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Make your visit to Colchester Castle even more fun this half term with a series of Halloween-themed gallery games. Challenge family and friends to spooky rounds of Tic Tac Toe, test your luck with Halloween Snakes and Ladders, and enjoy pumpkin-inspired activities throughout the galleries. These self-led games can be played at your own pace, making them easy to fit into your day. Running daily from 24 October to 1 November, this family-friendly activity is included with Castle admission and offers a fun way to explore the museum during the Halloween holidays.

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Map & Directions

Road Directions

Colchester Castle is located in Castle Park, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJ. Follow signs for Colchester town centre and Castle Park. Public parking is available nearby at Priory Street Car Park, Britannia Car Park and St Mary's Car Park. The Castle is a short walk from all town centre car parks.

Public Transport Directions

Colchester North Station is approximately one mile from Colchester Castle, around a 20-minute walk. Frequent bus services operate between the station and Colchester town centre, with stops just a few minutes from the Castle entrance. From the High Street, follow signs through Castle Park to the museum. Taxis are available from Colchester North Station.

Gallery Games

Type:Children's Activity Event

Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJ
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Opening Times

Season (24 Oct 2026)
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Saturday10:00 - 17:00
Season (25 Oct 2026)
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Sunday11:00 - 17:00
Season (26 Oct 2026)
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Monday10:00 - 17:00
Season (27 Oct 2026)
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Tuesday10:00 - 17:00
Season (28 Oct 2026)
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Wednesday10:00 - 17:00
Season (29 Oct 2026)
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Thursday10:00 - 17:00
Season (30 Oct 2026)
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Friday10:00 - 17:00
Season (31 Oct 2026)
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Saturday10:00 - 17:00
Season (1 Nov 2026)
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Sunday11:00 - 17:00

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