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You'll find plenty to do in Colchester this May half term as the weather begins to hot up and summer starts to appear on the horizon!
Among the usual mix of fantastic attractions and entertainment that you can find in Colchester all year round, you'll also have the chance to enjoy a host of events especially designed to engage and entertain your kids. From craft activities, to exploring Colchester's history and heritage, to a range of stage shows aimed especially at children, you'll find something for everyone and to suit every budget.
Scroll down to see our top picks, and if you can't find what you're looking for here be sure to check out all the other great kids activities that Colchester has on offer throughout the year with our Great For Kids page.
If you're running a half term activity in Colchester yourself and can't see it listed here you can submit an event here, or alternatively, drop us a line here.
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Colchester Zoo, Maldon Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0SLTelephone
01206331292Colchester
Did you know… the Aldabra Giant Tortoise can live up to 150 years!
Join us as we share all things smooth and scaly with a range of reptile inspired activities. From the humid habitat of our Komodo Dragons to our brightly colour Emerald Tree Monitor…
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- 1 June 2024to2 June 2024
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Colchester Zoo, Maldon Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0SLTelephone
01206331292Colchester
Join us as we celebrate our charity, Colchester Zoological Society and the vital conservation work that we undertake in the UK and worldwide.
From meeting members of our Animal Care Team, to learning how to be a ranger on Umphafa, our Nature…
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- 25 May 2024to2 June 2024
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Art Exchange, University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQTelephone
01206 873333Wivenhoe Park, Colchester
A series of events to celebrate the launch of the Essex Book Festival 2024, including the Radical Essex Procession.
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- 1 June 2024
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Salary Brook, Buffett Way, Greenstead, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3UNGreenstead, Colchester
Join the Rangers for pond dipping and the Great Mini Beast Hunt.
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- 30 May 2024
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HIgh Woods Country Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JRTelephone
01206 853588Colchester
An ideal way to improve fitness or mobility in a sociable atmosphere
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- 19 May 2024
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Headgate Theatre, 14 Chapel Street North, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7ATColchester
Patrick Ness' groundbreaking novel is adapted for the stage in this rich, yet dark, production.
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- 3 June 2024to7 June 2024
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Chappel And Wakes Colne Station, Station Road, Colchester, Essex, CO62DSTelephone
01206 242524Colchester
Classic cars, vintage motorbikes and modern head-turners, alongside the museum exhibits and FREE steam train rides.
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- 26 May 2024to27 May 2024
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Headgate Theatre, 14 Chapel Street North, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7ATColchester
Herman Melville's tale of revenge and retribution on the high seas is retold in this inventive, comedic adventure!
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- 2 June 2024
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The Piazza, The Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Hill, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
07503332675Price
FreeBalkerne Hill, Colchester
Every month we now have a wonderful line up of nearly 30 stalls joining us selling a fantastic range of products including Lovelands honey direct from the beekeeper, freshly baked slices of delicious cake from Alex's Artisan Bakery, scrummy Brownies…
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- 1 June 2024Open 10:00 - 14:00
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- 6 July 2024Open 10:00 - 14:00
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- 7 Dec 2024Open 10:00 - 14:00
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Marks Tey Parish Hall, Old London Rd, Colchester, Essex, CO6 1EJTelephone
01206 683 897Price
FreeColchester
Looking for something to do in Colchester on a Saturday? Come and spend an hour or two at Marks Tey Market where you will find a wonderful selection of stalls set up both inside and outside of the Parish Hall.
The market is FREE entry and there is…
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- 25 May 2024Open 09:00 - 13:00
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- 22 June 2024Open 09:00 - 13:00
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- 28 Sept 2024Open 09:00 - 13:00
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- 26 Oct 2024Open 09:00 - 13:00
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Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 713700Price
FreeHigh Street, Colchester
Noble & Webster have created a remarkable group of anti-monuments in their 24-year career, mixing the strategies of modern sculpture and the attitude of punk to make art from anti-art.
Their work derives much of its power from its fusion of…Dates
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- 12 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00
Colchester
Rollerworld is back in action again for a thrilling day and night of skating!
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- 25 May 2024
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Ardleigh Showground, Old Ipswich Road, Ardleigh, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7QRTelephone
0207 101 8839Price
Price £169.00 Per TicketArdleigh, Colchester
A Colchester hot air balloon ride is a truly memorable experience.
Your ballooning adventure will start from the Ardleigh Showground where you'll have the opportunity to help prepare the balloon for flight, by helping to inflate the balloon, before…Dates
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- 14 July 2023to31 Dec 2024Open 06:00 - 21:00
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Colchester Visitor Information Centre, Colchester Visitor Information Centre, Hollytrees Museum, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGTelephone
+441206282920Hollytrees Museum, Colchester
Follow in the footsteps of the Emperor Claudius and Queen Boudica to uncover Colchester's fascinating Roman history
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- 25 May 2024Open 14:00 -
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Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 713 700Price
Price £60.00 Per TicketHigh Street, Colchester
Cutting, ripping, tearing, glueing - learn how to make a collage in this fun, accessible workshop.
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- 24 May 2024Open 10:00 - 15:30
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Natural History Museum, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1DNTelephone
01206 282941Colchester
Designed for children aged 2 1/2 to 4, along with their parents, grandparents, and carers, these monthly sessions offer an immersive journey of exploration and discovery.
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- 28 May 2024
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Headgate Theatre, 14, Chapel Street North, Colchester, CO2 7ATColchester
Warm your hearts with Frozen JR.!
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- 31 May 2024to1 June 2024
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Chappel And Wakes Colne Station, Station Road, Chappel, Colchester, Essex, CO62DSTelephone
01206 242524Chappel, Colchester
A firm favourite with families, they're a great opportunity to visit the Museum and have a ride in vintage wagons or carriages pulled by one of our restored Steam Engines. Our miniature railway will also be in operation. We operate unlimited rides…
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- 25 May 2024
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- 28 July 2024
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- 1 Jan 2025
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Lower Castle Park, Castle Road, Colchester, England, C01 1XLTelephone
07852121263Colchester
Join the festivities at the Colchester Roman and Medieval Festival.
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- 1 June 2024to2 June 2024Open 10:30 - 17:00
Colchester
The Hospital Radio Fun day in Colchester's Lower Castle Park return for 2024.
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- 27 May 2024
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