Visit Colchester

Perfect weekend for this lovely event out in our Beautiful Borough......

Ravens, Witches & The Blackwater. There are more links between #Colchester and #GameOfThrones than you might think.
https://www.visitcolchester.com/e…/blog -game-of-thrones.aspx

#Colchester's Dutch Quarter can be quite the maze to navigate- even for local residents! Join our regular Saturday guided walking tour and our guide will show you the highlights and hidden gems. www.visitcolchester.com/tours

On this day in 1381 the Peasant's revolt began. Led by one-time #Colchester resident and radical preacher, John Ball, a plaque commemorates him in the Dutch Quarter on the street bearing his name.

Our competition to WIN a bag of Beautiful Borough goodies ends at midnight tonight!
Enter on our website: VisitColchester.com/competition

This year's #Colchester Food & Drink Festival takes place in the Castle Park on the 29th and 30th of June.
https://www.facebook.com/events/460935834 440640/?event_time_id=460935837773973

Fabulous annual event now in its 20th year, with performances at some iconic venues all around Colchester and the surrounding area including Firstsite Colchester and Layer Marney Tower

Just one month until #Colchester Pride 2019, which returns to the town on Saturday 29th June.
https://www.facebook.com/events/361827597 748137/

This Saturday 80s icon Paul Young lays his hat at Colchester's Charter Hall for a show celebrating 35 years of No Parlez. Still a few tickets left.
https://www.facebook.com/events/407164263 420950/

Walk from 'Camulodunum to Colchester' with our qualified town guide Bob, today at 2pm.
Colchester is Britain’s oldest recorded town, with a story stretching back over 2000 years. Join our guide on this walk and explore the dramatic events that have shaped the town, from the destruction of Roman Camulodunum to the Civil War Siege of 1648 and beyond.

Soldiers past and present will be the stars of this year's FREE Garrison Show taking place on 29th June at Abbey Fields. The event marks both #ArmedForcesDay and the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings.
https://www.facebook.com/events/359067311 480639/

The Colchester and North East Essex CAMRA Summer Beer Festival returns to Colchester Arts Centre on Tuesday and runs all week. Always a splendid event in an equally splendid location.
https://www.facebook.com/events/416660228 899819/

On this day in 1631, Samuel Harsnett died. Born in Colchester, Harsnett went on to briefly serve as headmaster at Colchester Royal Grammar School before becoming Archdeacon of Essex and ultimately Archbishop of York. His statue can be seen on the town hall.

Visit Colchester HQ & Hollytrees Museum are open as usual this Bank Holiday Weekend (closed Sunday, but open 10-5 on Monday).
We've got guided tours running at the following times:
Saturday 11am: Camulodunum to Colchester... Saturday 2pm: The Siege of Colchester Monday 2pm: Camulodunum to Colchester
All visitors welcome, however any ducks must be left outside.
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