📅 August 2026 Events in Colchester

Sat 1 Aug

Glaze Bolt-On Session

📍 Colchester Makerspace

£10.00

Sat 1 Aug

Embroidery & Textile Art Workshop

📍 West Suffolk College In Sudbury

£25.00

Sat 1 Aug

Hand-Building Techniques with Clay

📍 Colchester Makerspace

£60.00

Sat 1 Aug

Construct a Handbag

📍 Colcheco

£38.62

Gift voucher · 12 months to book

Full Day Blacksmith Experience for Two

📍 Maldon

From £404

Gift voucher · 12 months to book

Falconry Taster — Colchester

📍 Colchester

From £29

Gift voucher · 12 months to book

Full Day Arrow Smithing Experience for Two

📍 Maldon

From £403

Gift voucher · 12 months to book

Urban Xtreme Rage Room for Two

📍 Colchester

From £70

Gift voucher · 12 months to book

Falconry Taster for Two — Colchester

📍 Colchester

From £49

Gift voucher · 12 months to book

Inflatable Wipe Out Aqua Park for Two

📍 Essex

From £49

Mon 3 Aug

Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) Course - Colchester

📍 Delta Hotel by Marriott

£207.60

Mon 3 Aug

Colchester Enrolment Day

📍 Nova Training

Sat 1 Aug — Sun 2 Aug

Constable 250: Suffolk Archives on Tour

📍 Flatford

Sat 1 Aug

Victorian Colchester Walking Tour

📍 Mercury Theatre

£16.96

Sat 1 Aug

Roman Colchester Walking Tour

📍 Colchester War Memorial

£16.96

Gift voucher · 12 months to book

Journey to Atlantis Escape Game for Four with Escape Hunt — Colchester

📍 Colchester

From £99

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Dracula Escape Room Game for Two with Escape Hunt — Colchester

📍 Colchester

From £66

Gift voucher · 12 months to book

The Infamous Essex Witch Hunt Tour for Two

📍 Manningtree

From £80

Gift voucher · 12 months to book

Falconry Experience — Colchester

📍 Colchester

From £49

Gift voucher · 12 months to book

Falconry Taster for Four — Colchester

📍 Colchester

From £99

Gift voucher · 12 months to book

Journey to Atlantis Escape Game for Two with Escape Hunt — Colchester

📍 Colchester

From £68

Gift voucher · 12 months to book

Two Hour Paddle Boarding Experience for Two on the River Stour

📍 Sudbury

From £61

Gift voucher · 12 months to book

Curse of the Pharaoh Escape Room Game for Two with Escape Hunt — Colchester

📍 Colchester

From £66

Gift voucher · 12 months to book

Half Day Blacksmith Taster Experience for Two

📍 Maldon

From £198

Gift voucher · 12 months to book

Relax Spa Day with 30 Minute Treatment for Two at Bannatyne Spas — Colchester

📍 Bannatyne Spas

From £79

Gift voucher · 12 months to book

Two's Company Premium Spa Day with Treatments for Two at Bannatyne Spas and Health Clubs — Colchester

📍 Bannatyne Spas and Health Clubs

From £145

Gift voucher · 12 months to book

Pygmy Goat Yoga Experience with Goat Interactions for Two

📍 Braintree

From £55

Gift voucher · 12 months to book

Spa Day with 40 Minute Japanese Head Treatment for Two at Bannatyne Spas — Colchester

📍 Bannatyne Spas

From £150

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Spa Day with Lunch and ELEMIS Treatment at The Lifehouse Spa

📍 The Lifehouse Spa, Frinton on Sea

From £158

Gift voucher · 12 months to book

Spa Day with 90 Minutes of Treatments for Two at Bannatyne Spas — Colchester

📍 Bannatyne Spas

From £239

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Spa Day with 60 Minutes of Treatments for Two at Bannatyne Spas — Colchester

📍 Bannatyne Spas

From £159

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Lifehouse Spa, Swim and Three Course Supper for Two

📍 Frinton on Sea

From £122

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Premium Lava Shell Spa Day with Three Treatments and Scone and Tea at Bannatyne Spa and Health Clubs — Colchester

