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Highlights

Image shows St Leonard Church in Lexden

Join your guide to explore this unique part of Colchester!

Pretty Cottage in Dedham

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

Castle Park with Hollytrees Museum in the background and wysteria in the foreground

An important part of Colchester's rich history with three centuries of fascinating toys, clocks and…

Poster for Colchester Castle Summer Series: Hollywood Vampires

American rock supergroup Hollywood Vampires featuring Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp, Joe…

The (almost) complete history of Britain - The Pantaloons

Join the critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company on a  breathless race through the…

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…

The Jeremy Bamber White House Farm Murders – Guilty or not Guilty? with Mark Williams-Thomas

Join award-winning investigative journalist and criminologist Mark Williams-Thomas for a gripping,…

Best Days Vintage

Vintage clothing shop and safe space cafe.

Man in the Mirror

Man in the Mirror – A tribute to Michael Jackson

The exterior of Level Best cafe on a sunny day.

An Art Cafe run by The Dacon Trust Ltd which helps provide work and training to adults with…

The cozy interior of The Island Art Cafe

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

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…

St Mary's Church in West Bergholt

St Mary's Church dates from the 14th Century, although it is believed to have Saxon origins. Reused…

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

For over 50 years the East Anglian Railway Museum has been transporting visitors of all ages back…

A selection of plant based offerings, beautifully presented in blue crockery.

Syrian cafe in Wivenhoe, with a plant based - and mostly vegan - menu.

Manningtree

Welcome to Manningtree, a gateway to Constable country and more... As England's smallest town - at…

Lower Castle Park Gates

Six walking trails of Castle Park - each aimed at a different age group

Essex Book Festival

Essex Book Festival returns for 2026 with a jam-packed event lineup!

The Minories Gallery, Colchester. Photo by Jane Lloyd.

History Talks @ The Minories: Georgian and Victorian Colchester Colchester is probably best known…

African elephant by Tom Smith

Enjoy a wild adventure at the No. 1 Outdoor Activity in Essex, Colchester Zoological Society!

Mistley Quay Workshops and Tea House

Arts and Crafts workshop with exhibitions. Cafe with home cooked food, cakes, coffee and licensed…

Band stand in Castle Park

The Funky Voices entertain at the Castle Park Bandstand Concerts.

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…

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More Highlights

Image shows St Leonard Church in Lexden

Join your guide to explore this unique part of Colchester!

Pretty Cottage in Dedham

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

Castle Park with Hollytrees Museum in the background and wysteria in the foreground

An important part of Colchester's rich history with three centuries of fascinating toys, clocks and…

Poster for Colchester Castle Summer Series: Hollywood Vampires

American rock supergroup Hollywood Vampires featuring Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp, Joe…

The (almost) complete history of Britain - The Pantaloons

Join the critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company on a  breathless race through the…

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…

The Jeremy Bamber White House Farm Murders – Guilty or not Guilty? with Mark Williams-Thomas

Join award-winning investigative journalist and criminologist Mark Williams-Thomas for a gripping,…

Best Days Vintage

Vintage clothing shop and safe space cafe.

Man in the Mirror

Man in the Mirror – A tribute to Michael Jackson

The exterior of Level Best cafe on a sunny day.

An Art Cafe run by The Dacon Trust Ltd which helps provide work and training to adults with…

The cozy interior of The Island Art Cafe

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

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…

St Mary's Church in West Bergholt

St Mary's Church dates from the 14th Century, although it is believed to have Saxon origins. Reused…

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

For over 50 years the East Anglian Railway Museum has been transporting visitors of all ages back…

A selection of plant based offerings, beautifully presented in blue crockery.

Syrian cafe in Wivenhoe, with a plant based - and mostly vegan - menu.

Manningtree

Welcome to Manningtree, a gateway to Constable country and more... As England's smallest town - at…

Lower Castle Park Gates

Six walking trails of Castle Park - each aimed at a different age group

Essex Book Festival

Essex Book Festival returns for 2026 with a jam-packed event lineup!

The Minories Gallery, Colchester. Photo by Jane Lloyd.

History Talks @ The Minories: Georgian and Victorian Colchester Colchester is probably best known…

African elephant by Tom Smith

Enjoy a wild adventure at the No. 1 Outdoor Activity in Essex, Colchester Zoological Society!

Mistley Quay Workshops and Tea House

Arts and Crafts workshop with exhibitions. Cafe with home cooked food, cakes, coffee and licensed…

Band stand in Castle Park

The Funky Voices entertain at the Castle Park Bandstand Concerts.

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…

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