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in 2020 the annual Heritage Open Days festival returned to Colchester in a different, digital, form.
For many years Colchester has welcomed visitors on Heritage Open Day to enjoy the town's wide range of historic and heritage venues opening their doors and welcoming crowds of keen historians, curious locals, and day-tripping sightseers inside. However in 2020 the Covid-19 pandemic sadly meant such luxuries were not possible and instead a wonderful array of Heritage Open Days content was presented online.
Browse the video content below for a wide range of local experts, tour guides, and historians giving whistlestop tours of some of the town's finest and most curious historic attractions and landmarks. Perhaps you'll be inspired to visit in person on a future Heritage Open Day?
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Ardleigh Showground, Old Ipswich Road, Ardleigh, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7QRTelephone
0207 101 8839Price
Price £169.00 Per TicketArdleigh, Colchester
A Colchester hot air balloon ride is a truly memorable experience.
Your ballooning adventure will start from the Ardleigh Showground where you'll have the opportunity to help prepare the balloon for flight, by helping to inflate the balloon, before…Dates
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- 14 July 2023to31 Dec 2024Open 06:00 - 21:00
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Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 713700Price
FreeHigh Street, Colchester
Noble & Webster have created a remarkable group of anti-monuments in their 24-year career, mixing the strategies of modern sculpture and the attitude of punk to make art from anti-art.
Their work derives much of its power from its fusion of…Dates
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- 12 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00
Address
Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 713 700Price
FreeHigh Street, Colchester
'In-between Us' seeks to examine identity and masculinities, challenging social constructs and stereotypes through art by weaving connections between the past and present.
Join us to investigate how ideas of masculinities have changed across…
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- 23 Mar 2024to23 June 2024Open 10:00 -
Address
Colchester Castle, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
01206 282939Colchester
Embark on a nostalgic journey through the enchanting world of puppetry with our exhibition, Thunderbirds and Co: The Joy of Puppetry. Running from 29 March to 30 June, this exhibition is a celebration of the art and legacy of early television…
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- 29 Mar 2024to30 June 2024
Address
Visit Colchester Information Centre, Hollytrees Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGTelephone
01206 282920Castle Park, Colchester
Take a guided walking tour around Colchester to discover its history and heritage with an expert guide. Tours Run every Saturday.
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- 6 Apr 2024to4 May 2024Various Opening Times
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- 11 May 2024to25 May 2024Various Opening Times
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- 27 May 2024Open 11:00 - 13:00
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- 1 June 2024to24 Aug 2024Various Opening Times
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- 31 Aug 2024to14 Dec 2024Various Opening Times
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Headgate Theatre, 14 Chapel Street North,, Colchester, CO2 7ATColchester
In Richard Eyre’s new adaption of Henrik Ibsen’s ground breaking masterpiece, long held secrets are revealed, uncomfortable truths are faced, and a troubled family meets a cruel and unavoidable fate
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- 24 Apr 2024to27 Apr 2024Various Opening Times
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The Minories, 74 High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UEColchester
This Pop-Up Art Sale showcases never before seen works and previously exhibited pieces.
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- 25 Apr 2024to27 Apr 2024
Address
Jobserve Community Stadium, United Way, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5UPTelephone
01206755100Price
Price £18.00 Per TicketColchester
Step back in time to the swinging sixties and immerse yourself in the iconic sound of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Our brilliant tribute act brings all the excitement and drama of the popular West End show to the Jobserve Community stadium on…
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- 26 Apr 2024to27 Apr 2024Open 19:30 -
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Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 713 700Price
Price £20.00 Per TicketHigh Street, Colchester
Draw natural history specimens and plants from life in these drawing workshop.
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- 27 Apr 2024
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- 12 May 2024
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- 29 June 2024
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- 21 July 2024
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- 25 Aug 2024
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- 23 Mar 2025
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Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206573948Colchester
Live comedy at the Mercury Theatre
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- 27 Apr 2024
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- 25 May 2024
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- 27 July 2024
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High Woods Country Park, Hollytrees Museum, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JRTelephone
01206 853588Hollytrees Museum, Colchester
Pick up a map from the Visitor Centre and find the best bluebell areas in the park to explore
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- 27 Apr 2024
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- 28 Apr 2024
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St Botolph's Church, Queen Street, Colchester, CO1 2PGColchester
Music at St Botolph's Church
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- 27 Apr 2024
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Marks Tey Parish Hall, Old London Rd, Colchester, Essex, CO6 1EJTelephone
01206 683 897Price
FreeColchester
Looking for something to do in Colchester on a Saturday? Come and spend an hour or two at Marks Tey Market where you will find a wonderful selection of stalls set up both inside and outside of the Parish Hall.
The market is FREE entry and there is…
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- 27 Apr 2024Open 09:00 - 13:00
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- 25 May 2024Open 09:00 - 13:00
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- 22 June 2024Open 09:00 - 13:00
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- 27 July 2024Open 09:00 - 13:00
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- 24 Aug 2024Open 09:00 - 13:00
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- 28 Sept 2024Open 09:00 - 13:00
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- 26 Oct 2024Open 09:00 - 13:00
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First Site Gallery, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
07941259954Price
Price £25.00 Per TicketHigh Street, Colchester
Join us for a fabulous evening of dancing and magical entertainment at our Spring Ball. Ticket prices include a buffet. Bid on our original art work or money can't buy auction prizes and help us raise money for our amazing projects in Ghana for…
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- 27 Apr 2024Open 20:00 - 23:00
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St Botolph's Church, Queen Street, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7EETelephone
01206531360Price
Price £5.00 to £20.00 Per TicketColchester
A programme of romantic music for a spring evening for choir and piano.
Prepare to explore the magic of evening and night through misty, cool Finnish glades to fiery southern sunrises including music by Sibelius, Brahms and Lili Boulanger.
John…
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- 28 Apr 2024Open 18:00 - 20:00
Address
Park Road, CO7 7SP, Ardleigh, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7SPColchester
A garden for all seasons, highlights inc bluebells, azaleas, autumn colour, winter Hamamelis and snowdrops.
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- 28 Apr 2024Open 11:00 - 16:00
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- 13 Oct 2024Open 11:00 - 16:00
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Bucklers Farmhouse, Buckleys Lane,, Coggeshall, Colchester, Essex,, CO6 1SBCoggeshall, Colchester
Traditional country garden, with blowsy borders, yew hedges, topiary and a little knot garden.
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- 28 Apr 2024Open 13:30 - 16:30
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Mini Museum Explorers, Natural History Museum, High Street, Colchester, CO1 1UGTelephone
01206 282939High Street, Colchester
Our April session will focus on Baby Animals.
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- 30 Apr 2024Open 10:00 - 12:15
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Natural History Museum, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1DNTelephone
01206 282941Colchester
Designed for children aged 2 1/2 to 4, along with their parents, grandparents, and carers, these monthly sessions offer an immersive journey of exploration and discovery.
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- 30 Apr 2024
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- 28 May 2024
Address
Headgate Theatre, 14 Chapel Street North,, Colchester, CO2 7ATColchester
Award-winning actor Jonathan Goodwin returns as super sleuth Sherlock Holmes.
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- 2 May 2024Open 19:30 -
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