Group Travel Incentive Scheme

To encourage groups to travel to Colchester in 2026, a generous incentive scheme has been put in place offering a variety of benefits to group organisers, coach drivers and group members! 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)

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

  • 50% discount on entry to Colchester Castle 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 - this will ensure the friendly Visit Colchester team have time to post your vouchers and codes.

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*50% discount for Colchester Castle 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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