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The Little Loves Summer Fayre Colchester
The Little Loves Summer Fayre – Colchester ☀️Join us for a bright, fun-filled summer event for the whole family!Browse a carefully curated selection of local small businesses offering gifts, handmade[...]
22
Aug
2026 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Colchester Rugby Club,
Cuckoo Farm Way
Colchester, CO4 5YX GB
+ Google MapColchester, CO4 5YX GB
Becky Hill
Support: Carla Monroe Mia Kirkland For Colchester Castle Parks FAQs, pleaseSale Dates and Times:Public Onsale : Fri, 31 Oct 2025 at 10:00 AMPriority from O2 : Wed, 29 Oct 2025[...]
22
Aug
2026 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Colchester Castle Park,
Colchester Castle Park
+ Google MapBastille
For Colchester Castle Parks FAQs, pleaseSale Dates and Times:Public Onsale : Fri, 28 Nov 2025 at 10:00 AMArtist Presale : Wed, 26 Nov 2025 at 10:00 AMO2 Presale : Wed,[...]
23
Aug
2026 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Colchester Castle Park,
Colchester Castle Park
+ Google MapBastille Live in Colchester
Bastille have confirmed some huge outdoor UK shows for summer 2026.Sun, 23 Aug 2026, 14:00 | Colchester Castle Park, ColchesterTICKETS>>> at ticketmaster: https://cnear.me/pdpdS4EOn sale on Friday 28 November 2025 at[...]
23
Aug
2026 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Colchester Castle Park,
Colchester Castle Park
+ Google MapMarvel Cinematic Universe Quiz (Colchester)
Test your knowledge of the films and shows that make up the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and help raise money for an incredible cause!- £3 a head (CASH ONLY)- Maximum 6[...]
23
Aug
2026 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Three Wise Monkeys Colchester,
Richard Ashcroft
Sale Dates and Times:Public Onsale : Fri, 28 Nov 2025 at 10:00 AMO2 Presale : Wed, 26 Nov 2025 at 10:00 AMCuffe & Taylor Presale : Thu, 27 Nov 2025[...]
27
Aug
2026 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Colchester Castle Park,
Colchester Castle Park
+ Google MapJLS
Additional support: Appleton For Colchester Castle Parks FAQs, pleaseSale Dates and Times:Public Onsale : Fri, 6 Feb 2026 at 10:00 AMPriority From O2 : Wed, 4 Feb 2026 at 10:00[...]
28
Aug
2026 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Colchester Castle Park,
Colchester Castle Park
+ Google Map
28
Aug
2026 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Colchester Castle Park,
Colchester Castle Park
+ Google Map
The Little Loves Summer Fayre Colchester
The Little Loves Summer Fayre – Colchester ☀️Join us for a bright, fun-filled summer event for the whole family!Browse a carefully curated selection of local small businesses offering gifts, handmade[...]
Colchester Rugby Club,
Cuckoo Farm Way
Colchester, CO4 5YX GB
+ Google MapColchester, CO4 5YX GB
Becky Hill
Support: Carla Monroe Mia Kirkland For Colchester Castle Parks FAQs, pleaseSale Dates and Times:Public Onsale : Fri, 31 Oct 2025 at 10:00 AMPriority from O2 : Wed, 29 Oct 2025[...]
Colchester Castle Park,
Colchester Castle Park
+ Google MapBastille
For Colchester Castle Parks FAQs, pleaseSale Dates and Times:Public Onsale : Fri, 28 Nov 2025 at 10:00 AMArtist Presale : Wed, 26 Nov 2025 at 10:00 AMO2 Presale : Wed,[...]
Colchester Castle Park,
Colchester Castle Park
+ Google MapBastille Live in Colchester
Bastille have confirmed some huge outdoor UK shows for summer 2026.Sun, 23 Aug 2026, 14:00 | Colchester Castle Park, ColchesterTICKETS>>> at ticketmaster: https://cnear.me/pdpdS4EOn sale on Friday 28 November 2025 at[...]
Colchester Castle Park,
Colchester Castle Park
+ Google MapMarvel Cinematic Universe Quiz (Colchester)
Test your knowledge of the films and shows that make up the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and help raise money for an incredible cause!- £3 a head (CASH ONLY)- Maximum 6[...]
Three Wise Monkeys Colchester,
Richard Ashcroft
Sale Dates and Times:Public Onsale : Fri, 28 Nov 2025 at 10:00 AMO2 Presale : Wed, 26 Nov 2025 at 10:00 AMCuffe & Taylor Presale : Thu, 27 Nov 2025[...]
Colchester Castle Park,
Colchester Castle Park
+ Google MapJLS
Additional support: Appleton For Colchester Castle Parks FAQs, pleaseSale Dates and Times:Public Onsale : Fri, 6 Feb 2026 at 10:00 AMPriority From O2 : Wed, 4 Feb 2026 at 10:00[...]
Colchester Castle Park,
Colchester Castle Park
+ Google MapColchester Castle Park,
Colchester Castle Park
+ Google MapColchester Plant-Based Market
We are thrilled to announce our plant-based market is coming to Colchester on Saturday 29th August, from 10am to 4pm! Explore a vibrant selection of artisan traders showcasing their unique[...]
Firstsite Colchester,
Firstsite Colchester
+ Google MapFatboy Slim Live in Colchester
Fatboy Slim has announced more outdoor UK shows for next summer.Sat, 29 Aug 2026, 14:00 | Colchester Castle Park, ColchesterTICKETS>>> at ticketmaster: https://cnear.me/vyO3zIGOn sale on Friday 28 November 2025 at[...]
Colchester Castle Park,
Colchester Castle Park
+ Google Map