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Highlights

Image shows Stoneage style den made out of sticks.

Go back in time at Fingringhoe and experience the Stone Age like never before!

St Botolph's Church tower

The first St Botolph's Church was built where the ruins of St Botolph's Priory Church now stand.

Snowy Joy & The Toysavers

Colchester families are in for a festive treat as Snowy Joy & The Toysavers returns with a…

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, costume,…

Tennis Balls

Colchester Tennis Centre is a fantastic facility boasting 22 hard (6 floodlit) and grass courts and…

Coggeshall Grange Barn

Grange Barn stands as a reminder of the once powerful Coggeshall Abbey; with ancient pillars…

Beth Chatto garden lake with wooden rowing boat surrounded by flowers

World renowned gardens showcasing sustainable planting and 'the right plant for the right place'.…

The exterior of Level Best cafe on a sunny day.

An Art Cafe run by The Dacon Trust Ltd which helps provide work and training to adults with…

Lady looking at artwork in the Sentinel Gallery

Find unique and original Christmas Gift ideas at the Dedham Art Society Winter exhibition,  in aid…

Baccus shop front displaying shirts and t-shirts

Founded in 1966, Baccus is a leading independent men’s fashion retailer and a third-generation…

The front Of Dr Chippy's shop

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

Exterior of The Goat and Boot pub

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

Holy Trinity Church

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

Colchester Secure Bike Park

Located in the heart of the town centre, this undercover bike is the perfect place to securely…

The University of Essex Campus

The University of Essex is one of the UK's leading academic institutions.

Shelves of books at Greyfriars bookshop

Secondhand and rare bookshop in the heart of the city, specialising in good literature, the arts,…

Church Street Tavern

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

Unfamiliars Zine

Free Colouring Book available at the Visitor Information Centre.

Picture shows a painting of a stream with a man and grey herons

Selected works from the Victor Batte-Lay Foundation Collection, on display for free.

Colchester Heritage Tours

Discover the rich history and cultural heritage of Colchester and its surroundings with our themed…

Claydons shop front

An independent convenience store in the heart of the city.

Shrek the Musical

THE WEST END & BROADWAY HIT MUSICAL COME TO COLCHESTER FOR CHRISTMAS 2025

Enchanted Markshall Estate

Following a smash-hit first year, the illuminated phenomenon is making its way back to the…

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More Highlights

Image shows Stoneage style den made out of sticks.

Go back in time at Fingringhoe and experience the Stone Age like never before!

St Botolph's Church tower

The first St Botolph's Church was built where the ruins of St Botolph's Priory Church now stand.

Snowy Joy & The Toysavers

Colchester families are in for a festive treat as Snowy Joy & The Toysavers returns with a…

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, costume,…

Tennis Balls

Colchester Tennis Centre is a fantastic facility boasting 22 hard (6 floodlit) and grass courts and…

Coggeshall Grange Barn

Grange Barn stands as a reminder of the once powerful Coggeshall Abbey; with ancient pillars…

Beth Chatto garden lake with wooden rowing boat surrounded by flowers

World renowned gardens showcasing sustainable planting and 'the right plant for the right place'.…

The exterior of Level Best cafe on a sunny day.

An Art Cafe run by The Dacon Trust Ltd which helps provide work and training to adults with…

Lady looking at artwork in the Sentinel Gallery

Find unique and original Christmas Gift ideas at the Dedham Art Society Winter exhibition,  in aid…

Baccus shop front displaying shirts and t-shirts

Founded in 1966, Baccus is a leading independent men’s fashion retailer and a third-generation…

The front Of Dr Chippy's shop

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

Exterior of The Goat and Boot pub

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

Holy Trinity Church

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

Colchester Secure Bike Park

Located in the heart of the town centre, this undercover bike is the perfect place to securely…

The University of Essex Campus

The University of Essex is one of the UK's leading academic institutions.

Shelves of books at Greyfriars bookshop

Secondhand and rare bookshop in the heart of the city, specialising in good literature, the arts,…

Church Street Tavern

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

Unfamiliars Zine

Free Colouring Book available at the Visitor Information Centre.

Picture shows a painting of a stream with a man and grey herons

Selected works from the Victor Batte-Lay Foundation Collection, on display for free.

Colchester Heritage Tours

Discover the rich history and cultural heritage of Colchester and its surroundings with our themed…

Claydons shop front

An independent convenience store in the heart of the city.

Shrek the Musical

THE WEST END & BROADWAY HIT MUSICAL COME TO COLCHESTER FOR CHRISTMAS 2025

Enchanted Markshall Estate

Following a smash-hit first year, the illuminated phenomenon is making its way back to the…

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