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Where else can you buy an 8 pint watering can of beer, a plastic kettle of cider, eat delicious food and listen to an eclectic mix of some of the finest music acts around (whilst also helping a good cause)?

Great live bands
Delicious BBQ and vegetarian/vegan food & cake and desserts
Fully Licensed Bar (including beer by the watering can!)

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Guide Prices

Ticket Type	/Ticket Tariff
Adult	£22.38 per ticket
Child	£1.79 per ticket
Concession	£11.55 per ticket

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

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Map & Directions

Map Link

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Road Directions

Easy access to Colchester, off Hythe

Public Transport Directions

Walk from Hythe Station or on the Colchester University bus routes

Blues & Rock in the Garden

Type:Arts & Crafts Event

Maitlands, Distillery Lane, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8EZ

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Opening Times

Season (4 July 2026)
Day	Times
Saturday	14:00	- 23:30

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