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Image shows pipes of the moot hall organ.

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

Visit Colchester Britain's First City logo on blue background

Self-catering accommodation.

Paintings on display in an art gallery

An independently run gallery with an ever-changing display of artists.

Photo shows Morris Men dancing next to Hollytrees in the Castle Park

Founded in 1926, Colchester Morris celebrates its 100th birthday in 2026.

Headway Essex Classic Vehicle and Vintage Show 2026

Classic Vehicle & Vintage Show Join us for a fantastic family day out at our annual Classic…

ELO Encounter: Face The Music

The ELO Encounter Face the Music

Colchester Town Hall

The Town Hall is a superb example of Edwardian Architecture built in 1902 with outstanding function…

Picture shows a guitarist silhouette against the background to the title of the musical.

Get ready to rock out with Colchester Operatic Society Second Edition (CO2) and their next…

Visitor Guide 2026 Banner

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

Roman River Festival Black text on White background

The Nocturnalia Ensemble presents a lively and inventive exploration of 17th-century British music,…

The exterior of the Fox Inn, Mersea Island.

A warm, welcoming family-run free house serving guests for over 20 years

Thorrington Mill Vineyard logo

This 12 acre vineyard is planted on the sea level south facing slopes on a beautiful family farm on…

Banksy, Sandcastle Boy wall, originally painted in Lowestoft. Courtesy of Brandler Galleries.

Colchester is set to host a major exhibition of street art at The Minories Gallery, featuring 28…

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…

Tiptree - Wilkin and Sons logo

Join us for our exciting Public Farm Tours. Experience the journey of our fresh fruit from vine to…

image shows statue of the Taylor sisters (authors of Twinkle Twinkle little star)

Join this guided tour to see the many hidden artistic gems throughout the city centre and discover…

Images shows Bastille band

Bastille bring their unmistakable sound to Castle Park, Colchester on Sunday 23rd August 2026.

Quaker Meeting House

John Constable's links with Colchester are often overlooked. This guided walk will explore the…

Image shows Nish Kumar

The world is in chaos. Inequality is widening, autocracy is rising and political parties are…

Picture shows a clipboard with a picture advertising the Mystical Moon Trail

Explore Colchester Castle from 21 July to 1 September during opening hours and set off on a magical…

Coggeshall

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

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Image shows pipes of the moot hall organ.

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

Visit Colchester Britain's First City logo on blue background

Self-catering accommodation.

Paintings on display in an art gallery

An independently run gallery with an ever-changing display of artists.

Photo shows Morris Men dancing next to Hollytrees in the Castle Park

Founded in 1926, Colchester Morris celebrates its 100th birthday in 2026.

Headway Essex Classic Vehicle and Vintage Show 2026

Classic Vehicle & Vintage Show Join us for a fantastic family day out at our annual Classic…

ELO Encounter: Face The Music

The ELO Encounter Face the Music

Colchester Town Hall

The Town Hall is a superb example of Edwardian Architecture built in 1902 with outstanding function…

Picture shows a guitarist silhouette against the background to the title of the musical.

Get ready to rock out with Colchester Operatic Society Second Edition (CO2) and their next…

Visitor Guide 2026 Banner

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

Roman River Festival Black text on White background

The Nocturnalia Ensemble presents a lively and inventive exploration of 17th-century British music,…

The exterior of the Fox Inn, Mersea Island.

A warm, welcoming family-run free house serving guests for over 20 years

Thorrington Mill Vineyard logo

This 12 acre vineyard is planted on the sea level south facing slopes on a beautiful family farm on…

Banksy, Sandcastle Boy wall, originally painted in Lowestoft. Courtesy of Brandler Galleries.

Colchester is set to host a major exhibition of street art at The Minories Gallery, featuring 28…

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…

Tiptree - Wilkin and Sons logo

Join us for our exciting Public Farm Tours. Experience the journey of our fresh fruit from vine to…

image shows statue of the Taylor sisters (authors of Twinkle Twinkle little star)

Join this guided tour to see the many hidden artistic gems throughout the city centre and discover…

Images shows Bastille band

Bastille bring their unmistakable sound to Castle Park, Colchester on Sunday 23rd August 2026.

Quaker Meeting House

John Constable's links with Colchester are often overlooked. This guided walk will explore the…

Image shows Nish Kumar

The world is in chaos. Inequality is widening, autocracy is rising and political parties are…

Picture shows a clipboard with a picture advertising the Mystical Moon Trail

Explore Colchester Castle from 21 July to 1 September during opening hours and set off on a magical…

Coggeshall

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

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