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2023's Heritage Open Days have now finished. But check back on this page for more information on Heritage Open Days in 2024 when we have it. The doors to Colchester's heritage attractions will be once again flung open and residents and visitors alike will be invited to explore the secrets and stories contained within.
Heritage Open Days weekends are always popular in Colchester and events often get confirmed as the time approaches, so check back here before you cement your plans to find the most up to date information on what is happening.
To whet your appetite you might also want to check out the 2021 event which took place online due to the Covid pandemic. A selection of videos from this exploring heritage highlights of Colchester can be found on our dedicated webpage.
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Colchester
Magnificent Tudor building with the tallest Gatehouse in Britain and 16th century Italianate terracotta. Climb the tower, visit the gardens, outbuildings dolls house, church and farm animals. Cafe and shop.
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Tiptree, Tiptree, Essex, CO5 0PTTelephone
01206 282739Tiptree
Tiptree Heath boasts magnificent heathers, ponds, trails and open space to enjoy.
Colchester
The theatre mentioned in Tacitus' account of the Boudican attack on Colchester was probably on the same site as the later theatre excavated in Maidenburgh Street in 1981-2.
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Visit Colchester Information Centre, Hollytrees Museum, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGTelephone
01206 282920Colchester
A riverside walking trail from Colchester's town centre to the historic port.
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Paycockes, 25 West Street, Coggeshall, Essex, CO6 1NSTelephone
01376 561305Coggeshall
Built in the 16th century, this attractive half-timbered house is a grand example of wealth generated by the cloth trade.
The Stour Valley Path is a 60 mile walk following the River Stour through Suffolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire.
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Tiptree Tea Room, Shop & Museum, Wilkin & Sons Ltd, Factory Hill, Tiptree, Colchester, Essex, CO5 0RFTelephone
01621 814524Factory Hill, Tiptree, Colchester
Tiptree is the home of the Wilkin family - where from 1885 the first Tiptree jam was made. Delightful museum, tea room and gift shop.
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Roman Circus Visitor Centre, Roman Circus Walk, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7GZTelephone
01206 501785Colchester
The site of the Colchester Roman circus (chariot-racing arena) was discovered in 2004. It was built in the early 2nd century CE and seems to have been in use for about 150 years. It is the only known Roman circus in Britain.
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Stock Street Farm, Stock Street, Coggeshall, Essex, CO6 1NXTelephone
07922487966Coggeshall
Rustic 350 year barn and garden on the A120 between Coggeshall West and Bradwell.
Step free, child and dog friendly, a big country pub with a twist!Address
Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2DFColchester
Rising up from the horizon on the A1124 you will see the imposing Chappel Viaduct. The Victorian viaduct, with its 32 arches and total length of 346 metres, is thought to be the second largest brick built structure in England.
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Northern Gateway, Off of Junction 28 of the A12, Colchester, EssexColchester
A 76-acre sport and leisure facility providing indoor and outdoor facilities.
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Chapel Street North, Colchester, CO2 7ATTelephone
01206 366000Colchester
The Headgate is a very adaptable multi-purpose building with a variety of attractive spaces. It has excellent facilities and total access for the disabled.
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Langham Lane, Langham, Nr Colchester, Essex, CO4 5NWTelephone
01206 865275Nr Colchester
Boxted Airfield Museum. The most important US fighter base in the UK in WW2.
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Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
The home of live music, comedy, theatre, poetry, dance, children's shows, clubs, farmer's markets, gigs and more.
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Mersea Island Museum, High Street, West Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8QDTelephone
01206 385191Colchester
Exhibits of Mersea's social history, natural history, archaeology and fishing industry, including a fisherman's cottage display. Special exhibitions and gift shop.
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Mersea Island, EssexMersea Island is the perfect place for walking, whether you would like a short stroll of "The Old City" or a longer walk along the "Strood Channel", there are plenty of beautiful views and an abundance of wildlife to see along the way.
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Visit Colchester Information Centre, Hollytrees Museum, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGTelephone
01206 282920Colchester
Discover a series of concrete murals around Colchester Town Centre depicting its history and famous characters from it's past.
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21 Mason Road, Cowdray Centre, Colchester, CO1 1BXTelephone
0330 223 3333Cowdray Centre
Air Hop trampoline parks offer jump sessions in Essex, suitable for both adults & children. Air Hop is based both in Colchester & in Chelmsford, also offering adult fitness classes, toddler sessions, special needs support sessions.
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Cowdray Avenue, COLCHESTER, Essex, CO1 1YHCOLCHESTER
Charter Hall is one of Colchester's premier venues, hosting a huge range of year-round entertainment, from live music, top touring stand-up comedy, indoor sporting events, food and drink festivals and vintage fayres.
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Castle Hill, Dedham, Colchester, Essex, CO7 6AZTelephone
01206 322127Colchester
Explore the life and work of renown British artist Sir Alfred Munnings (1878-1959) in his former home and studio.
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