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St John's Abbeygate

Dating from the 15th century this fine flint flushwork gatehouse just off St John's Green has a…

Rewilding Imagination Labs

A monthly gathering for artists, creatives, and the curious to explore the uncharted territories of…

Image shows Michael Spicer looking serious with a skull next to him, a clock and a globe.

Michael Spicer, the online sensation who brought you the award-winning viral hit The Room Next…

Culver Square with people sitting on benches

Located in the centre of Colchester, Essex, Culver Square Shopping Centre is a convenient shopping…

Firstsite art gallery and the Minories folly

Firstsite is Colchester's contemporary art gallery.

Shop front of Bill and Bert's with lots of colourful Jellycat teddies

Independent gift-shop stocking interesting items for the whole family, including jellycats.

Darcy's Traditional Sweet Shoppe logo

From traditional sweets to American confectionery, Darcy's has something for everyone

Picture shows a drawing of operatic singers in the park

Opera in the Park Opera in the Park brings a night of operatic favourites to the open air at Castle…

Dedham Arts & Crafts

Housed in a converted church alongside the wares of local craftsman, the tearoom features all the…

African elephant by Tom Smith

Enjoy a wild adventure at the No. 1 Outdoor Activity in Essex, Colchester Zoological Society!

Wine in the Vines - image shows rows of vines in the vineyard

Mid summer soiree. Grab a glass of rose or fizz and enjoy some live music by the vines.

Go Bananas play area with slide and climbing frame

A soft play with Tiny Town, a 3 storey Aztec Adventure frame and a 6m Climbing Wall.

Image shows Firstsite

An exploration of this magnificent embroidery and the dramatic history that its narrative art…

Arpita Shah: Nalini

Explore a thoughtful and personal journey through motherhood, heritage, belonging, and the…

Caught in a Tudor Web Text

A trail exploring the Colchester Martyrs, persecuted during the Tudor period.

Image shows poster for the Big Bad Wolf - Sunday 12th July

Come on a musical journey of plotting and scheming with folklore’s most notorious villain - the Big…

Frontage of The Purple Dog Pub

One of the oldest pubs in Colchester, dating from 1647, serving a wide range of food, beers and…

Art Jam with Art Harbour

Based on different themes, Art Jam with Art Harbour at Firstsite is a free opportunity to explore,…

Visitor Guide 2026 Banner

The official Visitor Guide to Colchester, packed with lots of information on places to visit,…

Colchester Fringe Summer Weekender: Dr. Jansen Majenkas: (Con(spiracy) Man

Armed with a PhD, a briefcase and the worst hairstyle in the history of academia, Dr Jansen…

Dish with beansprouts, boiled egg and cabbage

Independent Ramen Restaurant serving some of the best gyoza's in town.

Lion Walk Shopping Centre with people walking and sitting on benches

Lion Walk. Feel the Shopping

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More Highlights

St John's Abbeygate

Dating from the 15th century this fine flint flushwork gatehouse just off St John's Green has a…

Rewilding Imagination Labs

A monthly gathering for artists, creatives, and the curious to explore the uncharted territories of…

Image shows Michael Spicer looking serious with a skull next to him, a clock and a globe.

Michael Spicer, the online sensation who brought you the award-winning viral hit The Room Next…

Culver Square with people sitting on benches

Located in the centre of Colchester, Essex, Culver Square Shopping Centre is a convenient shopping…

Firstsite art gallery and the Minories folly

Firstsite is Colchester's contemporary art gallery.

Shop front of Bill and Bert's with lots of colourful Jellycat teddies

Independent gift-shop stocking interesting items for the whole family, including jellycats.

Darcy's Traditional Sweet Shoppe logo

From traditional sweets to American confectionery, Darcy's has something for everyone

Picture shows a drawing of operatic singers in the park

Opera in the Park Opera in the Park brings a night of operatic favourites to the open air at Castle…

Dedham Arts & Crafts

Housed in a converted church alongside the wares of local craftsman, the tearoom features all the…

African elephant by Tom Smith

Enjoy a wild adventure at the No. 1 Outdoor Activity in Essex, Colchester Zoological Society!

Wine in the Vines - image shows rows of vines in the vineyard

Mid summer soiree. Grab a glass of rose or fizz and enjoy some live music by the vines.

Go Bananas play area with slide and climbing frame

A soft play with Tiny Town, a 3 storey Aztec Adventure frame and a 6m Climbing Wall.

Image shows Firstsite

An exploration of this magnificent embroidery and the dramatic history that its narrative art…

Arpita Shah: Nalini

Explore a thoughtful and personal journey through motherhood, heritage, belonging, and the…

Caught in a Tudor Web Text

A trail exploring the Colchester Martyrs, persecuted during the Tudor period.

Image shows poster for the Big Bad Wolf - Sunday 12th July

Come on a musical journey of plotting and scheming with folklore’s most notorious villain - the Big…

Frontage of The Purple Dog Pub

One of the oldest pubs in Colchester, dating from 1647, serving a wide range of food, beers and…

Art Jam with Art Harbour

Based on different themes, Art Jam with Art Harbour at Firstsite is a free opportunity to explore,…

Visitor Guide 2026 Banner

The official Visitor Guide to Colchester, packed with lots of information on places to visit,…

Colchester Fringe Summer Weekender: Dr. Jansen Majenkas: (Con(spiracy) Man

Armed with a PhD, a briefcase and the worst hairstyle in the history of academia, Dr Jansen…

Dish with beansprouts, boiled egg and cabbage

Independent Ramen Restaurant serving some of the best gyoza's in town.

Lion Walk Shopping Centre with people walking and sitting on benches

Lion Walk. Feel the Shopping

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