Things To Do in Colchester
Discover the best things to do in Colchester, Essex, including local attractions, family days out, historic places, outdoor activities, indoor activities and upcoming events.
Featured Things To Do in Colchester
Explore local attractions, activities and days out from the Dovetail directory. These listings are matched to Colchester using the directory town, address and local area data, so town pages stay focused on genuinely local things to do.
Colchester Castle
📍 Colchester Castle Castle Park High Street Colchester
🏰 Colchester Castle – Discover Britain’s First Roman City 📍 Address: Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJ 📞 Phone Number:…
Leisure World Colchester
📍 Leisure World Colchester Cowdray Avenue Colchester
🏊 Leisure World Colchester – Swimming, Fitness & Family Fun in Essex 📍 Address: Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YH…
AirHop Adventure & Trampoline Park Colchester
📍 AirHop Adventure & Trampoline Park Colchester 21 Mason Road, Cowdray Centre Colchester
🦘 AirHop Adventure & Trampoline Park Colchester – Indoor Family Fun in Essex 📍 Address: Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO1…
Colchester Zoo
📍 Colchester Zoo Maldon Rd Colchester
🦁 Colchester Zoo – One of the UK’s Best Wildlife Attractions 📍 Address: Maldon Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0SL…
Upcoming Events in Colchester
After exploring the attractions, browse upcoming events in Colchester, including live entertainment, family activities, seasonal events and local days out.
Hannah East: Express Yourself – MATINEE SHOW
October 4, 2026
Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF
Hannah East: Express Yourself
October 4, 2026
Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF
Filkin’s Drift
October 5, 2026
Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF
The Delines
October 6, 2026
Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF
Nish Kumar: Angry Humour from a Really Nice Guy
October 8, 2026
Charter Hall, Colchester
Classic Horror Nights: Island of Terror
October 8, 2026
Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF
Luther & Velvet Voices
October 9, 2026
Charter Hall, Colchester
Limehouse Lizzy – the Greatest Hits of Phil Lynott & Thin Lizzy
October 9, 2026
Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF
Jen Brister: Reactive
October 10, 2026
Charter Hall, Colchester
Brian Bilston: How to Lay an Egg with a Horse Inside
October 10, 2026
Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF
Sundays on the Square- October
October 11, 2026
St Nicholas Square, Colchester
Vinyl Sessions: Goat – Requiem
October 11, 2026
Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF
Ania Magliano: Peach Fuzz
October 11, 2026
Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF
Lady Maisery
October 12, 2026
Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF
Wishbone Ash: The Time Was tour 2026
October 13, 2026
Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF
Luke Combs UK
October 15, 2026
Charter Hall, Colchester
Colchester – Charter Hall – Indiepalooza – “the UK’s BEST Indie Festival”
October 17, 2026
Colchester Leisure World Colchester C01 1YH
Indiepalooza
October 17, 2026
Charter Hall, Colchester
Under The Surface
October 18, 2026
Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF
Jackie Oates & Belinda O’Hooley
October 19, 2026
Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF
James Phelan: The Man Who Was Magic
October 22, 2026
Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF
K Pop Fantasy – The Ultimate Tribute to The K Pop phenomenon
October 24, 2026
Charter Hall, Colchester
Luke Wright: Later Life Letter
October 24, 2026
Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF
Sonic Ritual Events Halloween Ritual
October 24, 2026
8 Crouch Street Colchester CO3 3ES
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Things To Do in Colchester FAQs
What are the best things to do in Colchester?
The best things to do in Colchester include local attractions, family days out, outdoor activities, historic places, entertainment venues and events listed on this guide.
Are there family-friendly attractions in Colchester?
Yes. This page highlights family-friendly attractions and events where available, including parks, beaches, museums, activity centres and seasonal days out.
Does this page update automatically?
Yes. Dovetail Events can pull in directory attractions and upcoming events, so the guide becomes more useful as new listings are added.
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