Love it or loathe it, Jumbo has a story to tell. Discover how Colchester’s iconic water tower became the centre of a Victorian debate about public health, taxation and the role of local government with historian and researcher David Grocott. Today, Colchester’s Jumbo Water Tower is a much-loved local landmark. But when it was completed [...]
Join us for a fun, festive family workshop where you’ll design and decorate a lantern to take home and enjoy throughout the winter season.As Colchester lights up for winter, get creative and make your own colourful festive lantern to brighten up your home during the darker evenings.What to expectStart by exploring different ways to decorate [...]
Get into the festive spirit and give old clothes a new lease of life in this creative, hands-on workshop exploring the art of upcycling.Bring along an old, ripped, worn or unworn piece of clothing and transform it into something new for winter – from a festive accessory or badge to colourful decorations.What to expectLearn how [...]
New for 2026, our team have created a Live Captioned Talk + Tour of Colchester Castle, aimed at Deaf, deafened and hard of hearing audiences.Accompanied by live captions and images, our guide will first talk through the Castle’s 2,000-year history! After a Q&A, you will then be taken down into the Roman Vaults, the foundations [...]
Tickets on Sale Now → https://www.fatsoma.com/e/ujaqobxx/la/ue97The Northern Soul Day Party is coming! 🕺🎶Get ready for an afternoon of rare grooves, spinning soles, and feel-good soul as we celebrate one of the most iconic dance movements of all time. From underground classics to dance floor favourites, this is all about the music, the movement, and the [...]
Origami is a paper folding art originally from Japan/China. Learning origami not only helps with hand-eye coordination but improves concentration and problem-solving skills.This ancient art form has been used as meditation, stress relievers and a fun social activity with friends. In our Origami Workshop, Lu Yu will guide you step by step through the creation [...]
Tickets £10 in advance, £12 on the door.Doors open 6.30pm. First band on 6.45pm.This gig is for a standing audience.All tickets cover admission and a free copy of the Dismanibus Dacia album to be collected on the door.Dismanibus, local melodic death band and titans of the Essex metal scene, are launching their magnum opus concept [...]
Backed by a top-drawer band with impressive CVs to match, prepare to embark on a soulful journey with outstanding vocalist Noel McCalla, who will perform his own authentic and diverse original compositions as well as songs by soul superstars such as Al Green, Bill Withers, Marvin Gaye, and Curtis Mayfield, plus performers like Sting.Described by [...]
Mick and Terry Page The Ultimate Everlys return to the Headgate for an evening of perfect harmony, nostalgia and classic rock ’n’ roll hits. Sing along to favourites including Bye Bye Love, Wake Up Little Susie, All I Have to Do Is Dream and Cathy’s Clown, plus many more from the legendary Everly Brothers catalogue.
Lianne Kaye headlines a night of live music at Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester, with full band and support from Evy Frearson and Kaspar Larsen.Join us for an evening of live music as Lianne Kaye takes to the stage with her full band, joined by Evy Frearson and Kaspar Larsen. Expect a night of powerful performances, [...]
There has been a lack of psychedelic trance in Colchester, and Journey Into Psyberspace hopes to help fix that situation with five hours of delicious psytrance at Roots & Grooves Café. Got something fluoro in the cupboard? Bring it along and help light up the venue! Roots & Grooves Café, Colchester, CO1 1JZ Saturday 14 [...]
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