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Highlights

The Siege of Colchester - An Historic walk around Colchester reliving the English Civil War Siege

Take a walk through history, exploring key sites from the Siege of Colchester in 1648 and the scars…

The Mercury Theatre in Colchester, with the Jumbo Water Tower in the background

The Mercury has seen many famous faces perform on its stages since the theatre opened in 1972. Let…

Image shows the character Olaf Falafel's upside down with a banana running through his head.

After a sell out run at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe, award-winning comedian and children's author…

Colchester's Charter Hall

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

Becky Hill - Colchester Castle Summer Series

Becky Hill is set to bring all her biggest hits to Colchester.

Rob Lamberti presents Perfectly George

Rob Lamberti wows audiences around the country and Europe in a dynamic show that celebrates the…

Benches with Chess boards on

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

Festen Poster.

An explosive family drama!

African elephant by Tom Smith

Enjoy a wild adventure at the Eastern region’s No. 1 Zoo, Colchester Zoological Society!

5 a-side football

Leisure World Highwoods has a fantastic range of sports facilities to book and equipment to hire.…

Image shows Moot Hall Organ

Join the Friends of Moot Hall Organ for another organ recital on this historical organ in the grand…

Church Street Tavern

Bar & restaurant in Colchester's city centre perfect for day as much as night. Lunch & dinner,…

The Headgate Theatre (sign)

The Headgate is a very adaptable multi-purpose building with a variety of attractive spaces. It has…

A climbing wall at Leisure World

Tiptree Sports Centre provides a range of facilities and activities that is both unique and…

The Bar at Slug and Lettuce.

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

Wisteria at Green Island Gardens

20 acres of professionally designed gardens within woodland destroyed by the 1987 hurricane. Now a…

Shop with shelves filled with lots of food items and gifts

Selling gifts, toys, homeware, delicious food and drink, everyday essentials and Mersea memories,…

Visit Colchester Britain's First City logo on blue background

Self-catered accommodation.

The front Of Dr Chippy's shop

Enjoy traditional English fish and chips in the heart of the city centre.

Image shows Jim Davidson in chequered blazer smiling at the camera.  Text states: Jim Davidson Last Man Standing...Just!

Jim Davidson OBE returns in 2026 with Last Man Standing … Just!, a brand-new tour packed with…

Abbots Hall Farm

A 700 acre coastal farm and the head office of Essex Wildlife Trust situated on the Blackwater…

A black and white image of the Stour Estuary

This short walk on the Stour Estuary between Essex and Suffolk is inspired by the 17th century East…

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More Highlights

The Siege of Colchester - An Historic walk around Colchester reliving the English Civil War Siege

Take a walk through history, exploring key sites from the Siege of Colchester in 1648 and the scars…

The Mercury Theatre in Colchester, with the Jumbo Water Tower in the background

The Mercury has seen many famous faces perform on its stages since the theatre opened in 1972. Let…

Image shows the character Olaf Falafel's upside down with a banana running through his head.

After a sell out run at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe, award-winning comedian and children's author…

Colchester's Charter Hall

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

Becky Hill - Colchester Castle Summer Series

Becky Hill is set to bring all her biggest hits to Colchester.

Rob Lamberti presents Perfectly George

Rob Lamberti wows audiences around the country and Europe in a dynamic show that celebrates the…

Benches with Chess boards on

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

Festen Poster.

An explosive family drama!

African elephant by Tom Smith

Enjoy a wild adventure at the Eastern region’s No. 1 Zoo, Colchester Zoological Society!

5 a-side football

Leisure World Highwoods has a fantastic range of sports facilities to book and equipment to hire.…

Image shows Moot Hall Organ

Join the Friends of Moot Hall Organ for another organ recital on this historical organ in the grand…

Church Street Tavern

Bar & restaurant in Colchester's city centre perfect for day as much as night. Lunch & dinner,…

The Headgate Theatre (sign)

The Headgate is a very adaptable multi-purpose building with a variety of attractive spaces. It has…

A climbing wall at Leisure World

Tiptree Sports Centre provides a range of facilities and activities that is both unique and…

The Bar at Slug and Lettuce.

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

Wisteria at Green Island Gardens

20 acres of professionally designed gardens within woodland destroyed by the 1987 hurricane. Now a…

Shop with shelves filled with lots of food items and gifts

Selling gifts, toys, homeware, delicious food and drink, everyday essentials and Mersea memories,…

Visit Colchester Britain's First City logo on blue background

Self-catered accommodation.

The front Of Dr Chippy's shop

Enjoy traditional English fish and chips in the heart of the city centre.

Image shows Jim Davidson in chequered blazer smiling at the camera.  Text states: Jim Davidson Last Man Standing...Just!

Jim Davidson OBE returns in 2026 with Last Man Standing … Just!, a brand-new tour packed with…

Abbots Hall Farm

A 700 acre coastal farm and the head office of Essex Wildlife Trust situated on the Blackwater…

A black and white image of the Stour Estuary

This short walk on the Stour Estuary between Essex and Suffolk is inspired by the 17th century East…

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