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Colchester Castle Open Evening

Name: Colchester Castle Open Evening
Start: 2026-12-09T15:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-12-09T20:00:00.000Z
Location: Colchester Castle

When

Wednesday 9 December

15:00 – 20:00

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Price

Free

Free Castle entry. Optional Father Christmas meeting £6 per child including a small gift; no booking required.

Where

Colchester Castle

Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJ

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A free Christmas open evening to explore the Castle galleries, displays and seasonal decorations.

Drop in between 15:00 and 20:00. Children can optionally meet Father Christmas for a five-minute visit and small gift; queues may form. Suitable for all ages with children accompanied by adults.

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Listed on colchester.cimuseums.org.uk. Details can change, so check with the organiser before you go.

FreeFree Castle entry. Optional Father Christmas meeting £6 per child including a small gift; no booking required.

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Colchester Castle Open Evening

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