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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
East Anglian Railway Museum, Chappel and Wakes Colne Station, Station Road, Wakes Colne, Essex, CO62DSTelephone
01206242524Station Road, Wakes Colne
Celebrate the 175th Anniversary of the Marks Tey to Sudbury line and Chappel & Wakes Colne Station.
A special weekend of celebration for the anniversary of the Marks Tey to Sudbury line.
2024 marks 175 years since the Colchester, Stour Valley,…Dates
- From:
- 29 June 2024to30 June 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00
Address
Lower Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1HLColchester
Join us in Colchester’s beautiful Castle Park for another year of our Food & Drink Festival. There will be lots of old favourites and this year we have some new and exciting stalls and products to tempt you.
Dates
- From:
- 29 June 2024to30 June 2024Open 10:30 - 17:00
Address
Charter Hall, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YHColchester
This jam packed two-day spectacular event features talks and demonstrations with industry insiders.
Dates
- From:
- 5 July 2024to6 July 2024
Address
Lower Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UDColchester
The Race For Life returns, fundraising for life-saving cancer research through Cancer Research UK.
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 7 July 2024
Address
Munnings Art Museum, Castle Hill, Dedham, Colchester, Essex, CO7 6AZTelephone
07487581098Price
Price £20.00 Per TicketDedham, Colchester
Step into the haunting moors of the 1800s and experience love, hatred and betrayal in Emily Bronte's 'Wuthering Heights'.
Dates
- From:
- 10 July 2024Open 19:00 - 21:00
- From:
- 11 July 2024Open 19:00 - 21:00
Address
Charter Hall, Leisure World, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YHColchester
Discos for Grown Ups pop-up disco party is coming to Charter Hall!
Dates
- From:
- 12 July 2024
Address
Charter Hall, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206 506905Colchester
The Ibiza Orchestra Experience returns to Colchester for its third year.
Dates
- From:
- 12 July 2024
Address
ColchesterColchester
A dazzling celebration of Colchester's vibrant tapestry.
Dates
- From:
- 13 July 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:
- 13 July 2024Open 14:00 -
Address
Charter Hall, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YHColchester
The Sausage & Cider Fest returns to Colchester for 2024!
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 13 July 2024
Address
Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGColchester
Some big names from the 90s are playing in Castle Park this Summer as part of a new touring festival!
Ocean Colour Scene, Embrace, Cast, The View and Tom Hingley are all set to hit the stage on 14 July.
Dates
- From:
- 14 July 2024
Address
Charter Hall, Leisure World, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YHColchester
A tribute show like no other, featuring the music of Harry Styles and Taylor Swift!
Dates
- From:
- 14 July 2024
Address
Colchester Castle, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
01206 282939Colchester
Colchester Castle welcomes 'Gaia', a captivating six-metre diameter touring artwork.
Dates
- From:
- 19 July 2024to15 Sept 2024
Address
Charter Hall, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206506905Colchester
Clive John pays homage to Cash in his warming unique way, set in Folsom Prison.
Dates
- From:
- 19 July 2024
Address
Charter Hall, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206506905Price
Price £30.00 Per TicketColchester
Reggae for the World
When you think reggae, there is only one name that comes to mind. The legend that was Bob Marley.
Legend – the Music of Bob Marley is an unforgettable evening celebrating this musical icon in one fantastic stage show…
Dates
- From:
- 19 July 2024Open 19:30 - 22:00
Address
Strood Field, East Mersea,, East Mersea Road, East Mersea,, Essex, CO5 8SLEast Mersea,
Secret Island Festival is back for 2024 and we can’t wait to welcome our Phase One line up to the island,
Dates
- From:
- 20 July 2024Open 12:00 - 11:00
Colchester
Sketch us your favourite museum animal and tell us why its the best!
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 22 July 2024to3 Sept 2024Various Opening Times
Address
Lexden Nature Reserve, Church Lane, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3SZTelephone
+441206282920Colchester
Explore Colchester's Lexden area on a guided tour.
Dates
- From:
- 27 July 2024Open 14:00 -
Address
Old Heath Recreation Ground, Old Heath Road,, Colchester, EssexColchester
The Nearly Festival is the Regions No.1 touring tribute band festival staging the best live tribute acts in the UK across 2 days
Dates
- From:
- 27 July 2024to28 July 2024
Address
High Woods Country Park, Turner Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JRTelephone
01206 853588Colchester
Join the Ranger looking at plants, birds, insects and any other wildlife on this pleasant summer’s walk through the High Woods.
Dates
- From:
- 28 July 2024
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