21.3°C Essex artist Simon Carter transforms Firstsite's gallery with From the Landscape, an immersive exhibition inspired by the Essex coast and countryside. Carter has spent more than 40 years walking, drawing and painting the landscape around him. The exhibition brings together more than 30 acrylic paintings and drawings made since 2020, an early watercolour painted when [...]
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3 events,Out of Line: Banksy and the Art of Dissent brings a major exhibition of street and urban contemporary art to The Minories in Colchester. The exhibition features 28 original artworks by Banksy alongside significant works by more than 20 other artists from the international street art and urban contemporary art movement. Every Banksy work included [...]
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The Mercury Theatre presents Jack and the Beanstalk, its 2026 Christmas pantomime, with Colchester panto favourites Antony Stuart-Hicks and Dale Superville returning for another festive production. Jack lives at Trott's farm with Trevor and their mum Tilly, but money is running low. When ruthless landowner Augusta Bigbucks buys the farm, the family reluctantly decide to [...]
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Sale Dates and Times:Public Onsale : Fri, 5 Jun 2026 at 10:00 AM |
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Start the festive season with a creative morning making your own stunning Christmas wreath at The Lexden Crown, Colchester.Whether you prefer a traditional style or something a little more contemporary, [...]
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Standup for FoodbanksJoin us for an evening of top-tier comedy with a vital purpose at the Standup for Foodbanks benefit show on December 2nd.To help local families ahead of the holiday season, entry requires one full bag of non-perishable food items per ticket. Every item collected goes directly to supporting our community's local food banks.
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Calling all poetry lovers!Maybe you like listening to poetry.Maybe you like sharing your poetry.Maybe you’ve never shared it before.Maybe you know a poet.If you fall into one of the above, [...]
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Christmas at the Movies is a spectacular live concert experience that brings the most beloved festive film scores to life, performed by The Great British Film Orchestra. This enchanting evening [...] |
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As part of the First Thursdays Festival, join us at Colchester Castle for a special session designed for visitors with autism or other sensory sensitivities.We turn off sounds and visual [...]
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Join us on Thursday 3rd December at 6:00pm at Brews & Whiskers, The Cat Café, 23 Sir Isaac’s Walk, Colchester CO1 1JJ for a truly unique and relaxing Christmas Wreath [...] |
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✨ Experience the Magic of ‘Christmas – The Candlelight Concert’ ✨ A Sophisticated Festive Celebration by Xperience LiveStep into a world of festive elegance and timeless charm as Xperience Live [...] |
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Runs: Sat 5 - Thu 24 Dec 2026 After last year’s incredible response to our Santa’s Grotto, the big man returns to the Mercury for 2026!Join us for a heart-warming festive adventure as you and your group journey to Lapland, where the magic of Christmas comes alive in Santa’s cosy grotto.Gather round for a delightful [...]
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Come and enjoy a festive morning of fun for the whole family.Start your day with a delicious breakfast, followed by plenty of festive activities, including our photobooth and light-up dancefloor. [...]
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Get Ready to Throw It Back to the 90s! 🎉Join us for an unforgettable day filled with the biggest hits of the 1990s, featuring chart-topping tracks from your favorite artists of the decade. Whether you’re a 90s music lover or just here for the nostalgia, this party is all about good vibes and even better [...]
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Our iconic annual Santa Fun Run returns to Colchester Castle Park!The Santa Fun Run, now in its 17th consecutive year, is the ideal way to kick off your festive season and get fit at the same time, with friends, family and colleagues!Date: Sunday 6 December 2025Time: 10amLocation: Colchester Castle Park, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 [...]
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Enjoy a festive experience with Father Christmas as part of your visit to Colchester Castle and create magical family memories together. Available on 5-6, 12-13 and 19-23 December, with sessions [...]
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Join us on the first Sunday of every month from 3 PM to 5 PM for a quieter experience at Colchester Castle.These sessions are designed for anyone who would benefit [...]
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The Devil's Prefects. They play songs. They like Smokey & The Bandit a whole lot.Join us for a Sunday evening at the fantastic Victoria Inn! |
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Go Bananas is proud to provide children aged 0-12 years with regular S.E.N.D friendly soft play sessions.Our S.E.N.D friendly soft play sessions are designed to provide a calm and relaxed [...]
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Test your knowledge of all things film, TV and music, all whilst raising money for an incredible cause! - Book by selecting the date of the quiz and choosing quiz [...] |
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On the road again, JOHN OTWAY AND WILD WILLY BARRETT "Alive and Gigging" at the Colchester Arts Centre on TUESDAY 8th DECEMBER 2026. Show starts at 8.00pm. For tickets, go [...] |
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Get ready to sing, dance, and shout 'Bingo!' as we turn your favourite Christmas hits into a night of non-stop fun! Festive Music Bingo is your ticket to cash prizes, [...] |
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Enjoy a festive experience with Father Christmas as part of your visit to Colchester Castle and create magical family memories together. Available on 5-6, 12-13 and 19-23 December, with sessions [...]
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Join us for a calm and creative afternoon learning the traditional craft of bookbinding with a Christmas twist!You’ll create your own hard, fabric-covered notebook completely from scratch. At the wonder [...]
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Christmas concert & carols - with heathlands school choir |
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Enjoy a festive experience with Father Christmas as part of your visit to Colchester Castle and create magical family memories together. Available on 5-6, 12-13 and 19-23 December, with sessions [...] |
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Sessions take place on 15 December, 10–11am and 11:15am–12:15pm.Designed for children aged 2½ to 5, these relaxed, hands-on sessions give you the chance to explore the museum together through play. [...]
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Sessions take place on 15 December, 10–11am and 11:15am–12:15pm.Designed for children aged 2½ to 5, these relaxed, hands-on sessions give you the chance to explore the museum together through play. [...] |
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Enjoy a festive experience with Father Christmas as part of your visit to Colchester Castle and create magical family memories together. Available on 5-6, 12-13 and 19-23 December, with sessions [...] |
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🎄 The Rec Christmas Market 🎄Join us for the final market before Christmas at Old Heath Recreation Ground — a festive day full of local traders, great food, and community [...]
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Enjoy a festive experience with Father Christmas as part of your visit to Colchester Castle and create magical family memories together. Available on 5-6, 12-13 and 19-23 December, with sessions [...]
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Test your knowledge of the beloved Disney animated films, and help raise money for an incredible cause! - £3 a head (CASH ONLY)- Maximum 6 to a team- Food served [...]
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The 9075, formed in August 2019 from a jamming session, are the world's first tribute dedicated to celebrating the music and essence of The 1975. With a 2-hour show, The [...] |
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Enjoy a festive experience with Father Christmas as part of your visit to Colchester Castle and create magical family memories together. Available on 5-6, 12-13 and 19-23 December, with sessions [...] |
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Enjoy a festive experience with Father Christmas as part of your visit to Colchester Castle and create magical family memories together. Available on 5-6, 12-13 and 19-23 December, with sessions [...] |
4 events,
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Enjoy a festive experience with Father Christmas as part of your visit to Colchester Castle and create magical family memories together. Available on 5-6, 12-13 and 19-23 December, with sessions [...] |
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Join us on the first Sunday of every month from 3 PM to 5 PM for a quieter experience at Colchester Castle.These sessions are designed for anyone who would benefit [...] |
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