The August 2022 bank holiday is coming up soon and you may not have a set plan of what you'll get up to on your extended weekend.

To take the guessing work out of what’s happening in and around Colchester, we’ve put together a list of some of the events and activities to keep you occupied.

You can also take a look at Gazette News' Local Events listings to stay in the loop.

Bank Holidays to look forward to in 2022

Here is what is on over August 27-29 in and around Colchester.

What’s on near Colchester this Bank Holiday weekend?

Days Out with Thomas

Where: East Anglian Railway Museum, Chappel Station, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2DS

When: Saturday, August 27 to Monday, August 29

If you fancy a family day out over the bank holiday weekend then a trip to the East Anglian Railway Museum to see Thomas the Tank Engine and friends might do the trick.

You can get unlimited rides with Thomas, Percy and Daisy, see reenactments of classic Thomas stories, watch the Rusty & Dusty show and much more.

Tickets can be purchased at the East Anglian Railway Museum website here.

Colchester Rugby Club Family Fun Day

Where: Colchester Rugby Football Club, Cuckoo Farm Way, Northern Gateway Sports Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5XB

When: Sunday, August 28

This free event from the Colchester Rugby Club would make for a good day out over the bank holiday weekend.

There will be a lot to do on the day, including inflatables, funky voices choir, a fire engine, ice cream van, food stall, BBQ, footgolf and three different bars.

Card and cash will be accepted on the day, and more information can be found on the Colchester Rugby Club website here.

MJ Soul Bank Holiday Afternoon Tea

Where: Wivenhoe House, Wivenhoe Park, Park Rd, Colchester CO4 3FA

When: Monday, August 29

Come and listen to a fantastic set from MJ Soul, all whilst enjoying a selection of delicious sandwiches, freshly baked scones and beautifully presented cakes.

MJ Soul will be performing his unique blend of 70’s and 80’s covering musicians such as Luther Vandross, George Benson, Lionel Richie and The Drifters.

Ticket enquiries can be made from the Wivenhoe House website here, and you'll need to be quick if you want to get a seat.

Fingringhoe Wick Summer Holiday Trails

Where: Fingringhoe Wick Nature Discovery Centre, South Green Road, Fingringhoe, Essex, CO5 7DN

When: Saturday, August 27 to Monday, August 29

Just five miles in a south east direction from Colchester you can find the Fingringhoe Wick Nature Discovery Park.

During the school Summer Holidays Fingringhoe Wick offers a different wildlife and nature trail every week for children to enjoy.

The trails will be available all through the August bank holiday weekend and up to Friday, September 2.

Whilst the trails are free donations amounting to £2 per child are suggested.