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Highlights

The tomb of Sir Henry Audley.

16th century chapel, built as the burial place for the Audley family.

A cartoon sketch of Jack the Ripper

A gripping evening about this infamous man!

Go Bananas play area with slide and climbing frame

Enjoy Breakfast with Father Christmas at Go Bananas!

Private Brewery Tour at JackRabbit Brewery

Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of our brewery.

Yellow Walkabout Logo on Blue Background

Walkabout Colchester is great for great sport and great food the Aussie way.

The exterior of the Fox Inn, Mersea Island.

A warm, welcoming family-run free house serving guests for over 20 years

Colchester Heritage Tours

Discover the rich history and cultural heritage of Colchester and its surroundings with our themed…

Entrance to Mersea Museum

Exhibits of Mersea's social history, natural history, archaeology and fishing industry, including a…

Roman Circus

The site of the Colchester Roman circus (chariot-racing arena) was discovered in 2004. It was built…

Abbots Hall Farm

A 700 acre coastal farm and the head office of Essex Wildlife Trust situated on the Blackwater…

Colchester Christmas Light Switch On 2025 poster, with information on the parade.

Join the Festive Light Parade and walk through the city to watch the Christmas Lights spring to…

No Name Bar and Games

The perfect spot for grown-ups to have fun, No Name Bar and Games brings old and new friends…

The exterior of Two Brews.

Independent bottleshop and craft beer bar, serving a curated selection of craft beer and coffee.

A selection of baked goods from the Passage House.

A relaxing coffee shop offering a fine selection of teas, fairtrade coffee, baked goods and lunch…

A cat sits in the cat cafe under a neon sign.

Enjoy Colchester's first Cat Cafe - a cafe with a distinctly feline difference!

Preto

Preto is a Brazilian steakhouse, located right in the heart of Colchester.

Beth Chatto garden lake with wooden rowing boat surrounded by flowers

World renowned gardens showcasing sustainable planting and 'the right plant for the right place'.…

Outside view of the Foresters Arms

Hidden gem in the heart of Colchester. Find us tucked away behind Greyfriars Hotel and next to…

Image shows Scrooge smiling and writing with a quill.

Colchester Arts Centre Director Anthony Roberts’ traditional rendition of the Dickens classic, with…

Listening to an audio tour by Colchester Castle

Download these audio files to your phone or tablet for an audio tour of Colchester's Roman History.…

heavenly desserts sign

An established fine dining dessert restaurant, Heavenly Desserts offers the best luxury desserts.

Legend: The Music of Bob Marley

An unforgettable evening celebrating a Reggae icon in one fantastic stage show.

Prettyfields Vineyard

Our stunning vineyard is open Wednesday - Sunday to explore. Stroll through the vines on the…

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More Highlights

The tomb of Sir Henry Audley.

16th century chapel, built as the burial place for the Audley family.

A cartoon sketch of Jack the Ripper

A gripping evening about this infamous man!

Go Bananas play area with slide and climbing frame

Enjoy Breakfast with Father Christmas at Go Bananas!

Private Brewery Tour at JackRabbit Brewery

Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of our brewery.

Yellow Walkabout Logo on Blue Background

Walkabout Colchester is great for great sport and great food the Aussie way.

The exterior of the Fox Inn, Mersea Island.

A warm, welcoming family-run free house serving guests for over 20 years

Colchester Heritage Tours

Discover the rich history and cultural heritage of Colchester and its surroundings with our themed…

Entrance to Mersea Museum

Exhibits of Mersea's social history, natural history, archaeology and fishing industry, including a…

Roman Circus

The site of the Colchester Roman circus (chariot-racing arena) was discovered in 2004. It was built…

Abbots Hall Farm

A 700 acre coastal farm and the head office of Essex Wildlife Trust situated on the Blackwater…

Colchester Christmas Light Switch On 2025 poster, with information on the parade.

Join the Festive Light Parade and walk through the city to watch the Christmas Lights spring to…

No Name Bar and Games

The perfect spot for grown-ups to have fun, No Name Bar and Games brings old and new friends…

The exterior of Two Brews.

Independent bottleshop and craft beer bar, serving a curated selection of craft beer and coffee.

A selection of baked goods from the Passage House.

A relaxing coffee shop offering a fine selection of teas, fairtrade coffee, baked goods and lunch…

A cat sits in the cat cafe under a neon sign.

Enjoy Colchester's first Cat Cafe - a cafe with a distinctly feline difference!

Preto

Preto is a Brazilian steakhouse, located right in the heart of Colchester.

Beth Chatto garden lake with wooden rowing boat surrounded by flowers

World renowned gardens showcasing sustainable planting and 'the right plant for the right place'.…

Outside view of the Foresters Arms

Hidden gem in the heart of Colchester. Find us tucked away behind Greyfriars Hotel and next to…

Image shows Scrooge smiling and writing with a quill.

Colchester Arts Centre Director Anthony Roberts’ traditional rendition of the Dickens classic, with…

Listening to an audio tour by Colchester Castle

Download these audio files to your phone or tablet for an audio tour of Colchester's Roman History.…

heavenly desserts sign

An established fine dining dessert restaurant, Heavenly Desserts offers the best luxury desserts.

Legend: The Music of Bob Marley

An unforgettable evening celebrating a Reggae icon in one fantastic stage show.

Prettyfields Vineyard

Our stunning vineyard is open Wednesday - Sunday to explore. Stroll through the vines on the…

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