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State Fayre

A brand new festival featuring Kings of Leon, Alanis Morissette, The Lumineers and loads more at…

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26th June 2026-28th June 2026
Tendring Show

The Tendring Show is a family event that brings together rural and urban communities in the Essex…

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11th July 2026
Contemporary Craft and Design Fair

Held over the bank holiday weekend this craft event will showcase the very best contemporary…

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28th August 2026-31st August 2026
Fatboy Slim

Colchester Castle Summer Series presents Fatboy Slim

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29th August 2026
Kids Craft Club

Leave the mess to us and let your kids imaginations run wild at our craft club.

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4th August 2026

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11th August 2026

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18th August 2026

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25th August 2026

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27th October 2026
The setting sun setting through the trees illuminating the flower beds

Enjoy an early evening stroll and supper at Hyde Hall

Openings

5pm - 9pm

25th June 2026

5pm - 9pm

2nd July 2026

5pm - 9pm

9th July 2026

5pm - 9pm

16th July 2026

5pm - 9pm

23rd July 2026
Hyde Hall Flower Show

A great day out for gardeners

Openings

10am - 5pm

5th August 2026-9th August 2026
A Family having a picnic under the three in front of water.  Surrounded by the characters from Wind in the Willows

Step into the enchanting world of The Wind in the Willows. From 14 February to December 2026,…

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14th February 2026-31st December 2026
Brick Explorers

Brick Explorers combines outdoor exploration, wildlife learning and imaginative play, creating a…

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10am - 6pm

18th July 2026-31st August 2026
Flavours of Autumn

A celebration of all things home-grown! Discover the delights of growing your own fresh produce as…

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2nd October 2026-4th October 2026
ABBA Tribute

Make your celebration truly unforgettable with our ABBA – Lunch Like a Dancing Queen Event. Join…

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17th October 2026
Family standing next to a vintage aircraft

Join us for all the thrills of air displays (weather permitting), with plenty of things to keep you…

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Season

16th August 2026
The FlyRights Soul & Motown Festive Lunch

This Christmas enjoy The FlyRights Soul & Motown, after enjoying a sumptuous two course festive…

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4th December 2026
Myra's Story

Direct from London's West End and the four-time smash-hit at the Edinburgh Fringe, Myra's Story is…

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11th October 2026
Steampunk Shenanigans

Ladies and gentlemen… …we cordially invite you to join us at the East Anglian Railway Museum for…

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5th July 2026
New Electric Steam Locomotive Launch Day

First-of-its-kind locomotive launches on 11 July 2026 blending heritage charm with cutting-edge…

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11th July 2026
Simon Brodkin: Unleashed

Simon Brodkin: Unleashed

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12th November 2026
The Archers: Live at 75

THE ARCHERS: LIVE AT 75 NEW SHOW COPY MARCH 2026 INC CAST ANNOUNCEMENT PRODUCE CAST Don your…

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10th September 2026
Operation Mincemeat

Operation Mincemeat is the 2024 Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical. It's London's biggest hit…

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5th August 2026
The Proclaimers

Craig and Charlie Reid return in 2026 with a highly anticipated 13th studio album and a string of…

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10th November 2026
ferry passengers

April to September 2026 Brightlingsea Harbour is running its daily foot ferry service to Mersea…

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3rd April 2026-20th September 2026
Ministry Of Science

Direct from London's West End. Over the last few years Science has led the way in getting our…

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29th August 2026
Sh!t Faced Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet

The smash-hit, internationally acclaimed, award-winning, multi-sell-out phenomenon is back. Our…

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17th November 2026
Elvis Tribute Night

Mark Summers returns to Colchester United with his legendary Elvis Legacy act! Doors 7.30pm, show 8…

Openings

Season

26th June 2026

This Month

State Fayre

A brand new festival featuring Kings of Leon, Alanis Morissette, The Lumineers and loads more at…

Openings

Season

26th June 2026-28th June 2026
The setting sun setting through the trees illuminating the flower beds

Enjoy an early evening stroll and supper at Hyde Hall

Openings

5pm - 9pm

25th June 2026
A Family having a picnic under the three in front of water.  Surrounded by the characters from Wind in the Willows

Step into the enchanting world of The Wind in the Willows. From 14 February to December 2026,…

Openings

Season

14th February 2026-31st December 2026
ferry passengers

April to September 2026 Brightlingsea Harbour is running its daily foot ferry service to Mersea…

Openings

Season

3rd April 2026-20th September 2026
Elvis Tribute Night

Mark Summers returns to Colchester United with his legendary Elvis Legacy act! Doors 7.30pm, show 8…

Openings

Season

26th June 2026
Dino Discovery Day

Discover extinct species from millions of years ago, from gigantic carnivores to the graceful…

Openings

Season

27th June 2026
The ELO Experience

The world's foremost multi award winning tribute to The Electric Light Orchestra.

Openings

Season

26th June 2026
Roy Chubby Brown

50 plus years In Entertainment/Comedy, Roy Chubby Brown is still going strong, entertaining…

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26th June 2026
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