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Highlights

Image shows the Dragonfly Lounge entrance doors.

Welcome to The Dragonfly Lounge, Colchester’s vibrant LGBTQ+ bar and performance space celebrating…

Image shows Colchester Castle Park's Victorian bandstand in the snow.

Get in the mood for Christmas with our fun and entertaining guided tour of Colchester city centr.…

Colchester Plaque Trails logo

Discover Colchester's history through these blue plaque guides put together by Colchester Civic…

Image shows Andy Hamilton smiling

Andy Hamilton, much loved and acclaimed comedian, writer, director, novelist, panellist and of…

Pretty Cottage in Dedham

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

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…

Manns Music logo

Mann’s is one of the oldest music shops in Great Britain and your one-stop shop for all things…

The Magnet Pub in Colchester.

Colchester's first micropub, perfectly located for Colchester North Station.

Man dressed as viking

With stories Gods, Ice Giants and Monsters fighting for power, join in with an interactive…

The exterior of The Shoulder of Muttons restaurant and tearoom.

An old public house steeped in history - the perfect home for our fantastic range of quality…

Exterior of Cafe Med.

A taste of Mediterranean Food in the heart of historic Colchester.

Image shows small boy with bow and arrow.

Join us for a creative willlow crafting session!

The exterior of The Shoulder of Muttons restaurant and tearoom.

Family run Vintage licensed tea room on the banks of the river Colne. A perfect stop for breakfast,…

Image shows conductor for the musical piece

To mark the 50th anniversary of Benjamin Britten’s death, this rare performance brings together the…

St Botolph's Church tower

The first St Botolph's Church was built where the ruins of St Botolph's Priory Church now stand.

Interior of the Eat Inn Diner.

Local restaurant focused on delivering top quality food made from local ingredients.

Image shows Colchester Arts Centre with shadows and an eerie green light.

Learn their story and experience the city at night on this fascinating tour!

Image shows witch riding on a brookstick through the sky with fireworks exploding in the background.

This Halloween, Alresford Hall comes alive after dark for a spectacular evening of spooky…

A giant replica of the Moon with people standing beneath it.

You’ve marvelled at Gaia and Mars — now there’s an opportunity to visit the Moon. We’re over the…

Man with a sledgehammer

Piano Smashers, a powerful solo play about an unwanted inheritance.

The Big Festive Light Switch-on

The festive season begins in Colchester on Saturday 14th November 2026, with the Christmas in…

University of Essex Tree Walk logo

A pleasant walk around parts of the campus and Wivenhoe Park highlighting some of the notable trees.

Visit Colchester Britain's First City logo on blue background

E J Markham and Son was established in 1836 and specialises in watches, old gold, antique and…

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More Highlights

Image shows the Dragonfly Lounge entrance doors.

Welcome to The Dragonfly Lounge, Colchester’s vibrant LGBTQ+ bar and performance space celebrating…

Image shows Colchester Castle Park's Victorian bandstand in the snow.

Get in the mood for Christmas with our fun and entertaining guided tour of Colchester city centr.…

Colchester Plaque Trails logo

Discover Colchester's history through these blue plaque guides put together by Colchester Civic…

Image shows Andy Hamilton smiling

Andy Hamilton, much loved and acclaimed comedian, writer, director, novelist, panellist and of…

Pretty Cottage in Dedham

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

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…

Manns Music logo

Mann’s is one of the oldest music shops in Great Britain and your one-stop shop for all things…

The Magnet Pub in Colchester.

Colchester's first micropub, perfectly located for Colchester North Station.

Man dressed as viking

With stories Gods, Ice Giants and Monsters fighting for power, join in with an interactive…

The exterior of The Shoulder of Muttons restaurant and tearoom.

An old public house steeped in history - the perfect home for our fantastic range of quality…

Exterior of Cafe Med.

A taste of Mediterranean Food in the heart of historic Colchester.

Image shows small boy with bow and arrow.

Join us for a creative willlow crafting session!

The exterior of The Shoulder of Muttons restaurant and tearoom.

Family run Vintage licensed tea room on the banks of the river Colne. A perfect stop for breakfast,…

Image shows conductor for the musical piece

To mark the 50th anniversary of Benjamin Britten’s death, this rare performance brings together the…

St Botolph's Church tower

The first St Botolph's Church was built where the ruins of St Botolph's Priory Church now stand.

Interior of the Eat Inn Diner.

Local restaurant focused on delivering top quality food made from local ingredients.

Image shows Colchester Arts Centre with shadows and an eerie green light.

Learn their story and experience the city at night on this fascinating tour!

Image shows witch riding on a brookstick through the sky with fireworks exploding in the background.

This Halloween, Alresford Hall comes alive after dark for a spectacular evening of spooky…

A giant replica of the Moon with people standing beneath it.

You’ve marvelled at Gaia and Mars — now there’s an opportunity to visit the Moon. We’re over the…

Man with a sledgehammer

Piano Smashers, a powerful solo play about an unwanted inheritance.

The Big Festive Light Switch-on

The festive season begins in Colchester on Saturday 14th November 2026, with the Christmas in…

University of Essex Tree Walk logo

A pleasant walk around parts of the campus and Wivenhoe Park highlighting some of the notable trees.

Visit Colchester Britain's First City logo on blue background

E J Markham and Son was established in 1836 and specialises in watches, old gold, antique and…

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