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

10
MAY
Essex Bead Fair - Sunday 10th May 2026.
Great Bromley Village Hall

.Beads for making great jewelleryr. Many new semi precious beads and pearls just imported by MrBead and seed beads and findings by Southampton Bead Shop and Other traders. Free entry and refreshmentsNear Colchester. Easy free parking outside hall. Combine with a day…

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16
MAY
Fawlty Towers Weekend 16/05/2026
Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

. You will arrive Saturday lunch time where you will be greeted by Basil Sybil and Manuel who will check you into your rooms.Afternoon Tea will be served at 4.00pm with the help of the Fawlty Towers Team. At 8.00pm the…

TEL: 08007 720561
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27
JUN
It Comes In Waves
Headgate Theatre

A grief cafe in Lowestoft a town mourning the loss of its high street on a coastline thats crumbling like Rich Tea biscuits.After losing her hubby ageing Crystal wants to live laugh love but maybe she just needs to chill out.After losing…

TEL: 02036 272960
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06
NOV
Comedy Club Live - Top TV Comedians
Mercury Theatre,.

.The Comedy Club ‐ As Seen on TV ‐ Returns to Colchester for a Night of Unmissable LaughterExplose Comedy Without the BANGS Nature FriendlyCelebrating 30 Years of Bringing Laughter to LifeGet ready Colchester On Friday 6th November The Comedy Club one of…

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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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