Group Travel Incentive Scheme

To encourage groups to travel to Colchester a generous new incentive scheme has been put in place offering a variety of benefits to group organisers, coach drivers and group members. This scheme is due to run until December 2025, so be sure to take advantage of these great benefits of you're bringing a group to Colchester.

Benefits include: 

  • Free reservable coach parking for up to 12hrs (normally between £5.50 and £10) 

  • £10 Colchester Gift Card for both the driver and one courier/guide per group. This is accepted across the city at numerous outlets including several cafes and restaurants. 

  • Free entry into Colchester Castle for the driver and courier/guide

  • 50% discount on entry to Colchester Castle and Hollytrees Museum for everyone in your group*

  • 25% Discount on a Private Group Walking Tour (minimum of 10 people). Driver and courier/guide go free. 


To take advantage of the incentive scheme, please get in touch with the Visitor Information Centre in good time before your trip (the vouchers and codes will be posted to you).

*50% discount for Colchester Castle and Hollytrees Museum is for individual bookings only. To book your entire party into the Castle or Hollytrees Museum, for a full group experience at the appropriate rate, please contact the Museums team.

01 - Call the VIC for unique code02 - Book your parking on the NEPP website and claim your FREE voucher03 - Arrive and Enjoy your visit to Colchester
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