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Highlights

Poplar Nurseries elephant water feature.

A family-run garden centre in Coggeshall, with a cafe and miniature railway.

Father Christmas standing in front of Colchester Castle

As darkness falls over Colchester Castle, Starlight Grotto comes to life with sparkling fairy…

The Cock Inn outside tables and chairs

A traditional 17th Century Freehouse Country Inn with restaurant, in the village of Polstead on the…

Image shows band, The Rezillos who are pointing at the camera.

The Rezillos are a punk/new wave band formed in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1976.

Image shows Avocet Winter birding

One of our bird guide volunteers will be in the Margaret Hide at the Fingringhoe Wick reserve and…

North House Gallery

Riverside gallery with monthly selling exhibitions of work by modern and contemporary artists of…

Image shows four musicians sitting in front of a country cottage

The Rabbitts craft music that blurs the lines between folk, alternative, and atmospheric pop. Known…

Alice in Puzzleland - Escape Hunt UK - Colchester.

Step into an out-of-this-world adventure with highly immersive escape room.

Ballroom Blitz UK 2027

Ballroom Blitz UK 2027

Image shows Norwich Cathedral Choristers

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

Two children dressed as elves painting with Father Christmas

Join us on Saturday, 19 December 2026 for a festive evening at the Castle, where the magic of…

Exterior of the Black Buoy Pub in Wivenhoe.

Award winning Freehouse pub, located near the River Colne in Wivenhoe. 

The bustling garden at the Victory pub.

A family owned pub, serving traditional pub food and fantastic panoramic views of the Mersea…

Poster of Michael Jackson Tribute

Get ready for a spectacular night celebrating the music and legacy of Michael Jackson, brought to…

Colchester Jobserve Community Stadium

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

Colchester Town Hall

The Town Hall is a superb example of Edwardian Architecture built in 1902 with outstanding function…

Benches with Chess boards on

Enjoy a game of Chess at the Jonathan Penrose Chess Park next to the Mercury Theatre.

Seafood platter containing crab, shrimps, prawns, cockles and lemon wedges.

Fresh, locally caught fish from the waters around Mersea, delivered straight to your door or…

Image of a face with a viking helmet. Stone walls shown either side.

Light the beacons! Rouse the villagers! Gather all your courage... for the smash hit comedy show of…

Banksy, Sandcastle Boy wall, originally painted in Lowestoft. Courtesy of Brandler Galleries.

Colchester is set to host a major exhibition of street art at The Minories Gallery, featuring 28…

An Evening with a Saucerful of Floyd

An evening of Pink Floyd music.

Martin and Eleanor of Three Ravens

Join Eleanor and Martin of the Three Ravens Podcast at Colchester Castle for an evening of ghost…

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More Highlights

Poplar Nurseries elephant water feature.

A family-run garden centre in Coggeshall, with a cafe and miniature railway.

Father Christmas standing in front of Colchester Castle

As darkness falls over Colchester Castle, Starlight Grotto comes to life with sparkling fairy…

The Cock Inn outside tables and chairs

A traditional 17th Century Freehouse Country Inn with restaurant, in the village of Polstead on the…

Image shows band, The Rezillos who are pointing at the camera.

The Rezillos are a punk/new wave band formed in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1976.

Image shows Avocet Winter birding

One of our bird guide volunteers will be in the Margaret Hide at the Fingringhoe Wick reserve and…

North House Gallery

Riverside gallery with monthly selling exhibitions of work by modern and contemporary artists of…

Image shows four musicians sitting in front of a country cottage

The Rabbitts craft music that blurs the lines between folk, alternative, and atmospheric pop. Known…

Alice in Puzzleland - Escape Hunt UK - Colchester.

Step into an out-of-this-world adventure with highly immersive escape room.

Ballroom Blitz UK 2027

Ballroom Blitz UK 2027

Image shows Norwich Cathedral Choristers

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

Two children dressed as elves painting with Father Christmas

Join us on Saturday, 19 December 2026 for a festive evening at the Castle, where the magic of…

Exterior of the Black Buoy Pub in Wivenhoe.

Award winning Freehouse pub, located near the River Colne in Wivenhoe. 

The bustling garden at the Victory pub.

A family owned pub, serving traditional pub food and fantastic panoramic views of the Mersea…

Poster of Michael Jackson Tribute

Get ready for a spectacular night celebrating the music and legacy of Michael Jackson, brought to…

Colchester Jobserve Community Stadium

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

Colchester Town Hall

The Town Hall is a superb example of Edwardian Architecture built in 1902 with outstanding function…

Benches with Chess boards on

Enjoy a game of Chess at the Jonathan Penrose Chess Park next to the Mercury Theatre.

Seafood platter containing crab, shrimps, prawns, cockles and lemon wedges.

Fresh, locally caught fish from the waters around Mersea, delivered straight to your door or…

Image of a face with a viking helmet. Stone walls shown either side.

Light the beacons! Rouse the villagers! Gather all your courage... for the smash hit comedy show of…

Banksy, Sandcastle Boy wall, originally painted in Lowestoft. Courtesy of Brandler Galleries.

Colchester is set to host a major exhibition of street art at The Minories Gallery, featuring 28…

An Evening with a Saucerful of Floyd

An evening of Pink Floyd music.

Martin and Eleanor of Three Ravens

Join Eleanor and Martin of the Three Ravens Podcast at Colchester Castle for an evening of ghost…

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