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Visitor Guide 2026 Banner

The official Visitor Guide to Colchester, packed with lots of information on places to visit,…

Balkerne Gate

Colchester's Roman Wall is the oldest and longest surviving city wall in Britain.

Shop front of Bill and Bert's with lots of colourful Jellycat teddies

Independent gift-shop stocking interesting items for the whole family, including jellycats.

Thorrington Mill Vineyard logo

This 12 acre vineyard is planted on the sea level south facing slopes on a beautiful family farm on…

People outside Firstsite.

Celebrate the next generation of Colchester's artists in this dynamic, two-part exhibition from…

Church Street Tavern

Bar & restaurant in Colchester's city centre perfect for day as much as night. Lunch & dinner,…

Flycarb Spring Launch 5K

Sure, the picture is attached and the information below: Event: FLYCARB Spring Launch 5k Date:…

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 front door and decorative window to patch cafe

A plant-led vegetarian café in the heart of Colchester city centre.

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…

University of Essex Tree Walk logo

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

Bluebells

Owned by the Woodland Trust, Hillhouse Wood contains a variety of different woodland as well as two…

Colchester Castle Summer Series - Fatboy Slim

Global DJ and dance music icon Fatboy Slim will take over Castle Park.

The Mercury Theatre, with Jumbo Water Tower in the background

A highly respected regional theatre, home to the critically acclaimed Mercury Theatre Company,…

Child with Zephyr the Dragon

Wyvernwood is an immersive story-led experience near Colchester, Essex, for families with children…

Dedham Assembly Rooms

In the heart of Constable Country, this stylish, elegant and historic building has recently been…

Beth Chatto garden lake with wooden rowing boat surrounded by flowers

World renowned gardens showcasing sustainable planting and 'the right plant for the right place'.…

Image shows cafe front

Conveniently located across from one of the biggest monuments, Colchester Castle, our cafe is easy…

Image shows composers prokofiev and Copland.

Step into the bold soundworld of the 20th century and beyond, as our orchestra brings to life a…

Mersea Island Vineyard

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

Undercover dining terrace by a bridge.

Perching on the banks of the River Stour, tucked away in the picturesque village of Nayland, sits…

Birch Gallery

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

Exterior of New Chapter Restaurant

A Pan-Asian Restaurant located in the heart of Colchester's City Centre offering a vibrant dining…

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More Highlights

Visitor Guide 2026 Banner

The official Visitor Guide to Colchester, packed with lots of information on places to visit,…

Balkerne Gate

Colchester's Roman Wall is the oldest and longest surviving city wall in Britain.

Shop front of Bill and Bert's with lots of colourful Jellycat teddies

Independent gift-shop stocking interesting items for the whole family, including jellycats.

Thorrington Mill Vineyard logo

This 12 acre vineyard is planted on the sea level south facing slopes on a beautiful family farm on…

People outside Firstsite.

Celebrate the next generation of Colchester's artists in this dynamic, two-part exhibition from…

Church Street Tavern

Bar & restaurant in Colchester's city centre perfect for day as much as night. Lunch & dinner,…

Flycarb Spring Launch 5K

Sure, the picture is attached and the information below: Event: FLYCARB Spring Launch 5k Date:…

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 front door and decorative window to patch cafe

A plant-led vegetarian café in the heart of Colchester city centre.

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…

University of Essex Tree Walk logo

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

Bluebells

Owned by the Woodland Trust, Hillhouse Wood contains a variety of different woodland as well as two…

Colchester Castle Summer Series - Fatboy Slim

Global DJ and dance music icon Fatboy Slim will take over Castle Park.

The Mercury Theatre, with Jumbo Water Tower in the background

A highly respected regional theatre, home to the critically acclaimed Mercury Theatre Company,…

Child with Zephyr the Dragon

Wyvernwood is an immersive story-led experience near Colchester, Essex, for families with children…

Dedham Assembly Rooms

In the heart of Constable Country, this stylish, elegant and historic building has recently been…

Beth Chatto garden lake with wooden rowing boat surrounded by flowers

World renowned gardens showcasing sustainable planting and 'the right plant for the right place'.…

Image shows cafe front

Conveniently located across from one of the biggest monuments, Colchester Castle, our cafe is easy…

Image shows composers prokofiev and Copland.

Step into the bold soundworld of the 20th century and beyond, as our orchestra brings to life a…

Mersea Island Vineyard

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

Undercover dining terrace by a bridge.

Perching on the banks of the River Stour, tucked away in the picturesque village of Nayland, sits…

Birch Gallery

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

Exterior of New Chapter Restaurant

A Pan-Asian Restaurant located in the heart of Colchester's City Centre offering a vibrant dining…

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