Things to Do
Roman Colchester Walking tours
1st February - 29th March
Join a captivating stroll through Colchester as you delve into its rich Roman history, exploring ancient ruins and immersing yourselves.
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Attractions
Old Knobbley - Mistley
Visit Old Knobbley - one of the oldest Oak trees in England in Mistley,
Ickworth House
With over 1800 acres of parkland, gardens and brand new all-weather path to enjoy, Ickworth is the perfect place to get back to nature.
Colchester Town and Castle
Colchester is Britain’s oldest recorded Town with plenty of unique history and lots to do.
Colchester Zoo
A wild family day out and home to over 200 species of animals from across the world
Hedingham Castle
Over 900 years old, this historic fortress has lots to offer and a great day out.
Colne Valley & East Anglian Railway Museum
Sample the atmosphere and take a ride on an award winning period country railway.
Bury St Edmunds
Visit an old Market Town, with a bustling market every Wednesday and Saturday, with over 80 stalls.
Sudbury
Sudbury is set in the heart of the Stour Valley, an ancient Market Town dating back to Saxon times.
Clacton on Sea
Clacton on Sea is a great day out for all ages. Packed full of family fun seaside attractions and miles of sandy beaches.
Tiptree Jam Museum and Tea Room
A visit to the Tiptree Jam Museum, Farm and tearoom is a real experience for young and old.
Harwich and Felixstowe
An abundance of maritime history awaits in Harwich and Felixstowe with many museums, attractions and heritage sites.
West Mersea
Discover its world famous Oysters cultivated in the creeks since roman times
Long Melford
Long Melford is famous for its many Antique Shops and Kentwell Hall, a moated Tudor mansion.
Lavenham
A beautiful medieval village in the heart of Suffolk, surrounded by timber houses an quaint shops.
Walton-on-the-Naze and Frinton on Sea
Walton on The Naze and Frinton is a traditional seaside town on the east coast, unique in that it is surrounded on three sides by the sea.
Earls Colne and Colne Valley Railway
Nestled in the Colne Valley, Earls Colne is a picturesque village with something for everyone.
The Headless Archbishop of Sudbury
Have you ever wanted to be a real-life ghost hunter? Are you enchanted by the eerie, the spooooky, and all things that go bump in the night?
The Bury St Edmunds Witch Trials – 1599 to 1694
East Anglia's rich history of witchcraft can be put down to one man
Leisure World, Colchester
Leisure World has centres all over Colchester offering a wide range of activities and facilities.