Some of the Events going on in Colchester this Summer.
Many are FREE to attend so ideal if the children are getting bored during the holidays!
28th July - Wicked Wednesday
Lots of FREE activities and entertainment for children in Hollytree Meadows, Lower Castle Park.
Ticklish Allsorts Children's Entertainers 10.30am and 1.30pm
Punch & Judy Show 11.30am and 2.30pm
Face Painting 10.00am until 4.00pm
Sport in the Park 11.00am until 2.00pm
30th July - Eurovision Pop Party
Music from the original UK Eorovision Song Contest winners Bucks Fizz and Brotherhood of Man, plus X Factor finalist Stacey
Solomon and a special tribute to ABBA. Culminating in a spectacular firework display. In the Lower Castle Park.
Event Time: 7.30pm until 10.30pm
Buy tickets in advance at a discounted rate from Colchester Visitor Centre, online at http:\\www.colchesterconcerts.com or pay at the gate on the night.
31st July - Motown Boogie Night
Featuring Hot Cholocate, a spectacular Motown Boogie Night and tribute to Tina Turner.
Event Time: 7.15pm until 10.30pm
Buy tickets in advance at a discounted rate from Colchester Visitor Centre, online at http:\\www.colchesterconcerts.com or pay at the gate on the night.
1st August - Abbeygate Concert Band
Free concert at the Uppper Castle Park Bandstand
3.00pm until 5.00pm
4th August - Wicked Wednesday
Lots of FREE activities and entertainment for children in Hollytree Meadows, Lower Castle Park.
Face Painting 10.00am until 4.00pm
Punch & Judy Show 11.30am and 2.30pm
Sport in the Park 11.00am until 2.00pm
Bob Bob Jobbins Art Workshop 10.30am and 4.30pm
7th August - Colne Endeavour
Free concert at the Uppper Castle Park Bandstand
3.00pm until 5.00pm
8th August - Tilbury Band
Free concert at the Uppper Castle Park Bandstand
3.00pm until 5.00pm
11th August - Wicked Wednesday
Lots of FREE activities and entertainment for children in Hollytree Meadows, Lower Castle Park.
Face Painting 10.00am until 4.00pm
Punch & Judy Show 11.30am and 2.30pm
Sport in the Park 11.00am until 2.00pm
Wildlife Workshop 10.30am and 3.30pm
15th August - A Ranger's Way
Join a Park Ranger for a FREE informal walk around Castle Park and get an insight into a day in the life of a Park Ranger. Find out about the rich mix of history, plants & wildlife within the park. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
2.00pm until 3.00pm - Meet at the Castle Bridge
15th August - Serendipity
Free concert at the Uppper Castle Park Bandstand
3.00pm until 5.00pm
18th August - Wicked Wednesday
Lots of FREE activities and entertainment for children in Hollytree Meadows, Lower Castle Park.
Face Painting 10.00am until 4.00pm
Punch & Judy Show 11.30am and 2.30pm
Sport in the Park 11.00am until 2.00pm
Herb Wellies (bring an old pair of boots) 11.00am until 3.00pm
18th August - Colchester Cricket Festival
Come and watch first class country cricket at the picturesque Castle Park Cricket Ground.
18th - 21st August Essex v Somerset
Match time 11.00am until 6.00pm
22nd August Essex v Derbyshire
More information available at http://www.essexcricket.org.uk/
22nd August - The Lady Killers New Orleans Jazz Band
Free concert at the Uppper Castle Park Bandstand
3.00pm until 5.00pm
25th August - Wicked Wednesday
Lots of FREE activities and entertainment for children in Hollytree Meadows, Lower Castle Park.
Face Painting 10.00am until 4.00pm
Punch & Judy Show 11.30am and 2.30pm
Sport in the Park 11.00am until 2.00pm
Wildlife Workshop 10.30am until 3.30pm
29th August - The Wanderin' Soles
Free concert at the Uppper Castle Park Bandstand
3.00pm until 5.00pm
4th September - Colchester Oyster Festival
A FREE day of family entertainment, music, food & crafts in Upper Castle Park
11.00am until 8.00pm
5th September - The Band of the Parachute Regiment
Free concert at the Uppper Castle Park Bandstand
3.00pm until 5.00pm
12th September - Vintage Vehicle Show
Organised by Colchester Lions Club to benefit local charities. Vintage, hotrod, classic and American cars & motorbikes, children's rides, stalls and refreshments in Lower Castle Park.
11.00am until 6.00pm
12th September - Presence
Free concert at the Uppper Castle Park Bandstand
3.00pm until 5.00pm
18th September - Colchester Free Festival
One day music and arts festival in Castle Park and around the town centre
11.00am until 7.00pm
19th September - Stowmarker Concert Band
Free concert at the Uppper Castle Park Bandstand
3.00pm until 5.00pm
26th September - The Ipswich and Norwich Co-Op Band
Free concert at the Uppper Castle Park Bandstand
3.00pm until 5.00pm
5th November - King Coel's Kittens Firework Display
Colchester's biggest annual firework display with be held in Uppper Castle Park
6.00pm until 8.30pm
15th December - Castle Open Evening and Christmas Market
Visit Colchester Castle for Free, visit Santa, have some mulled wine & mince pies and visit a Christmas Market complete with snow!
3.00pm until 9.00pm
