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Things To Do Highlights

Putt in the Park, Colchester

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

The Headgate Theatre (sign)

The Headgate is a very adaptable multi-purpose building with a variety of attractive spaces. It has…

Sauna Cold Pool

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

Family Heritage Treasure Trail logo

One of the best things about Colchester is that there's so much to explore that's completely free.…

Beth Chatto Gardens

World renowned gardens showcasing sustainable planting and 'the right plant for the right place'.…

Wivenhoe Chapel Museum

Small history museum located in a disused chapel in Wivenhoe.

The Minories front view

Colchester's oldest Art Gallery

Mersea Island

Mersea Island is the perfect place for walking, whether you would like a short stroll of "The Old…

A glider

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

Bourne Mill

National Trust property, the mill was originally built as a fishing lodge in 1591 and features…

Colchester Arts Centre

The home of live music, comedy, theatre, poetry, dance, children's shows, clubs, farmer's markets,…

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…

An impressive front view of St Botolph's Priory

The first English Augustinian priory church, founded at the end of the eleventh century from the…

JobServe Community Stadium home to Colchester United

Colchester United was formed in 1937 and the club currently plays in League 2. In August 2008 the…

Colchester's Charter Hall

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

Natural History Museum Fossil Displays

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

A metallic Raven way marker on the Town to Sea Trail

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

Two Reticulated Giraffe

Colchester Zoo is set within over 60 acres of beautiful parkland and lakes and is home to over 155…

Exercise in a swimming pool

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

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…

Pallot and Collins concrete artwork

Discover a series of concrete murals around Colchester Town Centre depicting its history and famous…

St John's Abbey Gate

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

Star jumps at Jump Street

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

Layer Marney Tower

Magnificent Tudor building with the tallest Gatehouse in Britain and 16th century Italianate…

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