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Heritage Open Days logo

Heritage Open Days return to Colchester for 2026.

Image shows group of people on a walking tour in the countryside

Discover the landscape, stories and creative heritage of the Dedham Vale on a guided walk to the…

Image shows cafe front

Conveniently located across from one of the biggest monuments, Colchester Castle, our cafe is easy…

The River Colne From the air (c) Aerial Essex

Foot ferry connecting the villages of Wivenhoe, Rowhedge & Fingringhoe that straddle the River…

Youth group with paddles on the river

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

The Magnet Pub in Colchester.

Colchester's first micropub, perfectly located for Colchester North Station.

THE MAGIC OF THE BEATLES

Come together, right now – it's time to shake it up baby with the concert show of the year. The…

Visit Colchester Britain's First City logo on blue background

Fantastic Indian food served alongside the remains of the Roman city wall.

Sailing boats on the river at West Mersea Regatta

Mersea Week is a 'family and friends' - oriented week. The sheltered waters fo the River…

Mersea Barrow

Mersea Barrow is thought to be a Roman Burial Barrow dating from 100-120 AD. It was excavated in…

Small Talk Tearoom exterior

 'Sitting' on the Roman wall, this charming tearoom serves extensive tea collections from around…

Star jumps at Jump Street

Air Hop trampoline parks offer jump sessions in Essex, suitable for both adults & children. Air Hop…

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

Lion Walk Shopping Centre with people walking and sitting on benches

Lion Walk. Feel the Shopping

Close up image of Mark Thomas

What?! Mark Thomas has been 'standing up' for 40 years? Impossible!! But how old does that make…

Balkerne Gate

Colchester's Roman Wall is the oldest and longest surviving city wall in Britain.

A lady in a blue coat standing in a doorway to her studio

Celebrate the rich colours and beauty of the autumn season in this inspiring landscape workshop…

Heritage Open Days logo

A tour of Colchester's Victorian Garrison. Learn why the barracks were built, view the remarkable…

Indiepalooza Festival

INDIEPALOOZA – 6 Tribute Bands, 1 Night, YOU chose the anthems!

The North Hill Hotel Bedroom

A modern city centre hotel in a Georgian setting. Rooms have tea & coffee making facilities, free…

Image shows Nish Kumar

The world is in chaos. Inequality is widening, autocracy is rising and political parties are…

Flatford Bridge Cottage

A delightful Hamlet primarily managed by the National Trust. Includes the locations of some of John…

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More Highlights

Heritage Open Days logo

Heritage Open Days return to Colchester for 2026.

Image shows group of people on a walking tour in the countryside

Discover the landscape, stories and creative heritage of the Dedham Vale on a guided walk to the…

Image shows cafe front

Conveniently located across from one of the biggest monuments, Colchester Castle, our cafe is easy…

The River Colne From the air (c) Aerial Essex

Foot ferry connecting the villages of Wivenhoe, Rowhedge & Fingringhoe that straddle the River…

Youth group with paddles on the river

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

The Magnet Pub in Colchester.

Colchester's first micropub, perfectly located for Colchester North Station.

THE MAGIC OF THE BEATLES

Come together, right now – it's time to shake it up baby with the concert show of the year. The…

Visit Colchester Britain's First City logo on blue background

Fantastic Indian food served alongside the remains of the Roman city wall.

Sailing boats on the river at West Mersea Regatta

Mersea Week is a 'family and friends' - oriented week. The sheltered waters fo the River…

Mersea Barrow

Mersea Barrow is thought to be a Roman Burial Barrow dating from 100-120 AD. It was excavated in…

Small Talk Tearoom exterior

 'Sitting' on the Roman wall, this charming tearoom serves extensive tea collections from around…

Star jumps at Jump Street

Air Hop trampoline parks offer jump sessions in Essex, suitable for both adults & children. Air Hop…

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

Lion Walk Shopping Centre with people walking and sitting on benches

Lion Walk. Feel the Shopping

Close up image of Mark Thomas

What?! Mark Thomas has been 'standing up' for 40 years? Impossible!! But how old does that make…

Balkerne Gate

Colchester's Roman Wall is the oldest and longest surviving city wall in Britain.

A lady in a blue coat standing in a doorway to her studio

Celebrate the rich colours and beauty of the autumn season in this inspiring landscape workshop…

Heritage Open Days logo

A tour of Colchester's Victorian Garrison. Learn why the barracks were built, view the remarkable…

Indiepalooza Festival

INDIEPALOOZA – 6 Tribute Bands, 1 Night, YOU chose the anthems!

The North Hill Hotel Bedroom

A modern city centre hotel in a Georgian setting. Rooms have tea & coffee making facilities, free…

Image shows Nish Kumar

The world is in chaos. Inequality is widening, autocracy is rising and political parties are…

Flatford Bridge Cottage

A delightful Hamlet primarily managed by the National Trust. Includes the locations of some of John…

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