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A metallic Raven way marker on the Town to Sea Trail

A riverside walking trail from Colchester's town centre to the historic port.

Green Island GArdens

20 acres of professionally designed gardens within woodland destroyed by the 1987 hurricane. Now a…

Star jumps at Jump Street

Air Hop trampoline parks offer jump sessions in Essex, suitable for both adults & children. Air Hop…

Colchester Castle

Colchester Castle is the largest Norman Keep in Europe and houses the town's main museum

The reconstructed starting gates at the Roman Circus

The site of the Colchester Roman circus (chariot-racing arena) was discovered in 2004. It was built…

Colchester - A Walking Tour of the Roman and Medieval Gates

'Walking the walls' is a great way to explore Colchester's history. This circular walk takes you…

Exercise in a swimming pool

Leisure World Colchester is one of East Anglia's largest sports, leisure, recreation and…

Lakeside Theatre

Lakeside Theatre is a hidden gem. We present the best in touring fringe theatre performances, home…

The fishing lake at High Woods Country Park

High Woods Country Park is one of Colchester's best-loved beauty spots, with plenty of…

Putt in the Park, Colchester

An adventure golf course and clubhouse cafe, set in the beautiful and historic surroundings of…

Public Footpath sign

The Essex Way is an 81 mile walk from Epping to Harwich, which will lead you through ancient…

Mersea Museum

Exhibits of Mersea's social history, natural history, archaeology and fishing industry, including a…

"Artfund Museum of the Year 2021 - Winner"

Firstsite is Colchester's contemporary art gallery.

Natural History Museum Fossil Displays

Get up close to nature as you discover an interesting perspective on the local natural environment…

The Wivenhoe trail runs beside the Colne (to the left in this image) snaking between Colchester and Wivenhoe.

TeXt reads "New! Downloadable Walking T

Follow our downloadable map along the The Wivenhoe Trail from Colchester town centre to the…

Abberton Visitor Centre

Conservation centre run by the Essex Wildlife Trust, at a site of international importance for…

Hollytrees House framed by Wisteria

The jewel in Colchester’s crown - an award-winning oasis of horticultural splendour boasting a…

Colchester's Charter Hall

Charter Hall is one of Colchester's premier venues, hosting a huge range of year-round…

St John's Abbey Gate

Dating from the 15th century this fine flint flushwork gatehouse just off St John's Green has a…

Medieval Wall paintings in Copford Church

Celebrated 12th century apsidal church with magnificent colour medieval wall paintings, showing a…

Screenshot of St Botolph's Priory from teh Ancient Colchester App

The Ancient Colchester App developed by Colchester & Ipswich Museums allows you to wander around…

Sauna Cold Pool

The ultimate health spa experience. Providing you with a complete environment of rest and…

Colchester Castle Park

Welcome to the Castle Park and to a trail that leads you past some of our more interesting and…

A glider

The Essex and Suffolk Gliding Club was established in the late 1950s. It has had several sites…

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