Colchester Zoo-free Easter Day Out!
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Events in Clacton-on-sea From 30th March – 5th April 2026
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You can find family activities, live music events, and creative workshops shaping this week's offerings in Clacton-on-Sea. From 29 March to 5 April 2026, storytelling sessions take place at community spaces near the seafront, where children explore coastal history and folklore through narrative-based experiences. These include themed crafts and explorations linked to landmark sites such as Gunfleet Sands observation points. Holiday clubs operate across multiple venues during school breaks, focusing on discovery rather than commercial entertainment.
Morning Pilates sessions are available at Seafront Park near the promenade rail crossing, while Reformer classes take place weekly at GEM Health Ltd's studio accessible via demand-responsive transport routes. These movement-based events attract participants from nearby residential areas served by the Sunshine Coast Line and A133 road corridors. Evening performances occur in local theatres on selected nights; recent line-ups include tribute acts representing Irish folk traditions, pop culture-inspired pieces grounded in 20th-century media history, and comedians performing at established community venues.
All programming reflects a consistent civic presence, thoughtfully staged but never overstated, with an emphasis on accessibility. Check the listings below for times and specific venue locations across Clacton-on-Sea’s town centre area.
Monday 30th March
Tuesday 31st March
Discovery Detectives: Kids Club
Children aged 5–12 participate in dinosaur-themed crafts, quizzes, and tours at Colchester Castle.
Toto The Ninja Cat
A family-friendly storytelling session celebrates the Mercury Original 'Toto the Ninja Cat and the Great Snake Escape' at the Mercury Theatr
Reformer - Flex & Flow
Reformer Flex & Flow class offered by GEM Health Ltd at 7:10 PM BST on March 31.
Mat Pilates 6pm - Gem Pilates Studio
Mat Pilates class offered at GEM Health Ltd studio on March 31, 6PM BST.
Wednesday 1st April
Abbotts Hall Wilder Holiday Club 5+
A nature-themed holiday club for children aged 5+ at Abbotts Hall Farm, featuring expert-led outdoor activities.
Game of Crones
Comedy troupe A&E returns to Headgate Theatre with their absurd sequel, Game of Crones.
Creative Net: Cyanotype Prints
Free monthly workshop at Jaywick Martello Tower introduces cyanotype printing with coffee and creative conversations.
Colchester Leisure Relaxed Send Family Swim - Easter Holidays
A relaxed, discounted family swim event at Leisure World Colchester for children and families with SEND during the Easter holidays.
Thursday 2nd April
Pilates Mat 5pm - Gem Pilates Studio
A 5pm Pilates Mat class is offered at GEM Health Ltd's studio with a maximum of eight participants.
Tangled Tea Time
A magical 90-minute tea party with Rapunzel featuring singing, dancing, and afternoon tea at The Kingscliff Hotel.
Friday 3rd April
Parkview Group, Chester Park, Easter Open Weekend
Parkview Group hosts an Easter Open Weekend at Chester Park from April 3rd to 6th, 9am to 4pm.
James b Partridge: Primary School Bangers
Singing teacher James B Partridge performs his popular 'Primary School Assembly Bangers' show at Charter Hall.
Saturday 4th April
Twist & Shout
An all-star West End cast performs a musical journey from Brit Pop in 1962 to the era of Free Love and Flower Power.
Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of The Dubliners
A musical tribute to The Dubliners, performed by Irish musicians at Clacton's Princes Theatre.
Sunday 5th April
Alasdair Beckett-king: King of Crumbs
Comedian Alasdair Beckett-King performs his new stand-up show 'King of Crumbs' at Colchester Arts Centre.