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Highlights

The Bar at Slug and Lettuce.

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

The Walk With Purpose map

A walking trail of women’s lives and achievements in Colchester

A museum gallery in Harwich Museum. A cabinet containing historic objects can be seen with information boards.

A local history museum in the historic port of Harwich

Birch Gallery

Art gallery displaying fine detail watercolours by John Harrison, Originals high quality prints and…

The University of Essex Campus

The University of Essex is one of the UK's leading academic institutions.

A delicious looking curry with rice and naan bread.

Providing authentic delicacies of Indian cuisine, Indian Khana takes you on a culinary adventure…

Visit Colchester Britain's First City logo on blue background

Independent cafe serving authentic Greek food.

Image shows Emerald City and the words: The Wizard of Oz

The Wizard of Oz Musical is coming to Colchester for Christmas 2026!

Firstsite art gallery and the Minories folly

Firstsite is Colchester's contemporary art gallery.

Image of John Cooper Clarke

Christmas Poetry Bash featuring John Cooper Clarke, Martin Newell, Luke Wright & Ross Sutherland

Poster for Sunday Roast at Fringe

We're gathering some of Colchester's funniest people to tear each other apart in a series of savage…

Image shows dinosaur skeleton with pumpkins and cut-out paper bats.

Set off on a spooky dinosaur adventure at Hollytrees Museum this half term. From 24 October to 1…

Image shows Norwich Cathedral Choristers

The choristers of Norwich Cathedral are at the heart of one of England’s most vibrant cathedral…

Soft Play

Jungle Adventure is a multi award winning (15 times) family run soft play adventure centre located…

Yak and Yeti

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

The Stour Valley Path

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

Photo of drag queen Nana Funk

Back by popular demand for ONE NIGHT ONLY - 'An Evening with Nana Funk' is a character led comedy…

Image shows the back of a ladie's head carrying a crown or vessel on top of her head.

Wu Zetian, the only woman in Chinese history to rule as emperor in her own name, has been judged by…

Wivenhoe House Hotel

A brasserie using the best of British produce to create a fusion of great tastes and innovative…

Matt

A deeply moving play

Visit Colchester Britain's First City logo on blue background

Self-catering accommodation.

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More Highlights

The Bar at Slug and Lettuce.

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

The Walk With Purpose map

A walking trail of women’s lives and achievements in Colchester

A museum gallery in Harwich Museum. A cabinet containing historic objects can be seen with information boards.

A local history museum in the historic port of Harwich

Birch Gallery

Art gallery displaying fine detail watercolours by John Harrison, Originals high quality prints and…

The University of Essex Campus

The University of Essex is one of the UK's leading academic institutions.

A delicious looking curry with rice and naan bread.

Providing authentic delicacies of Indian cuisine, Indian Khana takes you on a culinary adventure…

Visit Colchester Britain's First City logo on blue background

Independent cafe serving authentic Greek food.

Image shows Emerald City and the words: The Wizard of Oz

The Wizard of Oz Musical is coming to Colchester for Christmas 2026!

Firstsite art gallery and the Minories folly

Firstsite is Colchester's contemporary art gallery.

Image of John Cooper Clarke

Christmas Poetry Bash featuring John Cooper Clarke, Martin Newell, Luke Wright & Ross Sutherland

Poster for Sunday Roast at Fringe

We're gathering some of Colchester's funniest people to tear each other apart in a series of savage…

Image shows dinosaur skeleton with pumpkins and cut-out paper bats.

Set off on a spooky dinosaur adventure at Hollytrees Museum this half term. From 24 October to 1…

Image shows Norwich Cathedral Choristers

The choristers of Norwich Cathedral are at the heart of one of England’s most vibrant cathedral…

Soft Play

Jungle Adventure is a multi award winning (15 times) family run soft play adventure centre located…

Yak and Yeti

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

The Stour Valley Path

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

Photo of drag queen Nana Funk

Back by popular demand for ONE NIGHT ONLY - 'An Evening with Nana Funk' is a character led comedy…

Image shows the back of a ladie's head carrying a crown or vessel on top of her head.

Wu Zetian, the only woman in Chinese history to rule as emperor in her own name, has been judged by…

Wivenhoe House Hotel

A brasserie using the best of British produce to create a fusion of great tastes and innovative…

Matt

A deeply moving play

Visit Colchester Britain's First City logo on blue background

Self-catering accommodation.

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