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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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To celebrate Colchester's city status, our historic charters dating back to the reign of King Edward III in 1364 have been made available to discover online.
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- From:
- 1 Mar 2023to31 Dec 2023
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Colchester Castle, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGTelephone
01206 282939Colchester
Under Siege is a temporary display in Colchester Castle to mark the 375th anniversary of the epic Siege of Colchester.
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- 7 June 2023to1 Dec 2023
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Colchester City Centre, CO1 1UGInternationally renowned artist, Will Teather brings three unique artwork to Colchester located across the city centre.
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- 13 June 2023to18 Jan 2024
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Colchester Castle, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGTelephone
01206 282939Colchester
Join us this summer for our spectacular new exhibition, Gladiators, A Day at the Roman Games! Featuring the incredible Pompeii Murmillo gladiator helmet on loan from the British Museum.
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- 15 July 2023to14 Jan 2024Various Opening Times
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Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 713 700Price
FreeHigh Street, Colchester
What effect do we have on the landscapes around us? You and I Are Earth charts the devastating effects of climate change and the human impact on the environment across the world.
Featuring over 40 paintings by Norfolk-based artist Claire Cansick,…Dates
- From:
- 14 Oct 2023to14 Apr 2024Various Opening Times
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Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 713 700Price
FreeHigh Street, Colchester
'Power of Place: Earth, Gather, Form' by Wyrd Flora, YAK Members, and Motanafas Collective is a unique journey that takes you through nature, culture, and the profound connections that tie us to the environment. We invite you to explore, reflect,…
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- 4 Nov 2023to14 Jan 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00
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The Minories, 74 High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UETelephone
01206 712437Colchester
The Colchester Art Society Winter Exhibition will take place at The Minories. Opening 23rd November and closing 17th December. The exhibition will be open 10am-4pm Thursday-Sunday.
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- 23 Nov 2023to17 Dec 2023Open 10:00 - 16:00
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Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206 573948Colchester
Colchester's much-loved Panto returns to the Mercury Theatre
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- 25 Nov 2023to14 Jan 2024
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Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 713 700Price
Price £10.00 Per TicketHigh Street, Colchester
Join us for late cocktails and strange happenings in our late night lounge. Ambient DJ's create a sonic backdrop to a bizarre, surreal and at times truly mystifying collection of performances.
Relax and enjoy our bar, our building and amazing music…
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- From:
- 1 Dec 2023to2 Dec 2023Open 20:00 - 00:00
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- 8 Dec 2023to9 Dec 2023Open 20:00 - 00:00
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Colchester Castle Park, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGColchester
A spectacular light trail is coming to Colchester Castle Park this Christmas.
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Dates
- From:
- 1 Dec 2023to31 Dec 2023
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The Minories, 74 High Street, Colchester, CO1 1UEColchester
Rails of pop up fashion in the Minorioes GalleryDates
- From:
- 2 Dec 2023
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Quaker Meeting HOuse, Church Street, Colchester, CO1 1NFColchester
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Boats, animals and lots of other cool stuff by the artist Lee ThomasDates
- From:
- 2 Dec 2023Open 10:00 - 14:00
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Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 713 700High Street, Colchester
The Dragonfly Lounge isn't just another bar or nightclub; it's a radiant and inclusive space that celebrates diversity, fosters creativity, and stands as a pillar of support for the LGBTQ+ community.
Our mission is to create an environment where…Venue
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- 2 Dec 2023to9 Dec 2023Open 20:00 - 22:30
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One Colchester Community HUb, 4-6 Long Wyre Street, COLCHESTER, Essex, CO1 1LHCOLCHESTER
Locally Made Christmas Gifts & Goodies
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- 2 Dec 2023Open 10:00 - 16:00
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Level Best Enterprises, 26 St Johns Street, Colchester, CO2 7HBTelephone
01206 366059Colchester
Handmade art & seasonal produce for sale at Level Best
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- From:
- 2 Dec 2023
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EWT Fingringhoe Nature Discovery Park, South Green Road Fingringhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO5 7DNTelephone
01206729678Price
Price £24.00 Per TicketColchester
Join artist Vivien for a relaxed morning learning to use watercolours.
No experience necessary, please do come along whatever your level - beginner or wanting to add a few more skills.
Materials and your own brush to take home provided.
£24, 3 hrs…Dates
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- 2 Dec 2023Open 10:00 - 13:30
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Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206 573948Colchester
For a limited time, North Essex Heritage is offering tours inside, and to the top of, Jumbo!
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- 2 Dec 2023Open 13:00 -
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- 9 Dec 2023Open 13:00 -
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- 16 Dec 2023Open 13:00 -
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- 23 Dec 2023Open 13:00 -
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Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 713 700Price
Price £29.00 Per TicketHigh Street, Colchester
Sirena Hart will build up your confidence and skills during this relaxed session, helping you to create a colourful and vibrant artwork to impress your friends.
He/she and they are ready to share the Sirena Hart Fantasy, creating an environment…
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- 2 Dec 2023
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- 6 Jan 2024
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- 3 Feb 2024
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EWT Fingringhoe Nature Discovery Park, South Green Road Fingringhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO5 7DNTelephone
01206729678Price
Price £3.00 Per TicketColchester
Santa's reindeer are hiding round the reserve, see if you can find them and answer their wintery questions for a little prize.
£3
No need to book just drop in anytime between 10-15.00 (14.00 on Christmas and New Years Eve) We are closed Christmas…Venue
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- 2 Dec 2023to7 Jan 2024Open 10:00 - 15:00
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Culver Square, 7A Culver Square, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JQTelephone
07507693801Price
Price £10.00 Per TicketColchester
Santa's Grotto comes to Culver Square
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- 2 Dec 2023to3 Dec 2023
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- 6 Dec 2023
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- 9 Dec 2023to10 Dec 2023
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- 13 Dec 2023
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- 16 Dec 2023to17 Dec 2023
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- 18 Dec 2023to23 Dec 2023
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- 20 Dec 2023
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