Set within the dramatic surroundings of Europe’s largest Norman keep, and with the Castle’s atmospheric galleries as your backdrop, this immersive after‑hours experience promises intrigue from the moment the story begins
We have published a new Visit Colchester Guide for 2026, showcasing the city region’s key attractions and experiences, to support the local visitor economy.
We are planning essential repairs to help safeguard Colchester's Town Hall. a Grade I listed landmark, ensuring it remains a place our community can enjoy and take pride in for many years to come.
Applications are now open for micro grants ranging from £200 to £2,000, enabling local organisations to deliver arts and performance related events and activity between 1 May 2026 and 30 April 2027
From restored heritage and improved routes to a livelier city centre and practical support for wellbeing and housing, 2025 brought changes residents could see and feel.
The funding will support a year-long collections project that will give the public the opportunity to make their own contribution to the museum's future and get hands-on with the natural history collections
Need to contact us over Christmas and the New Year? Find out our opening times, changes to Christmas waste and recycling collections, plus our 24/7 online services and emergency contact details.
