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.
Hedingham Castle
📍 Castle Hedingham, Halstead, Essex, CO9 3DJ, Colchester, Essex, CO9 3DJ
Get tickets here for an amazing day out at Hedingham Castle, with plenty of family activities, Jousting events and more…
Urban Xtreme Colchester
📍 Temple Bridge, Colne Bank Ave, Colchester, CO1 1UU, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UU
Book Urban Xtreme tickets for some of the best extreme activities in Colchester! Enjoy axe throwing in Essex and visit…
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 Spend a memorable day discovering incredible animals, fascinating habitats and family-friendly experiences at Colchester Zoo in Colchester,…
🏨 Places to stay in Colchester
Accommodation options matched specifically to Colchester. Compare hotels and self-catering stays, then check current availability before booking.
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Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel – Colchester
📍 East Street, Colchester, Essex
CO1 2TZ
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Premier Inn Colchester (A12)
📍 Ipswich Road, Colchester, Essex
CO4 9WP
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Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre (Castle)
📍 St Peters Street, Colchester, Essex
CO1 1EW
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West Mersea Holiday Park – Park Holidays UK
📍 West Mersea Holiday Park, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex
CO5 8DA
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Upcoming Events in Colchester
After exploring the attractions, browse upcoming events in Colchester, including live entertainment, family activities, seasonal events and local days out.
Christmas With Nina Conti
December 1, 2026
Colchester, Essex
Nina Conti, Milton Jones, Red Richardson, Toussaint Douglass, Amy Gledhill: Christmas
December 1, 2026
Charter Hall, Colchester
Christmas The Movies
December 2, 2026
Charter Hall, Colchester
The Wandering Hearts
December 2, 2026
Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF
Emotional Madness with MaryAnn & Mates
December 3, 2026
Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF
Christmas – The Candlelight Concert
December 4, 2026
Charter Hall, Colchester
The Laughter Zone Comedy Club
December 4, 2026
Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF
Mediaeval Baebes 30th Anniversary Tour
December 5, 2026
Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF
More Places To Visit Near Colchester
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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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