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Cart Lodge/Pond View/Granary

Peaceful, rural location on a working farm with views over fields. Comfortably furnished to a high…

Markshall autumn colours reflecting on the lake

A tree collection from all the temperate areas of the world set in more than 200 acres of historic…

Drinks and a famous Twisters Teapot.

Serving cocktails and great music, Twisters mixes the cool, the classy and the fun.

Youth group with paddles on the river

Essex Outdoors provides high quality outdoor learning opportunities to the young people of Essex,…

Rowhedge

Rowhedge is a small village located 3 miles to the south east of Colchester.  Nestled on the banks…

Image shows Jonathan Freedland with his book, The Traitor's Circle.

Prize-winning journalist and acclaimed author of The Escape Artist Jonathan Freedland tells the…

High Woods map

Download a map, including three walking trails of different lengths, of High Woods Country Park to…

Kentwell Hall

One of Suffolk’s hidden gems - and one of England’s finest Tudor houses - within the most extensive…

The Dedham Run 2026

3K Fun Run, 10K road race and NEW 10K trail run in beautiful Dedham, Essex UK.

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

Image shows a poster for Twelfth Night

The critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company present their own brand of Shakespearean mayhem…

The Stour Valley Path

The Stour Valley Path is a 60 mile walk following the River Stour through Suffolk, Essex and…

Outdoor seating at 10 Museum Street

A bright cafe with a grandstand view of the Castle, serving freshly made food from the varied menu.

Jaywick Martello Tower

Built originally as a Napoleonic Fort in the early 19th century the tower now acts as a central hub…

Image shows children playing in woodland area.

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

Colchester's Curzon Cinema

Curzon Colchester is an independent arthouse cinema wih three screens, showing the best of quality…

Paintings on display in an art gallery

An independently run gallery with an ever-changing display of artists.

Band stand in Castle Park

Nomad entertains at the Castle Park Bandstand Concerts.

Lakeside Theatre

Lakeside Theatre is a hidden gem. We present the best in touring fringe theatre performances, home…

Bluebells

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

Entrance to Banquet Chinese

Experience a sophisticated yet relaxed meal, serving genuine Cantonese and Dim Sum cuisine.

Chappel Viaduct

Rising up from the horizon on the A1124 you will see the imposing Chappel Viaduct. The Victorian…

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More Highlights

Cart Lodge/Pond View/Granary

Peaceful, rural location on a working farm with views over fields. Comfortably furnished to a high…

Markshall autumn colours reflecting on the lake

A tree collection from all the temperate areas of the world set in more than 200 acres of historic…

Drinks and a famous Twisters Teapot.

Serving cocktails and great music, Twisters mixes the cool, the classy and the fun.

Youth group with paddles on the river

Essex Outdoors provides high quality outdoor learning opportunities to the young people of Essex,…

Rowhedge

Rowhedge is a small village located 3 miles to the south east of Colchester.  Nestled on the banks…

Image shows Jonathan Freedland with his book, The Traitor's Circle.

Prize-winning journalist and acclaimed author of The Escape Artist Jonathan Freedland tells the…

High Woods map

Download a map, including three walking trails of different lengths, of High Woods Country Park to…

Kentwell Hall

One of Suffolk’s hidden gems - and one of England’s finest Tudor houses - within the most extensive…

The Dedham Run 2026

3K Fun Run, 10K road race and NEW 10K trail run in beautiful Dedham, Essex UK.

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

Image shows a poster for Twelfth Night

The critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company present their own brand of Shakespearean mayhem…

The Stour Valley Path

The Stour Valley Path is a 60 mile walk following the River Stour through Suffolk, Essex and…

Outdoor seating at 10 Museum Street

A bright cafe with a grandstand view of the Castle, serving freshly made food from the varied menu.

Jaywick Martello Tower

Built originally as a Napoleonic Fort in the early 19th century the tower now acts as a central hub…

Image shows children playing in woodland area.

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

Colchester's Curzon Cinema

Curzon Colchester is an independent arthouse cinema wih three screens, showing the best of quality…

Paintings on display in an art gallery

An independently run gallery with an ever-changing display of artists.

Band stand in Castle Park

Nomad entertains at the Castle Park Bandstand Concerts.

Lakeside Theatre

Lakeside Theatre is a hidden gem. We present the best in touring fringe theatre performances, home…

Bluebells

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

Entrance to Banquet Chinese

Experience a sophisticated yet relaxed meal, serving genuine Cantonese and Dim Sum cuisine.

Chappel Viaduct

Rising up from the horizon on the A1124 you will see the imposing Chappel Viaduct. The Victorian…

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