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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
Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, HIgh Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 713700HIgh Street, Colchester
Art Exhibition at Firstsite, the Art Fund Museum of the Year.
Dates
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- 11 Dec 2021to18 Apr 2022
Address
Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 713700High Street, Colchester
Explore the ground-breaking Firstsite Holiday Fun programme through vibrant artworks in this interactive exhibition celebrating the fun, friendly and creative ethos of Holiday Fun and the families who attend.
Venue
Dates
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- 22 Jan 2022to6 June 2022
Address
Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206573948Colchester
A new musical based on the classic tale, at the Mercury Theatre
Dates
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- 27 Jan 2022to6 Feb 2022
Address
Charter Hall, Colchester Leisure World, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206 573948Price
Price £22.00 per adultCowdray Avenue
Dig out those 80`s clothes, grab your dancing shoes, and prepare to enjoy a night of pure ‘Gold’ and Yes fancy dress is encouraged!
Dates
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- 28 Jan 2022
Address
JobServe Community Stadium, United Way, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5UPTelephone
01206 755100Colchester
League Two Football at the Jobserve Community Stadium - home of Colchester United.
Dates
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- 29 Jan 2022
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- 12 Feb 2022
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- 26 Feb 2022
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- 5 Mar 2022
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- 19 Mar 2022
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- 26 Mar 2022
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- 9 Apr 2022
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- 30 Apr 2022
Address
University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQTelephone
01206873016Price
Price £2.00 to £10.00 Per TicketColchester
Men's and Women's Professional Basketball at the Essex Sport Arena, based at The University of Essex
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- 29 Jan 2022Open 17:00 - 21:00
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- 6 Feb 2022Open 17:00 - 19:00
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- 12 Feb 2022Open 15:00 - 19:00
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- 19 Feb 2022Open 17:00 - 21:00
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- 26 Feb 2022Open 17:00 - 21:00
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- 16 Apr 2022Open 17:00 - 19:00
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- 20 Apr 2022Open 19:30 - 21:30
Address
Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, CO1 1NFColchester
Theatre of Widdershins return to Colchester Arts Centre with a magical Christmas show for all the family.
Dates
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- 29 Jan 2022to30 Jan 2022
Address
Wivenhoe House Hotel, Park Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3FATelephone
01206 863666Colchester
If you have recently got engaged and have not yet found your ideal venue, or you just want to see a great selection of local wedding suppliers, come along to our next Winter Wedding Showcase
Our friendly wedding planners will be on hand throughout…
Dates
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- 30 Jan 2022Open 10:00 - 14:00
Address
The Mercury Theatre, Colchester, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
07503332675Colchester
There will be a line up of nearly 30 stalls join us each month selling a range of products including Essex honey, tray bakes and brownies, healthy snacks and salad jars, fresh apple juice and loose apples, a range of meats from Wigborough…
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- 4 Feb 2022Open 09:30 - 13:00
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- 4 Mar 2022Open 09:30 - 13:00
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- 1 Apr 2022Open 09:30 - 13:00
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- 6 May 2022Open 09:30 - 13:00
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- 10 June 2022Open 09:30 - 13:00
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- 1 July 2022Open 09:30 - 13:00
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- 5 Aug 2022Open 09:30 - 13:00
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- 2 Sept 2022Open 09:30 - 13:00
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- 7 Oct 2022Open 09:30 - 13:00
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- 4 Nov 2022Open 09:30 - 13:00
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- 2 Dec 2022Open 09:30 - 13:00
Address
Visit Colchester Information Centre, Hollytrees Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGTelephone
01206 282920Castle Park, Colchester
Take a guided tours around Colchester with an expert and fully qualified guide
Dates
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- 5 Feb 2022to27 Aug 2022Various Opening Times
Address
Town Hall, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PJColchester
Lunchtime recitals on the magnificent Moot Hall organ in Colchester's Town Hall.
Dates
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- 8 Feb 2022
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- 8 Mar 2022
Address
Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206573948Colchester
A thrilling retelling of Suffolk’s real-life murder mystery, at the Mercury Theatre
Dates
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- 8 Feb 2022to9 Feb 2022
Address
Mercury Theatre, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206 573948Colchester
Celine Live in Vegas is the premier tribute to Celine Dion’s epic 16-year Las Vegas residency.
Dates
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- 10 Feb 2022Open 19:30 -
Address
Mercury Theatre, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206 573948Colchester
Join us for this totally improvised, totally hilarious singing talent show. It’s the musical comedy show you never knew you needed.
Dates
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- 11 Feb 2022Open 20:00 -
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJColchester
Follow this Fun Family trail in Colchester Castle
Venue
Dates
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- 12 Feb 2022to27 Feb 2022
Address
Mercury Theatre, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206 573948Colchester
Sing-a-long-a The Greatest Showman, the smash hit film musical with lyrics on screen that everyone can’t stop singing.
Dates
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- 12 Feb 2022Open 14:00 -
Address
Mercury Theatre, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206 573948Colchester
Mama G is a year-round pantomime dame who tells original stories about being who you want, and loving who you are.
Dates
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- 12 Feb 2022Open 12:00 -
Address
Colchester Castle, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGTelephone
01206 282939Colchester
Providing fun for the whole family, Knightzzz At The Museum offers a truly unique experience. If you’ve ever wondered what Colchester Castle is like at night, then this is your chance.
Dates
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- 12 Feb 2022Open 19:00 -
Address
Mercury Theatre, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206 573948Colchester
The campest cult classic of all time gets the Sing-a-long-a treatment it’s been screaming for!
Dates
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- 12 Feb 2022Open 19:30 -
Address
Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
Shazia takes on the burning issues of our time in her latest show.
Dates
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- 12 Feb 2022
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