October 2006 Colchester Tourism News
New & Improved Services for Visitors
An all-new VisitColchester website will go live in mid-October, just in time for the half-term rush. This major project is a completely new site and will concentrate on themed activities rather than simple listings of places to visit and things to do and will offer local tourism businesses the opportunity to get involved in a variety of campaigns in future.View full story ...
National Press Coverage for Colchester
Colchester's attractions as a visitor destination hit the national headlines in The Independent newspaper's city break Travel Supplement over the weekend (16th September) under the title 'Timeless Wonder'.View full story ...
New £1m Enclosure Underway at Colchester Zoo
Work is now well underway for Colchester Zoo's new enclosure for Orang utans, which will be the zoo's most significant enclosure for 2007. The enclosure will provide a new home for Zoo stalwarts Rajang and Djambe.View full story ...
New Video coming: 'The Witchfinder General'
Over 120 local actors and supporting cast took part in filming during September to tell the story of Matthew Hopkins, self-styled Witchfinder General who brought terror to local women during the 17th century.View full story ...
2012 - What's Happening?
An economic impact study, led by EEDA and other partners, has shown that gross benefits to this region could exceed £600million.View full story ...
New Fire Regulations - what you need to know
The new law is officially called Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. It comes into force on 1st October 2006 and will replace fire certificates and 78 other pieces of legislation.View full story ...
VisitColchester Information Centre shortlisted for award!
The VisitColchester Information Centre has been shortlisted for the 'TIC of the Year' category in the 2006 regional Enjoy England Awards for Excellence!View full story ...