Things to Do in Colchester
566+ events and activities happening in Colchester. From live music and theatre to free family days out.
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FREEFree Sat Fun Dance Exercise
📍 8 Queen St
Victorian Colchester Walking Tour
📍 Mercury Theatre
£16.96
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Constable 250: Suffolk Archives on Tour
📍 Flatford
ReDo – Jumble
Roman Colchester Walking Tour
📍 Colchester War Memorial
£16.96
Construct a Handbag
📍 Colcheco
£38.62
Talk on the life and times of Beatrix Potter
📍 Melford Hall
FREEFAMILY GAMES NIGHT - REPLAY THE WORLD CUP, ONE ROLL AT A TIME!
📍 Power League
Mark Ritchie - Live Comedy (inc. Curry)
📍 Greensward
£10.00
FREENakedBreakZ Part 2 - with rave history legend 'The Criminal Minds'
📍 Roots & Grooves Cafe
UK Pleasure Boys Wet & Wild Tour Colchester
📍 Greenstead Social Club
Gift voucher · 12 months to book
Extreme Ringo Ride for Two at Curve Wake Park
📍 Curve Wake Park, Essex
From £27
Gift voucher · 12 months to book
Inflatable Wipe Out Aqua Park for Two
📍 Essex
From £49
Gift voucher · 12 months to book
Falconry Taster for Two — Colchester
📍 Colchester
From £49
Gift voucher · 12 months to book
One Night Charming Inn Break with Pygmy Goat Yoga Experience for Two
📍 Colchester
From £204
Gift voucher · 12 months to book
Premium Lava Shell Spa Day with Three Treatments for Two at Bannatyne Spas and Health Clubs — Colchester
📍 Bannatyne Spas and Health Clubs
From £189
Gift voucher · 12 months to book
Walkabout Classic Bottomless Brunch for Two — Colchester
📍 Colchester
From £69
Gift voucher · 12 months to book
Spa Day with 40 Minute Japanese Head Treatment at Bannatyne Spas — Colchester
📍 Bannatyne Spas
From £75
Gift voucher · 12 months to book
Urban Xtreme Rage Room for Two
📍 Colchester
From £70
Gift voucher · 12 months to book
Falconry Experience for Two — Colchester
📍 Colchester
From £95
Gift voucher · 12 months to book
Premium Indulgent Spa Day with Three Treatments at Bannatyne Spa and Health Clubs — Colchester
📍 Bannatyne Spa and Health Clubs
From £119.50
Gift voucher · 12 months to book
Premium Lava Shell Spa Day with Three Treatments at Bannatyne Spa and Health Clubs — Colchester
📍 Bannatyne Spa and Health Clubs
From £94.50
Gift voucher · 12 months to book
Beginners Wakeboarding Lesson for Two at Curve Water sports
📍 Curve Water sports, Essex
From £99
Gift voucher · 12 months to book
Full Day Arrow Smithing Experience for Two
📍 Maldon
From £403
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