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Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
01206 282939Colchester
A visit to Colchester Castle is better than ever before with interactive displays and star exhibits, like the Colchester Gladiator Vase and Fenwick Hoard of Roman treasure.
Have a go at building a Norman archway, dressing as an Iron Age Briton,…
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Dates
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- 29 July 2026to31 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
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 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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Dates
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- 29 Aug 2026Open 14:00 - 22:30
Address
Church Road, Wormingford, Colchester, Essex, CO6 3AZTelephone
01621 862960Price
Price £20.00 Per TicketColchester
A 6km guided walk through the landscape that inspired Ronald Blythe, including a tour of his beloved garden at Bottengoms.
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- 11 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 13:00
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- 14 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 13:00
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- 21 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 13:00
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- 28 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 13:00
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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Dates
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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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Dates
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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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- 10 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 11:45
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- 12 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 11:45
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- 14 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 11:45
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- 17 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 11:45
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- 19 Aug 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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Dates
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- 11 Aug 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00
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- 13 Aug 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00
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- 18 Aug 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00
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- 20 Aug 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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Dates
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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 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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Dates
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- 13 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
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- 14 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
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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Dates
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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
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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Dates
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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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Dates
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- 21 July 2026to1 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
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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Dates
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- 15 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 13:00
Address
Colchester Castle Park, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
+44 (0)7726 695996Price
FreeColchester
Join a guided walk around Castle Park and discover local memories, stories and connections to one of Colchester's most treasured green spaces.
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Dates
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- 19 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 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 for visitors who benefit from a calmer environment.
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Dates
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- 6 Sept 2026Open 15:00 - 17:00
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
+44 (0)1206 282920Price
FreeColchester
Free entry to Colchester Castle for Heritage Open Days, including Museum of the Moon, family activities and hands-on Roman experiences.
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Dates
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- 12 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 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 beneath Museum of the Moon, offering a unique opportunity to relax and unwind inside Colchester Castle.
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Dates
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- 18 Sept 2026Open 17:45 - 18:45
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
+44 (0)1206 282920Price
Price £35.00 Per TicketColchester
An immersive Egyptian-themed murder mystery packed with intrigue, betrayal and suspense in the spectacular surroundings of Colchester Castle.
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Dates
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- 19 Sept 2026Open 19:30 - 22:30
Address
Natural History Museum, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1DNTelephone
+44 (0)1206 282920Price
Price £3.00 Per TicketColchester
Explore habitats, wildlife and our amazing planet through stories, crafts and play in this fun museum session for young children.
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Dates
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- 29 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 11:00
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- 29 Sept 2026Open 11:15 - 12:15
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