Discover a mix of games, crafts, and outdoor adventures this May with Holiday Fun Forest Schools in Colchester!

Get stuck into hands-on activities designed to build confidence, spark creativity and encourage a love for the natural world.

Activities may include tree cookies, cordage making, charcoal pencils, clay play, hammocks, rope swings, mud kitchens, parachute games, the Viking game, fairy house building, den building and “birds on sticks”.

Most suitable for 4 – 11 years. Caregivers are required to stay on site throughout the activities.

Activities take place outside. Please make sure those taking part in activities are dressed appropriately for the weather.

About your coach

Tim has been a Primary school teacher for 20 years; and practicing Level 3 Forest school Leader for 14 years.

Tim hopes to giving children opportunities to engage in practical, fun, outdoor activities that build self esteem and help to develop an awareness and love of the natural world.

Our Holiday Fun activities are for families facing economic challenges or who require additional support during the school holidays, including those that qualify for benefits-based free school meals.

Holiday Fun is designed in partnership with African Families in the UK, Bangladeshi Women’s Association Essex, and Level Best Enterprises.

Find out more about Holiday Fun.

How to book

Scroll down to book your spaces.

Early bird tickets are on sale from 9am on Tue 19 May 2026. More tickets will be released three days in advance of each session.

Bookings can be made by selecting a date at the bottom of this page, or by calling 01206 713 700. Spaces are limited, offered on a first come, first served basis.

How to get to Firstsite

Please note there is no parking available at Firstsite, however there are car parks nearby, and Colchester Town Centre is well serviced by public transport. How to get here

If you can no longer attend your booking…

Please let us know as soon as possible if you can’t attend your booking by emailing info@firstsite.uk or by calling 01206 713 700. If you or your child feels unwell on the day of an event, we ask that you please don’t attend.

If you contact us 24 hours before the event your space can be made available for another family. Thank you!

Explore more of Holiday Fun

Get creative with all the family in our art drop-in activities, plus children can take part in our Holiday Fun movement activities – find out more and book here

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