Enter our competition for the chance to win an ultimate prize package to celebrate Great Anglia's Railway 200 Celebrations.

Celebrations are occurring nationwide to mark the 200th Anniversary of the birth of the Modern Railway on 27th September 2025. Following its birth in Britain, rail quickly spread across the globe and revolutionised transport. Since its inception, Greater Anglia has been connecting people and places, communities and ideas to help change the world for the better.

Now, Greater Anglia is partnering with VisitColchester and the Colchester Summer Series to provide one lucky winner with the ultimate prize package. The winner will receive:

- A pair of tickets to one (1) Colchester Summer Series event of their choice

- A return journey to Colchester courtesy of Greater Anglia

- A family ticket to Colchester Castle to visit the NEW 'Mythical Creatures' Exhibit at Colchester Castle

This competition is open until

Learn more about the Colchester Summer Series events on our 'What's On' page, or explore the line-up below:

JAMES Aug 22

JAMES

English rock band James are the latest announcement for the Colchester Castle Summer…

Madness Aug 23

Madness

Get ready, Colchester—high-energy legends Madness are gearing up to take the stage…

Mythical Creatures Jul 26

From 26 July 2025 until 22 February 2026, embark on a magical story quest through folklore and legend, where you'll meet a Dragon, Unicorn, Griffin, and Mermaid brought to life through curious, enchanted objects. Inspired by medieval tales, this enchanting exhibition invites families to explore…