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Highlights

The Minories outside of the building

Colchester's oldest Art Gallery

Ghost Stories for Christmas

Don't miss these Ghost Stories for Christmas!

A guy sitting down at a desk and with a script and microphone

Wonderful Wednesdays - Christopher Brett Bailey - I saw Santa at the 7 - Eleven Contains…

Family Heritage Treasure Trail

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

Image shows someone making a scene for stop motion animation

Join us for some festive fun and create your own short Christmas-inspired animated film using stop…

Exercise in a swimming pool

Leisure World Colchester is one of East Anglia's largest sports, leisure, recreation and…

The front Of Dr Chippy's shop

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

Outside frontage of Jean's Craft Room

Pottery Painting in Colchester city centre.

Jobserve Stadium

Colchester United v Worcester City — a Saturday afternoon with the U's!

Image shows children playing in woodland area.

A different adventure every week… rope walks, hammocks, woodland crafts, den building, mini beast…

Shop with shelves filled with lots of food items and gifts

Selling gifts, toys, homeware, delicious food and drink, everyday essentials and Mersea memories,…

RSPB Flatford Wildlife

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

External image of Wax Spiritual shop

An enchanting haven for the spiritually curious, nestled in the heart of Colchester's vibrant…

Image shows Father Christmas blowing fairy dust

Join Mercury Theatre for a heart-warming festive adventure as you and your group journey to…

Colchester Plaque Trails logo

Discover Colchester's history through these blue plaque guides put together by Colchester Civic…

Gourmet Cheeseburger and Chips

The hotel's friendly restaurant offers rustic lake views, and you can enjoy a range of traditional…

Bluebells

Owned by the Woodland Trust, Hillhouse Wood contains a variety of different woodland as well as two…

Shop front of Rocks and Rubies with rocks in the window

You'll find crystals, minerals, jewellery, fantasy figurines and more at Rocks and Rubies.

Dedham Christmas Market 2026

Festive gifts, food and drink, handmade artisan goods, live entertainment and a family Star Trail…

Wisteria at Green Island Gardens

20 acres of professionally designed gardens within woodland destroyed by the 1987 hurricane. Now a…

Colourful beach huts on the beach.

Relax in the sunshine (or the rain!) in one of Mersea Island's iconic beach hurts with The Little…

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More Highlights

The Minories outside of the building

Colchester's oldest Art Gallery

Ghost Stories for Christmas

Don't miss these Ghost Stories for Christmas!

A guy sitting down at a desk and with a script and microphone

Wonderful Wednesdays - Christopher Brett Bailey - I saw Santa at the 7 - Eleven Contains…

Family Heritage Treasure Trail

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

Image shows someone making a scene for stop motion animation

Join us for some festive fun and create your own short Christmas-inspired animated film using stop…

Exercise in a swimming pool

Leisure World Colchester is one of East Anglia's largest sports, leisure, recreation and…

The front Of Dr Chippy's shop

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

Outside frontage of Jean's Craft Room

Pottery Painting in Colchester city centre.

Jobserve Stadium

Colchester United v Worcester City — a Saturday afternoon with the U's!

Image shows children playing in woodland area.

A different adventure every week… rope walks, hammocks, woodland crafts, den building, mini beast…

Shop with shelves filled with lots of food items and gifts

Selling gifts, toys, homeware, delicious food and drink, everyday essentials and Mersea memories,…

RSPB Flatford Wildlife

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

External image of Wax Spiritual shop

An enchanting haven for the spiritually curious, nestled in the heart of Colchester's vibrant…

Image shows Father Christmas blowing fairy dust

Join Mercury Theatre for a heart-warming festive adventure as you and your group journey to…

Colchester Plaque Trails logo

Discover Colchester's history through these blue plaque guides put together by Colchester Civic…

Gourmet Cheeseburger and Chips

The hotel's friendly restaurant offers rustic lake views, and you can enjoy a range of traditional…

Bluebells

Owned by the Woodland Trust, Hillhouse Wood contains a variety of different woodland as well as two…

Shop front of Rocks and Rubies with rocks in the window

You'll find crystals, minerals, jewellery, fantasy figurines and more at Rocks and Rubies.

Dedham Christmas Market 2026

Festive gifts, food and drink, handmade artisan goods, live entertainment and a family Star Trail…

Wisteria at Green Island Gardens

20 acres of professionally designed gardens within woodland destroyed by the 1987 hurricane. Now a…

Colourful beach huts on the beach.

Relax in the sunshine (or the rain!) in one of Mersea Island's iconic beach hurts with The Little…

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