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Highlights

Art Exchange Gallery with lady at a desk and artwork on the walls

Contemporary Art gallery on the University campus, showing temporary exhibitions and associated…

Outdoor seating at 10 Museum Street

A bright cafe with a grandstand view of the Castle, serving freshly made food from the varied menu.

Boats lined up at the river bank. An attendant opens the door of a wooden hut.

Daytime restaurant in the heart of Constable Country, serving breakfast, brunch and lunch.

Harwich Lifeboat Museum

Museum contains the last Clacton off-shore. Oakley Class Lifeboat 34ft and a history of the…

The Cabinet Room shop - a Grade II listed building with glass window panes and antiques on the inside.

A beautiful antiques shop within a grade II listed building, the first dedicated antique shop in…

Image shows poster for Ardleigh Flower & Produce Show

Ardleigh & District Horticultural Society Annual Flower & Produce Show

The Rose and Crown pub outside

Located on the quayside in Wivenhoe, the perfect location to while away a few hours with a drink or…

The Coast Inn Bar Area

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

Image shows girl in hoodie shrugging at the camera while holding her phone

After a sell-out Edinburgh debut, Kate-Lois Elliott (British Writers' Guild Award Nominee, British…

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…

John Seeley's Jazz and Saxophone Group

The Essex Concert Band entertain at the Castle Park Bandstand Concerts.

Soho Cinders

A modern take on Cinderella - not to be missed!

Image shows poster of Our Country's Good - a noose hangs with the union jack within.

A ship, sailing 15,000 miles to Australia, is crammed with Britain’s  convicts – a punishment for…

The Sun Inn, Dedham

A quintessential coaching inn at the heart of Constable Country. It has been a watering hole for…

The exterior of Two Brews.

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

Centurion food

Serving a delicious selection of food, with something to suit everyone's taste.

The front Of Dr Chippy's shop

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

Image shows two people kayaking in Mersea - one is getting splashed.

Mersea Island Watersports have been providing high quality hires and lessons from their dedicated…

Heritage Open Days logo

Heritage Open Days return to Colchester for 2026.

The Mercury Theatre in Colchester, with the Jumbo Water Tower in the background

The Mercury has seen many famous faces perform on its stages since the theatre opened in 1972. Let…

Shop front of Traders of the East with colourful clothes, cushions and bunting.

Discover a treasure trove of jewellery, rugs, soft furnishings and alternative clothing

A selection of baked goods from the Passage House.

A relaxing coffee shop offering a fine selection of teas, fairtrade coffee, baked goods and lunch…

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More Highlights

Art Exchange Gallery with lady at a desk and artwork on the walls

Contemporary Art gallery on the University campus, showing temporary exhibitions and associated…

Outdoor seating at 10 Museum Street

A bright cafe with a grandstand view of the Castle, serving freshly made food from the varied menu.

Boats lined up at the river bank. An attendant opens the door of a wooden hut.

Daytime restaurant in the heart of Constable Country, serving breakfast, brunch and lunch.

Harwich Lifeboat Museum

Museum contains the last Clacton off-shore. Oakley Class Lifeboat 34ft and a history of the…

The Cabinet Room shop - a Grade II listed building with glass window panes and antiques on the inside.

A beautiful antiques shop within a grade II listed building, the first dedicated antique shop in…

Image shows poster for Ardleigh Flower & Produce Show

Ardleigh & District Horticultural Society Annual Flower & Produce Show

The Rose and Crown pub outside

Located on the quayside in Wivenhoe, the perfect location to while away a few hours with a drink or…

The Coast Inn Bar Area

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

Image shows girl in hoodie shrugging at the camera while holding her phone

After a sell-out Edinburgh debut, Kate-Lois Elliott (British Writers' Guild Award Nominee, British…

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…

John Seeley's Jazz and Saxophone Group

The Essex Concert Band entertain at the Castle Park Bandstand Concerts.

Soho Cinders

A modern take on Cinderella - not to be missed!

Image shows poster of Our Country's Good - a noose hangs with the union jack within.

A ship, sailing 15,000 miles to Australia, is crammed with Britain’s  convicts – a punishment for…

The Sun Inn, Dedham

A quintessential coaching inn at the heart of Constable Country. It has been a watering hole for…

The exterior of Two Brews.

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

Centurion food

Serving a delicious selection of food, with something to suit everyone's taste.

The front Of Dr Chippy's shop

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

Image shows two people kayaking in Mersea - one is getting splashed.

Mersea Island Watersports have been providing high quality hires and lessons from their dedicated…

Heritage Open Days logo

Heritage Open Days return to Colchester for 2026.

The Mercury Theatre in Colchester, with the Jumbo Water Tower in the background

The Mercury has seen many famous faces perform on its stages since the theatre opened in 1972. Let…

Shop front of Traders of the East with colourful clothes, cushions and bunting.

Discover a treasure trove of jewellery, rugs, soft furnishings and alternative clothing

A selection of baked goods from the Passage House.

A relaxing coffee shop offering a fine selection of teas, fairtrade coffee, baked goods and lunch…

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