Explore a world of adventure and history this summer with a Colchester Museums Pass.
Enjoy year-round access to Colchester Castle and Hollytrees Museum with one convenient pass, ensuring school holiday excitement for an entire year! With captivating exhibits, engaging activities, and special events during school breaks, there's something for everyone to enjoy across Colchester's museum network, all conveniently located in the heart of Colchester’s City Centre.
This summer enjoy the following experiences:
Colchester Castle
Visit the Castle’s new and exciting Mythical Creatures exhibition and embark on a story quest through folklore and legends, where you’ll meet a Dragon, Unicorn, Griffin, and Mermaid brought to life through curious, enchanted objects. Inspired by medieval tales, this enchanting exhibition invites families to explore local tales and mythical creatures through storytelling.
The Castle offers a wide range of fun activities and events year-round and this summer events range from lively storytelling sessions to costumed characters and interactive family tours, so there’s something for everyone.
Hollytrees Museum
Delight in the charm of Hollytrees Museum, housed in an elegant Georgian townhouse filled with treasures. Discover a rich collection of toys, costumes, and decorative arts, and journey through the city's vibrant past. Highlights this summer include a History Hunt which is available every day.
View Colchester Museums’ events calendar
Councillor Lee Scordis, Portfolio Holder for Portfolio Holder for Culture, Heritage and Environment, said: “With a Museum Pass, visitors can enjoy unlimited access to all our museums throughout the year – an ideal choice for families looking for engaging and educational outings, especially during school holidays. With new exhibitions, objects and events, there’s always something new for pass holders to enjoy.”
Don't miss out on the adventures this summer! Purchase your Colchester Museums Pass today and unlock a world of exploration and learning.
Find out more and buy your pass online at: www.colchester.cimuseums.org.uk/memberships
Enjoy year-round access to Colchester Castle and Hollytrees Museum with one convenient pass, ensuring school holiday excitement for an entire year! With captivating exhibits, engaging activities, and special events during school breaks, there's something for everyone to enjoy across Colchester's museum network, all conveniently located in the heart of Colchester’s City Centre.
This summer enjoy the following experiences:
Colchester Castle
Visit the Castle’s new and exciting Mythical Creatures exhibition and embark on a story quest through folklore and legends, where you’ll meet a Dragon, Unicorn, Griffin, and Mermaid brought to life through curious, enchanted objects. Inspired by medieval tales, this enchanting exhibition invites families to explore local tales and mythical creatures through storytelling.
The Castle offers a wide range of fun activities and events year-round and this summer events range from lively storytelling sessions to costumed characters and interactive family tours, so there’s something for everyone.
Hollytrees Museum
Delight in the charm of Hollytrees Museum, housed in an elegant Georgian townhouse filled with treasures. Discover a rich collection of toys, costumes, and decorative arts, and journey through the city's vibrant past. Highlights this summer include a History Hunt which is available every day.
View Colchester Museums’ events calendar
Councillor Lee Scordis, Portfolio Holder for Portfolio Holder for Culture, Heritage and Environment, said: “With a Museum Pass, visitors can enjoy unlimited access to all our museums throughout the year – an ideal choice for families looking for engaging and educational outings, especially during school holidays. With new exhibitions, objects and events, there’s always something new for pass holders to enjoy.”
Don't miss out on the adventures this summer! Purchase your Colchester Museums Pass today and unlock a world of exploration and learning.
Find out more and buy your pass online at: www.colchester.cimuseums.org.uk/memberships
Page last reviewed: 14 August 2025