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Highlights

Indiepalooza Festival

INDIEPALOOZA – 6 Tribute Bands, 1 Night, YOU chose the anthems!

An evening with John Lydon

An evening with John Lydon

Banksy, Sandcastle Boy wall, originally painted in Lowestoft. Courtesy of Brandler Galleries.

Colchester is set to host a major exhibition of street art at The Minories Gallery, featuring 28…

Picture of a man with a wig holding a file

Armed with a PhD, a briefcase and the worst hairstyle in the history of academia, Dr Jansen…

External image of Wax Spiritual shop

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

The tomb of Sir Henry Audley.

16th century chapel, built as the burial place for the Audley family.

Visit Colchester Britain's First City logo on blue background

Self-catered accommodation.

Paintings on display in an art gallery

An independently run gallery with an ever-changing display of artists.

Shelves of books at Greyfriars bookshop

Secondhand and rare bookshop in the heart of the city, specialising in good literature, the arts,…

The reconstructed starting gates at the Roman Circus

Explore the Roman Circus Visitor Centre as part of Heritage Open Days!

Heritage Open Days logo

Heritage Open Days return to Colchester for 2026.

Cuckoo Farm Studios

We are a dynamic group of over 30 professional artists working from our studios in disused farm…

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…

Image shows memorial obelisk of Colchester commemorating the Siege of Colchester

A free guided tour exploring Colchester's role in the English Civil War Siege in 1648.

Birch Gallery

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

The Coast Inn Bar Area

A riverside bar and restaurant on Mersea Island, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and homemade…

Image shows Riysat Restaurant

Riyasat is where the timeless elegance of Indian royalty meets the historic charm of The Old Siege…

Image shows children playing in woodland area.

A different adventure every week… rope walks, hammocks, woodland crafts, den building, mini beast…

The Church of St Leonard-at-the-Hythe

14th-century church bearing the scars of the 1648 Siege of Colchester

Image shows the folk band Megson.

Four times nominated in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and double winners of the Spiral Earth Awards…

Heritage Open Days logo

A guided walk exploring the fascinating historic of this area of Colchester, which was a planned…

Exterior of Cafe Med.

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

Dish with beansprouts, boiled egg and cabbage

Independent Ramen Restaurant serving some of the best gyoza's in town.

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More Highlights

Indiepalooza Festival

INDIEPALOOZA – 6 Tribute Bands, 1 Night, YOU chose the anthems!

An evening with John Lydon

An evening with John Lydon

Banksy, Sandcastle Boy wall, originally painted in Lowestoft. Courtesy of Brandler Galleries.

Colchester is set to host a major exhibition of street art at The Minories Gallery, featuring 28…

Picture of a man with a wig holding a file

Armed with a PhD, a briefcase and the worst hairstyle in the history of academia, Dr Jansen…

External image of Wax Spiritual shop

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

The tomb of Sir Henry Audley.

16th century chapel, built as the burial place for the Audley family.

Visit Colchester Britain's First City logo on blue background

Self-catered accommodation.

Paintings on display in an art gallery

An independently run gallery with an ever-changing display of artists.

Shelves of books at Greyfriars bookshop

Secondhand and rare bookshop in the heart of the city, specialising in good literature, the arts,…

The reconstructed starting gates at the Roman Circus

Explore the Roman Circus Visitor Centre as part of Heritage Open Days!

Heritage Open Days logo

Heritage Open Days return to Colchester for 2026.

Cuckoo Farm Studios

We are a dynamic group of over 30 professional artists working from our studios in disused farm…

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…

Image shows memorial obelisk of Colchester commemorating the Siege of Colchester

A free guided tour exploring Colchester's role in the English Civil War Siege in 1648.

Birch Gallery

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

The Coast Inn Bar Area

A riverside bar and restaurant on Mersea Island, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and homemade…

Image shows Riysat Restaurant

Riyasat is where the timeless elegance of Indian royalty meets the historic charm of The Old Siege…

Image shows children playing in woodland area.

A different adventure every week… rope walks, hammocks, woodland crafts, den building, mini beast…

The Church of St Leonard-at-the-Hythe

14th-century church bearing the scars of the 1648 Siege of Colchester

Image shows the folk band Megson.

Four times nominated in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and double winners of the Spiral Earth Awards…

Heritage Open Days logo

A guided walk exploring the fascinating historic of this area of Colchester, which was a planned…

Exterior of Cafe Med.

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

Dish with beansprouts, boiled egg and cabbage

Independent Ramen Restaurant serving some of the best gyoza's in town.

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