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Address
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,…
Dates
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- 29 July 2026to31 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Address
Hanningfield Waterside Park, Hanningfield Reservoir, Giffords Lane, South Hanningfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8HXTelephone
+44 (0)1268712182Price
Price £2.50 Per TicketSouth Hanningfield, Chelmsford
Leave the mess to us and let your kids imaginations run wild at our craft club.
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- 4 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 13:00
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- 11 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 13:00
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- 18 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 13:00
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- 25 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 13:00
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- 27 Oct 2026Open 11:00 - 13:00
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+.
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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- 21 July 2026to1 Sept 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.
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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- 31 July 2026Open 11:00 - 11:45
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- 3 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 11:45
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- 5 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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- 4 Aug 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00
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- 6 Aug 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00
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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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- 5 Aug 2026Open 14:00 - 16:30
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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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- 31 July 2026
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- 6 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
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- 7 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
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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
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. Suitable for visitors who benefit from a calm, relaxed environment.
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- 2 Aug 2026Open 15:00 - 17:00
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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- 4 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 11:15
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- 18 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 11:15
Address
RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Creephedge Lane, Rettendon, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8ETTelephone
01245 402019Price
Price £6.00 per child to £18.40 per adultRettendon, Chelmsford
Brick Explorers combines outdoor exploration, wildlife learning and imaginative play, creating a summer experience the whole family can enjoy together.
Dates
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- 18 July 2026to31 Aug 2026
Address
Hollytrees Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGTelephone
+44 (0)1206 282920Price
Price £5.00 Per TicketColchester
A dinosaur-themed trail for young children at Hollytrees Museum. Solve clues, explore and earn a prize. Suitable for ages 2–5.
Dates
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- 21 July 2026to1 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Address
Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, Colchester, Essex, CO11YHTelephone
01206 282000Colchester
Looking for the ultimate way to cool off this summer? Head to Leisure World's Leisure Pool for a day packed with water-filled fun!
Dates
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- 29 July 2026to31 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 18:00
Address
The Brentwood Centre, The Brentwood Centre, Doddinghurst Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9NNTelephone
+44083490294Price
Price £6.00 to £20.00 Per TicketDoddinghurst Road, Brentwood
A LEGO fan event dedicated to all things brick!
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- 16 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Address
Museum of Chelmsford, Oaklands Park, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9AQTelephone
+44124560570Price
Price £5.00 Per TicketMoulsham Street, Chelmsford
We're having a summer of Iron Age discovery!
Come to the Museum of Chelmsford to learn more about the Great Baddow Hoard and the people who would have handled these Iron Age gold coins. With three sessions to choose from and join in with, from…
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- 18 Aug 2026to20 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
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- 18 Aug 2026to20 Aug 2026Open 13:30 - 15:00
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- 25 Aug 2026to27 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
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- 25 Aug 2026to24 Sept 2026Open 13:30 - 15:00
Address
Museum of Chelmsford, Oaklands Park, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9AQTelephone
+44124560570Price
FreeMoulsham Street, Chelmsford
Join us every 2nd Saturday of the month, all day (10am to 5pm), for our SEN Friendly Days.
This is an opportunity for visitors with additional or sensory needs to enjoy the museum with friends and carers, in a more relaxed atmosphere. Sound effects…
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- 8 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
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- 12 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
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- 12 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
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- 10 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
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- 14 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Address
Westcliff Theatre, Tower Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex, CO15 1LETelephone
01255 433344Price
Price £24.00 Per TicketClacton-On-Sea
TJ is well known for working alongside the late Colin Fry in many of his live theatre shows including The Three Mediums which was also with the late Derek Acorah.
Her TV and Stage appearances include Colin Fry Live, and the Psychic Private Eyes…
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- 7 Aug 2026Open 18:30 - 21:45
Address
Museum of Chelmsford, Oaklands Park, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9AQTelephone
+44124560570Price
FreeMoulsham Street, Chelmsford
On Thursdays throughout the summer holidays, join our tour guide Rachel as she returns with one of her popular talks as Mrs Wells, the wife of the former Oaklands House owner Fred Wells.
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- 6 Aug 2026to3 Sept 2026Open 11:00 - 11:30
Address
Museum of Chelmsford, Oaklands Park, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9AQTelephone
+44124560570Price
Price £5.00 Per TicketMoulsham Street, Chelmsford
Come to the Museum of Chelmsford to learn more about the Great Baddow Hoard and the people who would have handled these Iron Age gold coins.
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- 4 Aug 2026to6 Aug 2026Open 10:30 -
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- 4 Aug 2026to6 Aug 2026Open 13:30 -
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- 11 Aug 2026to13 Aug 2026Open 10:30 -
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- 11 Aug 2026to13 Aug 2026Open 13:30 -
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