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Highlights

The Nottage Maritime Institute, Wivenhoe

A registered charity specialising in teaching RYA Shorebased Courses and other unique nautical…

Image shows Colchester's first lending library in West Stockwell Street.

Explore Colchester's first Public Library built to the designs of Brightwen Binyon and opened in…

Image shows poster for The Hot House by Harold Pinter. It shows an illustration of a red lightbulb highlighting the title of the show.

This dark comedy by Harold Pinter tackles the corruption of power within the hierarchy of a…

Heritage Open Days logo

Heritage Open Days return to Colchester for 2026.

A delicious looking curry with rice and naan bread.

Providing authentic delicacies of Indian cuisine, Indian Khana takes you on a culinary adventure…

Lion Walk Shopping Centre with people walking and sitting on benches

Lion Walk. Feel the Shopping

Image shows comedian Ivo Graham

This is an outdoor event in the grassy surrounds of St Botolphs Priory (Next to Colchester Town…

Image shows pottery making.

Want to get creative with clay, learn a new skill or discover a new hobby? The Clayground is an…

St Botolph's Priory

The first English Augustinian priory church, founded at the end of the eleventh century from the…

JobServe Community Stadium home to Colchester United

Colchester United was formed in 1937 and the club currently plays in League 2. In August 2008 the…

Coggeshall

Exhibitions and photographs of Coggeshall's industrial, agricultural and social history. Coggeshall…

The exterior of The Shoulder of Muttons restaurant and tearoom.

Family run Vintage licensed tea room on the banks of the river Colne. A perfect stop for breakfast,…

Image shows Jen Brister sitting on small stall looking at the camera.

Jen Brister: Reactive

Picture of people sitting on blankets watching singers at the Recreation Ground.

A  Community Folk Festival.   Gather with friends, family and neighbours for a gentle day of live…

Picture shows a clipboard with a picture advertising the Mystical Moon Trail

Explore Colchester Castle from 21 July to 1 September during opening hours and set off on a magical…

Art Exchange Gallery with lady at a desk and artwork on the walls

Contemporary Art gallery on the University campus, showing temporary exhibitions and associated…

Image shows Hannah East holding pot of sudocrem

Hannah East’s brand-new show is a hilarious deep dive into the highs and lows of parenting. With…

Colchester Climbing Project

Essex's only dedicated bouldering centre, Colchester Climbing Project allows you to scale walls up…

Image shows Andy Hamilton smiling

Andy Hamilton, much loved and acclaimed comedian, writer, director, novelist, panellist and of…

Cod of the Castle Logo, a fish wearing a crown and robe

Fabulous seafood restaurant with amazing views of Colchester Castle

Image shows Firstsite

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

Image shows Wimbledon lineswoman

A Wimbledon line judge for 20 years, comedian Pauline Eyre is ready to spill the Pimms on tennis…

Hilly Fields

Hilly Fields offers an interesting mix of woodland, undulating paths and fantastic views.

The Go-Between

A gripping love story.

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The Nottage Maritime Institute, Wivenhoe

A registered charity specialising in teaching RYA Shorebased Courses and other unique nautical…

Image shows Colchester's first lending library in West Stockwell Street.

Explore Colchester's first Public Library built to the designs of Brightwen Binyon and opened in…

Image shows poster for The Hot House by Harold Pinter. It shows an illustration of a red lightbulb highlighting the title of the show.

This dark comedy by Harold Pinter tackles the corruption of power within the hierarchy of a…

Heritage Open Days logo

Heritage Open Days return to Colchester for 2026.

A delicious looking curry with rice and naan bread.

Providing authentic delicacies of Indian cuisine, Indian Khana takes you on a culinary adventure…

Lion Walk Shopping Centre with people walking and sitting on benches

Lion Walk. Feel the Shopping

Image shows comedian Ivo Graham

This is an outdoor event in the grassy surrounds of St Botolphs Priory (Next to Colchester Town…

Image shows pottery making.

Want to get creative with clay, learn a new skill or discover a new hobby? The Clayground is an…

St Botolph's Priory

The first English Augustinian priory church, founded at the end of the eleventh century from the…

JobServe Community Stadium home to Colchester United

Colchester United was formed in 1937 and the club currently plays in League 2. In August 2008 the…

Coggeshall

Exhibitions and photographs of Coggeshall's industrial, agricultural and social history. Coggeshall…

The exterior of The Shoulder of Muttons restaurant and tearoom.

Family run Vintage licensed tea room on the banks of the river Colne. A perfect stop for breakfast,…

Image shows Jen Brister sitting on small stall looking at the camera.

Jen Brister: Reactive

Picture of people sitting on blankets watching singers at the Recreation Ground.

A  Community Folk Festival.   Gather with friends, family and neighbours for a gentle day of live…

Picture shows a clipboard with a picture advertising the Mystical Moon Trail

Explore Colchester Castle from 21 July to 1 September during opening hours and set off on a magical…

Art Exchange Gallery with lady at a desk and artwork on the walls

Contemporary Art gallery on the University campus, showing temporary exhibitions and associated…

Image shows Hannah East holding pot of sudocrem

Hannah East’s brand-new show is a hilarious deep dive into the highs and lows of parenting. With…

Colchester Climbing Project

Essex's only dedicated bouldering centre, Colchester Climbing Project allows you to scale walls up…

Image shows Andy Hamilton smiling

Andy Hamilton, much loved and acclaimed comedian, writer, director, novelist, panellist and of…

Cod of the Castle Logo, a fish wearing a crown and robe

Fabulous seafood restaurant with amazing views of Colchester Castle

Image shows Firstsite

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

Image shows Wimbledon lineswoman

A Wimbledon line judge for 20 years, comedian Pauline Eyre is ready to spill the Pimms on tennis…

Hilly Fields

Hilly Fields offers an interesting mix of woodland, undulating paths and fantastic views.

The Go-Between

A gripping love story.

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