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Dedham Arts & Crafts

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

Yellow Walkabout Logo on Blue Background

Walkabout Colchester is great for great sport and great food the Aussie way.

Sailing boat on Mersea Island at sunset

Mersea Island is the perfect place for walking, with plenty of beautiful views and an abundance of…

Spaghetti with prawns

Our menu features traditional recipes made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Whether you’re…

Cafe 21 exterior

Quaint cafe housed in a Grade II listed building in the heart of Colchester City, serving fresh…

St Botolph's Church tower

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

GreyFriars Hotel, Afternoon Tea by the fire in the Rose Room

With a wide range of menus on offer, we are proud to be able to satisfy all tastes and preferences…

Image shows the character Olaf Falafel's upside down with a banana running through his head.

After a sell out run at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe, award-winning comedian and children's author…

Picture shows craft work using tree logs

Half Term Eye Spy Trail Follow the trail but have your eyes peeled! Can you spot the woodpecker…

Executive Double bedroom with bed and desk

The newly renovated Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester is a pet friendly, deluxe, 4-star property…

Go Bananas play area with slide and climbing frame

A soft play with Tiny Town, a 3 storey Aztec Adventure frame and a 6m Climbing Wall.

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…

Image shows pipes of the moot hall organ.

Richard Brasier is an internationally acclaimed organist and educator, celebrated for his…

Image shows Dave Rowntree, drummer of 90s band Blur.

Dave Rowntree, politician, lawyer and, drummer for Blur in a fascinating & intriguing conversation…

Picture shows children doing a craft activity

Past Toys Craft 10.30am and 3.00pm 1.5 hours Friday 20 February 2026 Hollytrees Museum This event…

The cozy interior of The Island Art Cafe

Delicious freshly made food and cakes, located on Mersea Island.

Beautiful flowers in Colchester.

Indulge in a little slice of heaven with comforting classic dishes like burgers, potatoes, paninis…

Colchester Food and Drink Festival 2026

Join us in Colchester's beautiful Castle Park for another year of our Food & Drink Festival. There…

Castle Hedingham

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

Life Drawing with Justine Moss

Gain confidence in drawing the figure, with these tutored sessions on some basic principles of life…

Image shows text: The Wivenhoe Art Trail

A warm welcome awaits you as the artists and makers of Wivenhoe open their homes and studios and…

Hilly Fields

Hilly Fields offers an interesting mix of woodland, undulating paths and fantastic views.

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More Highlights

Dedham Arts & Crafts

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

Yellow Walkabout Logo on Blue Background

Walkabout Colchester is great for great sport and great food the Aussie way.

Sailing boat on Mersea Island at sunset

Mersea Island is the perfect place for walking, with plenty of beautiful views and an abundance of…

Spaghetti with prawns

Our menu features traditional recipes made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Whether you’re…

Cafe 21 exterior

Quaint cafe housed in a Grade II listed building in the heart of Colchester City, serving fresh…

St Botolph's Church tower

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

GreyFriars Hotel, Afternoon Tea by the fire in the Rose Room

With a wide range of menus on offer, we are proud to be able to satisfy all tastes and preferences…

Image shows the character Olaf Falafel's upside down with a banana running through his head.

After a sell out run at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe, award-winning comedian and children's author…

Picture shows craft work using tree logs

Half Term Eye Spy Trail Follow the trail but have your eyes peeled! Can you spot the woodpecker…

Executive Double bedroom with bed and desk

The newly renovated Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester is a pet friendly, deluxe, 4-star property…

Go Bananas play area with slide and climbing frame

A soft play with Tiny Town, a 3 storey Aztec Adventure frame and a 6m Climbing Wall.

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…

Image shows pipes of the moot hall organ.

Richard Brasier is an internationally acclaimed organist and educator, celebrated for his…

Image shows Dave Rowntree, drummer of 90s band Blur.

Dave Rowntree, politician, lawyer and, drummer for Blur in a fascinating & intriguing conversation…

Picture shows children doing a craft activity

Past Toys Craft 10.30am and 3.00pm 1.5 hours Friday 20 February 2026 Hollytrees Museum This event…

The cozy interior of The Island Art Cafe

Delicious freshly made food and cakes, located on Mersea Island.

Beautiful flowers in Colchester.

Indulge in a little slice of heaven with comforting classic dishes like burgers, potatoes, paninis…

Colchester Food and Drink Festival 2026

Join us in Colchester's beautiful Castle Park for another year of our Food & Drink Festival. There…

Castle Hedingham

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

Life Drawing with Justine Moss

Gain confidence in drawing the figure, with these tutored sessions on some basic principles of life…

Image shows text: The Wivenhoe Art Trail

A warm welcome awaits you as the artists and makers of Wivenhoe open their homes and studios and…

Hilly Fields

Hilly Fields offers an interesting mix of woodland, undulating paths and fantastic views.

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