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Highlights

Image shows Colchester Baptist Church

Colchester Baptist Church is open for Heritage Open Days.

Castle Hedingham

A picturesque village with narrow winding streets lined with timber-framed buildings and elegant…

Dedham Arts & Crafts

Housed in a converted church alongside the wares of local craftsman, the tearoom features all the…

Castle Park with Hollytrees Museum in the background and wysteria in the foreground

An important part of Colchester's rich history with three centuries of fascinating toys, clocks and…

Multiple bright curries against a grey background.

Lost cuisines and ingredients - as well as closely-guarded Indian family recipes - come together at…

Man with a thumbs up next to axe target

White Dragon Activity Centre offers outdoor and indoor activities, courses and parties for all…

The exterior of Two Brews.

Independent bottleshop and craft beer bar, serving a curated selection of craft beer and coffee.

Romano Lounge exterior

Relax with a mid morning coffee or evening cocktails, breakfast or dinner, in the relaxed…

Visitor Guide 2026 Banner

The official Visitor Guide to Colchester, packed with lots of information on places to visit,…

Frontage of The Purple Dog Pub

One of the oldest pubs in Colchester, dating from 1647, serving a wide range of food, beers and…

Exterior of Love Thy Burger.

Love Thy Burger is a local, family owned Burger Joint, serving locally sourced meat, our famous…

People sat outside the White hart Inn enjoying a drink in the sunshine

On the most easterly island in Britain ,The White Hart is a great place to meet up, have fun and be…

Fingringhoe Wilder Holiday Camp

Our Wilder Holiday Club includes inspiring nature based activities, led by our team of experts

Cafe in the Park exterior.

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

Image shows Brian Bilston reading book next to his cat.

With over 500,000 followers on social media and a host of sell-out shows across the country, Brian…

Thomas Green – April

One of Australia's best exports, Thomas Green storms back onto the stage to electrify audiences…

A picture of Rob Kingsley as Elvis on stage

The Award-winning Elvis Presley Spectacular Put on your Blue Suede Shoes and come celebrate the…

Cuckoo Farm Studios

Open Studios at Cuckoo Farm for Heritage Open Days.

Exterior of The Goat and Boot pub

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

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…

Image shows conductor for the musical piece

To mark the 50th anniversary of Benjamin Britten’s death, this rare performance brings together the…

Visit Colchester Britain's First City logo on blue background

Family-friendly escape Room in Colchester.

River Stour

The River Stour runs from Cambridgeshire and out to the North Sea at  Harwich, Essex, following the…

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More Highlights

Image shows Colchester Baptist Church

Colchester Baptist Church is open for Heritage Open Days.

Castle Hedingham

A picturesque village with narrow winding streets lined with timber-framed buildings and elegant…

Dedham Arts & Crafts

Housed in a converted church alongside the wares of local craftsman, the tearoom features all the…

Castle Park with Hollytrees Museum in the background and wysteria in the foreground

An important part of Colchester's rich history with three centuries of fascinating toys, clocks and…

Multiple bright curries against a grey background.

Lost cuisines and ingredients - as well as closely-guarded Indian family recipes - come together at…

Man with a thumbs up next to axe target

White Dragon Activity Centre offers outdoor and indoor activities, courses and parties for all…

The exterior of Two Brews.

Independent bottleshop and craft beer bar, serving a curated selection of craft beer and coffee.

Romano Lounge exterior

Relax with a mid morning coffee or evening cocktails, breakfast or dinner, in the relaxed…

Visitor Guide 2026 Banner

The official Visitor Guide to Colchester, packed with lots of information on places to visit,…

Frontage of The Purple Dog Pub

One of the oldest pubs in Colchester, dating from 1647, serving a wide range of food, beers and…

Exterior of Love Thy Burger.

Love Thy Burger is a local, family owned Burger Joint, serving locally sourced meat, our famous…

People sat outside the White hart Inn enjoying a drink in the sunshine

On the most easterly island in Britain ,The White Hart is a great place to meet up, have fun and be…

Fingringhoe Wilder Holiday Camp

Our Wilder Holiday Club includes inspiring nature based activities, led by our team of experts

Cafe in the Park exterior.

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

Image shows Brian Bilston reading book next to his cat.

With over 500,000 followers on social media and a host of sell-out shows across the country, Brian…

Thomas Green – April

One of Australia's best exports, Thomas Green storms back onto the stage to electrify audiences…

A picture of Rob Kingsley as Elvis on stage

The Award-winning Elvis Presley Spectacular Put on your Blue Suede Shoes and come celebrate the…

Cuckoo Farm Studios

Open Studios at Cuckoo Farm for Heritage Open Days.

Exterior of The Goat and Boot pub

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

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…

Image shows conductor for the musical piece

To mark the 50th anniversary of Benjamin Britten’s death, this rare performance brings together the…

Visit Colchester Britain's First City logo on blue background

Family-friendly escape Room in Colchester.

River Stour

The River Stour runs from Cambridgeshire and out to the North Sea at  Harwich, Essex, following the…

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