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Highlights

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.

The Headgate Theatre (sign)

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

Colchester Castle viewed from Castle Park Gates

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

Three actors on stage

Spanning three decades, Merrily We Roll Along screening at Firstsite charts the turbulent…

A photo of Jumbo, lit up at night.

Join Colchester History Tours for a tour through the historic streets of Colchester.

Lucy Porter

Festival favourite Lucy returns with a brand new show about the power of letting yourself go - in…

Image shows Ed Byrne looking at the camera with raised eyebrows

Superstar comedian Ed Byrne is with us for the first time with a special extended headline set! Ed…

Coggeshall

Eight miles to the East of Braintree lies Coggeshall a lovely little 'olde worlde' town with a lot…

Best Days Vintage

Vintage clothing shop and safe space cafe.

The Pitta

Authentic Greek food, serving from a food truck in the heart of Colchester.

Hudson House bar area

Bringing a tropical oasis to your doorstep. Our enchanted bar is a pure delight, exotic wall to…

Ten Pin Bowling

An exciting venue for your day, or evening out, with 24 lanes, there is plenty of fun to be had for…

Image shows Geoff Norcott

New national tour 2025-2026 for star of Have I Got News For You, The Last Leg, Would I Lie to You?,…

The Coast Inn Bar Area

A riverside bar and restaurant on Mersea Island, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and homemade…

The Playhouse Wetherspoon Colchester

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

Sauna Cold Pool

The ultimate health spa experience. Providing you with a complete environment of rest and…

Sir Alfred Munnings House

Explore the life and work of renown British artist Sir Alfred Munnings (1878-1959) in his former…

Youth group with paddles on the river

Essex Outdoors provides high quality outdoor learning opportunities to the young people of Essex,…

Cymbeline Meadows

Cymbeline Meadows is a working farm close to Colchester Town Centre, providing quiet walks in…

Entrance to Banquet Chinese

Experience a sophisticated yet relaxed meal, serving genuine Cantonese and Dim Sum cuisine.

A cat sits in the cat cafe under a neon sign.

Enjoy Colchester's first Cat Cafe - a cafe with a distinctly feline difference!

Dara O Briain: Re:Creation

Dara O Briain: Re:Creation

Dedham Church

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

Image shows Jeanie from the Mountains band

Jeanie from the Mountains was born in the back-office of Colchester’s beloved Best Days Vintage,…

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More Highlights

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.

The Headgate Theatre (sign)

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

Colchester Castle viewed from Castle Park Gates

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

Three actors on stage

Spanning three decades, Merrily We Roll Along screening at Firstsite charts the turbulent…

A photo of Jumbo, lit up at night.

Join Colchester History Tours for a tour through the historic streets of Colchester.

Lucy Porter

Festival favourite Lucy returns with a brand new show about the power of letting yourself go - in…

Image shows Ed Byrne looking at the camera with raised eyebrows

Superstar comedian Ed Byrne is with us for the first time with a special extended headline set! Ed…

Coggeshall

Eight miles to the East of Braintree lies Coggeshall a lovely little 'olde worlde' town with a lot…

Best Days Vintage

Vintage clothing shop and safe space cafe.

The Pitta

Authentic Greek food, serving from a food truck in the heart of Colchester.

Hudson House bar area

Bringing a tropical oasis to your doorstep. Our enchanted bar is a pure delight, exotic wall to…

Ten Pin Bowling

An exciting venue for your day, or evening out, with 24 lanes, there is plenty of fun to be had for…

Image shows Geoff Norcott

New national tour 2025-2026 for star of Have I Got News For You, The Last Leg, Would I Lie to You?,…

The Coast Inn Bar Area

A riverside bar and restaurant on Mersea Island, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and homemade…

The Playhouse Wetherspoon Colchester

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

Sauna Cold Pool

The ultimate health spa experience. Providing you with a complete environment of rest and…

Sir Alfred Munnings House

Explore the life and work of renown British artist Sir Alfred Munnings (1878-1959) in his former…

Youth group with paddles on the river

Essex Outdoors provides high quality outdoor learning opportunities to the young people of Essex,…

Cymbeline Meadows

Cymbeline Meadows is a working farm close to Colchester Town Centre, providing quiet walks in…

Entrance to Banquet Chinese

Experience a sophisticated yet relaxed meal, serving genuine Cantonese and Dim Sum cuisine.

A cat sits in the cat cafe under a neon sign.

Enjoy Colchester's first Cat Cafe - a cafe with a distinctly feline difference!

Dara O Briain: Re:Creation

Dara O Briain: Re:Creation

Dedham Church

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

Image shows Jeanie from the Mountains band

Jeanie from the Mountains was born in the back-office of Colchester’s beloved Best Days Vintage,…

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