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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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Address
Headgate Theatre, 14, Chapel Street North, Colchester, CO2 7ATColchester
Platform Musicals celebrates it's 30th anniversary with a special show featuring highlights from a range of their past productions including "Sweeney Todd", "Call Me Madam, "Promises, Promises" & "Trial By Jury" among many others!
Dates
- From:
- 17 May 2024to18 May 2024
Address
Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 713 700Price
Price £29.00 Per TicketHigh Street, Colchester
Come on down and learn to paint with Drag Performer Sirena Hart, each ticket includes one drink!
Dates
- From:
- 17 May 2024
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- 21 June 2024
Address
Charter Hall, Colchester, essex, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206 506905Price
Price £34.50 Per TicketColchester
Join legendary singer Alexander O'Neal on his Farewell World Tour.
Dates
- From:
- 17 May 2024
Address
Wivenhoe, EssexWivenhoe
Many different gardens around the village are open across the two days.
Dates
- From:
- 18 May 2024to19 May 2024
Address
Ardleigh Village Hall, Station Road, Ardleigh, Essex, CO7 7RSTelephone
01206231311Price
FreeArdleigh
Ardleigh & District Horticultural Society are holding a PLANT AND CAKE sale on Saturday 18th May 2024, at Ardleigh Village Hall, Station Road, Ardleigh (CO7 7RS). From 9:30 until 11:30. Lots of plants and cakes for sale. Free Entry. Cash Sales…
Dates
- From:
- 18 May 2024Open 09:30 - 11:30
Address
St John's Green Primary School, Abbey Site, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7SZTelephone
07917 763 991Price
Price £2.00 Per TicketColchester
A nearly new sales from maternity to 11yrs old. Book a stall or come along as a buyer.
Dates
- From:
- 18 May 2024Open 14:00 - 16:00
Address
Marks Tey Parish Hall, Old London Road, Colchester, England, CO6 1EJTelephone
07587164068Price
Price £4.00 Per TicketColchester
The North Essex Militaria Fair is the perfect place to buy, sell and exchange historic militaria items.
Dates
- From:
- 19 May 2024Open 08:30 - 14:00
Address
William Loveless Hall, 85-87 High Street, Wivenhoe, Essex, CO7 9ABTelephone
07714009597Price
Price £9.00 to £18.00 Per TicketWivenhoe
The Joanna Eden band perform original compositions in Wivenhoe.
Dates
- From:
- 19 May 2024Open 19:30 - 22:30
Address
HIgh Woods Country Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JRTelephone
01206 853588Colchester
Enjoy a light stroll around the park whilst having a walk and talk.
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 22 May 2024
Address
Headgate Theatre, 14, Chapel Street North, Colchester, CO2 7ATColchester
Macbeth! Beware Macduff. In this modern-day production, Duncan, his cronies, Macbeth, and his political ambition are transported into the corridors of Westminster.
Dates
- From:
- 22 May 2024to25 May 2024
Address
Charter Hall, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206 506905Colchester
Experience the energy and stunning vocals of songs from the catalogue of Frankie Valli in this breath-taking tribute.
Dates
- From:
- 23 May 2024
Address
Two Brews, 11 Church St, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFColchester
Meet-Up for Crafty Folks in the cellar at Two Brews
Dates
- From:
- 23 May 2024
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- 27 June 2024
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- 25 July 2024
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- 22 Aug 2024
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- 26 Sept 2024
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- 24 Oct 2024
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- 28 Nov 2024
Address
ColchesterColchester
Come and cheer on the cyclists in this year's Ride London Classique as stage one finishes in Colchester city centre.
Dates
- From:
- 24 May 2024
Address
Charter Hall, Leisure World, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1HYTelephone
01206506905Price
Price £18.50 Per TicketColchester
With nearly 40 years' experience in the business and as the premier name in comedy, The Comedy Store is renowned as a breeding ground for new comedy talent, and remains the place to see tomorrow's stars today. The likes of Eddie Izzard, John Bishop,…
Dates
- From:
- 24 May 2024
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- 27 Sept 2024
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- 29 Nov 2024
Address
Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206573948Colchester
Live comedy at the Mercury Theatre
Dates
- From:
- 25 May 2024
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- 27 July 2024
Colchester
Rollerworld is back in action again for a thrilling day and night of skating!
Dates
- From:
- 25 May 2024
Address
Colchester Visitor Information Centre, Colchester Visitor Information Centre, Hollytrees Museum, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGTelephone
+441206282920Hollytrees Museum, Colchester
Follow in the footsteps of the Emperor Claudius and Queen Boudica to uncover Colchester's fascinating Roman history
Dates
- From:
- 25 May 2024Open 14:00 -
Address
Colchester Natural History Museum, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGTelephone
01206 282939Colchester
Calling all young creative minds! Get wild and dream up the most creative animal you can!
Dates
- From:
- 25 May 2024to2 June 2024
Address
Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 713 700Price
Price £85.00 Per TicketHigh Street, Colchester
Explore a mix of art mediums in these all-day comprehensive study workshops with Jevan Watkins Jones!
Dates
- From:
- 25 May 2024Open 10:30 - 17:00
- From:
- 28 June 2024Open 10:30 - 17:00
Address
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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- 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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