Inside a Cohousing Community: How It Works in Practice - Colchester
Schedule
Sat Apr 18 2026 at 01:00 pm to 05:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Cannock Mill Cohousing | Colchester, EN
About this Event
Overview of the event
What does cohousing actually feel like, day to day — and what does it take to make it work?
Join UK Cohousing Network for an in-depth afternoon visit to a lived-in cohousing community, offering a rare opportunity to step inside the reality of community-led housing.
This paid visit is designed for people actively exploring cohousing — whether you’re forming a group, considering joining a community, or reflecting on how you want to live in the years ahead.
The afternoon will include:
- A guided tour of the site, including shared spaces and a private home
- An introduction to how the community was developed and how it operates today
- A Q&A with residents, focused on real experiences — what’s worked, what’s been hard, what they wish they’d known
- Informal discussion with UK Cohousing Network on current trends and others on a similar journey
- Time to reflect, ask questions, and connect with peers
- A simple soup/baked potato style lunch, plus tea, coffee and maybe a cake.
- This is not a sales pitch or a showcase of perfection. It’s a grounded, honest look at cohousing in practice — socially, practically and emotionally.
Who this visit is for:
- People exploring cohousing or collective housing models
- Early-stage groups and individuals thinking seriously about next steps
- Professionals or practitioners wanting a first-hand understanding of how cohousing functions as a place to live
Places are limited to keep the visit conversational and respectful of residents’ homes.
Agenda
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Welcome and simple lunch
Info: Arrive for 13.00 to join us for a simple vegetable soup and baked potato type lunch, informal welcome and introductions.
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Introductions and agenda
Info: We will kick off with an introduction to residents, our team and Cannock Mill cohousing, and the agenda for the afternoon.
🕑: 02:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Afternoon activities - tour, talks, Q/A, peer exchange, UK cohousing trends
Info: There will be a tour of the site, a visit at least one private home, a chaired questions and answers with Cannock Mill residents and UK Cohousing Network's team, a chance to reflect on your plans and ideas with fellow visiter, and some thoughts about where you could go next on your cohousing journey
🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Tea, coffee, cake and wrapping up
🕑: 05:00 PM
Heading home
Where is it happening?
Cannock Mill Cohousing, Old Heath Road, Colchester, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 45.00 to GBP 55.00
