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Highlights

Banner for Roman Tour.

Join Colchester History Tours for a Roman tour through the historic streets of Colchester.

Axe Throwing at Valhalla Lanes

Unleash your inner Viking at this fully supervised Axe-Throwing range.

Firstsite art gallery and the Minories folly

Firstsite is Colchester's contemporary art gallery.

Yak and Yeti

Yak and Yeti offers a unique blend of Nepalese, Indian and Tibetan cuisine.

Chaiiwala drinks

Indian Street food chain, serving a range of Indian snacks and the ever popular Chai tea.

Holy Trinity Church

Colchester's only surviving Saxon building, with an arrowhead doorway and built with Roman bricks.

Family Heritage Treasure Trail

Explore some of the city's historical highlights on a Family Heritage Treasure Trail.

exterior of Colchester Library

Whether you are interested in reading for pleasure, or want to learn something new, whether you…

Headway Essex Classic Vehicle and Vintage Show 2026

Classic Vehicle & Vintage Show Join us for a fantastic family day out at our annual Classic…

Harry Enfield and No Chums

Harry Enfield: And No Chums!

Stour Trusty Boat Trips on the River Stour

Boat trips on Stour Trusty II with scheduled half hour return trips to Fen Bridge every Saturday…

The front Of Dr Chippy's shop

Enjoy traditional English fish and chips in the heart of the city centre.

The Bar at Slug and Lettuce.

A cocktail bar and restaurant in the heart of the town centre, complete with an outside garden!

Roman River Festival Black text on White background

The Nocturnalia Ensemble presents a lively and inventive exploration of 17th-century British music,…

RSPB Flatford Wildlife

A fabulous wildlife garden to inspire you to Give Nature a Home where you live. New family trail to…

Black & White postcard of the Greyhound Pub Wivenhoe. Photo credited to Wivenhoe Memories Collection

A self-guided walk along Wivenhoe High Street discovering what Wivenhoe was like 100 years ago

Brightlingsea foot ferry with passengers on board

Seasonal foot ferry connecting Brightlingsea, East Mersea and Point Clear. Take a trip on the ferry…

The Drifters

The Drifters – 2027 UK Tour

An evening with John Lydon

An evening with John Lydon

Three Wise Monkeys exterior view of pub

A community-driven space containing everything from live music spaces to a gin bar, tap house and…

Banksy, Sandcastle Boy wall, originally painted in Lowestoft. Courtesy of Brandler Galleries.

Colchester is set to host a major exhibition of street art at The Minories Gallery, featuring 28…

Wakes Hall Lodges Lake

Enjoy the luxury of your own self-catering holiday lodge surrounded by a 500 acre estate in the…

Multiple bright curries against a grey background.

Lost cuisines and ingredients - as well as closely-guarded Indian family recipes - come together at…

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More Highlights

Banner for Roman Tour.

Join Colchester History Tours for a Roman tour through the historic streets of Colchester.

Axe Throwing at Valhalla Lanes

Unleash your inner Viking at this fully supervised Axe-Throwing range.

Firstsite art gallery and the Minories folly

Firstsite is Colchester's contemporary art gallery.

Yak and Yeti

Yak and Yeti offers a unique blend of Nepalese, Indian and Tibetan cuisine.

Chaiiwala drinks

Indian Street food chain, serving a range of Indian snacks and the ever popular Chai tea.

Holy Trinity Church

Colchester's only surviving Saxon building, with an arrowhead doorway and built with Roman bricks.

Family Heritage Treasure Trail

Explore some of the city's historical highlights on a Family Heritage Treasure Trail.

exterior of Colchester Library

Whether you are interested in reading for pleasure, or want to learn something new, whether you…

Headway Essex Classic Vehicle and Vintage Show 2026

Classic Vehicle & Vintage Show Join us for a fantastic family day out at our annual Classic…

Harry Enfield and No Chums

Harry Enfield: And No Chums!

Stour Trusty Boat Trips on the River Stour

Boat trips on Stour Trusty II with scheduled half hour return trips to Fen Bridge every Saturday…

The front Of Dr Chippy's shop

Enjoy traditional English fish and chips in the heart of the city centre.

The Bar at Slug and Lettuce.

A cocktail bar and restaurant in the heart of the town centre, complete with an outside garden!

Roman River Festival Black text on White background

The Nocturnalia Ensemble presents a lively and inventive exploration of 17th-century British music,…

RSPB Flatford Wildlife

A fabulous wildlife garden to inspire you to Give Nature a Home where you live. New family trail to…

Black & White postcard of the Greyhound Pub Wivenhoe. Photo credited to Wivenhoe Memories Collection

A self-guided walk along Wivenhoe High Street discovering what Wivenhoe was like 100 years ago

Brightlingsea foot ferry with passengers on board

Seasonal foot ferry connecting Brightlingsea, East Mersea and Point Clear. Take a trip on the ferry…

The Drifters

The Drifters – 2027 UK Tour

An evening with John Lydon

An evening with John Lydon

Three Wise Monkeys exterior view of pub

A community-driven space containing everything from live music spaces to a gin bar, tap house and…

Banksy, Sandcastle Boy wall, originally painted in Lowestoft. Courtesy of Brandler Galleries.

Colchester is set to host a major exhibition of street art at The Minories Gallery, featuring 28…

Wakes Hall Lodges Lake

Enjoy the luxury of your own self-catering holiday lodge surrounded by a 500 acre estate in the…

Multiple bright curries against a grey background.

Lost cuisines and ingredients - as well as closely-guarded Indian family recipes - come together at…

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