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Highlights

St Helen's Chapel in the Dutch Quarter

St Helen's Chapel opens its doors for Heritage Open Days.

Picture of a classic car against a yellow background and text about the event

Classic Vehicle and Vintage Show – A Fantastic Family Day Out Join us for our annual Classic…

Art Jam with Art Harbour

Based on different themes, Art Jam with Art Harbour at Firstsite is a free opportunity to explore,…

Image shows Firstsite

Create your team, make your mascot, and join us for a summer of sporting fun! Every Friday you’ll…

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!

The River Colne From the air (c) Aerial Essex

Foot ferry connecting the villages of Wivenhoe, Rowhedge & Fingringhoe that straddle the River…

Image shows St Leonard Church in Lexden

Join your guide to explore this unique part of Colchester!

Stour Trusty Boat Trips on the River Stour

Boat trips on Stour Trusty II with scheduled half hour return trips to Fen Bridge every Saturday…

Frontage of The Purple Dog Pub

One of the oldest pubs in Colchester, dating from 1647, serving a wide range of food, beers and…

Undercover dining terrace by a bridge.

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

Poster for Walking Tours.

Take a guided walking tour around Colchester to discover its history and heritage with an expert…

Image shows Riysat Restaurant

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

Essex Rose, Dedham

The Essex Rose Tea Room serves a range of sandwiches, jacket potatoes, cooked lunches, hot and cold…

Castle Park with Hollytrees Museum in the background and wysteria in the foreground

PLEASE NOTE: Tickets will be allocated by ballot. There is a maximum of 4 tickets per applicant.…

Visit Colchester Britain's First City logo on blue background

Home to excellent music, vibes and ale, Queen St Brewhouse is the go-to venue for up and coming…

Image shows Emerald City and the words: The Wizard of Oz

The Wizard of Oz Musical is coming to Colchester for Christmas 2026!

Image shows Norwich Cathedral Choristers

The choristers of Norwich Cathedral are at the heart of one of England’s most vibrant cathedral…

Colchester Climbing Project

Essex's only dedicated bouldering centre, Colchester Climbing Project allows you to scale walls up…

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…

Image shows Colchester Town

Remarkable Edwardian building designed by John Belcher and opened in 1902, surmounted by a bronze…

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More Highlights

St Helen's Chapel in the Dutch Quarter

St Helen's Chapel opens its doors for Heritage Open Days.

Picture of a classic car against a yellow background and text about the event

Classic Vehicle and Vintage Show – A Fantastic Family Day Out Join us for our annual Classic…

Art Jam with Art Harbour

Based on different themes, Art Jam with Art Harbour at Firstsite is a free opportunity to explore,…

Image shows Firstsite

Create your team, make your mascot, and join us for a summer of sporting fun! Every Friday you’ll…

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!

The River Colne From the air (c) Aerial Essex

Foot ferry connecting the villages of Wivenhoe, Rowhedge & Fingringhoe that straddle the River…

Image shows St Leonard Church in Lexden

Join your guide to explore this unique part of Colchester!

Stour Trusty Boat Trips on the River Stour

Boat trips on Stour Trusty II with scheduled half hour return trips to Fen Bridge every Saturday…

Frontage of The Purple Dog Pub

One of the oldest pubs in Colchester, dating from 1647, serving a wide range of food, beers and…

Undercover dining terrace by a bridge.

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

Poster for Walking Tours.

Take a guided walking tour around Colchester to discover its history and heritage with an expert…

Image shows Riysat Restaurant

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

Essex Rose, Dedham

The Essex Rose Tea Room serves a range of sandwiches, jacket potatoes, cooked lunches, hot and cold…

Castle Park with Hollytrees Museum in the background and wysteria in the foreground

PLEASE NOTE: Tickets will be allocated by ballot. There is a maximum of 4 tickets per applicant.…

Visit Colchester Britain's First City logo on blue background

Home to excellent music, vibes and ale, Queen St Brewhouse is the go-to venue for up and coming…

Image shows Emerald City and the words: The Wizard of Oz

The Wizard of Oz Musical is coming to Colchester for Christmas 2026!

Image shows Norwich Cathedral Choristers

The choristers of Norwich Cathedral are at the heart of one of England’s most vibrant cathedral…

Colchester Climbing Project

Essex's only dedicated bouldering centre, Colchester Climbing Project allows you to scale walls up…

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…

Image shows Colchester Town

Remarkable Edwardian building designed by John Belcher and opened in 1902, surmounted by a bronze…

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