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Immerse yourself in the wonderful Christmas atmosphere with our festive activities.
See Santa's beautiful reindeer in their stables ahead of the big day, create festive crafts at the Elves' Workshop or listen to the elves as they tell stories of Santa's NEW sloth friend at the Christmas Tales.
Escape to the vast plains of Africa or step into the humid habitat of Asia! With over 150…
Gosbecks Archaeological Park is one of the most significant Iron Age and Roman sites in…
Dating from the 4th century AD the foundations of this church near the Police Station…
Magnificent Tudor building with the tallest Gatehouse in Britain and 16th century…
15th Century flint flushwork gatehouse to St John's Abbey (demolished)
This attractive area was home to Flemish Protestant refugees in the 16th Century.
Colchester Events delivers an exciting year-round programme of entertainment across the…
Discover the foundations of the Roman Theatre, located in Colchester town centre.
Colchester's Roman Wall is the oldest and longest surviving town wall in Britain.
Get up close to nature as you discover an interesting perspective on the local natural…
Colchester Castle is the largest Norman Keep in Europe. Constructed on the foundations of…
The Minories is Colchester's Oldest Art Gallery. Entry is free and there is a range of…
Poplar is proud to have been at the heart of the community for over 80 years. Our roots…
Firstsite is an international gallery and creative community space. See the world…
Three centuries of fascinating toys, costume, clocks and decorative arts displayed in an…
The jewel in Colchester’s crown - an award-winning oasis of horticultural splendour…
High Woods Country Park is one of Colchester's beauty spots, ideal for walking, cycling,…
Tiptree is the home of the Wilkin family - where from 1885 the first Tiptree jam was made…
For over 50 years the East Anglian Railway Museum has been transporting visitors of all…
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Festival
Festivities kick off at 12 pm, with a jam-packed line-up of local bands including reformations of…
Indoor
It's almost Christmas and the Elves have been very busy preparing for the Big Day. All except one…
Live entertainment
Get ready for a show packed with comedy, song, dance and all the Glitz & Glamour you'd expect from…
Food and Drink Event
Over 60 Stalls Including Crafts,
Gifts, Jewellery, Toys, Stationery
& Lifestyle Products
Information Centre
Situated in the heart of Colchester's historic town centre, within minutes of award winning…
Arts & Crafts Event
It's free entry to our popular Colchester Town Hall Christmas Gift Market where you can browse and…
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