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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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The Minories, 74 High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UEColchester
Colchester's oldest Art Gallery
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Visitor Centre, Turner Road, Highwoods, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JRTelephone
01206 853588Highwoods, Colchester
High Woods Country Park is one of Colchester's best-loved beauty spots, with plenty of opportunities to relax, play and explore the large grounds.
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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.
Colchester
Colchester's Roman Wall is the oldest and longest surviving town wall in Britain.
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JobServe Community Stadium, United Way, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5UPTelephone
0845 437 9089Colchester
Colchester United was formed in 1937 and the club currently plays in League 2.
In August 2008 the club played their first match in their new stadium, now the JobServe Community Stadium, which is situated to the north of Colchester.
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Wormingfield Airfield, Fordham Road, Wormingfield, Colchester, Essex, CO6 3AQTelephone
01206 242596Colchester
The Essex and Suffolk Gliding Club was established in the late 1950s. It has had several sites during its life and moved to Wormingford in 1990 on the site of a former Second World War fighter base. Since moving to Wormingford, the club has grown…
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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
Bourne Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8RTTelephone
01206 549799Colchester
National Trust property, the mill was originally built as a fishing lodge in 1591 and features stepped "Dutch" gables. There is a millpond and some of the machinery, including the waterwheel which is intact and working.
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Essex, CO2 7EZTelephone
01206 282920Dating from the 15th century this fine flint flushwork gatehouse just off St John's Green has a vaulted interior. It was the entrance to St John's Abbey precinct (demolished during the 16th century Reformation).
Colchester
Located just north of the High Street and includes: Maidenburgh Street, West Stockwell Street, East Stockwell Street, Stockwell Street, St Helen's Lane, Northgate Street and Nunn's Road.
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Flatford, East Bergholt, Nr Ipswich, Suffolk, CO7 6ULTelephone
01206 298260East Bergholt, Nr Ipswich
A delightful Hamlet primarily managed by the National Trust. Includes the locations of some of John Constable's most famous landscapes.
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CO6 1JYThe Essex Way is an 81 mile walk from Epping to Harwich, which will lead you through ancient woodlands, open farmland,tree-lined river valleys and leafy green lanes, visiting historic towns and villages along the way.
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Marks Hall Estate, Coggeshall, Essex, CO6 1TGTelephone
01376 563796Coggeshall
A tree collection from all the temperate areas of the world set in more than 200 acres of historic landscape provides interest and enjoyment throughout the year at Markshall Estate.
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South Green Road, Fingringhoe, Fingringhoe, Essex, CO5 7DNTelephone
01206 729678Fingringhoe
Nature reserve over 200 acres of mixed habitat on the Colne Estuary. Nature trails, wheelchair access, bird hides, gift shop and visitor centre with tea room. Friendly atmosphere. Regular events for adults and children.
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Wivenhoe Cemetery, between Stanley Rd & Belle Vue Road, Wivenhoe, Essex, CO7 9LPWivenhoe
Small history museum located in a disused chapel in Wivenhoe.
East Mersea
A family friendly lake offering water sports activities for all ages and abilities, including paddle boarding, kayaking and sailing.
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Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTColchester
Jumbo Water Tower was built in 1883 and once provided clean water to Colchester Town Centre. Today it stands empty and is no longer open to the public, but it still a great source of civic pride to local residents. Named after London Zoo's Jumbo…
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Visit Colchester Information Centre, Hollytrees Museum, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGTelephone
01206 282920Colchester
Take a walk through Colchester Town Centre and discover fascinating facts about the Roman history right under your feet!
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The Boat Yard, Mill Lane, Dedham, Essex, CO7 6DHTelephone
01206 323 153Dedham
Hire a rowing boat for an "hour on the Stour"
Copford Green
Celebrated 12th century apsidal church with magnificent colour medieval wall paintings, showing a strong Byzantine influence in content and design as well as technical excellence and lavishness of execution.
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