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The Cabinet Room shop - a Grade II listed building with glass window panes and antiques on the inside.

A beautiful antiques shop within a grade II listed building, the first dedicated antique shop in…

Cuckoo Dough Exterior

Located in the heart of Colchester city centre, Cuckoo Dough is open for brunch, pizza and…

Chappel Viaduct

Rising up from the horizon on the A1124 you will see the imposing Chappel Viaduct. The Victorian…

Image shows charcuterie and melted cheese platter with glasses of red wine.

Join us this winter to cosy up in our fully heated pergolas and indulge in an après-ski inspired…

Wivenhoe Chapel Museum

Wivenhoe Chapel Museum is open for Heritage Open Days!

Mistley Quay Workshops and Tea House

Arts and Crafts workshop with exhibitions. Cafe with home cooked food, cakes, coffee and licensed…

Victoria Inn Pub exterior.

Friendly, independent pub serving a wide variety of drinks including real ales.

Birch Gallery

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

Harry Enfield and No Chums

Harry Enfield: And No Chums!

Balkerne Gate

Enjoy a guided tour exploring Colchester's Roman past.

THE MAGIC OF THE BEATLES

Come together, right now – it's time to shake it up baby with the concert show of the year. The…

Heritage Open Days logo

Heritage Open Days return to Colchester for 2026.

Mersea Boating Lake

A family friendly lake offering water sports activities for all ages and abilities, including…

image shows statue of the Taylor sisters (authors of Twinkle Twinkle little star)

Join this guided tour to see the many hidden artistic gems throughout the city centre and discover…

The exterior of Two Brews.

Independent bottleshop and craft beer bar, serving a curated selection of craft beer and coffee.

Image shows Moot Hall Organ

Iain Farrington has a busy and diverse career as a pianist, organist, composer, and arranger,…

Roman Circus

The site of the Colchester Roman circus (chariot-racing arena) was discovered in 2004. It was built…

Dedham Arts & Crafts

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

Colchester Orbital

A 15 mile, self-guided picturesque walk and cycle route, covering green spaces, cycle paths and…

Poster of Festive Music Bingo

Festive Music Bingo is your ticket to cash prizes, laughter, and unforgettable good times. Mark off…

St Leonards at the Hythe Church

St Leonards opens for Heritage Open Days.

Visit Colchester Britain's First City logo on blue background

Family-friendly escape Room in Colchester.

Blue Owl Outside

We are an independent Pottery Painting Studio and coffee shop, based in a converted country pub…

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More Highlights

The Cabinet Room shop - a Grade II listed building with glass window panes and antiques on the inside.

A beautiful antiques shop within a grade II listed building, the first dedicated antique shop in…

Cuckoo Dough Exterior

Located in the heart of Colchester city centre, Cuckoo Dough is open for brunch, pizza and…

Chappel Viaduct

Rising up from the horizon on the A1124 you will see the imposing Chappel Viaduct. The Victorian…

Image shows charcuterie and melted cheese platter with glasses of red wine.

Join us this winter to cosy up in our fully heated pergolas and indulge in an après-ski inspired…

Wivenhoe Chapel Museum

Wivenhoe Chapel Museum is open for Heritage Open Days!

Mistley Quay Workshops and Tea House

Arts and Crafts workshop with exhibitions. Cafe with home cooked food, cakes, coffee and licensed…

Victoria Inn Pub exterior.

Friendly, independent pub serving a wide variety of drinks including real ales.

Birch Gallery

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

Harry Enfield and No Chums

Harry Enfield: And No Chums!

Balkerne Gate

Enjoy a guided tour exploring Colchester's Roman past.

THE MAGIC OF THE BEATLES

Come together, right now – it's time to shake it up baby with the concert show of the year. The…

Heritage Open Days logo

Heritage Open Days return to Colchester for 2026.

Mersea Boating Lake

A family friendly lake offering water sports activities for all ages and abilities, including…

image shows statue of the Taylor sisters (authors of Twinkle Twinkle little star)

Join this guided tour to see the many hidden artistic gems throughout the city centre and discover…

The exterior of Two Brews.

Independent bottleshop and craft beer bar, serving a curated selection of craft beer and coffee.

Image shows Moot Hall Organ

Iain Farrington has a busy and diverse career as a pianist, organist, composer, and arranger,…

Roman Circus

The site of the Colchester Roman circus (chariot-racing arena) was discovered in 2004. It was built…

Dedham Arts & Crafts

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

Colchester Orbital

A 15 mile, self-guided picturesque walk and cycle route, covering green spaces, cycle paths and…

Poster of Festive Music Bingo

Festive Music Bingo is your ticket to cash prizes, laughter, and unforgettable good times. Mark off…

St Leonards at the Hythe Church

St Leonards opens for Heritage Open Days.

Visit Colchester Britain's First City logo on blue background

Family-friendly escape Room in Colchester.

Blue Owl Outside

We are an independent Pottery Painting Studio and coffee shop, based in a converted country pub…

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