Events Around Colchester

Things that go bump in the night aren’t always that scary. Meet some of nature’s sometimes misunderstood creatures. Who will you make friends with?

Another chance to enjoy the most unusual family camping experience in Essex. In this Roman themed evening, visit the vaults with a costumed guide, make your own mosaic coaster or plaque and see if you’ll be a winner at Roman Numeral Bingo!

Meet the family who lived in Colchester during the Boudican Revolt. Hear about how they hid their most treasured possessions as an army approached their home and what happened next to Roman Colchester.

Experience an after-hours tour of the Castle that doesn’t hold back on the gory details. Colchester’s history has got plenty of gruesome tales and our costumed guide will lead you through just a few of the most interesting. Tours last 45 minutes and offer an entertaining look at the stories behind the town.

Taking place on every second Saturday of the month these lectures will be delivered by a series of curators, historians and experts.

Join historical jewellery expert/maker Nicky Wade and local gin crafters for an evening exploring the sometimes raucous, often rowdy life of Georgian Britain and the rise of Mother’s Ruin. Gin tasting included.

Join Nicky Wade, designer of our reproduction Fenwick Jewellery, for a ring making workshop. Using real historical techniques, craft a bespoke silver knot ring in this workshop inspired by our Adorn Exhibition. Limited Availability.

Colchester’s long standing farmers market is getting a new lease of life and being relaunched on 5th April. Regular favourites will be there alongside new stalls with organic fruit and veg, local honey and venison, vegan and gluten free products, craft beer and homemade fudge...what’s not to like?

When a young couple is offered an ideal house by a mysterious stranger, it prompts the question: How far would any of us go to get our dream home? ’Radiant Vermin’ is a fast-paced, pitch-black comedy.

Award-winning pianist and composer Matinyas Bacsó is back at the Headgate Theatre to introduce his newest album of piano compositions ’Fragments (From Everyday Life)’.

If you’re not already convinced about an afterlife, why not come along, listen to Ronnie and let him help you decide?

A hilarious and uplifting new play about relationships, with all the ingredients of a great comedy...clown, bouffon, vaudeville and slapstick!

’An evening to stir memories and toes as Rich Clifford and The Young Once re-tell the story of the revolutionary early days of the pop explosion.

Martin Newell and the Hosepipe Band’s exotic dish of music, verse and humour with a strong East Anglian flavour. Suitable for age 12+ Suitable for age 12+

Dom Mackie is only in his early twenties, but he has already made many stupid decisions. Suitable for aged 18 and over.

An exciting four-piece band takes a myriad of musical ingredients like tango, chanson, rai, rumba, jazz and cabaret - resulting in an unforgettable evening of song and entertainment.

Two new ghost stories performed live especially for the spooking season. ’The King’s Head’ written and performed by Patrick Marlowe and ’As Shuck Would Have It’ written and performed by Neil D’Arcy-Jones.This event is not being shown in the main house Suitable for age 14 and over.

A spectacular performance by Jesters Showchoir, featuring some of the greatest songs from Musical Theatre and Film.

A tense, psychological thriller, wrought with conspiracy theories and revelations. Suitable for age 14 and over.

This adaptation of Carlo Goldoni’s classic 18th Century Italian comedy ’The Servant of Two Masters’ is set in 1960s Brighton, where out-of-work skiffle player Francis Henshall becomes separately employed by two men.

This Halloween make a decoration to spook up your home. From ancient cultures to modern artists, crystal skulls have fascinated us for thousands of years. Make your very own miniature clay skull and add some sparkle to your scare.

Join Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria as they bound out of the zoo and onto the stage in this live musical spectacular.

Join Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria as they bound out of the zoo and onto the stage in this live musical spectacular.

Join Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria as they bound out of the zoo and onto the stage in this live musical spectacular.

Join Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria as they bound out of the zoo and onto the stage in this live musical spectacular.