What's on inColchester


Welcome to Colchester

Enjoy a mix of heritage, history, lively arts whilst visiting Colchester - our guide to events and days out is just the ticket.

Whether you're looking to brush up on local history at a museum, enjoy local arts, watch some sport, or listen to live music, you're sure to find things to do in Colchester to suit all the family, whatever the weather.

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Forthcoming events in Colchester

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Fordham Vehicle Show
Church Road

.Our show returns to Fordham Essex village on Church Road CO6 3NA with exhibits of classic cars car clubs commercials motor sport motor cycles steam engines trade and craft stalls refreshments kids amusements etc. Saturday evening entertainment with live band bar…

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TEL: 07532 433390
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Comedy Club Live - Top TV Comedians
Mercury Theatre.

. The Comedy Club ‐ As Seen on TV ‐ Returns to Colchester for a Night of Unmissable LaughterCelebrating 29 Years of Bringing Laughter to LifeGet ready Colchester On Friday 15th August 2025 The Comedy Club one of the most recognised…

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Tourist Attractions


Colchester Zoo

Colchester Zoo has some of the best cat and primate collections in Europe. See a White Tiger eye to eye in White Tiger Valley, or get closer to the Zoo's Chimpanzees at Chimp World. The Zoo received special recognition for its work on projects across the board…

Paycocke House

A fine 16th century timber‐framed house, and one of the jewels among the many interesting buildings in Coggeshall and is a legacy from the town's prosperous Wool Age.Coggeshall was also famous for its lace, examples of which are displayed inside Paycocke's House. There is a very attractive…

Colchester Castle

A visit to Colchester Castle Museum takes you through 2000 years of some of the most important events in British History. At the museum you can see real mosaics, go inside the foundations of the Roman temple that once stood here and take part in a story tour…

Kings

Kings Nightclub in Colchester, Essex. Contact venue on telephone number 01206 210531 for opening times, entrance costs, guest list information and special offers.…

Route

Route Nightclub in Colchester, Essex. Contact venue on telephone number 01206 366377 for opening times, entrance costs, guest list information and special offers.…

Megabowl

Bowling at Megabowl in Colchester, Essex. Contact venue on 01206 560500 for opening times and entrance costs.…

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