Visit the Armoury

Schedule

Tue Feb 17 2026 at 03:00 pm to 04:30 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Colchester Castle | Colchester, EN

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These drop-in sessions run from 3 to 4:30 PM on 17 and 20 February, and from 10:30 AM to 12 PM on 19 February.
Get hands-on with history in the Castle’s Armoury! Try on replica helmets, handle historical weapons, and step into the shoes of knights from the past. Plus, keep an eye out for a special guest… a friendly dragon might just drop by!
Suitable for ages 4+.
For useful information, such as how to find us and what facilities Colchester Castle has, we recommend reading our Access information.
This event is included as part of Castle admission. There’s no need to make a reservation – pop by when the armoury is open.
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Colchester Castle, Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom

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