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Heritage Open Days: St. Anne and St. Laurence Church

We are delighted that the beautiful Norman church will be part of the Colchester Heritage weekend…

Image shows the packing shed at Mersea

On Open Days there is no need to book – just turn up on the 'hammerhead' at the end of the jetty on…

Church Street Tavern

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

Jaywick Martello Tower

Built originally as a Napoleonic Fort in the early 19th century the tower now acts as a central hub…

Colchester Roman Trivia Trail 2025

Take a walk through Colchester City Centre and discover fascinating facts about the Roman history…

Holy Trinity Church

Colchester's only surviving Saxon building, with an arrowhead doorway and built with Roman bricks.

Little Scarlet Jam

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

Darcy's Traditional Sweet Shoppe logo

From traditional sweets to American confectionery, Darcy's has something for everyone

Colchester Castle Park

Welcome to the Castle Park and to a trail that leads you past some of our more interesting and…

Coggeshall

Exhibitions and photographs of Coggeshall's industrial, agricultural and social history. Coggeshall…

Chappells of Colchester exterior.

Step into the world of beer and cocktail excellence at Chappells.

Heritage Open Days logo

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

Visit Colchester Britain's First City logo on blue background

A traditional Korean restaurant located in the heart of Colchester, Britain's first city. Serving…

Forbidden Nights 2026

Brace yourself for something truly spectacular… Forbidden Nights is here, celebrating 10 years of…

St John's Abbeygate

Dating from the 15th century this fine flint flushwork gatehouse just off St John's Green has a…

Ristorante Favolosa

Nestled in the centre of historic Colchester, Ristorante Favoloso is an intimate, friendly Italian…

Cafe in the Park exterior.

Kiosk & Self Service outdoor Cafe. Inside cafe - table service including daily specials, drinks,…

Exterior of The Goat and Boot pub

Historic pub dating back to the 1400s near Colchester Castle. Enjoy delicious homemade food, from…

Sun Bear at Colchester Zoo

Join us as we party into the evening!

The Playhouse Wetherspoon Colchester

Great food, great prices in a great venue, The Playhouse can be found in the heart of Colchester.

Chappel Viaduct

Rising up from the horizon on the A1124 you will see the imposing Chappel Viaduct. The Victorian…

Dedham Church

The church, dedicated to St Mary the Virgin in 1492 when the present building was begun, is not the…

Two Shades logo, showing an image of a spoon and knife on a gold background

Cafe serving up sweet treats, breakfast and lunch, and Indian Street food.

Band stand in Castle Park

The Dixielanders entertain at the Castle Park Bandstand Concerts.

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More Highlights

Heritage Open Days: St. Anne and St. Laurence Church

We are delighted that the beautiful Norman church will be part of the Colchester Heritage weekend…

Image shows the packing shed at Mersea

On Open Days there is no need to book – just turn up on the 'hammerhead' at the end of the jetty on…

Church Street Tavern

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

Jaywick Martello Tower

Built originally as a Napoleonic Fort in the early 19th century the tower now acts as a central hub…

Colchester Roman Trivia Trail 2025

Take a walk through Colchester City Centre and discover fascinating facts about the Roman history…

Holy Trinity Church

Colchester's only surviving Saxon building, with an arrowhead doorway and built with Roman bricks.

Little Scarlet Jam

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

Darcy's Traditional Sweet Shoppe logo

From traditional sweets to American confectionery, Darcy's has something for everyone

Colchester Castle Park

Welcome to the Castle Park and to a trail that leads you past some of our more interesting and…

Coggeshall

Exhibitions and photographs of Coggeshall's industrial, agricultural and social history. Coggeshall…

Chappells of Colchester exterior.

Step into the world of beer and cocktail excellence at Chappells.

Heritage Open Days logo

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

Visit Colchester Britain's First City logo on blue background

A traditional Korean restaurant located in the heart of Colchester, Britain's first city. Serving…

Forbidden Nights 2026

Brace yourself for something truly spectacular… Forbidden Nights is here, celebrating 10 years of…

St John's Abbeygate

Dating from the 15th century this fine flint flushwork gatehouse just off St John's Green has a…

Ristorante Favolosa

Nestled in the centre of historic Colchester, Ristorante Favoloso is an intimate, friendly Italian…

Cafe in the Park exterior.

Kiosk & Self Service outdoor Cafe. Inside cafe - table service including daily specials, drinks,…

Exterior of The Goat and Boot pub

Historic pub dating back to the 1400s near Colchester Castle. Enjoy delicious homemade food, from…

Sun Bear at Colchester Zoo

Join us as we party into the evening!

The Playhouse Wetherspoon Colchester

Great food, great prices in a great venue, The Playhouse can be found in the heart of Colchester.

Chappel Viaduct

Rising up from the horizon on the A1124 you will see the imposing Chappel Viaduct. The Victorian…

Dedham Church

The church, dedicated to St Mary the Virgin in 1492 when the present building was begun, is not the…

Two Shades logo, showing an image of a spoon and knife on a gold background

Cafe serving up sweet treats, breakfast and lunch, and Indian Street food.

Band stand in Castle Park

The Dixielanders entertain at the Castle Park Bandstand Concerts.

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