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COVID-19

Planning on visiting Colchester? The majority of the content on this website was written in a pre COVID-19 world and reflects a time without restrictions and precautions in place to stop the spread of Coronavirus. As everyone works hard to get back to a similar position we will endeavour to update the site as necessary, but for now we would always recommend double checking with attractions before visiting for any additional measures in place that may affect your visit, or you can get in touch with us directly to query any information on the site.

Colchester remains open for visitors however. The town centre is recovering with social distancing measure in place and many of the biggest tourist attractions have re-opened and adjusted their offer as necessary, although some smaller attractions remain temporarily closed.

Food and Drink outlets, pubs, and accomodation have now largely re-opened, though some have had to adjust their offers in line with government guidelines. Do check with venues directly whether advance booking is required.

Many events scheduled for the summer and autumn, right up to the end of 2020, have had to be cancelled or postponed, however many new events in the area adhering to government guidelines are starting to appear in the events calendar . Please do check with the venue directly before making a trip to any of these events.

Guided walking tours have also been temporarily suspended, with regular tours now unlikey to return in 2020, however it is possible to arrange a socially distaced private tour for small groups. Find our more on our Tours & Sightseeing page

Of course, the beautiful borough of Colchester also offers fantastic outdoor spaces for socially distanced walks and activities, picnics and spectacular scenery, and with many indoor attractions limited in their opening it is perhaps a better time than ever to explore the great outdoors.

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Summer Family Trail

Address

Marks Hall Estate, Coggeshall, Essex, CO6 1TG

Telephone
01376 563796

enquiries@markshall.org.uk

Coggeshall

Wildlife Trail at Marks Hall Estate

Dates

From:

15 Aug 2020to30 Sept 2020
Autumn Harvest Weekend

Address

Marks Hall Estate, Coggeshall, Essex, CO6 1TG

Telephone
01376 563796

enquiries@markshall.org.uk

Coggeshall

Autumn Festival at Marks Hall Estate

Dates

From:

3 Oct 2020to4 Oct 2020
Autumn Photography Workshop

Address

Marks Hall Estate, Coggeshall, Essex, CO6 1TG

Telephone
01376 563796

enquiries@markshall.org.uk

Coggeshall

Professional Photography Workshop at Marks Hall Estate

Dates

From:
17 Oct 2020
Halloween Family Trail

Address

Marks Hall Estate, Coggeshall, Essex, CO6 1TG

Telephone
01376 563796

enquiries@markshall.org.uk

Coggeshall

Halloween activity at Marks Hall Estate

Dates

From:

24 Oct 2020to1 Nov 2020
Pumpkin Carving & Creepy Crawlers

Address

Beth Chatto's Plants & Garden, Elmstead Market, Essex, CO7 7DB

Telephone
01206 822007

Elmstead Market

Family Garden Activity Morning at Beth Chatto's Plants & Gardens

Dates

From:

27 Oct 2020to28 Nov 2020
Popcorn Movies Drive-In Cinema

Address

Ardleigh Showground, Crown Lane, Ardleigh, CO7 7QR

popcornmoviescolchester@gmail.com

Ardleigh

A new drive-in cinema experience set in an idyllic countryside location just off the A12 at Colchester

Dates

From:

29 Oct 2020to31 Oct 2020
All the Park's a Stage

Address

Upper Castle Park, Colchester, Essex

Colchester

Interactive Performance and Treasure Hunt in Colchester's Castle Park. Designed especially for a post-COVID19 world.

Dates
Colchester Castle Museum

Address

Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJ

Telephone
01206 282939

museums@colchester.gov.uk

Colchester

*BACK OPEN FROM 23rd JULY* Colchester Castle is the largest Norman Keep in Europe and houses the town's main museum
Firstsite

Address

Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JH

Telephone
01206 713700

info@firstsite.uk.net

Colchester

*BACK OPEN FROM 24th JULY* Firstsite is Colchester's contemporary visual arts organisation.
Rollerworld

Address

Eastgates, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2TJ

Telephone
01206 868868

info@rollerworld.co.uk

Colchester

*BACK OPEN FROM 15th AUGUST* DX's Rollerworld - internationally recognised as the finest roller-skating rink in Europe. DX's Rollerworld has got the lot! 25m x 50m maple floor, spectacular sound and light show. Quasar - 'Simply the Best' - the…
Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum

Address

Marks Hall Estate, Coggeshall, Essex, CO6 1TG

Telephone
01376 563796

enquiries@markshall.org.uk

Coggeshall

A tree collection from all the temperate areas of the world set in more than 200 acres of historic landscape provides interest and enjoyment throughout the year at Marks Hall.
Wind in the Willows Outdoor Theatre

Address

Marks Hall Estate, Coggeshall, Essex, CO6 1TG

Telephone
01376 563796

enquiries@markshall.org.uk

Coggeshall

Socially distance theatre at Marks Hall Estate

Dates
East Anglian Railway Museum

Address

Chappel Station, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2DS

Telephone
01206 242524

information@earm.co.uk

Colchester

* BACK OPEN FROM 17th JULY* Located in the lovely rural Chappel Station, the museum brings to life railways in the Eastern Counties since their beginning in the 19th Century, through the glory days of the early 20th Century to the disappearances of…
High Woods Country Park

Address

Visitor Centre, Turner Road, Highwoods, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JR

Telephone
01206 853588

countryside.team@colchester.gov.uk

Highwoods, Colchester

370 acres of woodland, grassland and wetland with path network, including circular walks and easy access trail. Visitor centre and interactive displays, rangers organise a range of activities throughout the year.
Leisure World Colchester

Address

Leisure World Colchester, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YH

Telephone
01206 282000

contact.leisureworld@colchester.gov.uk

Colchester

*BACK OPEN FROM 25th JULY* Leisure World Colchester is one of East Anglia's largest sports, leisure, recreation and entertainment venues and offers year round fun for all the family. The leisure pool includes outside river rapids ride, water cannons…
Castle Park

Address

High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJ

Telephone
01206 282962

parks@colchester.gov.uk

Colchester

The jewel in Colchester’s crown - an award-winning oasis of horticultural splendour boasting a children’s play area, putting green and boating lake.
Colchester Zoo

Address

Maldon Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0SL

Telephone
01206 331292

enquiries@colchesterzoo.org

Colchester

Colchester Zoo is home to 240 species set in 60 acres of parkland and lakes! Listed as the 11th best zoo around the world and in the top 2 zoos in the UK as part of the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Attractions.
St Botolph's Priory, Colchester

Address

St Botolphs Prioy, Priory Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2QA

Telephone
01206 282931

customers@english-heritage.org.uk

Colchester

The first English Augustinian priory church, founded at the end of the eleventh century from the Anglo-Saxon minster community of Colchester. Only the ruined remains of the nave survive today, under the care of English Heritage.
Roman Wall

Address

Balkerne Passage, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3AA

Telephone
01206 282920

vic@colchester.gov.uk

Colchester

Colchester's Roman Wall is the oldest and longest surviving town wall in Britain.
Cudmore Grove Country Park

Address

East Mersea, East Mersea, Essex, CO5 8UE

Telephone
01206 383868

country.parks@essex.gov.uk

East Mersea

Cudmore Grove offers visitors a trip to the seaside with a difference at the eastern tip of Mersea Island. The park includes a sandy beach and open grassland, perfect for picnics and great views.