What's on inColchester


Welcome to Colchester

Enjoy a mix of heritage, history, lively arts whilst visiting Colchester - our guide to events and days out is just the ticket.

Whether you're looking to brush up on local history at a museum, enjoy local arts, watch some sport, or listen to live music, you're sure to find things to do in Colchester to suit all the family, whatever the weather.

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Forthcoming events in Colchester

24
NOV
Jazz Singer Esther Bennett and her trio
Colchester Arts Centre

.Knock em dead singer London Evening StandardBennett gives her all on stage.....and never stops entertaining the audience...you cant help but love her Jeff Prestridge Close Up CultureEsther Bennett is one of the jazz scenes most respected and widely loved vocalists juxtaposing sensitivity…

TEL: 01206 500900
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30
NOV
Bourne Valley Crafters Xmas Craft Fair
Flatford mill,

.Colchester based group The Bourne Valley Crafters and selected guest crafters are pleased to be once again holding a Xmas Craft Fair in the Granary Barn at Flatford. You will be able to buy unusual and unique gifts all hand crafted by…

Category: Visual Arts

TEL: 07491 657533
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28
FEB
Colchester Comedy Club
Mercury Theatre

.The Comedy Club As Seen on TV Returns to Colchester Dont Miss it Celebrating 29years of bringing Laughter to LifeThe Comedy Club is one of the most recognised and respected names in the comedy Industry and over the years has worked across…

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22
JUN
Essex Bead Fair
Great Bromley Village Hall, UK

.Beads for making great jewelleryr. Many new semi precious beads and pearls just imported by MrBead and seed beads and findings by Southampton Bead Shop and Other traders. Free entry and refreshmentsEasy free parking outside hall. Combine with a day out on…

Category: Miscellaneous

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Tourist Attractions


Colchester Zoo

Colchester Zoo has some of the best cat and primate collections in Europe. See a White Tiger eye to eye in White Tiger Valley, or get closer to the Zoo's Chimpanzees at Chimp World. The Zoo received special recognition for its work on projects across the board…

Colchester Castle

A visit to Colchester Castle Museum takes you through 2000 years of some of the most important events in British History. At the museum you can see real mosaics, go inside the foundations of the Roman temple that once stood here and take part in a story tour…

Birch Grove Golf Club

Birch Grove Golf Club ‐ golf course in Colchester, Essex. Contact the golf course on telephone number 01206 734276 for course availability, course rules, member information, golf academy if available and green fees at Birch Grove Golf Club golf courseclub.…

Club Forin

Club Forin Nightclub in Colchester, Essex. Contact venue on telephone number 01206 575737 for opening times, entrance costs, guest list information and special offers.…

Club Valentino

Club Valentino Nightclub in Colchester, Essex. Contact venue on telephone number 01206 574253 for opening times, entrance costs, guest list information and special offers.…

Colchester & Lexden Golf

Colchester & Lexden Golf Centre ‐ golf course in Colchester, Essex. Contact the golf course on telephone number 01206 843333 for course availability, course rules, member information, golf academy if available and green fees at Colchester & Lexden Golf Centre golf courseclub.…

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Want to see what other attractions to visit when in Colchester? See our list of attractions in Colchester, including theme parks, castles, historic houses, zoos and many more family days out.