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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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Napier Road North Carpark, Mersea Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7ESColchester
Follow an off-road Colchester route as part of the Jane's Walk festival.
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- 4 May 2024
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- 5 May 2024
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Copford Village Hall, Copford, Essex, CO61BXCopford
Follow a route first trod thousands of years ago in Copford as part of the Jane's Walk festival.
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- 4 May 2024
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Jumbo Water Tower, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTColchester
Follow a Colchester town centre route as part of the Jane's Walk festival.
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- 4 May 2024
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Colchester's annual community walking festival returns for 2024.
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- 4 May 2024to12 May 2024
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Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, Colchester, CO1 1JHColchester
Handmade shopping day for gifts and crafts at Firstsite Art Gallery.
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- 4 May 2024Open 10:00 - 15:00
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- 6 July 2024Open 10:00 - 15:00
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- 7 Sept 2024Open 10:00 - 15:00
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- 5 Oct 2024Open 10:00 - 15:00
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- 2 Nov 2024Open 10:00 - 15:00
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- 7 Dec 2024Open 10:00 - 15:00
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Charter Hall, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YHColchester
The world’s premier show in celebration of ‘The Velvet Voice’ experience all the hits from Luther's amazing career.
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- 4 May 2024Open 19:30 -
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Castle Park, Lower Castle Park, Castle Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UNCastle Road, Colchester
Join us for the first dedicated House music event in Colchester, featuring Jess Bays and Roger Sanchez.
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- 4 May 2024
Address
East Anglian Railway Museum, Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2DSTelephone
01206 242524Price
Price £7.00 to £10.00 Per TicketWakes Colne, Colchester
A great way to visit the East Anglian RailwayMuseum and have unlimited rides in our vintage wagons or carriages, pulled by one of our fleet of Diesel locomotives, or one of our vintage diesel trains. We operate unlimited rides between 10.30 – 15…
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- 4 May 2024
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- 29 May 2024
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- 1 June 2024
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- 24 July 2024
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The Piazza, The Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Hill, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
07503332675Price
FreeBalkerne Hill, Colchester
Every month we now have a wonderful line up of nearly 30 stalls joining us selling a fantastic range of products including Lovelands honey direct from the beekeeper, freshly baked slices of delicious cake from Alex's Artisan Bakery, scrummy Brownies…
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- 4 May 2024Open 10:00 - 14:00
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- 1 June 2024Open 10:00 - 14:00
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- 6 July 2024Open 10:00 - 14:00
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- 3 Aug 2024Open 10:00 - 14:00
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- 7 Sept 2024Open 10:00 - 14:00
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- 5 Oct 2024Open 10:00 - 14:00
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- 2 Nov 2024Open 10:00 - 14:00
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- 7 Dec 2024Open 10:00 - 14:00
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Headgate Theatre, 14, Chapel Street North,, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7ATColchester
with a versatile guitar style and a musical vibe reminiscent of Dire Straits and JJ Cale, Richard creates a captivating blend of modern contemporary music with his band, The Mighty BossCats.
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- 4 May 2024Open 19:30 -
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Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHHigh Street, Colchester
Follow a route exploring the history of Colchester's houses as part of the Jane's Walk festival.
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- 5 May 2024
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Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHHigh Street, Colchester
Learn about low light photography on this specialised route as part of the Jane's Walk festival.
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- 5 May 2024
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Wivenhoe Railway Station car park, Wivenhoe, Essex, CO7 9DJWivenhoe
Follow a family friendly route as part of the Jane's Walk festival.
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- 5 May 2024
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Colchester Castle, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGTelephone
01206 282939Colchester
Join us on the first Sunday of the month for a little calm at Colchester Castle. These sessions are suitable for visitors with ASD.
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- 5 May 2024Open 15:00 - 17:00
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Chappel And Wakes Colne Station, Station Road, Chappel, Colchester, Essex, CO62DSTelephone
01206 242524Chappel, Colchester
A firm favourite with families, they're a great opportunity to visit the Museum and have a ride in vintage wagons or carriages pulled by one of our restored Steam Engines. Our miniature railway will also be in operation. We operate unlimited rides…
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- 5 May 2024to6 May 2024
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- 25 May 2024
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- 28 July 2024
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- 4 Aug 2024
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- 18 Aug 2024
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- 3 Nov 2024
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- 1 Jan 2025
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Charter Hall, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206 506905Colchester
A fun packed event for all the family, featuring inflatables, entertainment and activities.
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- 5 May 2024
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Chappel And Wakes Colne Station, Station Road, Chappel, Colchester, Essex, CO62DSTelephone
01206 242524Chappel, Colchester
A firm favourite with families, they're a great opportunity to visit the Museum and have a ride in vintage wagons or carriages pulled by one of our restored Steam Engines. Our miniature railway will also be in operation. We operate unlimited rides…
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- 5 May 2024to6 May 2024
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- 25 May 2024
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- 28 July 2024
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- 4 Aug 2024
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- 1 Jan 2025
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St Johns Orthodox Church, Military Rd, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2ANColchester
Meet local New Town women as you learn about the area's history as part of the Jane's Walk festival.
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- 6 May 2024
Address
Paycocke's House and Garden, 25 West Street, Coggeshall, Colchestee, CO6 1NSTelephone
01376561305Price
FreeCoggeshall
It's exactly 100 years since Paycocke's was given to the National Trust, and we are celebrating!
We are remembering 6 May 1924, with an exhibition, displays, live music and entertainment throughout the day.
Enjoy a cream tea in a delightful garden…Dates
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- 6 May 2024Open 11:00 - 16:00
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Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 873270Price
FreeHigh Street, Colchester
As part of the University of Essex 60th Anniversary programme, please join us in May at Firstsite, Colchester for the University of Essex Professorial Inaugural Lectures. On Tuesday 7 May from 7pm, Professor Audrey Guinchard from Essex Law School…
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- 7 May 2024Open 19:00 - 21:30
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