📍 Bannatyne Spa and Health Clubs

From £99.50

Gift voucher · 12 months to book

Twilight Spa Evening with Treatment for Two at Bannatyne Spas — Colchester

📍 Bannatyne Spas

From £70

Gift voucher · 12 months to book

Premium Spa Day with Treatments at Bannatyne Spas and Health Clubs — Colchester

📍 Bannatyne Spas and Health Clubs

From £72.50

Gift voucher · 12 months to book

Premium Lava Shell Spa Day with Three Treatments and Scone and Tea for Two at Bannatyne Spa and Health Clubs — Colchester

📍 Bannatyne Spa and Health Clubs

From £199

Fri 21 Aug

Hollywood Vampires

📍 Colchester Castle

Sat 22 Aug

Back to the 80's Summer Tribute Festival with Martin Kemp

📍 Wheelers Farm

Thu 27 Aug

Richard Ashcroft

📍 Colchester Castle

Sat 1 Aug

NakedBreakZ Part 2 - with rave history legend 'The Criminal Minds'

📍 Roots & Grooves Cafe

Wed 5 Aug

ReDo – ReDo is popping up at The Forum, Norwich and you’re invited!

Thu 6 Aug

First Thursdays: CLOSING PARTY feat Jam Jar

📍 Lion Walk Courtyard

Sat 8 Aug

Russell Watson

📍 Historic Lavenham 'Big Top' Theatre

Sat 8 Aug

Bay City Rollers + Guest Support

📍 Historic Lavenham 'Big Top' Theatre

Sun 9 Aug

YES Please

📍 Historic Lavenham 'Big Top' Theatre

Sun 9 Aug

Roxy Magic

📍 Historic Lavenham 'Big Top' Theatre

Fri 14 Aug

Karnataka

📍 Historic Lavenham 'Big Top' Theatre

Fri 14 Aug

The Songs We Want To Sing

Sat 1 Aug

Coaching session Bog Grove

📍 Bog Grove

From £17.00

Sat 1 Aug

Beginners Coaching session - 08.30am Bog Grove

📍 Bog Grove

From £10.00

Sat 1 Aug

Football Freestyle Masterclass with Dan Magness (Ages 8-11)

📍 Greensward

£5.00

Sat 1 Aug — Sun 2 Aug

Sherpa Performance Stage Race

📍 Colchester Northern Gateway Sports Park

Sat 1 Aug

Free Sat Fun Dance Exercise

📍 8 Queen St

Sat 1 Aug

FAMILY GAMES NIGHT - REPLAY THE WORLD CUP, ONE ROLL AT A TIME!

📍 Power League

Gift voucher · 12 months to book

Beginners Wakeboarding Lesson at Curve Water Sports

📍 Curve Water Sports, Essex

From £49

Gift voucher · 12 months to book

Beginners Wakeboarding Lesson for Two at Curve Water sports

📍 Curve Water sports, Essex

From £99

Mon 3 Aug

3 Day Rugby Camp

📍 Colchester Rugby Club

£90.00

Mon 3 Aug

NoTanx Freediving - Colchester Monday Session

📍 Leisure World

£15.00

Tue 4 Aug

MultiSports at The Sensory Gym

📍 The Angel Centre - Therapy Gym & Sensory Gym

Wed 5 Aug

Braintree BMX RD13 2026 Summer Series

📍 Braintree BMX Track

Sat 1 Aug

Fertility Treatment Options: Colchester Open Day

📍 London Women's Clinic - Colchester

Wed 5 Aug

It's not goodbye from Beat the Street - Legacy Networking Event

📍 The Minories

Wed 5 Aug

Walk & Talk Colchester | Construction Networking & Mental Health

📍 Salary Brook entrance, Bromley Road, Colchester (by the entrance sign)

Thu 6 Aug

Colchester Breakfast Networking events for business owners & professionals

📍 Firstsite

£22.38

Fri 7 Aug

Essex Business Networking Event

📍 Colchester

Thu 13 Aug

(FREE) Networking Essex Colchester Thursday 13th August 12pm-2pm

📍 Colchester Ravens Park (A12 J28)

