Local Produce

They say that Guinness tastes better in Dublin, and by the same token there's always something satisfying about trying local food and drink straight from the source, wether that's a fresh catch from Mersea Island, or some Little Scarlet Jam at one of the local Tiptree Tearooms, Colchester offers some great local produce that should be part of any trip to the city.
Colchester and Mersea Island have a worldwide reputation for the quality of their Oysters, and local jam manufacturer Wilkin and Sons is similarly known the world over, but there's also plenty to try with a more local reputation, from local breweries and vineyards to cakes, bakes and more.

Colchester has a regular Farmers Market where much of this great produce can be sampled and don't forget to check out the annual Colchester Food & Drink Festival that takes place in Castle Park during the summer months.