# Event Details

- **Event Name**: First Thursdays: Relaxed Opening
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: As part of the First Thursdays Festival, join us at Colchester Castle for a special session designed for visitors with autism or other sensory sensitivities.  We turn off sounds and visual displays to reduce sensory stimulation, so you can enjoy the museum in a more calm and relaxed atmosphere.

In the Chapel, we have a quiet area with sensory toys and items, clearly marked as a peaceful space. Visitors can use this area however they feel comfortable, and it’s a supportive, judgment-free environment.

You can also get free ear defenders, visual guides, and twiddlemuffs at the museum’s reception.

Suitable for ages 4+.

For helpful information, such as how to find us and what facilities Colchester Castle has, we recommend reading our Access information. For more information about the First Thursdays Festival, visit the Creative Colchester Website.

This event is included as part of Castle admission. Admission tickets can be purchased online or on the day.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/colchester/first-thursdays-relaxed-opening/200029953676333
- **Event Categories**: festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 4

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Colchester
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Colchester Castle
- **lat**: 51.890849265659
- **long**: 0.90322974797893
- **full address**: Colchester Castle, Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is First Thursdays: Relaxed Opening being held?
  - **A:** First Thursdays: Relaxed Opening takes place on Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Colchester Castle, Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing First Thursdays: Relaxed Opening?
  - **A:** First Thursdays: Relaxed Opening is organized by Colchester Museums.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** First Thursdays: Relaxed Opening is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Colchester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If First Thursdays: Relaxed Opening sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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