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Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
+44 (0)1206 282920Price
FreeColchester
A relaxed Castle opening with reduced sensory stimulation and a dedicated quiet space. Part of First Thursdays Festival and included with admission.
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- 5 Nov 2026Open 15:00 - 17:00
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
+44 (0)1206 282920Price
FreeColchester
A relaxed Castle opening with reduced sensory stimulation and a dedicated quiet space. Part of First Thursdays Festival and included with admission.
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- 3 Dec 2026Open 15:00 - 17:00
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 for visitors who benefit from a calmer environment.
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- 6 Dec 2026Open 15:00 - 17:00
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Natural History Museum, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1DNTelephone
01206 282931Price
FreeColchester
Explore bird specimens, handle museum collections and support the redevelopment of Colchester's Natural History Museum at these free sessions.
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- 4 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 12:30
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- 27 Nov 2026Open 14:00 - 16:30
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
01206 282931Price
FreeColchester
A relaxed museum session for visitors with autism and sensory sensitivities, offering a calm environment and supportive accessibility resources.
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Dates
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- 4 Feb 2027Open 15:00 - 17:00
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
01206 282931Price
Price £1.00 to £12.95 Per TicketColchester
Meet Father Christmas at Colchester Castle, share your Christmas wishes, receive a special gift, and enjoy a magical festive family experience in historic surroundings.
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- 5 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 16:45
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- 6 Dec 2026Open 11:00 - 16:45
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- 23 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 16:45
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
01206 282931Price
Price £55.00 Per TicketColchester
Create three fused glass Christmas decorations, enjoy festive refreshments, and explore Colchester Castle in this beginner-friendly seasonal workshop.
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- 28 Nov 2026Open 10:30 - 12:30
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- 28 Nov 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00
Address
Natural History Museum, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1DNTelephone
01206 282931Price
FreeColchester
Explore mollusc specimens, handle museum collections and support the redevelopment of Colchester's Natural History Museum at these free sessions.
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- 2 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 12:30
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- 2 Dec 2026Open 14:00 - 16:30
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- 4 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 12:30
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- 4 Dec 2026Open 14:00 - 16:30
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- 9 Dec 2026Open 14:00 - 16:30
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- 11 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 12:30
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- 11 Dec 2026Open 14:00 - 16:30
Address
Natural History Museum, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1DNTelephone
+44 (0)1206 282920Price
Price £3.00 Per TicketColchester
Explore transport, vehicles and movement through stories, crafts and hands-on activities in this fun museum session for young children.
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- 24 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 11:00
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- 24 Nov 2026Open 11:15 - 12:15
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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- 14 Nov 2026Open 15:00 - 16:15
Address
Natural History Museum, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1DNTelephone
+44 (0)1206 282920Price
Price £3.00 Per TicketColchester
Journey into the Ice Age with mammoths, Antarctic animals, stories, crafts and play in this fun museum session for young children.
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- 15 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 11:00
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- 15 Dec 2026Open 11:15 - 12:15
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
01206 282931Price
Price £2.85 to £4.95 Per TicketColchester
Discover Colchester Castle's 2,000-year history on an accessible guided tour with live captions, including the Roman Vaults and Temple of Claudius foundations.
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- 13 Feb 2027Open 15:00 - 16:15
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
01206 282931Price
FreeColchester
Enjoy a quieter, sensory-friendly visit to Colchester Castle with reduced sensory stimulation and dedicated accessibility resources.
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- 7 Feb 2027Open 15:00 - 17:00
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 for visitors who benefit from a calmer environment.
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Dates
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- 3 Jan 2027Open 15:00 - 17:00
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
+44 (0)1206 282920Price
FreeColchester
A relaxed Castle opening with reduced sensory stimulation and a dedicated quiet space. Part of First Thursdays Festival and included with admission.
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Dates
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- 7 Jan 2027Open 15:00 - 17:00
Address
Layer Marney Tower, Layer Marney, Colchester, Essex, CO5 9USTelephone
01206 330784Price
Price £30.00 Per TicketColchester
Candlelit Comedy at Layer Marney Tower with 3 top comedians, stars of Live at the Apollo, Russell Howard's Good News, and more.Dates
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- 20 Nov 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
Address
Layer Marney Tower, Layer Marney, Colchester, Essex, CO5 9USTelephone
01206330784Colchester
A fun and unique evening featuring a three course Christmas Dinner and entertainment to kick start your festive season
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- 2 Dec 2026Open 18:30 - 23:00
Address
Hollytrees Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGTelephone
01206 282939Colchester
Come face‑to‑face with a real dinosaur as a spectacular six‑metre‑long skeleton makes its world debut in this unmissable exhibition of discovery.
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- 3 Apr 2026to1 Nov 2027Open 10:00 - 17:00
Colchester
A monthly gathering for artists, creatives, and the curious to explore the uncharted territories of imagination.
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- 12 Nov 2026Open 19:00 - 22:00
Address
Colchester Charter Hall, Leisure World, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206506905Price
Price £36.00 Per TicketCowdray Avenue, Colchester
Back by Popular Demand for 2026!
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- 22 Nov 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00
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