Thu 13 Aug

Puregym Colchester - Hiring Day

📍 PureGym Colchester Retail Park

Mon 17 Aug

Colchester - Powered Up Business Networking - August 2026

📍 Three Wise Monkeys

£14.77

Tue 18 Aug

Business Networking - Colchester - Breakfast - Dragonfly Hotel

📍 Dragonfly Hotel - Surya Hotels

£0.00

Tue 18 Aug

Professional Taxi and Private Hire Driver Safeguarding - Sudbury

📍 West Suffolk College In Sudbury

£55.00

Wed 19 Aug

Business Networking - Colchester - Lunch - Balkerne Gate

📍 Balkerne Gate Table Table

£0.00

Thu 20 Aug

Colchester Business Buzz Networking

📍 Digital Forum

£13.55

Sun 2 Aug

Steam Day

📍 East Anglian Railway Museum

Tue 4 Aug

POWER: The Art Exhibition

📍 Colchester Library

Tue 4 Aug

The Lexden Lady Exhibition and Roman Circus Visitor Centre

📍 Roman Circus Visitor Centre

Free - £6.13

Wed 5 Aug

Diesel Day

📍 East Anglian Railway Museum

Wed 5 Aug

POWER: The Art Exhibition - Meet the artists

📍 Colchester Library

Sun 9 Aug

Model Railway Show

📍 East Anglian Railway Museum

Wed 12 Aug

Diesel Day

📍 East Anglian Railway Museum

Fri 14 Aug — Fri 9 Oct

Meet the Gardener at Melford Hall

📍 Melford Hall

Sun 16 Aug

Steam Day

📍 East Anglian Railway Museum

Wed 19 Aug

Diesel Day

📍 East Anglian Railway Museum

Sun 23 Aug

Steam Day

📍 East Anglian Railway Museum

Sat 29 Aug

Day Out With Thomas

📍 East Anglian Railway Museum

Sun 2 Aug

SUNDAY PRAYERS AT SRINIVASA TEMPLE

📍 Srinivasa

Wed 5 Aug

Mackems for Madrid: Sunderland's contribution to the Spanish Civil War.

📍 Seventeen Nineteen - Holy Trinity Church

Wed 5 Aug

COLCHESTER - An evening of clairvoyance with spirit medium David Traynor

📍 St Giles Centre

£21.00

Thu 6 Aug

Colchester Makerspace Tour

📍 Colchester Makerspace

Free - £5.00

Sat 8 Aug — Sat 3 Oct

"The Countess"

📍 Melford Hall

Sat 15 Aug

Goodbye (for now) Party

📍 The Commons Community Kitchen & Café at The Minories

£10.00

Wed 19 Aug

Open Arts Creative Session

📍 Community360

Thu 20 Aug

Vacation Bible School

📍 Kingsland Church

Thu 20 Aug

Billy Ocean

📍 Colchester Castle

From £193.06

Fri 28 Aug

JLS

📍 Colchester Castle Park

Fri 28 Aug

JLS- Official Ticket and Hotel Bundls

📍 Colchester Castle Park

Gift voucher · 12 months to book

Urban Xtreme Axe Throwing

📍 Colchester

From £25

Wed 5 Aug

Colchester Zoo-Summer Holiday Day Out!

📍 Colchester

Wed 5 Aug

DJ Unplexa Academy | Kids DJ Summer Camp | Colchester (Ages 7–12)

📍 Colchester

£13.70 - £54.88

Sat 8 Aug

FREE Explore Learning Maths Wizard Times Tables Workshop!

📍 Manningtree Library

Wed 12 Aug

Abberton nature tots summer special

📍 Abberton Reservoir

£8.80

Wed 12 Aug

FREE Explore Learning Take a Chance Maths Probability Workshop!

