Visit Colchester - Britain's first Roman city. Watch our film to discover what awaits you.
Colchester in Essex is Britain's oldest recorded town and was the first city and capital in Roman Britain. Its rich history dates back over 2000 years.
But it's not just history. 21st Century Colchester is a thriving, modern town with first class visitor attractions, including the family favourites Colchester Zoo and Colchester Castle, as well as fantastic places to eat, drink and shop.
Poised at the gateway to East Anglia with picturesque villages and only minutes away from the coast, the Colchester area is the perfect destination for a well-deserved short break, day trip or family holiday.
What to do in Colchester?
With Roman Ruins, a Norman Castle, and Civil War scars - Colchester's history can be explored without even leaving the town centre, but head further afield and discover even more!
With both a Zoo and a Castle Colchester is off to a great start for any adventurous children. There's more to see and do whatever the weather, and it doesn't have to break the bank.
With three theatres and several art galleries, including the internationally recognised Firstsite, Colchester is the cultural hub of Essex and the local region.
Constable Country and Mersea Island are on Colchester's doorstep, as well as several award winning parks, gardens and nature reserves, there's plenty of opportunity to explore the outdoors.
Events in Colchester - Highlights
Windrush 70th Anniversary Exhibition
Sat 23 Jun - Sun 22 Jul 2018
A sound and art site specific installation that recorded the stories of ten local Caribbean elders from the Windrush generation from Essex. Ten limited-edition photo etchings by artist EVEWRIGHT will also be on display.
Summer Evening Walk: Camulodunum to Colchester
Wed 27 Jun 2018
Early evening Guided Tour through the Town Centre
An Evening with Alan Titchmarsh
Thu 28 Jun 2018
The celebrity gardener gives a talk at University of Essex in association with Beth Chatto Gardens
Waldegraves Holiday Park 70th Birthday Celebration
Sat 30 Jun 2018
Birthday mini-festival at Waldegraves with music, rides, games and plenty of food and drink stalls.
From Camulodunum to Colchester Guided Walking Tour
Sat 30 Jun 2018
Guided Tour through the Town Centre. Meet at the Visitor Information Centre
Summer Screen
Mon 2 - Sun 15 Jul 2018
Live Tennis plus 5 feature films on a big screen in Castle Park
From Camulodunum to Colchester Guided Walking Tour
Wed 4 Jul 2018
Guided Tour through the Town Centre. Meet at the Visitor Information Centre
From Camulodunum to Colchester Guided Walking Tour
Sat 7 Jul 2018
Guided Tour through the Town Centre. Meet at the Visitor Information Centre
Walking the Walls . Themed Walk
Sat 7 Jul 2018
Discover the Roman Wall, the oldest town wall in the country.
Summer Steam Gala
Sun 8 Jul 2018
Help us celebrate our 50th year with a full day of intensive steam engine action…
Little Mix: The Summer Hits Tour 2018
Sun 8 Jul 2018
Chart-topping pop stars at the Weston Homes Community Stadium
From Camulodunum to Colchester Guided Walking Tour
Wed 11 Jul 2018
Guided Tour through the Town Centre. Meet at the Visitor Information Centre
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Plan your visit
Colchester Visitor Information Centre
Tel: +44 (0) 1206 282920
Email: vic@colchester.gov.uk
