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Highlights

Spaghetti with prawns

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

A selection of baked goods from the Passage House.

A relaxing coffee shop offering a fine selection of teas, fairtrade coffee, baked goods and lunch…

The Oyster Seafood Restaurant

Discover the freshest seafood in Colchester at The Oyster. 

Picture is of a country singer and a backdrop of country music affiliations like a hat, high boots, champagne.

Saturday 23 May 2026 5pm - 9pm 74 High Street, Colchester, CO1 1UE £25 A fun and lively Hoedown…

Claydons shop front

An independent convenience store in the heart of the city.

Mersea Boating Lake

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

Exterior of Cafe Med.

A taste of Mediterranean Food in the heart of historic Colchester.

Lady Grace Boat Trips

Boat trips from West Mersea crabbing pontoon all year round.

The Mercury Theatre, with Jumbo Water Tower in the background

A highly respected regional theatre, home to the critically acclaimed Mercury Theatre Company,…

Colchester Castle Summer Series: Billy Ocean

Global music icon Billy Ocean is bringing his distinct blend of pop and soul to Castle Park!

Come and Join us this Saturday at ParkPlay

Outdoor Play Sessions on Old Heath Recreation Ground.

Exterior of Roots and Grooves Cafe

Independent cafe selling plants and vinyl.

H Gunton, Colchester

Originally opened in 1936, Gunton's is the place to go for hand roasted coffee, tea, cheese and…

Image shows St Botolphs Priory on a sunny day.

Join your guide to discover this fascinating time in Colchester's history!

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

An important part of Colchester's rich history with three centuries of fascinating toys, costume,…

Picture shows the Abba Tribute band

50 years since ABBA’s iconic Arrival album first lit up the charts, the multi-award-winning show…

Benches with Chess boards on

Enjoy a game of Chess at the Jonathan Penrose Chess Park next to the Mercury Theatre.

exterior of Colchester Library

Whether you are interested in reading for pleasure, or want to learn something new, whether you…

Artefacts on show at Boxted Airfield Museum

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

Colchester Climbing Project

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

Lower Castle Park Gates

Six walking trails of Castle Park - each aimed at a different age group

Image shows band Aspyrian

2 album releases, 2 national tours and recipients of 2 awards from Help Musicians, ‘Aspyrian’ are…

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More Highlights

Spaghetti with prawns

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

A selection of baked goods from the Passage House.

A relaxing coffee shop offering a fine selection of teas, fairtrade coffee, baked goods and lunch…

The Oyster Seafood Restaurant

Discover the freshest seafood in Colchester at The Oyster. 

Picture is of a country singer and a backdrop of country music affiliations like a hat, high boots, champagne.

Saturday 23 May 2026 5pm - 9pm 74 High Street, Colchester, CO1 1UE £25 A fun and lively Hoedown…

Claydons shop front

An independent convenience store in the heart of the city.

Mersea Boating Lake

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

Exterior of Cafe Med.

A taste of Mediterranean Food in the heart of historic Colchester.

Lady Grace Boat Trips

Boat trips from West Mersea crabbing pontoon all year round.

The Mercury Theatre, with Jumbo Water Tower in the background

A highly respected regional theatre, home to the critically acclaimed Mercury Theatre Company,…

Colchester Castle Summer Series: Billy Ocean

Global music icon Billy Ocean is bringing his distinct blend of pop and soul to Castle Park!

Come and Join us this Saturday at ParkPlay

Outdoor Play Sessions on Old Heath Recreation Ground.

Exterior of Roots and Grooves Cafe

Independent cafe selling plants and vinyl.

H Gunton, Colchester

Originally opened in 1936, Gunton's is the place to go for hand roasted coffee, tea, cheese and…

Image shows St Botolphs Priory on a sunny day.

Join your guide to discover this fascinating time in Colchester's history!

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

An important part of Colchester's rich history with three centuries of fascinating toys, costume,…

Picture shows the Abba Tribute band

50 years since ABBA’s iconic Arrival album first lit up the charts, the multi-award-winning show…

Benches with Chess boards on

Enjoy a game of Chess at the Jonathan Penrose Chess Park next to the Mercury Theatre.

exterior of Colchester Library

Whether you are interested in reading for pleasure, or want to learn something new, whether you…

Artefacts on show at Boxted Airfield Museum

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

Colchester Climbing Project

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

Lower Castle Park Gates

Six walking trails of Castle Park - each aimed at a different age group

Image shows band Aspyrian

2 album releases, 2 national tours and recipients of 2 awards from Help Musicians, ‘Aspyrian’ are…

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