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Highlights

Visit Colchester Britain's First City logo on blue background

Self-catered accommodation.

Exterior of the Black Buoy Pub in Wivenhoe.

Award winning Freehouse pub, located near the River Colne in Wivenhoe. 

Paintings on display in an art gallery

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

St Botolph's Church tower

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

Caroline – A New Musical

Powered by the sound of the 60s, Caroline is a bold, funny, and heart-filled new musical about…

Gosbecks Archaeological Park with interpretation board

The Archaeological Park is one of the most significant Iron Age and Roman sites in the country.…

Castle Hedingham

A picturesque village with narrow winding streets lined with timber-framed buildings and elegant…

Colchester Castle as seen from the North West side

The jewel in Colchester’s crown - an award-winning oasis of horticultural splendour boasting a…

Dedham Arts & Crafts

Dedham Art & Craft Centre is housed in a converted church in this popular village. The Centre…

Roman Circus Centre Open Days Summer 2026

A selection of Summer open days for Colchester Roman Circus on Saturdays!

Pallot and Collins Mural Colonia

Discover a series of concrete murals around Colchester City Centre depicting its history and famous…

Mersea Island Vineyard

Producers of fine wines and real ale (cask and conditioned).

Colchester's Odeon Cinema on Head Street

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

Youth group with paddles on the river

Essex Outdoors provides high quality outdoor learning opportunities to the young people of Essex,…

Coffee Hog Colchester

Family run coffee shop, offering events and a great spread of sweet treats.

Image shows the folk band Megson.

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

The Cusp logo

An independent gift shop specialising in Indonesian wood carvings, silver, and more.

Picture shows the Abba Tribute band

50 years since ABBA’s iconic Arrival album first lit up the charts, the multi-award-winning show…

Image shows Claude Bourbon crouching holding guitar.

A fantastic evening of guitar music!

Exterior of Love Thy Burger.

Love Thy Burger is a local, family owned Burger Joint, serving locally sourced meat, our famous…

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…

Krafty Kids

Krafty Kids is a monthly creative workshop designed for young people aged 9-14 who are curious…

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More Highlights

Visit Colchester Britain's First City logo on blue background

Self-catered accommodation.

Exterior of the Black Buoy Pub in Wivenhoe.

Award winning Freehouse pub, located near the River Colne in Wivenhoe. 

Paintings on display in an art gallery

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

St Botolph's Church tower

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

Caroline – A New Musical

Powered by the sound of the 60s, Caroline is a bold, funny, and heart-filled new musical about…

Gosbecks Archaeological Park with interpretation board

The Archaeological Park is one of the most significant Iron Age and Roman sites in the country.…

Castle Hedingham

A picturesque village with narrow winding streets lined with timber-framed buildings and elegant…

Colchester Castle as seen from the North West side

The jewel in Colchester’s crown - an award-winning oasis of horticultural splendour boasting a…

Dedham Arts & Crafts

Dedham Art & Craft Centre is housed in a converted church in this popular village. The Centre…

Roman Circus Centre Open Days Summer 2026

A selection of Summer open days for Colchester Roman Circus on Saturdays!

Pallot and Collins Mural Colonia

Discover a series of concrete murals around Colchester City Centre depicting its history and famous…

Mersea Island Vineyard

Producers of fine wines and real ale (cask and conditioned).

Colchester's Odeon Cinema on Head Street

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

Youth group with paddles on the river

Essex Outdoors provides high quality outdoor learning opportunities to the young people of Essex,…

Coffee Hog Colchester

Family run coffee shop, offering events and a great spread of sweet treats.

Image shows the folk band Megson.

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

The Cusp logo

An independent gift shop specialising in Indonesian wood carvings, silver, and more.

Picture shows the Abba Tribute band

50 years since ABBA’s iconic Arrival album first lit up the charts, the multi-award-winning show…

Image shows Claude Bourbon crouching holding guitar.

A fantastic evening of guitar music!

Exterior of Love Thy Burger.

Love Thy Burger is a local, family owned Burger Joint, serving locally sourced meat, our famous…

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…

Krafty Kids

Krafty Kids is a monthly creative workshop designed for young people aged 9-14 who are curious…

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