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2023's Heritage Open Days have now finished. But check back on this page for more information on Heritage Open Days in 2024 when we have it. The doors to Colchester's heritage attractions will be once again flung open and residents and visitors alike will be invited to explore the secrets and stories contained within.
Heritage Open Days weekends are always popular in Colchester and events often get confirmed as the time approaches, so check back here before you cement your plans to find the most up to date information on what is happening.
To whet your appetite you might also want to check out the 2021 event which took place online due to the Covid pandemic. A selection of videos from this exploring heritage highlights of Colchester can be found on our dedicated webpage.
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WivenhoeWivenhoe
Follow our downloadable map along the The Wivenhoe Trail from Colchester town centre to the riverside town of Wivenhoe.
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Roman Circus Visitor Centre, Roman Circus Walk, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7GZTelephone
01206 501785Colchester
The site of the Colchester Roman circus (chariot-racing arena) was discovered in 2004. It was built in the early 2nd century CE and seems to have been in use for about 150 years. It is the only known Roman circus in Britain.
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Starting point: Hollytrees House, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 282920Colchester
Take a walk through history, exploring key sites from the Siege of Colchester in 1648 and the scars that can still be seen today.
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Maldon Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0SLTelephone
01206 331292Colchester
Colchester Zoo is set within over 60 acres of beautiful parkland and lakes and is home to over 155 different species, including the critically endangered Amur leopards, Black and White Ruffed lemurs and Bornean orangutans.
Colchester
The Ancient Colchester App developed by Colchester & Ipswich Museums allows you to wander around Colchester Town Centre on a Heritage Trail and bring historic sites to life.
The Ancient Colchester is available to Download on iOS and Android.
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Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206 573948Colchester
A highly respected regional theatre, home to the critically acclaimed Mercury Theatre Company, staging a broad mix of classic plays and new writing as well as working extensively within the local community.
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Colchester, EssexColchester
The Colchester Orbital is a 15 mile picturesque walk and cycle route, which follows existing public rights of way, taking advantage of and connecting some of the loveliest green spaces, cycle paths and off-road pathway networks. As the name…
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St Osyth Road, Alresford, Essex, CO7 8ASAlresford
Wyvernwood is an immersive story-led experience near Colchester, Essex, for families with children aged 2-12.
Come and join in with the magic at WyvernwoodAddress
Starting point: Hollytrees House, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 282920Colchester
Take a walk through the backstreets, lanes and alleys of Colchester to discover its secrets and hidden gems, as well as a selection of familiar sites that conceal unusual stories within their walls.
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Starting point: The Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206 282920Colchester
'Walking the walls' is a great way to explore Colchester's history. This circular walk takes you around Colchester's famous town wall.
Colchester
Colchester Castle is the largest Norman Keep in Europe and houses the town's main museum
Colchester
The jewel in Colchester’s crown - an award-winning oasis of horticultural splendour boasting a children’s play area, putting green and boating lake.
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Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 713700Colchester
Firstsite is Colchester's contemporary art gallery.
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Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens, Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7DBTelephone
01206 822007Colchester
World renowned gardens showcasing sustainable planting and 'the right plant for the right place'. Planted by the late Beth Chatto
Colchester
An important part of Colchester's rich history with three centuries of fascinating toys, costume, clocks and decorative arts displayed in an attractive Georgian town house from 1718.
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Wivenhoe Cemetery, between Stanley Rd & Belle Vue Road, Wivenhoe, Essex, CO7 9LPWivenhoe
Small history museum located in a disused chapel in Wivenhoe.
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Marks Hall Estate, Coggeshall, Essex, CO6 1TGTelephone
01376 563796Coggeshall
A tree collection from all the temperate areas of the world set in more than 200 acres of historic landscape provides interest and enjoyment throughout the year at Markshall Estate.
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Langham Lane, Langham, Nr Colchester, Essex, CO4 5NWTelephone
01206 865275Nr Colchester
Boxted Airfield Museum. The most important US fighter base in the UK in WW2.
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Upper Bowling Green, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGTelephone
01206 579 499Colchester
An adventure golf course and clubhouse cafe, set in the beautiful and historic surroundings of Castle Park, Colchester. Designed to suit all abilities from the novice to the experienced golfer so the whole family can play.
East Mersea
Cudmore Grove offers visitors a trip to the seaside with a difference at the eastern tip of Mersea Island. The park includes a sandy beach and open grassland, perfect for picnics and great views.
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