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Highlights

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…

Image shows Queen Street Brewhouse

This remarkable timber-framed building dates to the early 14th century and has the earliest shop…

Ask Italian

ASK Italian is located in the heart of the city in a converted house with garden for outdoors…

image of tarot cards

Join us on 5 September 2026 from 10am to 1pm for an immersive tarot workshop exploring…

Heritage Open Days logo

Heritage Open Days return to Colchester for 2026.

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…

Nandos

Our flame-grilled PERi-PERi chicken is legendary.

A bike being fixed in the Bike Kitchen.

This inclusive, safe and friendly DIY bicycle workshop is open to all, and staffed by volunteers.…

Yellow Walkabout Logo on Blue Background

Walkabout Colchester is great for great sport and great food the Aussie way.

Outdoor seating at 10 Museum Street

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

Ladies dressed in roman costumes

Join us from 28 July to 27 August, with sessions running every Tuesday and Thursday from 2.00pm to…

Culver Square with people sitting on benches

Located in the centre of Colchester, Essex, Culver Square Shopping Centre is a convenient shopping…

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Festival Artistic Director Orlando Jopling brings together an exceptional quartet of chamber…

Hudson House bar area

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

Tiptree Heath

Tiptree Heath boasts magnificent heathers, ponds, trails and open space to enjoy.

Birch Gallery

Art gallery displaying fine detail watercolours by John Harrison, Originals high quality prints and…

The Go-Between

A gripping love story.

Beth Chatto garden lake with wooden rowing boat surrounded by flowers

World renowned gardens showcasing sustainable planting and 'the right plant for the right place'.…

Picture shows an addressed envelope, fish etc.

Join acclaimed collage artist Alison Stockmarr for a fun, hands-on collage workshop suitable for…

Boats in Brightlingsea harbour

The town of Brightlingsea - the only Cinque port outside Kent and Sussex, a centre for all things…

Gary Delaney: Gary on Laughing

Gary Delaney: Gary on Laughing

Step Into Christmas

Back by Popular Demand for 2026!

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More Highlights

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…

Image shows Queen Street Brewhouse

This remarkable timber-framed building dates to the early 14th century and has the earliest shop…

Ask Italian

ASK Italian is located in the heart of the city in a converted house with garden for outdoors…

image of tarot cards

Join us on 5 September 2026 from 10am to 1pm for an immersive tarot workshop exploring…

Heritage Open Days logo

Heritage Open Days return to Colchester for 2026.

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…

Nandos

Our flame-grilled PERi-PERi chicken is legendary.

A bike being fixed in the Bike Kitchen.

This inclusive, safe and friendly DIY bicycle workshop is open to all, and staffed by volunteers.…

Yellow Walkabout Logo on Blue Background

Walkabout Colchester is great for great sport and great food the Aussie way.

Outdoor seating at 10 Museum Street

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

Ladies dressed in roman costumes

Join us from 28 July to 27 August, with sessions running every Tuesday and Thursday from 2.00pm to…

Culver Square with people sitting on benches

Located in the centre of Colchester, Essex, Culver Square Shopping Centre is a convenient shopping…

Image shows pieces of material

Festival Artistic Director Orlando Jopling brings together an exceptional quartet of chamber…

Hudson House bar area

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

Tiptree Heath

Tiptree Heath boasts magnificent heathers, ponds, trails and open space to enjoy.

Birch Gallery

Art gallery displaying fine detail watercolours by John Harrison, Originals high quality prints and…

The Go-Between

A gripping love story.

Beth Chatto garden lake with wooden rowing boat surrounded by flowers

World renowned gardens showcasing sustainable planting and 'the right plant for the right place'.…

Picture shows an addressed envelope, fish etc.

Join acclaimed collage artist Alison Stockmarr for a fun, hands-on collage workshop suitable for…

Boats in Brightlingsea harbour

The town of Brightlingsea - the only Cinque port outside Kent and Sussex, a centre for all things…

Gary Delaney: Gary on Laughing

Gary Delaney: Gary on Laughing

Step Into Christmas

Back by Popular Demand for 2026!

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