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Highlights

Sailing boat on Mersea Island at sunset

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

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Festival Artistic Director Orlando Jopling brings together an exceptional quartet of chamber…

Colchester Pride logo showing Colchester's landmarks in colour

Colchester Pride 2026 will be held on Saturday 15th August 2026 at Colchester's premier arts venue…

University of Essex Tree Walk logo

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

Artefacts on show at Boxted Airfield Museum

Boxted Airfield Museum. The most important US fighter base in the UK in WW2. AIRFIELD WALK 12th…

Indiepalooza Festival

INDIEPALOOZA – 6 Tribute Bands, 1 Night, YOU chose the anthems!

Pretty Cottage in Dedham

Cycling route within a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), with a mixture of…

Cole Innovation

Charter our ferry to explore the River Colne with friends and family or treat a loved one for a…

Church Street Tavern

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

Brightly coloured bookshelves with children's books on.

Independent book cafe in the heart of Colchester. 

Vulcano Etna

An authentic Sicilian restaurant in the heart of Colchester with a warm, family atmosphere.

A bike being fixed in the Bike Kitchen.

This inclusive, safe and friendly DIY bicycle workshop is open to all, and staffed by volunteers.…

Three Wise Monkeys exterior view of pub

A community-driven space containing everything from live music spaces to a gin bar, tap house and…

Cuckoo Farm Studios

Open Studios at Cuckoo Farm for Heritage Open Days.

Starlight Tea Chapel, Colchester Cemetery

Guided tours of this large cemetery, dating back to 1856.

Entrance to Holiday Inn Colchester

Situated in the tranquil village of Eight Ash Green, just outside of Colchester's busy and lively…

Visit Colchester Information Centre with Wisteria

Home to lots of information about Colchester & the surrounding area, the knowledgeable & friendly…

Shop front of Rocks and Rubies with rocks in the window

You'll find crystals, minerals, jewellery, fantasy figurines and more at Rocks and Rubies.

Kentwell Hall

One of Suffolk’s hidden gems - and one of England’s finest Tudor houses - within the most extensive…

GreyFriars hotel

Located in Colchester's historic cultural quarter, Greyfriars is an exquisite, Michelin recommended…

The Coast Inn Bar Area

A riverside bar and restaurant on Mersea Island, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and homemade…

The Walk With Purpose map

A walking trail of women’s lives and achievements in Colchester

Carnival Warm Up Party Poster with details of a Singalong Brunch

We're bringing a Caribbean Carnival Warm-Up Party to Colchester on Sunday 23rd August, celebrating…

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An exploration of this magnificent embroidery and the dramatic history that its narrative art…

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More Highlights

Sailing boat on Mersea Island at sunset

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

Image shows pieces of material

Festival Artistic Director Orlando Jopling brings together an exceptional quartet of chamber…

Colchester Pride logo showing Colchester's landmarks in colour

Colchester Pride 2026 will be held on Saturday 15th August 2026 at Colchester's premier arts venue…

University of Essex Tree Walk logo

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

Artefacts on show at Boxted Airfield Museum

Boxted Airfield Museum. The most important US fighter base in the UK in WW2. AIRFIELD WALK 12th…

Indiepalooza Festival

INDIEPALOOZA – 6 Tribute Bands, 1 Night, YOU chose the anthems!

Pretty Cottage in Dedham

Cycling route within a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), with a mixture of…

Cole Innovation

Charter our ferry to explore the River Colne with friends and family or treat a loved one for a…

Church Street Tavern

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

Brightly coloured bookshelves with children's books on.

Independent book cafe in the heart of Colchester. 

Vulcano Etna

An authentic Sicilian restaurant in the heart of Colchester with a warm, family atmosphere.

A bike being fixed in the Bike Kitchen.

This inclusive, safe and friendly DIY bicycle workshop is open to all, and staffed by volunteers.…

Three Wise Monkeys exterior view of pub

A community-driven space containing everything from live music spaces to a gin bar, tap house and…

Cuckoo Farm Studios

Open Studios at Cuckoo Farm for Heritage Open Days.

Starlight Tea Chapel, Colchester Cemetery

Guided tours of this large cemetery, dating back to 1856.

Entrance to Holiday Inn Colchester

Situated in the tranquil village of Eight Ash Green, just outside of Colchester's busy and lively…

Visit Colchester Information Centre with Wisteria

Home to lots of information about Colchester & the surrounding area, the knowledgeable & friendly…

Shop front of Rocks and Rubies with rocks in the window

You'll find crystals, minerals, jewellery, fantasy figurines and more at Rocks and Rubies.

Kentwell Hall

One of Suffolk’s hidden gems - and one of England’s finest Tudor houses - within the most extensive…

GreyFriars hotel

Located in Colchester's historic cultural quarter, Greyfriars is an exquisite, Michelin recommended…

The Coast Inn Bar Area

A riverside bar and restaurant on Mersea Island, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and homemade…

The Walk With Purpose map

A walking trail of women’s lives and achievements in Colchester

Carnival Warm Up Party Poster with details of a Singalong Brunch

We're bringing a Caribbean Carnival Warm-Up Party to Colchester on Sunday 23rd August, celebrating…

Image shows Firstsite

An exploration of this magnificent embroidery and the dramatic history that its narrative art…

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