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Highlights

Image shows Wivenhoe Art Trail 13 -15th November

The next Wivenhoe Art Trail will take place from Friday 13 - Sunday 15 November 2026, 10am to 5pm

80's vs 90's: Daytime Rewind Bottomless Brunch

80's vs 90's: Daytime Rewind Bottomless Brunch

Colchester Castle viewed from Castle Park Gates

Colchester Castle is the largest Norman Keep in Europe and houses the city's main museum.

Image shows pipes of the moot hall organ.

Richard Brasier is an internationally acclaimed organist and educator, celebrated for his…

Turtle Bay Colchester

Head down to Turtle Bay Colchester for a taste of Caribbean cuisine.

Photo of a dinosaur in a Museum

Explore Hollytrees Museum from 21 July to 1 September during opening hours and set off on a…

Coffee Hog Colchester

Family run coffee shop, offering events and a great spread of sweet treats.

Little Scarlet Jam

The Tiptree Tea Room, Museum & Jam Shop offers traditional table service in comfortable…

Image shows Thomas the Tank Engine with the words "Day out Thomas"

Thomas and his Friends return for another fun filled weekend this August Easter Bank Holiday.  

A glider

The Essex and Suffolk Gliding Club was established in the late 1950s. It has had several sites…

Bar area with tables and chairs and bar stools

The restaurant at Holiday Inn Colchester has a relaxed and informal feel with wood beam ceiling…

Pain brushes and paints

Artist Nabil Ali the author of 'Gold From Newton's Apple Tree ', leads an organic paint workshop…

A metallic Raven way marker on the Town to Sea Trail

Venture from Castle Park to the historic Hythe port area on a guided tour exploring Colchester's…

Gosbecks Archaeological Park with interpretation board

The Archaeological Park is one of the most significant Iron Age and Roman sites in the country.…

Mersea Boating Lake

A family friendly lake offering water sports activities for all ages and abilities, including…

Image shows St Leonard Church in Lexden

Join your guide to explore this unique part of Colchester!

Undercover dining terrace by a bridge.

Perching on the banks of the River Stour, tucked away in the picturesque village of Nayland, sits…

Interior of Bambu restaurant.

Tucked away by the Hythe quay, Bambu is a family-run restauant offering fresh Vietnamese food in a…

The half-beamed frontage of Peake's House

The Tudor Peake's House was probably originally three weavers' houses. Pre-booking preferred, www…

St Martin's Church

Redundant 14th Century church restored by The Churches Conservation Trust. Features include…

pictures of notebooks

Discover the art of handmade bookbinding in this practical workshop with artist Martine, where you…

Cafe 21 exterior

Quaint cafe housed in a Grade II listed building in the heart of Colchester City, serving fresh…

GreyFriars Hotel, Afternoon Tea by the fire in the Rose Room

With a wide range of menus on offer, we are proud to be able to satisfy all tastes and preferences…

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More Highlights

Image shows Wivenhoe Art Trail 13 -15th November

The next Wivenhoe Art Trail will take place from Friday 13 - Sunday 15 November 2026, 10am to 5pm

80's vs 90's: Daytime Rewind Bottomless Brunch

80's vs 90's: Daytime Rewind Bottomless Brunch

Colchester Castle viewed from Castle Park Gates

Colchester Castle is the largest Norman Keep in Europe and houses the city's main museum.

Image shows pipes of the moot hall organ.

Richard Brasier is an internationally acclaimed organist and educator, celebrated for his…

Turtle Bay Colchester

Head down to Turtle Bay Colchester for a taste of Caribbean cuisine.

Photo of a dinosaur in a Museum

Explore Hollytrees Museum from 21 July to 1 September during opening hours and set off on a…

Coffee Hog Colchester

Family run coffee shop, offering events and a great spread of sweet treats.

Little Scarlet Jam

The Tiptree Tea Room, Museum & Jam Shop offers traditional table service in comfortable…

Image shows Thomas the Tank Engine with the words "Day out Thomas"

Thomas and his Friends return for another fun filled weekend this August Easter Bank Holiday.  

A glider

The Essex and Suffolk Gliding Club was established in the late 1950s. It has had several sites…

Bar area with tables and chairs and bar stools

The restaurant at Holiday Inn Colchester has a relaxed and informal feel with wood beam ceiling…

Pain brushes and paints

Artist Nabil Ali the author of 'Gold From Newton's Apple Tree ', leads an organic paint workshop…

A metallic Raven way marker on the Town to Sea Trail

Venture from Castle Park to the historic Hythe port area on a guided tour exploring Colchester's…

Gosbecks Archaeological Park with interpretation board

The Archaeological Park is one of the most significant Iron Age and Roman sites in the country.…

Mersea Boating Lake

A family friendly lake offering water sports activities for all ages and abilities, including…

Image shows St Leonard Church in Lexden

Join your guide to explore this unique part of Colchester!

Undercover dining terrace by a bridge.

Perching on the banks of the River Stour, tucked away in the picturesque village of Nayland, sits…

Interior of Bambu restaurant.

Tucked away by the Hythe quay, Bambu is a family-run restauant offering fresh Vietnamese food in a…

The half-beamed frontage of Peake's House

The Tudor Peake's House was probably originally three weavers' houses. Pre-booking preferred, www…

St Martin's Church

Redundant 14th Century church restored by The Churches Conservation Trust. Features include…

pictures of notebooks

Discover the art of handmade bookbinding in this practical workshop with artist Martine, where you…

Cafe 21 exterior

Quaint cafe housed in a Grade II listed building in the heart of Colchester City, serving fresh…

GreyFriars Hotel, Afternoon Tea by the fire in the Rose Room

With a wide range of menus on offer, we are proud to be able to satisfy all tastes and preferences…

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