Two children at Holiday Fun canteen enjoying lunch and looking at the camera with surprised faces. There are graphics on the image saying: 'Double the difference' and

Give a child a happier future this Christmas!

This winter, more and more families in Colchester face the impossible choice between heating and eating, as the financial strain grows during school holidays and weekends.

Together, we can change this. Your gift will support our Holiday Fun programme, offering free creative activities and warm meals to children and families during weekends and school holidays.

 

Every pound you give today via BigGive.org will be doubled (up to £30,740!)  giving more children a chance at a happier future!

Have your donation doubled today
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Festive Opening Hours

28th November 2024

 

We look forward to welcoming you over the coming weeks – however please be aware that we will be closing our building fully on selected days during December and January including Christmas Day. During these closures our phone lines will also be closed. Please see below for more details. 

 

December 2024

 

24 Dec

10am – 5pm

 

25-26 Dec

Building, box office and phone lines closed

 

27 – 28 Dec

10am – 5pm

 

29 Dec

10am – 5pm

 

30 Dec

Closed as usual

 

31 Dec

10am – 5pm

 

January 2025

 

1 – 2 Jan 2025

Building, box office and phone lines closed

 

3 Jan 2025 onwards

Regular opening hours

 

For general gallery enquiries, venue hire, educational visits, events & more, please contact us here & we will be happy to assist. 

Welcome area at Firstsite. 'Big Hello' (2018) Peter Liversidge. Photo by Jayne Lloyd.

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