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Highlights

Family Heritage Treasure Trail

Explore some of the city's historical highlights on a Family Heritage Treasure Trail.

North House Gallery

Riverside gallery with monthly selling exhibitions of work by modern and contemporary artists of…

Cuckoo Dough Exterior

Located in the heart of Colchester city centre, Cuckoo Dough is open for brunch, pizza and…

Listening to an audio tour by Colchester Castle

Download these audio files to your phone or tablet for an audio tour of Colchester's Roman History.…

Lions and Tigers and Bears with Gordon Buchanan

Join Gordon Buchanan as he recounts thrilling encounters with pandas, grizzlies, tigers, jaguars…

Vulcano Etna

An authentic Sicilian restaurant in the heart of Colchester with a warm, family atmosphere.

Visit Colchester Britain's First City logo on blue background

Family-friendly escape Room in Colchester.

Image shows Hannah East holding pot of sudocrem

Hannah East’s brand-new show is a hilarious deep dive into the highs and lows of parenting. With…

Fish Platter at Aburi Restaurant

Experience traditional dining in our beautiful, authentic Japanese restaurant located in Colchester.

Photograph of the Salvation Army Colony, Hadleigh

Join us as David Grocott charts the rich and often overlooked history of these “back to the land”…

Seafood platter containing crab, shrimps, prawns, cockles and lemon wedges.

Fresh, locally caught fish from the waters around Mersea, delivered straight to your door or…

Outside view of the Foresters Arms

Hidden gem in the heart of Colchester. Find us tucked away behind Greyfriars Hotel and next to…

Colchester Town Hall

The Town Hall is a superb example of Edwardian Architecture built in 1902 with outstanding function…

Colchester's Odeon Cinema on Head Street

Multi-screen cinema in the heart of Colchester City Centre, with 3D showings and on-site coffee…

Live Nation Presents: Troy Hawke 'Never Stop, Never Change!'

Following last year's sellout world tour, Troy Hawke is back to his globe sweeping in 2026 with new…

Public Footpath sign

The Essex Way is an 81 mile walk from Epping to Harwich

Hudson House bar area

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

Image shows Michael Spicer looking serious with a skull next to him, a clock and a globe.

Michael Spicer, the online sensation who brought you the award-winning viral hit The Room Next…

Layer Marney Tower

Magnificent Tudor building with the tallest Gatehouse in Britain and 16th century Italianate…

Image shows charcuterie and melted cheese platter with glasses of red wine.

Join us this winter to cosy up in our fully heated pergolas and indulge in an après-ski inspired…

Sauna Cold Pool

The ultimate health spa experience. Providing you with a complete environment of rest and…

Lower Castle Park Gates

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

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…

A cutout of William Shakespeare's head sits on a foam body against a pink background.

Come and enjoy a riotous Shakespeare play!

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More Highlights

Family Heritage Treasure Trail

Explore some of the city's historical highlights on a Family Heritage Treasure Trail.

North House Gallery

Riverside gallery with monthly selling exhibitions of work by modern and contemporary artists of…

Cuckoo Dough Exterior

Located in the heart of Colchester city centre, Cuckoo Dough is open for brunch, pizza and…

Listening to an audio tour by Colchester Castle

Download these audio files to your phone or tablet for an audio tour of Colchester's Roman History.…

Lions and Tigers and Bears with Gordon Buchanan

Join Gordon Buchanan as he recounts thrilling encounters with pandas, grizzlies, tigers, jaguars…

Vulcano Etna

An authentic Sicilian restaurant in the heart of Colchester with a warm, family atmosphere.

Visit Colchester Britain's First City logo on blue background

Family-friendly escape Room in Colchester.

Image shows Hannah East holding pot of sudocrem

Hannah East’s brand-new show is a hilarious deep dive into the highs and lows of parenting. With…

Fish Platter at Aburi Restaurant

Experience traditional dining in our beautiful, authentic Japanese restaurant located in Colchester.

Photograph of the Salvation Army Colony, Hadleigh

Join us as David Grocott charts the rich and often overlooked history of these “back to the land”…

Seafood platter containing crab, shrimps, prawns, cockles and lemon wedges.

Fresh, locally caught fish from the waters around Mersea, delivered straight to your door or…

Outside view of the Foresters Arms

Hidden gem in the heart of Colchester. Find us tucked away behind Greyfriars Hotel and next to…

Colchester Town Hall

The Town Hall is a superb example of Edwardian Architecture built in 1902 with outstanding function…

Colchester's Odeon Cinema on Head Street

Multi-screen cinema in the heart of Colchester City Centre, with 3D showings and on-site coffee…

Live Nation Presents: Troy Hawke 'Never Stop, Never Change!'

Following last year's sellout world tour, Troy Hawke is back to his globe sweeping in 2026 with new…

Public Footpath sign

The Essex Way is an 81 mile walk from Epping to Harwich

Hudson House bar area

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

Image shows Michael Spicer looking serious with a skull next to him, a clock and a globe.

Michael Spicer, the online sensation who brought you the award-winning viral hit The Room Next…

Layer Marney Tower

Magnificent Tudor building with the tallest Gatehouse in Britain and 16th century Italianate…

Image shows charcuterie and melted cheese platter with glasses of red wine.

Join us this winter to cosy up in our fully heated pergolas and indulge in an après-ski inspired…

Sauna Cold Pool

The ultimate health spa experience. Providing you with a complete environment of rest and…

Lower Castle Park Gates

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

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…

A cutout of William Shakespeare's head sits on a foam body against a pink background.

Come and enjoy a riotous Shakespeare play!

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