Visit Colchester

Colchester City Council area official tourism service | This account is monitored between 10am and 5pm Monday - Saturday.

[Visit Colchester @VisitColchester]

#ScenicSunday! Wivenhoe House, a stunning Georgian mansion which was painted by John Constable in 1816🖼️ During WWII it served as SAS headquarters ahead of D-Day😯
Now a charming hotel & restaurant in Wivenhoe Park!🍽️🛏️
#Colchester #Essex #HistoricEssex
https://t.co/jYqA8OomRJ

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Feeling the heat? ☀️ Discover #Colchester after dark this #ScenicSunday. As the sun sets, the city's illuminated landmarks offer a perfect way to explore its rich history and culture✨
#Essex #NightPhotography

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She came, she saw, and she shook Roman Colchester to its core🔥 Discover the story of Boudica's rebellion against Colonia Victricensis in AD60 and its lasting impact on the city. Our new guide is available now in the Visit Colchester gift shop!
#Colchester #Boudica #RomanBritain

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🎟️One ticket - double the fun!🎉
Colchester Museums have launched a combined ticket to Colchester Castle and Hollytrees Museum🏰🏡This Joint Ticket (online booking only) gives you access to 2 museums to enjoy in one fun-filled day!
https://t.co/C21ODgxEIH

#Colchester #Essex

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🎉Happy Feast Day of St Botolph! Celebrate St Botolph’s Priory in #Colchester-11thC ruins just outside the Roman walls. Built with flint & Roman brick, its iconic Norman arch inspired many - event John #Constable👩‍🎨
FREE to visit 7 days a week✨
#Colchester @EnglishHeritage

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A view we will never tire of ❤️
The last standing Roman entrance to the city, Balkerne Gate, framing the magnificent Victorian water tower, Jumbo.
In #Colchester, history is just around the corner 😏
#Essex #RomanBritain

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Colchester Town Hall in all its glory✨
Full of stunning details—from stained glass windows of historic figures to a grand marble staircase+the historic mace from 1730.
FREE tours start Friday (first Fri, Jun–Aug), 11am—just turn up! 📅
https://t.co/9OVjGwXU0k
#Colchester #Essex

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@colCAMRA @ColchesterArts We love the new glasses! 🍻

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It’s the final #WalkingWednesday of #NationalWalkingMonth🚶‍♀️
We’re ending with a #Colchester favourite: the #WivenhoeTrail🌳🌊Enjoy scenic riverside views, wildlife🐦and peaceful pastures before relaxing in Wivenhoe ☕🍺
Grab your FREE guide👇
https://t.co/hmSYJJtEtQ
#Essex

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@ColCivicSociety Beautiful!

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Two swans a-swimming 😍

Castle Park is enjoyed by visitors as it is wildlife! Learn more about this central city green space on our website:
https://t.co/lDZ8KNoccR
#Colchester #Essex #ColchesterCastlePark

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A couple of proud looking parents taking the kids out for a swim by North Bridge here in #Colchester, #BritainsFirstCity.

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🌙A glowing Colchester High Street at dusk✨

The weekend stretches ahead. Don't forget to check our website for listings of what's on in Colchester this weekend!
https://t.co/fYNQJJ6IH2
Image credit: Visit Colchester

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Enjoy the beautiful rolling countryside that surrounds Stoke by Nayland 👣

Always popular with visitors and locals alike, the village itself is also a foodie hotspot 🍴

Explore our free visitor guide
👉️ https://t.co/dDmnjm70VW

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Want to be in with a chance of winning a FREE ticket to #Colchester Roman & Medieval Festival?! 🎟️
Hop over to our FB page https://t.co/Fy2rMxP21a to enter our latest competition! Comp ends Friday so be quick! ⏰
#Essex #RomanColchester

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🐘Climbing the exquisite staircase of Jumbo Water gives you unmatched views of the city and a behind-the-curtain view of one of Colchester's great historic buildings📷Want to climb it? You can! Find out more here➡️ https://t.co/5NYjAWYdcN #Colchester #Essex #Jumbo

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🎶 Let’s do the time warp again! 🎵
Step back 2,000+ years on our weekly #Colchester walking tour😎
From Roman ruins 🏛 to Civil War drama💥 & Victorian growth🔍This tour runs every Saturday - same time, same place! Find out more below:
https://t.co/OkUtLpWExF #Essex

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#WisteriaHysteria is BACK with force here at #Hollytrees Museum!

Since the mid-to-late-1800s, our gorgeous Georgian townhouse has been graced annually with the purple-hues of our Wisteria tree - and what a sight to behold🤩

Come and see it yourself in #Colchester this Spring🌺

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A small but perfectly formed town with a rich maritime history and a buzzing local art scene. We’re talking about #Wivenhoe of course! ⚓️ Join our brilliant tour of the scenic riverside gem on 2nd May. Details below👇
https://t.co/4KzzRglLav
#Colchester #Essex #RiversideWalks

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ON SALE NOW: Out of Line: Banksy & The Art of Dissent @ The Minories😍

From October 10th 2026, see 28 original Banksy artworks, surrounded by art from 20+ leading figures from the global street art and urban contemporary art movement.

Search 'Banksy' on #VisitColchester.com🧑‍🎨🖌️

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One of the annual #Colchester signs of #Summer🎶 The Soundwave Sessions will be back + ready to entertain on Summers afternoons at Colchester Castle Park's Bandstand. No need to book but pop the dates in your diary and plan a picnic 😎🥪
https://t.co/GcK6znkcyT
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