#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 visitcolchester.com/listing/…

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

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

🎟️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! colchester.cimuseums.org.uk/… #Colchester #Essex

🎉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

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

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! 📅 visitcolchester.com/event/co… #Colchester #Essex

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👇 visitcolchester.com/listing/… #Essex

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: visitcolchester.com/listing/… #Colchester #Essex #ColchesterCastlePark

🌙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! visitcolchester.com/whats-on Image credit: Visit Colchester

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

🐘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➡️ visitcolchester.com/listing/… #Colchester #Essex #Jumbo

🎶 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: visitcolchester.com/event/gu… #Essex

#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🌺

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👇 visitcolchester.com/event/gu… #Colchester #Essex #RiversideWalks

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🧑‍🎨🖌️

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 😎🥪 visitcolchester.com/event/ca… #Essex

Explore the historic city of #Colchester as #Spring springs!🐇 🌇Join one of our up-coming fantastic guided weekly walking tours running every Saturday at 11am! 🪻 visitcolchester.com/event/gu… #Essex #RomanHistory #RomanBritain

Looking for budget-friendly activities to keep the kids occupied?💸 Here's a few ideas: 📌 Traverse #Colchester on foot with Beat the Street 📌 Do the Easter Worksheet at Natural History Museum 📌 Explore the city with the Roman Trivia Trail 📌 Pop into Firstsite Art Gallery