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Things To Do Highlights

Inside Colchester's Roman Theatre

The theatre mentioned in Tacitus' account of the Boudican attack on Colchester was probably on the…

Star jumps at Jump Street

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

Mersea Island

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

Family Heritage Treasure Trail logo

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

Tiptree Jam Museum

Tiptree is the home of the Wilkin family - where from 1885 the first Tiptree jam was made.…

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…

Lakeside Theatre

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

St John's Abbey Gate

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

The Balkerne Gate

Colchester's Roman Wall is the oldest and longest surviving town wall in Britain.

Wivenhoe Chapel Museum

Small history museum located in a disused chapel in Wivenhoe.

The Minories front view

Colchester's oldest Art Gallery

Public Footpath sign

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

Bourne Mill

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

Natural History Museum Fossil Displays

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

Gosbecks Archaeological Park (sign)

The Archaeological Park is one of the most significant Iron Age and Roman sites in the country.…

Exercise in a swimming pool

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

Colchester Arts Centre

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

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…

Boxted Museum showing areoplane displays

Boxted Airfield Museum. The most important US fighter base in the UK in WW2.

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…

Hollytrees House framed by Wisteria

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

Mersea Museum

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

Colchester Climbing Project

Essex's only dedicated bouldering centre, Colchester Climbing Project allows you to scale walls up…

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