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Events & Exhibitions at The Nottage

Every summer The Nottage hosts a variety of events driven by local demand. Artists book weekends or whole weeks to display and sell their work knowing that our popular venue will always attract visitors from far and wide.

Pop up shops, book launches, helping to facilitate the annual regatta. Our modern kitchen is also equipped to either cook a meal from scratch or facilitate a banquet ( as in the picture ) that are regular occurrences here as the building is flexible enough to accommodate all these different events. The Nottage also puts on an annual exhibition of its own, drawing from its extensive archive of local Wivenhoe history, photographs, and memorabilia.

The winter months see the return of the much-loved monthly talks. Heating up, screen down and the chairs set out for an interesting and informative delivery from experts in their field on many and diverse subjects. Always punctuated by tea, coffee, and biscuits. These talks are free to people who have become ‘Friends of The Nottage’, £3.00 per talk to everyone else.

Maybe you have an event we could help promote with our unique venue – just let us know.

Upcoming Events

The River Colne and how it shaped our Community

Thursday 11 December 7.00-9.00pm
This talk is intended to help and inform people who don’t use the River Colne but who want to know more about the river which has shaped our riverside communities, is environmentally important and which provides an exciting playground for leisure use today. The speaker is Bernie Hetherington, a member of the Nottage Maritime Institute Committee, a qualified RYA instructor, sailor and former Brightlingsea Harbour Master.
Doors open at 6.30pm
Cost £5 Free to Friends

Ocean with David Attenborough

Wednesday, 17 December
We are delighted to be screening the film ‘Ocean with David Attenborough’ as part of a special ‘100 Years of Community Cinema Festival’ running until the end of the year. David Attenborough draws on a lifetime of experience to reveal Earth’s most spectacular underwater habitats, showing that we’re in the greatest age of Ocean discovery and highlighting its vital importance. While exposing the Ocean’s biggest challenges, Attenborough’s message is one of hope: the opportunity for marine life recovery on an unprecedented scale is within reach. Tickets £3 Doors open at 6.45 p.m. Screening starts at 7.30 p.m. Mulled wine and mince pies will be available.