add.Edge Of Eternities Prerelease is coming and we will be running 3 pre-release events for this set new core set in the magic timeline.What [...]

Bring your child along for a fun and educational LEGO workshop, where they’ll follow the heartwarming journey of Mack the Otter as he travels through Colchester, building with LEGO along the way.Through Mack’s story, children will learn valuable lessons about emotions, teamwork, and mindfulness, all while enjoying creative play.Most suitable for 5 – 10 years, [...]

Children can get active and release some steam this Summer with Rugby 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.About your coachClarice has been playing rugby for 9 years. During the training session, she hopes to engage [...]

Showing at Firstsite Cinema - Elio (PG)!Elio struggles to fit in until he is transported by aliens and becomes the chosen one to be Earth’s galactic ambassador!‘it’s a vivid, sweet but not saccharine voyage of discovery that proves Pixar is still capable of imagination’ – Empire ★★★★☆Book now on our website or call us on [...]

Enter Colchester Castle this summer for a magical mission where children discover a different mythical creature each week! Through themed games, storytelling, and hands-on crafts, young adventurers will dive into the world of legends and imagination. Each session includes a craft to take home and may also feature a short guided tour or object-handling experience.This [...]