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Colchester Castle Park, High Street, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
01206506905Price
Price £55.00 Per TicketCowdray Avenue, Colchester
Colchester Castle Summer Series presents Fatboy Slim
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- 29 Aug 2026Open 14:00 - 22:30
Address
Hollytrees Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGTelephone
01206 282931Price
Price £25.00 Per TicketColchester
Create your own witches' ladder in this hands-on workshop exploring folklore, symbolism and ritual. Includes all materials and refreshments. Ages 16+.
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- 18 July 2026Open 10:00 - 13:00
Address
Colchester Castle Park, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
+44 (0)7726 695996Price
FreeColchester
Explore Castle Park on a free guided walk sharing memories, stories and local connections to one of Colchester's treasured green spaces.
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- 20 July 2026Open 11:00 - 12:00
Address
Hollytrees Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGTelephone
+44 (0)1206 282920Price
Price £5.00 Per TicketColchester
A dinosaur-themed trail for young children at Hollytrees Museum. Solve clues, explore and earn a prize. Suitable for ages 2–5.
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- 21 July 2026to1 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
+44 (0)1206 282920Price
Price £5.00 Per TicketColchester
A Moon-inspired family trail at Colchester Castle. Follow clues, solve puzzles and earn a themed prize. Suitable for ages 5+.
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- 21 July 2026to1 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
+44 (0)1206 282920Price
FreeColchester
A summer challenge for Annual Pass holders across Colchester Castle, Hollytrees Museum and the Natural History Museum, inspired by Discover: Museum Wonders.
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- 21 July 2026to1 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Address
Natural History Museum, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1DNTelephone
+44 (0)1206 282920Price
Price £3.00 Per TicketColchester
A hands-on session for young children exploring nature's patterns through stories, objects and crafts at the Natural History Museum.
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- 21 July 2026Open 10:00 - 11:00
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- 21 July 2026Open 11:15 - 12:15
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
+44 (0)1206 282920Price
FreeColchester
A quieter visit to Colchester Castle for visitors with autism or sensory sensitivities, with reduced sounds, visual displays and sensory resources available.
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- 22 July 2026Open 09:30 - 10:30
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- 29 July 2026Open 09:30 - 10:30
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- 19 Aug 2026Open 09:30 - 10:30
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- 26 Aug 2026Open 09:30 - 10:30
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
+44 (0)1206 282920Price
Price £8.50 to £13.95 Per TicketColchester
A spectacular six-metre Moon sculpture by Luke Jerram, combining NASA imagery, light and sound in an immersive installation inside Colchester Castle.
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- 24 July 2026to31 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Address
Natural History Museum, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1DNTelephone
+44 (0)1206 282920Price
FreeColchester
Free dinosaur and fossil-themed colouring sheets and activities for children, available daily at the Natural History Museum this summer.
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- 25 July 2026to30 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
+44 (0)1206 282920Price
Price £3.95 Per TicketColchester
A family-friendly tour exploring Moon myths and superstitions through stories and activities, inspired by Museum of the Moon. Suitable for ages 3+.
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- 27 July 2026Open 11:00 - 11:45
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- 21 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 11:45
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
+44 (0)1206 282920Price
FreeColchester
Meet a costumed Roman at Colchester Castle and discover life in Roman Britain through stories, games and informal drop-in encounters.
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- 28 July 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00
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- 30 July 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00
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- 25 Aug 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00
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- 27 Aug 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00
Address
Hollytrees Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGTelephone
+44 (0)1206 282920Price
FreeColchester
A fun drop-in dinosaur craft at Hollytrees Museum. Create and decorate your own prehistoric creature to take home. Suitable for ages 5+.
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- 29 July 2026Open 14:00 - 16:30
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- 5 Aug 2026Open 14:00 - 16:30
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- 12 Aug 2026Open 14:00 - 16:30
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- 19 Aug 2026Open 14:00 - 16:30
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
+44 (0)1206 282920Price
Price £9.00 Per TicketColchester
A one-hour yoga session under the Museum of the Moon at Colchester Castle. Relax, stretch and unwind in a unique atmospheric setting.
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- 30 July 2026Open 17:45 - 18:45
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
+44 (0)1206 282939Price
Price £1.00 to £10.00 Per TicketColchester
A summer holiday club inspired by Museum of the Moon, packed with crafts, games, mini tours and hands-on activities for ages 5–10.
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- 30 July 2026
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- 31 July 2026
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- 6 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
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- 7 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
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- 13 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
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- 20 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
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- 21 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
+44 (0)1206 282920Price
FreeColchester
A quieter Castle experience with reduced sensory stimulation and a dedicated sensory space. Suitable for visitors who benefit from a calm, relaxed environment.
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- 2 Aug 2026Open 15:00 - 17:00
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Natural History Museum, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1DNTelephone
+44 (0)1206 282920Price
FreeColchester
A fun dino-themed craft and storytelling session for under 5s, with songs, activities and a friendly dinosaur to meet. Free, drop-in.
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- 4 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 11:15
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- 18 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 11:15
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
+44 (0)1206 282920Price
FreeColchester
A relaxed Castle opening for visitors with autism or sensory sensitivities, with reduced sounds, visual displays and sensory resources available. Part of First Thursdays Festival.
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- 6 Aug 2026Open 15:00 - 17:00
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
+44 (0)1206 282920Price
Price £2.85 to £4.95 Per TicketColchester
An accessible talk and guided tour with live captions, exploring 2,000 years of history at Colchester Castle. Designed for Deaf and hard of hearing visitors.
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- 8 Aug 2026Open 15:00 - 16:15
Address
Hollytrees Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGTelephone
+44 (0)1206 282920Price
Price £25.00 Per TicketColchester
Create your own incense and oil blends in a hands-on workshop exploring herbal traditions, folklore and the properties of natural ingredients.
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- 15 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 13:00
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