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Highlights

Turtle Bay Colchester

Head down to Turtle Bay Colchester for a taste of Caribbean cuisine.

Colchester Food and Drink Festival 2026

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

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

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

Chappells of Colchester exterior.

Step into the world of beer and cocktail excellence at Chappells.

Wakes Hall Lodges Lake

Enjoy the luxury of your own self-catering holiday lodge surrounded by a 500 acre estate in the…

Colchester Castle Summer Series: Richard Ashcroft

Richard Ashcroft headlines Colchester’s Castle Park on 27 August.

Outside of Bourne Mill looking across the millpond

National Trust property, the mill was originally built as a fishing lodge in 1591 and features…

exterior of Colchester Library

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

Yak and Yeti

Yak and Yeti offers a unique blend of Nepalese, Indian and Tibetan cuisine.

Image shows Phil Ellis

Multi-award winning 'comic genius' (The Scotsman) and the new star of Taskmaster (Ch4), Phil Ellis…

A child and parent pose look at a dinosaur statue.

This May half term, get wild about animals and enjoy a week filled with daytime activities!

Outdoor seating at The Three Horseshoes Pub

2 AA Rosette family run country pub and restaurant, nestled just outside Colchester in the lovely…

Boyband in the Buff: Starring Gareth Gates

Boyband in the Buff: Starring Gareth Gates

Town to Sea Trail Raven Sculpture

A riverside walking trail from Colchester's town centre to the historic port.

Easter Holidays Clay Workshops

a chance for young people to get creative with clay during the school holidays, learn a new skill &…

St John's Abbeygate

Dating from the 15th century this fine flint flushwork gatehouse just off St John's Green has a…

The tomb of Sir Henry Audley.

16th century chapel, built as the burial place for the Audley family.

Castle Park Bandstand

A hub for live entertainment, the Castle Park Bandstand has been serving the community as far back…

Caught in a Tudor Web Text

A trail exploring the Colchester Martyrs, persecuted during the Tudor period.

Art Exchange Gallery with lady at a desk and artwork on the walls

Contemporary Art gallery on the University campus, showing temporary exhibitions and associated…

Colchester souvenirs, magnet, notebook and teatowel

The Visit Colchester Information Centre has a fantastic Gift Shop selling Colchester Souvenirs and…

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More Highlights

Turtle Bay Colchester

Head down to Turtle Bay Colchester for a taste of Caribbean cuisine.

Colchester Food and Drink Festival 2026

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

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

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

Chappells of Colchester exterior.

Step into the world of beer and cocktail excellence at Chappells.

Wakes Hall Lodges Lake

Enjoy the luxury of your own self-catering holiday lodge surrounded by a 500 acre estate in the…

Colchester Castle Summer Series: Richard Ashcroft

Richard Ashcroft headlines Colchester’s Castle Park on 27 August.

Outside of Bourne Mill looking across the millpond

National Trust property, the mill was originally built as a fishing lodge in 1591 and features…

exterior of Colchester Library

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

Yak and Yeti

Yak and Yeti offers a unique blend of Nepalese, Indian and Tibetan cuisine.

Image shows Phil Ellis

Multi-award winning 'comic genius' (The Scotsman) and the new star of Taskmaster (Ch4), Phil Ellis…

A child and parent pose look at a dinosaur statue.

This May half term, get wild about animals and enjoy a week filled with daytime activities!

Outdoor seating at The Three Horseshoes Pub

2 AA Rosette family run country pub and restaurant, nestled just outside Colchester in the lovely…

Boyband in the Buff: Starring Gareth Gates

Boyband in the Buff: Starring Gareth Gates

Town to Sea Trail Raven Sculpture

A riverside walking trail from Colchester's town centre to the historic port.

Easter Holidays Clay Workshops

a chance for young people to get creative with clay during the school holidays, learn a new skill &…

St John's Abbeygate

Dating from the 15th century this fine flint flushwork gatehouse just off St John's Green has a…

The tomb of Sir Henry Audley.

16th century chapel, built as the burial place for the Audley family.

Castle Park Bandstand

A hub for live entertainment, the Castle Park Bandstand has been serving the community as far back…

Caught in a Tudor Web Text

A trail exploring the Colchester Martyrs, persecuted during the Tudor period.

Art Exchange Gallery with lady at a desk and artwork on the walls

Contemporary Art gallery on the University campus, showing temporary exhibitions and associated…

Colchester souvenirs, magnet, notebook and teatowel

The Visit Colchester Information Centre has a fantastic Gift Shop selling Colchester Souvenirs and…

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