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Highlights

Visit Colchester Britain's First City logo on blue background

Family-friendly escape Room in Colchester.

Image shows cafe front

Conveniently located across from one of the biggest monuments, Colchester Castle, our cafe is easy…

North Hill Noodle Bar Sign

Traditional Asian cooking techniques are used in this friendly and contemporary setting.

Roman Circus

The site of the Colchester Roman circus (chariot-racing arena) was discovered in 2004. It was built…

Image shows the back of a ladie's head carrying a crown or vessel on top of her head.

Wu Zetian, the only woman in Chinese history to rule as emperor in her own name, has been judged by…

The front Of Dr Chippy's shop

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

Simon Brodkin: Unleashed

Simon Brodkin: Unleashed

Image shows Imola Garden in full bloom in Colchester Castle Park

Take a stroll through Castle Park and discover it's wonderful history. Copies of the trail can be…

Image shows Wimbledon lineswoman

A Wimbledon line judge for 20 years, comedian Pauline Eyre is ready to spill the Pimms on tennis…

Outside of the East Anglian Railway Museum with a model steam train

We are open throughout the year* on Weekends and Wednesdays, and when we aren’t operating during an…

Ghost Stories for Christmas

Don't miss these Ghost Stories for Christmas!

Wisteria at Green Island Gardens

20 acres of professionally designed gardens within woodland destroyed by the 1987 hurricane. Now a…

Mersea Boating Lake

A family friendly lake offering water sports activities for all ages and abilities, including…

Banner for Roman Tour.

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

photo of supermoon by David Waterman

Join Essex Wildlife Trust and our astronomy volunteers, from Tiptree Stargazers, to look at the…

View across lake at Salary Brook with swans on lake

A local nature reserve on the edge of Greenstead and Longbridge with open aspect to farmland.

Red Lion Books

Red Lion Books, is Colchester's independent book shop, stocking a wide range of both adult and…

Image of a man in a wheelbarrow with a lady with her foot on his chest

Wait, What is This? is a fast-paced comedy written entirely in rhyme. Created and performed by…

Image shows cellist smiling

Artistic Director Orlando Jopling joins acclaimed violinist Eleanor Corr for an intimate lunchtime…

The Bull pub logo Colchester.

This classic pub is more than meets the eye, serving as one of Colchester's most vibrant live music…

Image shows three people singing and playing a guitar.

After wowing Colchester Fringe with their smash hit adaptation of Shakespeare's WORST play, multi…

Outside frontage of Jean's Craft Room

Pottery Painting in Colchester city centre.

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More Highlights

Visit Colchester Britain's First City logo on blue background

Family-friendly escape Room in Colchester.

Image shows cafe front

Conveniently located across from one of the biggest monuments, Colchester Castle, our cafe is easy…

North Hill Noodle Bar Sign

Traditional Asian cooking techniques are used in this friendly and contemporary setting.

Roman Circus

The site of the Colchester Roman circus (chariot-racing arena) was discovered in 2004. It was built…

Image shows the back of a ladie's head carrying a crown or vessel on top of her head.

Wu Zetian, the only woman in Chinese history to rule as emperor in her own name, has been judged by…

The front Of Dr Chippy's shop

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

Simon Brodkin: Unleashed

Simon Brodkin: Unleashed

Image shows Imola Garden in full bloom in Colchester Castle Park

Take a stroll through Castle Park and discover it's wonderful history. Copies of the trail can be…

Image shows Wimbledon lineswoman

A Wimbledon line judge for 20 years, comedian Pauline Eyre is ready to spill the Pimms on tennis…

Outside of the East Anglian Railway Museum with a model steam train

We are open throughout the year* on Weekends and Wednesdays, and when we aren’t operating during an…

Ghost Stories for Christmas

Don't miss these Ghost Stories for Christmas!

Wisteria at Green Island Gardens

20 acres of professionally designed gardens within woodland destroyed by the 1987 hurricane. Now a…

Mersea Boating Lake

A family friendly lake offering water sports activities for all ages and abilities, including…

Banner for Roman Tour.

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

photo of supermoon by David Waterman

Join Essex Wildlife Trust and our astronomy volunteers, from Tiptree Stargazers, to look at the…

View across lake at Salary Brook with swans on lake

A local nature reserve on the edge of Greenstead and Longbridge with open aspect to farmland.

Red Lion Books

Red Lion Books, is Colchester's independent book shop, stocking a wide range of both adult and…

Image of a man in a wheelbarrow with a lady with her foot on his chest

Wait, What is This? is a fast-paced comedy written entirely in rhyme. Created and performed by…

Image shows cellist smiling

Artistic Director Orlando Jopling joins acclaimed violinist Eleanor Corr for an intimate lunchtime…

The Bull pub logo Colchester.

This classic pub is more than meets the eye, serving as one of Colchester's most vibrant live music…

Image shows three people singing and playing a guitar.

After wowing Colchester Fringe with their smash hit adaptation of Shakespeare's WORST play, multi…

Outside frontage of Jean's Craft Room

Pottery Painting in Colchester city centre.

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