Did you know, Colchester?
There’s always something new happening in Colchester city centre. From exciting new openings and returning favourites to events, food, shopping and experiences, it’s a place that’s constantly evolving. Whether you’re planning a full day out or just passing through, you’ll find plenty to explore - all within easy walking distance.
Ella Crisp
Colchester Half Marathon 2026: Everything You Need to Know
Join thousands of runners for the Colchester Half Marathon 2026 — a vibrant community race celebrating fitness, spirit, and achievement. Starting and finishing at the JobServe Community Stadium, this 13.1‑mile route takes you through Colchester’s historic streets and scenic countryside, powered by incredible crowd support. Whether you’re chasing a personal best or running for charity, it’s the perfect way to experience the city in motion.
Ella Crisp
More Than Just Safe: Why Colchester’s Purple Flag is a Big Win for Our City
Colchester has officially earned its Purple Flag - recognising our city as one of the UK’s best and safest nights out! From culture to cuisine, creativity to community, there’s never been a better time to explore Colchester after dark.
Amelia Kemp
Colchester’s Soapbox Rally Returns This September!
Colchester’s Soapbox Rally is back this September for another day of thrills, creativity, and gravity-powered racing! Watch as homemade karts hurtle down North Hill, with teams battling it out for glory in a series of head-to-head races. Expect wild designs, crowd-voted favourites, live screen zones, and plenty of family fun. Whether you’re building a kart or cheering from the sidelines, get ready for one of the city’s most exciting events of the year!
Amelia Kemp
Discover Wax Spiritual: A Creative Hub in Colchester
Colchester has a thriving creative scene, and Wax Spiritual is at its hear - a space where art, spirituality and community come together. More than just a shop, it’s a sanctuary for local artists, offering a platform to showcase their work and connect with like-minded creatives.
Ella Crisp
The InColchester App
The InColchester App is now live and available to download
Amelia Kemp
Colchester Soapbox Rally moves to North Hill
City centre event postponed due to exciting relocation
Abigail Dover
The Ever-adapting Indies of Colchester
Resilience and creativity are helping Colchester’s indie businesses to survive in an unpredictable climate.
Abigail Dover
Colchester Business Awards Shortlist 2024
Colchester Business Awards 2024 are just around the corner, and the results are in from our first phase of voting and mystery guest visits.
Abigail Dover
Celebrating the Colchester Soapbox Rally 2023
On Sunday the 17th of September Our Colchester BID hosted the first ever Colchester Soapbox Rally! It was such a fun day which saw thousands of people head to the city centre to spectate. Take a look at the high lights and see the racers final times in this blog.
Jess Walker
Catch Up in Colchester
Phase three of reopening could be on the horizon and with April already proving a success, we are loving welcoming you back to the town centre safely! Check out our guide for the our go to places to catch up in Colchester.
Jess Walker
Making the town look pretty
We want to make the town welcoming and beautiful for all to enjoy.
Selina Cresswell