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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DEC
FA AFFILIATED 6 A SIDE LEAGUE IN COLCHESTER
The Stanway School

.GET A CHOICE OF WELCOME GIFT IF YOU SIGN UP TO OUR 6 A SIDE LEAGUE AT STANWAY SCHOOL ON A MONDAY NIGHT GET A FREE SET OF TOPS FOR THE TEAM A GET A FREE KIT FOR YOUR TEAMORB EARN £75…

Category: Sports

TEL: 07403 474631
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31
JAN
Fawlty Towers Weekend 31/01/2026
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 Fawlty Towers Show…

TEL: 08007 720561
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20
FEB
Comedy Club Live - Top TV Comedians
Mercury Theatre

The Comedy Club As Seen on TV Returns to Colchester for a Night of Unmissable LaughterComedy Club 30th Anniversary: Colchester Special 4 Headliners One Unmissable NightCelebrate three decades of laughter with The Official Comedy Club the nations comedy experts…

Category: Nightclubs

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21
FEB
Two Halves of Guinness
Mercury Theatre

In an exceptional exploration of one of Britains greatest actors Zeb Soanes brings the life of Sir Alec Guinness to stage across the UK marking the 25th anniversary of his death. With nearly 70 plays 50 films over a dozen television dramas…

TEL: 01206 573948
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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.…

Want more?

Want to see what other attractions to visit when in Colchester? See our list of attractions in Colchester, including theme parks, castles, historic houses, zoos and many more family days out.