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Highlights

Image shows St Leonard Church in Lexden

Join your guide to explore this unique part of Colchester!

Best Days Vintage

Vintage clothing shop and safe space cafe.

Public Footpath sign

The Essex Way is an 81 mile walk from Epping to Harwich

Hilly Fields

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

Gourmet Cheeseburger and Chips

The hotel's friendly restaurant offers rustic lake views, and you can enjoy a range of traditional…

The River Colne From the air (c) Aerial Essex

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

Image shows gun salute in Castle Park

CANCELED AND DUE TO BE RESCHEDULED IN AUTUMN 2026 Discover the city’s enduring relationship with…

Black & White postcard of the Greyhound Pub Wivenhoe. Photo credited to Wivenhoe Memories Collection

A self-guided walk along Wivenhoe High Street discovering what Wivenhoe was like 100 years ago

The Cusp logo

An independent gift shop specialising in Indonesian wood carvings, silver, and more.

Colchester Arts Centre by Night

The home of live music, comedy, theatre, poetry, dance, children's shows, clubs, farmer's markets,…

Boats lined up at the river bank. An attendant opens the door of a wooden hut.

Daytime restaurant in the heart of Constable Country, serving breakfast, brunch and lunch.

Colchester Castle as seen from the North West side

The jewel in Colchester’s crown - an award-winning oasis of horticultural splendour boasting a…

Colchester's Curzon Cinema

Curzon Colchester is an independent arthouse cinema wih three screens, showing the best of quality…

Tiptree Heath

Tiptree Heath boasts magnificent heathers, ponds, trails and open space to enjoy.

Pallot and Collins Mural Colonia

Discover a series of concrete murals around Colchester City Centre depicting its history and famous…

Alpacas at Alpaca Acres.

Make forever memories at Alpaca Acres, where you'll find piglets, goats, donkeys, alpacas and more!

View across lake at Salary Brook with swans on lake

A local nature reserve on the edge of Greenstead and Longbridge with open aspect to farmland.

Fenwick Colchester

An award-winning department store. Six floors offering everything from fashion to furniture. World…

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…

The exterior of the Camulodunum.

This Greene King pub serves wines, cocktails, tasty small plates, main menu items and Sunday roasts…

Poster of Luther Live

Luther Live & Velvet Voices

Image shows comedians posing for the camera including Glen Moore and Bella Hunt

Join us for an evening of the freshest comedy as comedians Glenn Moore (Live At The Apollo, Mock…

Constable and the Countryside

Step into 250 years of John Constable through music and spoken word. A fascinating evening…

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More Highlights

Image shows St Leonard Church in Lexden

Join your guide to explore this unique part of Colchester!

Best Days Vintage

Vintage clothing shop and safe space cafe.

Public Footpath sign

The Essex Way is an 81 mile walk from Epping to Harwich

Hilly Fields

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

Gourmet Cheeseburger and Chips

The hotel's friendly restaurant offers rustic lake views, and you can enjoy a range of traditional…

The River Colne From the air (c) Aerial Essex

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

Image shows gun salute in Castle Park

CANCELED AND DUE TO BE RESCHEDULED IN AUTUMN 2026 Discover the city’s enduring relationship with…

Black & White postcard of the Greyhound Pub Wivenhoe. Photo credited to Wivenhoe Memories Collection

A self-guided walk along Wivenhoe High Street discovering what Wivenhoe was like 100 years ago

The Cusp logo

An independent gift shop specialising in Indonesian wood carvings, silver, and more.

Colchester Arts Centre by Night

The home of live music, comedy, theatre, poetry, dance, children's shows, clubs, farmer's markets,…

Boats lined up at the river bank. An attendant opens the door of a wooden hut.

Daytime restaurant in the heart of Constable Country, serving breakfast, brunch and lunch.

Colchester Castle as seen from the North West side

The jewel in Colchester’s crown - an award-winning oasis of horticultural splendour boasting a…

Colchester's Curzon Cinema

Curzon Colchester is an independent arthouse cinema wih three screens, showing the best of quality…

Tiptree Heath

Tiptree Heath boasts magnificent heathers, ponds, trails and open space to enjoy.

Pallot and Collins Mural Colonia

Discover a series of concrete murals around Colchester City Centre depicting its history and famous…

Alpacas at Alpaca Acres.

Make forever memories at Alpaca Acres, where you'll find piglets, goats, donkeys, alpacas and more!

View across lake at Salary Brook with swans on lake

A local nature reserve on the edge of Greenstead and Longbridge with open aspect to farmland.

Fenwick Colchester

An award-winning department store. Six floors offering everything from fashion to furniture. World…

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…

The exterior of the Camulodunum.

This Greene King pub serves wines, cocktails, tasty small plates, main menu items and Sunday roasts…

Poster of Luther Live

Luther Live & Velvet Voices

Image shows comedians posing for the camera including Glen Moore and Bella Hunt

Join us for an evening of the freshest comedy as comedians Glenn Moore (Live At The Apollo, Mock…

Constable and the Countryside

Step into 250 years of John Constable through music and spoken word. A fascinating evening…

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