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in 2020 the annual Heritage Open Days festival returned to Colchester in a different, digital, form.
For many years Colchester has welcomed visitors on Heritage Open Day to enjoy the town's wide range of historic and heritage venues opening their doors and welcoming crowds of keen historians, curious locals, and day-tripping sightseers inside. However in 2020 the Covid-19 pandemic sadly meant such luxuries were not possible and instead a wonderful array of Heritage Open Days content was presented online.
Browse the video content below for a wide range of local experts, tour guides, and historians giving whistlestop tours of some of the town's finest and most curious historic attractions and landmarks. Perhaps you'll be inspired to visit in person on a future Heritage Open Day?
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ColchesterColchester
Come and cheer on the cyclists in this year's Ride London Classique as stage one finishes in Colchester city centre.
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- 24 May 2024
Address
Charter Hall, Leisure World, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1HYTelephone
01206506905Price
Price £18.50 Per TicketColchester
With nearly 40 years' experience in the business and as the premier name in comedy, The Comedy Store is renowned as a breeding ground for new comedy talent, and remains the place to see tomorrow's stars today. The likes of Eddie Izzard, John Bishop,…
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- 24 May 2024
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- 27 Sept 2024
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- 29 Nov 2024
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Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 713 700Price
Price £60.00 Per TicketHigh Street, Colchester
Cutting, ripping, tearing, glueing - learn how to make a collage in this fun, accessible workshop.
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- 24 May 2024Open 10:00 - 15:30
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Trilogy Nightclub, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO11SPColchester
Party like you used to & still be home for Saturday night TV! The UK’s ultimate daytime disco comes to Trilogy.
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- 25 May 2024
Colchester
Rollerworld is back in action again for a thrilling day and night of skating!
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- 25 May 2024
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Marks Tey Parish Hall, Old London Rd, Colchester, Essex, CO6 1EJTelephone
01206 683 897Price
FreeColchester
Looking for something to do in Colchester on a Saturday? Come and spend an hour or two at Marks Tey Market where you will find a wonderful selection of stalls set up both inside and outside of the Parish Hall.
The market is FREE entry and there is…
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- 25 May 2024Open 09:00 - 13:00
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- 22 June 2024Open 09:00 - 13:00
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- 27 July 2024Open 09:00 - 13:00
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- 24 Aug 2024Open 09:00 - 13:00
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- 28 Sept 2024Open 09:00 - 13:00
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- 26 Oct 2024Open 09:00 - 13:00
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Colchester Natural History Museum, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGTelephone
01206 282939Colchester
Calling all young creative minds! Get wild and dream up the most creative animal you can!
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- 25 May 2024to2 June 2024
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Chappel And Wakes Colne Station, Station Road, Chappel, Colchester, Essex, CO62DSTelephone
01206 242524Chappel, Colchester
A firm favourite with families, they're a great opportunity to visit the Museum and have a ride in vintage wagons or carriages pulled by one of our restored Steam Engines. Our miniature railway will also be in operation. We operate unlimited rides…
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- 25 May 2024
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- 28 July 2024
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- 4 Aug 2024
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- 11 Aug 2024
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- 18 Aug 2024
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- 3 Nov 2024
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- 1 Jan 2025
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Colchester Zoo, Maldon Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0SLTelephone
01206331292Colchester
Join us as we celebrate our charity, Colchester Zoological Society and the vital conservation work that we undertake in the UK and worldwide.
From meeting members of our Animal Care Team, to learning how to be a ranger on Umphafa, our Nature…
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- 25 May 2024to2 June 2024
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Chappel And Wakes Colne Station, Station Road, Chappel, Colchester, Essex, CO62DSTelephone
01206 242524Chappel, Colchester
A firm favourite with families, they're a great opportunity to visit the Museum and have a ride in vintage wagons or carriages pulled by one of our restored Steam Engines. Our miniature railway will also be in operation. We operate unlimited rides…
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- 25 May 2024
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- 28 July 2024
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- 4 Aug 2024
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- 11 Aug 2024
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- 18 Aug 2024
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- 3 Nov 2024
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- 1 Jan 2025
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Colchester Visitor Information Centre, Colchester Visitor Information Centre, Hollytrees Museum, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGTelephone
+441206282920Hollytrees Museum, Colchester
Follow in the footsteps of the Emperor Claudius and Queen Boudica to uncover Colchester's fascinating Roman history
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- 25 May 2024Open 14:00 -
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Various locations, Mersea Island, Colchester, EssexColchester
A selection of local Mersea Island artists open up their studios, specialising in different mediums.
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- 25 May 2024to27 May 2024
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Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206573948Colchester
Live comedy at the Mercury Theatre
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- 25 May 2024
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- 27 July 2024
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Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 713 700Price
Price £85.00 Per TicketHigh Street, Colchester
Explore a mix of art mediums in these all-day comprehensive study workshops with Jevan Watkins Jones!
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- 25 May 2024Open 10:30 - 17:00
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- 28 June 2024Open 10:30 - 17:00
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Chappel And Wakes Colne Station, Station Road, Colchester, Essex, CO62DSTelephone
01206 242524Colchester
Classic cars, vintage motorbikes and modern head-turners, alongside the museum exhibits and FREE steam train rides.
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- 26 May 2024to27 May 2024
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Hollytrees Museum, Hollytrees Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGTelephone
01206 282939Castle Park, Colchester
Join the team for an imaginative and hands-on puppet craft session.
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- 27 May 2024Open 10:30 - 16:30
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- 31 May 2024Open 10:00 - 16:30
Colchester
The Hospital Radio Fun day in Colchester's Lower Castle Park return for 2024.
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- 27 May 2024
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Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGTelephone
01206 282939Castle Park, Colchester
Embark on a fascinating family journey through time with our Norman-themed tour of Colchester Castle!
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- 27 May 2024to31 May 2024Various Opening Times
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Natural History Museum, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1DNTelephone
01206 282941Colchester
Designed for children aged 2 1/2 to 4, along with their parents, grandparents, and carers, these monthly sessions offer an immersive journey of exploration and discovery.
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- 28 May 2024
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East Anglian Railway Museum, Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2DSTelephone
01206 242524Price
Price £7.00 to £10.00 Per TicketWakes Colne, Colchester
A great way to visit the East Anglian RailwayMuseum and have unlimited rides in our vintage wagons or carriages, pulled by one of our fleet of Diesel locomotives, or one of our vintage diesel trains. We operate unlimited rides between 10.30 – 15…
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- 29 May 2024
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- 1 June 2024
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- 24 July 2024
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- 31 July 2024
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