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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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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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The Minories, 74 High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UEColchester
Colchester's oldest Art Gallery
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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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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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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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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).
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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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High Street, Dedham, Essex, CO7 6ADTelephone
01206 322666Dedham
Dedham Art & Craft Centre is housed in a converted church in this popular village. The Centre exudes historic charm and is the perfect place to visit, shop and eat.
Colchester
Get up close to nature as you discover an interesting perspective on the local natural environment from the Ice Age right up to today.Explore the garden trail and stag beetle exhibition.
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Hythe Hill, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2PNColchester
A Grade II listed Church dating from the 14th Century, St Leonards bears traces of the Civil War and has some notable historic and artistic features.
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Mill Farm, Brightlingsea Road, Thorrington, Essex, CO7 8JJTelephone
07946671823Thorrington
This 12 acre vineyard is planted on the sea level south facing slopes on a beautiful family farm on the Essex coast.
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Green Lane, Boxted, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5TSTelephone
01206 271136Colchester
Dedham Vale Vineyard is set in 40 acres of vines, woods and pasture on the edge of the Dedham Vale, an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Sample the wines and wander through the vines as you enjoy this glorious part of North Essex.
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Boxted Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5HHTelephone
01787 464280Colchester
We are a dynamic group of over 30 professional artists working from our studios in disused farm buildings on the rural outskirts of Colchester. We have a gallery on site which hosts a full programme of exhibitions throughout the year.
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Coggeshall Village Hall, Stoneham Street, Coggeshall, Essex, CO61UHTelephone
01376 563003Coggeshall
Exhibitions and photographs of Coggeshall's industrial, agricultural and social history. Coggeshall lace, working loom, archaeology, Coggeshall bricks, video footage and computerised postcard show. Town tours by prior arrangement.
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Visit Colchester Information Centre, Hollytrees House, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGCastle Park, Colchester
Free Colouring Book available at the Visitor Information Centre.
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Wivenhoe Bookshop, 23 High Street, Wivenhoe, CO7 9BEWivenhoe
A self-guided walk, created by The Wivenhoe History Group around the twenty-four current and former pubs in Wivenhoe.
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Visitor Centre, Turner Road, Highwoods, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JRTelephone
01206 853588Highwoods, Colchester
Download a map, including three walking trails of different lengths, of High Woods Country Park to best discover this scenic Country Park situated to the north of Colchester town centre.
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The National Trust, Grange Hill, Coggeshall, Essex, CO6 1RETelephone
01376 562226Coggeshall
Grange Barn stands as a reminder of the once powerful Coggeshall Abbey; with ancient pillars soaring to a cathedral like roof.
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Thurstable School, Maypole Road, Tiptree, Colchester, CO5 0EWTelephone
01206 282000Tiptree
Tiptree Sports Centre provides a range of facilities and activities that is both unique and extensive for all ages and abilities. It offers a fitness centre, sports halls, aerobic workout classes, 3 generation artificial pitch.
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Timberfields, Off Wellington Road, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3EJTelephone
01255 502872Harwich
Museum contains the last Clacton off-shore. Oakley Class Lifeboat 34ft and a history of the lifeboat service in Harwich.
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