What better way to enjoy the Summer sunshine than with a fascinating tour of Colchester 😎 Our trained tour guides have a passion for sharing the city’s rich history. From the tribal lands of the Trinovantes 🌾🐴, the Roman Invasion in AD43 🏛️, the building of Colchester Castle 🏰, the settlement of Flemish weavers and the skills they brought to Colchester’s Cloth Trade🪡…there are all manner of clues hidden in plain site in the city of Colchester all ready for you to uncover with the help of o

✨ Colchester, you’re invited to the biggest festive moment of the year! 🎄💫 Next Saturday, the city comes alive for the annual Christmas Light Switch-On Parade and you won’t want to miss it. Expect a full festive takeover: ✨ Dancers and performers ✨ Your favourite Christmas characters ✨ Santa on his sleigh ✨ School children bringing lanterns ✨ Sparkling observation wheel The parade sets off from the Mercury Theatre, makes its way down the High Street and finishes at Firstsite - just in time for