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Wivenhoe House Hotel, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3FATelephone
01206 878450Price
Price £65.00 Per TicketWivenhoe Park, Colchester
Join us for a fantastic night of live entertainment with the Abba Sisters.
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- 18 Apr 2026Open 19:00 - 23:45
Address
Littlebrook, Maldon Road, Tolleshunt Darcy, Maldon, Essex, CM9 8AGTelephone
07810504878Tolleshunt Darcy, Maldon
The Coast Road Heritage & Arts Trail weaving history & art together over the May Bank Holiday 23- 25 May 2026.We are celebrating the maritime heritage of Mersea with art, music, storytelling and the amazing archive of the Mersea Museum.
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- 25 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
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- 23 May 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
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- 24 May 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Address
Firstsite, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 713700Price
Price £11.00 Per TicketColchester
Celebrate the next generation of Colchester's artists in this dynamic, two-part exhibition from students at University Centre Colchester.
Dates
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- 18 Apr 2026to26 July 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
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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Dates
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- 3 Apr 2026to1 Nov 2027Open 10:00 - 17:00
Address
Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 713700Price
FreeHigh Street, Colchester
Based on different themes, Art Jam with Art Harbour at Firstsite is a free opportunity to explore, experiment and develop your own art ideas.
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- 15 May 2026Open 16:30 - 18:30
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- 12 June 2026Open 16:30 - 18:30
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- 10 July 2026Open 16:30 - 18:30
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- 14 Aug 2026Open 16:30 - 18:30
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- 18 Sept 2026Open 16:30 - 18:30
Address
Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens, Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens, Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7DBTelephone
01206 82007Price
Price £60.00 Per TicketElmstead Market, Colchester
•Learn about seed heads
•Walk round the garden to collect seeds
•Sow seeds
•Prick out seedlings
•Learn how to store seeds
•Learn how to over winter seedsVenue
Dates
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- 4 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 12:30
Address
Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens, Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens, Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7DBTelephone
01206 82007Price
Price £25.00 Per TicketElmstead Market, Colchester
Join Chris & Jude Gibson with a window into the creatures that use the garden by night.
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Dates
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- 20 June 2026Open 08:00 - 11:00
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- 18 July 2026Open 09:00 - 11:00
Address
JobServe Community Stadium - Corporate, Colchester, United Way, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5UPTelephone
01206752443Price
Price £16.00 Per TicketUnited Way, Colchester
Celebrate the sounds of Americana and country live with BearFootSoul.
Dates
- From:
- 2 May 2026Open 19:30 -
Address
Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens, Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens, Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7DBTelephone
01206 82007Price
Price £60.00 Per TicketElmstead Market, Colchester
Step into the vibrant world of the Beth Chatto Gardens and take your first steps from casual snapper to confident photographer. Designed for beginners, this workshop guides you through the essentials of your camera - moving of auto and exploring…
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Dates
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- 11 July 2026Open 10:30 - 15:30
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
01206 282939Price
FreeColchester
Relaxed Opening at Colchester Castle: reduced sensory stimulation, quiet chapel area, sensory toys, ear defenders & visual guides. Ages 4+. First Thursdays Festival, 3–5pm. Included with admission.
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- 7 May 2026Open 15:00 - 17:00
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- 4 June 2026Open 15:00 - 17:00
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- 2 July 2026Open 15:00 - 17:00
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- 6 Aug 2026Open 15:00 - 17:00
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- 3 Sept 2026Open 15:00 - 17:00
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
01206 282939Price
Price £35.00 Per TicketColchester
Murder mystery evening at Colchester Castle: Roman-themed immersive comedy, 54AD setting. 18+ only. Doors 7:30pm, starts 8:15pm. Includes fizz & nibbles, bar available. £35/person.
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Dates
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- 18 Apr 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00
Address
Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens, Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens, Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7DBTelephone
01206 82007Price
Price £5.00 Per TicketElmstead Market, Colchester
Join Dr Chris Gibson our wildlife advocate for a stroll around the garden
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- 24 Apr 2026Open 11:00 - 12:00
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- 15 May 2026Open 11:00 - 12:00
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- 15 May 2026Open 12:30 - 13:30
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- 19 June 2026Open 11:00 - 12:00
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- 19 June 2026Open 12:30 - 13:30
Address
Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens, Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens, Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7DBTelephone
01206 82007Price
Price £85.00 Per TicketElmstead Market, Colchester
Learn how to place plants in a mixed shrub and perennial border, height spread colour and flowering.
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Dates
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- 28 Apr 2026Open 10:30 - 15:30
Address
Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens, Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens, Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7DBTelephone
01206 82007Price
Price £8.00 Per TicketElmstead Market, Colchester
Celebrate Spring Bank Holiday at Beth Chatto Spring Craft Fair.
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Dates
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- 3 May 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Address
Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens, Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens, Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7DBTelephone
01206 82007Price
Price £85.00 Per TicketElmstead Market, Colchester
There will be a tour of the garden looking at plants with varying leaf or root adaptions whilst discussing Beth's famous principle - right plant, right place. Find out about varying mulches, compost techniques and examples of different permeable…
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Dates
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- 5 June 2026Open 10:30 - 15:30
Address
Colchester Charter Hall, Leisure World, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206506905Price
Price £30.00 Per TicketCowdray Avenue, Colchester
The Big Pants party is the ultimate ladies night out, celebrating the iconic soundtrack of a lifetime of fun, love and friendship.
Dates
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- 17 Apr 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00
Address
Colchester Charter Hall, Leisure World, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206506905Price
Price £28.00 Per TicketCowdray Avenue, Colchester
STRONG ENOUGH-ULTIMATE TRIBUTE CONCERT TO CHER
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- 23 Apr 2026Open 19:30 - 21:45
Address
Colchester Charter Hall, Leisure World, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206506905Price
Price £33.55 Per TicketCowdray Avenue, Colchester
The King's Voice: Gordon Hendricks as ELVIS
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- 24 Apr 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00
Address
JobServe Community Stadium, United Way, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5UPTelephone
01206 755100Price
Price £22.00 Per TicketUnited Way, Colchester
Enjoy a nostalgic night of live hits from Dirty Dancing and classic films. Doors open at 7:30pm.
Dates
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- 18 Apr 2026Open 19:30 -
Address
JobServe Community Stadium, United Way, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5UPTelephone
01206 755100Price
Price £24.00 Per TicketUnited Way, Colchester
Bjorn Illusion, our beloved ABBA tribute, returns in 2026! Enjoy iconic hits from 9pm. Doors open 7:30pm. Over-16s only. Free parking!
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- 6 June 2026Open 19:30 -
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