📍 Explore Learning - Colchester

Fri 14 Aug

Fingringhoe Bows and Arrows

📍 Fingringhoe Wick Nature Discovery Park

£8.80

Sat 15 Aug

CSSE 11+ Mock Exam 2026 - Paper 2

📍 Home Farm Primary School

£44.04 - £59.21

Mon 17 Aug

Abberton bug and butterfly hunt

📍 Abberton Reservoir

£5.64

Wed 19 Aug

Epic Wednesday: Seaside

📍 Clacton Shopping Village

Mon 24 Aug

Abberton brilliant birds

📍 Abberton Reservoir

£9.77

Thu 6 Aug

First Thursdays: Weird and Wonderful Music Making

📍 Culver Square Shopping Centre

Thu 6 Aug

First Thursdays: It’s a Jolly Holiday with Mary

📍 Lion Walk Courtyard

Fri 7 Aug

A Foreigners Journey

📍 Historic Lavenham 'Big Top' Theatre

Fri 7 Aug

Tales To Worsen Your Day

Thu 13 Aug

The Carpenters Experience

📍 Historic Lavenham 'Big Top' Theatre

Thu 13 Aug — Sat 15 Aug

Theatre on the Lawn - The Go-Between

£15 – £23

Thu 13 Aug

Holding Back The Years

📍 Historic Lavenham 'Big Top' Theatre

Fri 14 Aug

Genesis Connected

📍 Historic Lavenham 'Big Top' Theatre

Sat 15 Aug

The Shires + Guest Support

📍 Historic Lavenham 'Big Top' Theatre

Sun 16 Aug

COLLABRO

📍 Historic Lavenham 'Big Top' Theatre

Fri 28 Aug

Constable 250: The Hay Wain Open Air Theatre

📍 Flatford

Fri 7 Aug

Secret Island Festival

📍 STROOD FIELD, EAST MERSEA ROAD, EAST MERSEA

Sat 22 Aug

Rulebreakerz & Friendz Fest

📍 Brace Of Pistols Clacton On Sea

Sat 29 Aug

Summer Outdoor Garage Festival - Wheelers Farm Chelmsford

📍 Wheelers Farm

Wed 5 Aug

Epic Wednesday: Carnival

📍 Clacton Shopping Village

Wed 5 Aug

Summer Green Space Games - Heybridge

📍 King George's Playing Field

Sat 22 Aug

The Little Loves Summer Fayre Colchester

📍 Colchester Rugby Club, Raven Park

Sun 30 Aug

Proper Fest 2026

📍 Weeley Car Boot

Thu 20 Aug

Singles Matchmaker Dinner

📍 The Blue Strawberry

From £58.95

Gift voucher · 12 months to book

Walkabout Classic Bottomless Brunch for Two — Colchester

📍 Colchester

From £69

Sun 23 Aug

ARIEL'S UNDER THE SEA AFTERNOON TEA

📍 Kingscliff Hotel

£22.38 - £31.05

Sun 23 Aug

CARNIVAL WARM UP PARTY

📍 The Silk Road Lounge & Cocktail Bar

£16.96 - £27.80

Sat 29 Aug

In Di Streets Restaurant Bar & Grill (Anniversary)

📍 The Goat & Boot

£7.50 - £35.00

Tue 25 Aug

Unified Dating - Meet Singles in Colchester

📍 Colchester Secret Venue (TBA)

Fri 28 Aug

Unified Dating - Meet Singles in Colchester

📍 Colchester Secret Venue (TBA)

Sun 30 Aug

Unified Dating - Meet Singles in Colchester

📍 Colchester Secret Venue (TBA)

Tue 4 Aug

Colchester Speed Dating by Intentional Dating

📍 The Goat & Boot

£16.96

Thu 27 Aug

Speed Dating at Bar 82, Colchester!

📍 Bar 82 Expresso Lounge (Next to Red Lion Hotel)

£20.21

Sat 1 Aug

Talk on the life and times of Beatrix Potter

📍 Melford Hall

Wed 12 Aug

LIVES & LEGACIES: More Than Bricks and Mortar

📍 Roman Circus Visitor Centre

£6.13

Tue 18 Aug — Thu 20 Aug

Constable 250: The Rivers and Skies - Lunchtime Chat

📍 Flatford

Sat 22 Aug

Specialist Talk - The Santissima Trinidad

📍 Melford Hall