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Highlights

Roman River Festival Black text on White background

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

Markshall autumn colours reflecting on the lake

A tree collection from all the temperate areas of the world set in more than 200 acres of historic…

Colchester Food and Drink Festival 2026

Join us in Colchester's beautiful Castle Park for another year of our Food & Drink Festival. There…

Poster for Music through the Decades with images of drums, saxophone, trumpet , records and flowers.

Come and join the Colne Endeavour Band for an unmissable concert!

Tony McMahon stands with his book, Downfall of the Templars

Broadcaster and author Tony McMahon investigates the links between the trials of the Templars and…

Man in the Mirror

Man in the Mirror – A tribute to Michael Jackson

Wivenhoe House Hotel

Colchester's four-star luxury hotel once painted by Constable. Surrounded by glorious parkland,…

Prettyfields Vineyard

Our stunning vineyard is open Wednesday - Sunday to explore. Stroll through the vines on the…

Images shows Bastille band

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

Donkey and Buskins

An independent fresh food gastro pub set in the village of Layer de La Haye.

Image shows artwork by Phil Jupitus

An exhibition of collage artworks by Phill Jupitus.

Image shows Simon Brodkin poster

He’s the comedian who showered FIFA president Sepp Blatter with cash, handed Prime Minister Theresa…

The Headgate Theatre (sign)

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

Sailing Boats

The Club was founded in 1925 by a small group of local yachtsmen.

The cozy interior of The Island Art Cafe

Delicious freshly made food and cakes, located on Mersea Island.

Image shows Jonathan Freedland with his book, The Traitor's Circle.

Prize-winning journalist and acclaimed author of The Escape Artist Jonathan Freedland tells the…

Image shows poster for the Big Bad Wolf - Sunday 12th July

Come on a musical journey of plotting and scheming with folklore’s most notorious villain - the Big…

Visitor Guide 2026 Banner

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

Hidden Colchester

Take a walk through the backstreets, lanes and alleys of Colchester to discover its secrets and…

Pretty Cottage in Dedham

Cycling route within a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), with a mixture of…

Outside seating area for Coastal Coffee.

A dog-friendly, speciality coffee house on Mersea Island.

External image of Wax Spiritual shop

An enchanting haven for the spiritually curious, nestled in the heart of Colchester's vibrant…

Visit Colchester Britain's First City logo on blue background

A family run business in the heart of Colchester that's served the city for over 30 years.

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More Highlights

Roman River Festival Black text on White background

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

Markshall autumn colours reflecting on the lake

A tree collection from all the temperate areas of the world set in more than 200 acres of historic…

Colchester Food and Drink Festival 2026

Join us in Colchester's beautiful Castle Park for another year of our Food & Drink Festival. There…

Poster for Music through the Decades with images of drums, saxophone, trumpet , records and flowers.

Come and join the Colne Endeavour Band for an unmissable concert!

Tony McMahon stands with his book, Downfall of the Templars

Broadcaster and author Tony McMahon investigates the links between the trials of the Templars and…

Man in the Mirror

Man in the Mirror – A tribute to Michael Jackson

Wivenhoe House Hotel

Colchester's four-star luxury hotel once painted by Constable. Surrounded by glorious parkland,…

Prettyfields Vineyard

Our stunning vineyard is open Wednesday - Sunday to explore. Stroll through the vines on the…

Images shows Bastille band

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

Donkey and Buskins

An independent fresh food gastro pub set in the village of Layer de La Haye.

Image shows artwork by Phil Jupitus

An exhibition of collage artworks by Phill Jupitus.

Image shows Simon Brodkin poster

He’s the comedian who showered FIFA president Sepp Blatter with cash, handed Prime Minister Theresa…

The Headgate Theatre (sign)

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

Sailing Boats

The Club was founded in 1925 by a small group of local yachtsmen.

The cozy interior of The Island Art Cafe

Delicious freshly made food and cakes, located on Mersea Island.

Image shows Jonathan Freedland with his book, The Traitor's Circle.

Prize-winning journalist and acclaimed author of The Escape Artist Jonathan Freedland tells the…

Image shows poster for the Big Bad Wolf - Sunday 12th July

Come on a musical journey of plotting and scheming with folklore’s most notorious villain - the Big…

Visitor Guide 2026 Banner

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

Hidden Colchester

Take a walk through the backstreets, lanes and alleys of Colchester to discover its secrets and…

Pretty Cottage in Dedham

Cycling route within a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), with a mixture of…

Outside seating area for Coastal Coffee.

A dog-friendly, speciality coffee house on Mersea Island.

External image of Wax Spiritual shop

An enchanting haven for the spiritually curious, nestled in the heart of Colchester's vibrant…

Visit Colchester Britain's First City logo on blue background

A family run business in the heart of Colchester that's served the city for over 30 years.

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