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Highlights

Colchester Food and Drink Festival 2026

Join us in Colchester's beautiful Castle Park for another year of our Food & Drink Festival. There…

Image shows Highwoods Country Park Visitor Information Centre

Enjoy marshmallow roasting, crafting and woodland games amongst the trees. Make the most of the…

Ristorante Favolosa

Nestled in the centre of historic Colchester, Ristorante Favoloso is an intimate, friendly Italian…

East Mersea Beach

Bikes offers an exciting new way to explore the island, including those you can't get to with a car.

Putt in the Park, Colchester

An adventure golf course and clubhouse cafe, set in the beautiful and historic surroundings of…

Image shows pipes of the moot hall organ.

Richard Brasier is an internationally acclaimed organist and educator, celebrated for his…

Tickets on Sale - Museum Wonders

For the first time in Colchester’s history, a real dinosaur skeleton will take centre stage…

Godfried Donkor: It's a Numbers Game

Step into a boxing ring. Stand face-to-face with the leaders and resisters who shaped history. Walk…

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…

Emo Fest at Charter Hall

The Emo Festival is coming to Colchester!

A chicken wrap, coleslaw and crisps.

Local cafe serving coffee, cakes, sandwiches, milkshakes and a range of teas and soft drinks.

A photo of Jumbo, lit up at night.

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

Image shows Linocut block illustration

Come and spend two hours with the fabulous Holly who will guide you through carving and printing…

Claydons shop front

An independent convenience store in the heart of the city.

Image shows poster for Colchester Brick Festival 30th May at Charter Hall

A LEGO fan event dedicated to all things brick!

Colchester's Charter Hall

Charter Hall is one of Colchester's premier venues, hosting a huge range of year-round…

Essex Concert Band perform.

The Southend Wind Band entertain at the Castle Park Bandstand Concerts.

Exterior of Love Thy Burger.

Love Thy Burger is a local, family owned Burger Joint, serving locally sourced meat, our famous…

Image shows St Leonard Church in Lexden

Join your guide to explore this unique part of Colchester!

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…

Image shows Colchester Arts Centre with shadows and an eerie green light.

Learn their story and experience the city at night on this fascinating tour!

A selection of plant based offerings, beautifully presented in blue crockery.

Syrian cafe in Wivenhoe, with a plant based - and mostly vegan - menu.

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More Highlights

Colchester Food and Drink Festival 2026

Join us in Colchester's beautiful Castle Park for another year of our Food & Drink Festival. There…

Image shows Highwoods Country Park Visitor Information Centre

Enjoy marshmallow roasting, crafting and woodland games amongst the trees. Make the most of the…

Ristorante Favolosa

Nestled in the centre of historic Colchester, Ristorante Favoloso is an intimate, friendly Italian…

East Mersea Beach

Bikes offers an exciting new way to explore the island, including those you can't get to with a car.

Putt in the Park, Colchester

An adventure golf course and clubhouse cafe, set in the beautiful and historic surroundings of…

Image shows pipes of the moot hall organ.

Richard Brasier is an internationally acclaimed organist and educator, celebrated for his…

Tickets on Sale - Museum Wonders

For the first time in Colchester’s history, a real dinosaur skeleton will take centre stage…

Godfried Donkor: It's a Numbers Game

Step into a boxing ring. Stand face-to-face with the leaders and resisters who shaped history. Walk…

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…

Emo Fest at Charter Hall

The Emo Festival is coming to Colchester!

A chicken wrap, coleslaw and crisps.

Local cafe serving coffee, cakes, sandwiches, milkshakes and a range of teas and soft drinks.

A photo of Jumbo, lit up at night.

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

Image shows Linocut block illustration

Come and spend two hours with the fabulous Holly who will guide you through carving and printing…

Claydons shop front

An independent convenience store in the heart of the city.

Image shows poster for Colchester Brick Festival 30th May at Charter Hall

A LEGO fan event dedicated to all things brick!

Colchester's Charter Hall

Charter Hall is one of Colchester's premier venues, hosting a huge range of year-round…

Essex Concert Band perform.

The Southend Wind Band entertain at the Castle Park Bandstand Concerts.

Exterior of Love Thy Burger.

Love Thy Burger is a local, family owned Burger Joint, serving locally sourced meat, our famous…

Image shows St Leonard Church in Lexden

Join your guide to explore this unique part of Colchester!

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…

Image shows Colchester Arts Centre with shadows and an eerie green light.

Learn their story and experience the city at night on this fascinating tour!

A selection of plant based offerings, beautifully presented in blue crockery.

Syrian cafe in Wivenhoe, with a plant based - and mostly vegan - menu.

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